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Warrior News: December 2021

At Wahoo Elementary, we work to identify each child's positive attributes, and help him/her develop these talents with a growth mindset.

Students with a growth mindset: 1) EMBRACE Challenges, 2) LEARN from feedback, 3) PERSIST through setbacks, 4) are INSPIRED by the success of others, and 5) value EFFORT as the path to mastery
Warrior Saturdays at Rivalry
Please support our local PTO chapter by shopping at Rivalry in Wahoo. A percentage of all Warrior Gear sales will go to our PTO chapter on the first Saturday of each month!
Personal Devices at School
Many families send their child to school with a personal device of some kind (cell phone, iPod, high-tech watch). Often, parents do this as a safety measure so students can call/text as they travel between school and home. However, the growing number and types of these devices pose a significant distraction during school hours. Moving forward, all devices (including watches) that have the ability to text/call will be kept in backpacks from 7:45 to 3:15. Students are not to use these devices until they leave the elementary building.
Pizza Hut Fundraiser for PTO
Wahoo Elementary PTO encourages you to support our local Wahoo Pizza Hut on December 15th. A portion of all sales that day will go to our PTO chapter!
December Events
Check out these upcoming events and festive dress-up days!

December 7: Kindergarten/First Grade Program
December 8: Early Dismissal
December 13: Cozy Flannel
(Wear flannel or plaid!)
December 14: Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
(Dress like a Rockstar!)
December 15: Frosty Day
(Wear your boots, hat & scarf!)
PIZZA HUT Fundraiser
December 16: Candy Cane Lane
(Wear stripes or red & white!)
December 17: Grinch Day
(Wear Green or dress like a Grinch!)
December 20: Wear Holiday socks or sweater
December 21: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
(Wear pajamas for Movie Day!)
December 22: NO SCHOOL

Enjoy Winter Break!
Casey's Cash for Classrooms

Please download "Cash for Classrooms" mobile app and select Wahoo Elementary to ensure a percentage of your purchases go to our school!
Parent Resource: Supporting Your Children

Monitoring and ensuring the social-emotional wellness of our students is a top priority at our school. Check out this article (linked below) for tips on fostering social-emotional wellness in your child. You are also encouraged to contact our school counselor and school psychologist if you have concerns or questions about your child's development.

Cindy Klepper, School Counselor:

Jen Johnson, School Psychologist:
Photo: Grady Gigstad completes an activity with Mrs. Barry's 3rd graders as a part of the Watcch D.O.G.S. program.

Wahoo Elementary to launch
WATCH D.O.G.S. Chapter in 21-22
In cooperation with our PTO Chapter, Wahoo Elementary is pleased to announce the beginning of our local WATCH D.O.G.S. program this month! WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) is a family and community engagement educational initiative. The program aims to provide positive male role models for students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important, and to provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security. Use the links provided to get the full details of the program and to email Grady Gigstad, Program Coordinator at [email protected] or reach out to our school counselor, Mrs. Klepper.

Join Elementary PTO!

Wahoo Elementary encourages you to get involved with our PTO! Check out the group's Facebook page or email Katie Harmon, Parent Representative using the link below.
Parents, I encourage you to take an active role in your child's education. Please feel free to call or shoot an email my way!

-Mr. Kreifels
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