The Wolverine News February 16th, 2024
This week we will celebrate kindness and our friendships with one another during our Valentine's Day celebrations. Thank you to our PTA volunteers for providing such fun activities for our celebration time! Please note there is no school on Monday, February 19th in observance of President's Day. We look forward to seeing our students back at school next Tuesday!
Have a great weekend!
-Mrs. Kempski
A Look at Next Week
February 19th - 23rd
Monday, February 19th
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No School - President's Day
Tuesday, February 20th
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7:50 - Chorus Rehearsal
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3:35-4:30 - Advanced Rubik's Cube Club (for registered 4th and 5th graders)
Wednesday, February 21st - Late Start (school starts at 9:15)
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6:30 - Family Self Defense Night
Thursday, February 22nd
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3:35-4:30 - Beginner Rubik's Cube Club (for registered 4th and 5th graders)
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PTA Dine & Donate - MOD Pizza (both the Rt. 59/95th location and the Downtown Naperville location will be participating). Click here for the flyer.
Friday, February 23rd
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iReady Winter Benchmark Results & Family Letters available in ParentVue
Important School Information
Important Car Line Reminders
Our car line has proven to be a safer and more efficient process for pick up and drop off. However, we need your help! In order to ensure the safety of all students and to ensure students are in their classrooms on time to start the day we kindly remind you of the following:
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Students should be the only ones exiting the car. Drivers and other passengers should never exit their car.
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Students should be READY to exit the car when the car enters and comes to a stop in the loading/unloading zone (starting at the blacktop area). This means shoes, coats and backpacks are on and ready.
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Students should only exit/enter the car from the passenger side. It is not safe for anyone to walk in front of or behind the cars to get to/from the driver's side.
5 Essentials Survey
We have reached the minimum response rates for staff and students, but we currently only have 15% of the parents in our community who have completed the 5 Essentials survey. If you haven't already, please complete it today!
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent/teacher conferences will take place on Thursday, February 29, 2024 from 1:00 - 8:00 PM. Please note this is a non-attendance day for students.
These conferences are scheduled on an as needed basis. Today, teachers will send home letters with individual students for whom they are requesting a conference for. If you would like to request a conference with your child's teacher, please email them directly to set up a conference time.
Upcoming Events and Information
PTA Officer Nominations: We need your input!
May Watts PTA is seeking nominations for leadership roles in the 2024-2025 term, and we're counting on you! Positions available include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Director of Membership. While we've had enthusiastic volunteers already come forward for President, Secretary, and Director of Membership, our primary need is for Treasurer and Vice President roles. Check our website, wattspta.org, for detailed position descriptions and the election process outlined in our bylaws. Please complete a nomination form and return it to the Nominating Committee Chair, Kelly Stewart at kellystewart323@gmail.com. You can find the form on the website under the Helpful Forms tab on our website or you can click this link. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sOrkmPZMYPIpNp0yCgVePr6QUzuJqWEoDDr7hMaru78/edit?usp=sharing
Whether you're nominating someone exceptional or putting yourself forward, complete the PTA Nomination Form and return it to the Nominating Committee Chair, Kelly Stewart, at kellystewart323@gmail.com or you can send it to the May Watts Office in an envelope labeled, "TO: Kelly Stewart, RE: PTA Nominations".
The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 4th, 2024.
Mental Health Symposium - Saturday, March 9th
Indian Prairie School District 204 is inviting you to attend our second annual Mental Health Symposium on Saturday, March 9, at Metea Valley High School from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM. The symposium will include a keynote session and panel discussion, multiple breakout sessions for teens and parents, and a community resource fair. Childcare will be provided for children ages 3 - 10.
The keynote session will be presented by Dr. Devorah Heitner, author of Growing Up in Public and Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World. Dr. Heitner's work has appeared in the New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and CNN Opinion. She has a Ph.D. in Media/Technology & Society from Northwestern University and has taught at DePaul and Northwestern. Following the keynote, a panel of local experts will discuss the relevance of Dr. Heitner’s presentation in our schools and local community.
For more information, please visit the Mental Health Symposium webpage or Register Here.
PTA Trivia Night
Trivia Night is coming up on March 9th and we need sponsors! If you would like to be a Sponsor, or would like to learn about sponsorships, please click here. For questions or more information, please contact Kate Nayak (Katenayak@gmail.com) or Jackie Pfundt (Jackiepfundt@gmail.com).
PTA Flower Sale
Let the May Watts PTA and Schaefer’s Greenhouse help color your patio this spring! Choose from a variety of hanging baskets, patio pots and even an herb garden. Orders are due Thursday, February 29th and pickup will be at/near May Watts on Thursday, May 8th!
Order Here: May Watts PTA Flower Sale
Family Self Defense Night
Dear Parents,
The safety of our children is of great importance to all of us. We can do our best to keep them safe at home and school, but situations may arise that we can not control. These incidents can happen anywhere, at any time, and with anyone. It is not just an issue in the big cities or always a “stranger danger" attack. Parents are often unsure of what to say to their young children and how much information they should provide to them. Mrs. Andrews will provide an age appropriate, hands on self-defense workshop in which you may participate with your family. When parents are in attendance, they can hear and see first hand what she plans to cover. Your child can practice these techniques with their parents or adult family members. Competence and confidence in self- defense techniques can relieve anxiety and is an important resource for your child. The majority of self -defense is avoidance of dangerous situations and good information. That will be the focus. We will be practicing physical defenses, though, so please have your child wear comfortable clothing and safe gym shoes. Older siblings and all family members are encouraged to participate. Permission slip will be coming home soon. The number of participants will be limited due to safety and space needs, so be sure to return this slip promptly. This event will be held Wednesday, February 21 from 6:30-8:00 for K-3 and until 8:30 for 4th and 5th grade students and parents. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Andrews at terri_andrews@ipsd.org .
Fridays are School Spirit Days!
We encourage all May Watts students, staff and community members to show their school spirit on Fridays! Consider wearing our school colors (blue and gray) or spirit wear to school on Fridays!
May Watts Parent/Guardian Guidebook
Much of the information contained above in this edition's of the Wolverine News has been taken directly from the May Watts Parent/Guardian Guidebook. Please refer to this guide for information pertinent school information and procedures.
Katie Kempski
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