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Warrior News: February 2022 |
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At Wahoo Elementary we help children recognize positive attributes within themselves, and 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
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Personal Devices
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.
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COVID-19 Exposures & School Attendance
As of January 2022, Wahoo Public Schools is no longer issuing these letters of potential exposures at school.
In the event of an out-of-school exposure to COVID-19, these school expectations remain:
- Student may continue attending school while monitoring for the following symptoms: cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste or smell, fever, chills, muscle aches, headache, sore throat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or fatigue.
- If a student with a confirmed exposure develops symptoms from this list, contact the child's medical provider right away and notify School Nurse, Josh Trutna. The child will likely be expected to isolate away from school for 10 days.
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Calling all Kindergarteners!
We are compiling a list of prospective kindergarten students for Fall of 2022! If you or someone you know has a child who is eligible for kindergarten, please contact the school office to be added to our communication list.
- Students who turn 5 years of age on or before July 31st are eligible to enroll.
- An informational meeting for Parents ONLY will take place on Monday, February 28th.
- In addition to other documents, all students must have an official birth certificate on file before starting school.
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February Events
February 7: Jim "Basketball" Jones Assembly
on Growth Mindset
February 17: No School (Teacher In-Service)
February 18: No School
February 28: Kindergarten Parent Meeting
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Check out our Elementary Art
on Instagram!
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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!
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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:
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Second graders recently enjoyed an educational presentation from Mike Luben with Nebraska Game & Parks Commission! |
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Third Graders recently enjoyed meeting Wahoo Police Officer Stacia Nelson and her K-9 sidekick, Jane! |
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Sportsmanship Focus in
Fourth Grade
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As part of a strategic focus on teaching sportsmanship skills in 4th grade, Coach Meyer recently visited from the high school to discuss character skills in high school sports and beyond. Fourth graders also focus on sportsmanship goal during weekly PE lessons that is reinforced by teachers at recess. |
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Be a Watch D.O.G.S. Volunteer!
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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 below to get the full details of the program and to email Grady Gigstad, Program Coordinator a.k.a "TOP DOG." Additional questions can be directed to Mrs. Cindy Klepper, K-6 School Counselor.
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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
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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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