As of April 2009, Wills Primary School will be issuing all letters, newsletters and updates via email. If for some reason you are not receiving the monthly Wills Newsletter or updates via email, please submit your most current email address to the office as soon as possible. Together we can start to eliminate paper waste.
This year the Wills annual Intercontinental Expo will focus on Antarctica as we explore Green themes and how Wills students can learn to reduce, reuse and recycle. The Intercontinental Expo will be held Thursday March 26, 2009 from 8:00am - 2:30pm. We will be transforming the school to reflect the theme of Antarctica and, as usual, welcome any assistance from our dynamic parents! All family and friends are welcome to come and tour Antarctica on event day. Snacks and Lunch will be available for purchase.
Please mark your calendar that your child's expo projects are due in on Tuesday, March 24. And keep in mind the possibility of using recycled materials to support the concept of reducing waste and encouraging reuse. We are looking forward to seeing it all come together.
Expo tee shirts will be on sale starting Monday March 16, 2009.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
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I believe you can subscribe to the blog feed without creating an account, and you can read these entries anytime, but it will not be an interactive experience and we value your constructive feedback.
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Thursday, February 26, 2009
PTA meeting Friday!
Just a reminder that we will be meeting this Friday at 1:00pm in the computer lab. Our main topic: Will's 10th Anniversary Fair!
We will be reviewing the list of booths that each class wants to run. Parent input on those ideas and how to improve them is exactly what we need right now at this stage of planning. Those of you with access to food vendors, tents, audio equipment, games, or anything that you think will help make this fair special and affordable, please come forward and let us know your thoughts.
We loved Raquel's info booth/tent on sports day--it was really helpful. It was terrific to have that space where everyone could go and find out what needed to be done. We'd like to incorporate this same kind of thing for the fair. Volunteers and ideas to help run the fair as smoothly as possible are always appreciated.
See you Friday!
We will be reviewing the list of booths that each class wants to run. Parent input on those ideas and how to improve them is exactly what we need right now at this stage of planning. Those of you with access to food vendors, tents, audio equipment, games, or anything that you think will help make this fair special and affordable, please come forward and let us know your thoughts.
We loved Raquel's info booth/tent on sports day--it was really helpful. It was terrific to have that space where everyone could go and find out what needed to be done. We'd like to incorporate this same kind of thing for the fair. Volunteers and ideas to help run the fair as smoothly as possible are always appreciated.
See you Friday!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Wills gets an A+ for Sports Day! (...and extra credit for the Valentine's Disco)
What a fun day! Great to meet so many parents and see the kids compete for fun. Overall it ran very smoothly and all of the parent volunteers did a wonderful job keeping the races lined up and ready to GO! A huge thank you to Mrs. Wills, Mrs. George, Mrs. Franklin and all the faculty and staff that worked hard coaching, judging, wrangling and awarding...not to mention serving all the snacks and treats. This was a wonderful Wills event that showcased Wills Primary's commitment to parent involvement as an important aspect of learning and growth for our kids. Way to go to show school pride.
Sport's Day was extra special coming on the heels of one of the best Wills events of the school year so far--The Valentine's Disco. Everyone seemed in excellent spirits and ready to boogie. The chocolate cake and brownies were especially excellent--and for only $1. The school looked beautiful with the twinkle lighted tents and the Kid's craft hearts for decor. Thank you everyone that worked to pull that magical evening together.
With these two events kicking off 2009, we have set the bar high for the rest of the year. Let's all collaborate to make the Wills 10th Anniversary School Fair, June 20, the best event of all. Be sure to join this blog to get updates on how you can help and stay connected to the Wills Parent community. We have already started collecting gently used items for the Fair Flea market--so feel free to bring in clothes, toys, kitchenware, games, sport equipment, linens, craft supplies, books and music!
Stay tuned for more info or come to the next PTA meeting this Friday February 27th.
See you there.
Sport's Day was extra special coming on the heels of one of the best Wills events of the school year so far--The Valentine's Disco. Everyone seemed in excellent spirits and ready to boogie. The chocolate cake and brownies were especially excellent--and for only $1. The school looked beautiful with the twinkle lighted tents and the Kid's craft hearts for decor. Thank you everyone that worked to pull that magical evening together.
With these two events kicking off 2009, we have set the bar high for the rest of the year. Let's all collaborate to make the Wills 10th Anniversary School Fair, June 20, the best event of all. Be sure to join this blog to get updates on how you can help and stay connected to the Wills Parent community. We have already started collecting gently used items for the Fair Flea market--so feel free to bring in clothes, toys, kitchenware, games, sport equipment, linens, craft supplies, books and music!
Stay tuned for more info or come to the next PTA meeting this Friday February 27th.
See you there.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Annual Sports Day is here!!
Our Annual Sports Day is on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at DOVER SPORTS GROUNDS.
Come ready for fun PROMPTLY at 8:00a.m. Students must assemble UNDER THEIR RESPECTIVE HOUSE TENTS no later than 7:45 a.m. Sports Day will conclude at 2:15 p.m. If you are unable to join us, please arrange to have your child/children picked up by this time.
Bleachers are provided for the parents and guardians, however, feel free to bring along chairs, etc.
SPORTS MARSHALLS – Mrs. Raquel Lloyd is assembling a Sports Committee with the assistance of Parent Volunteers. These parents will support the teachers in organizing the students for each event as well as equipment set up etc. If you are interested in helping on this day, please send back in the pink or yellow slip or contact Mrs. Lloyd at raquelslloyd@gmail.com
In order for our Sports Day to run effectively and efficiently as possible, we are appealing to all non-volunteers to stay clear of the starting line, finish line and house tents.
Students MUST wear full games uniform, however, hats, bandanas, face paint etc. depicting their house colors are permitted on this day. Need a new tee? The P.T.A. has House T- Shirts on sale this week for parents and guardians to support their teams.
Food and beverages will be on sale for your convenience at the Club House.
Mark your Calendars: HALF TERM HOLIDAY - FRIDAY, FEB. 20, 2009 - ONE DAY ONLY
(School will resume on Monday, February 23, 2009)
The PTA is thrilled that so many parents have expressed an interest in helping make this year's Wills Fair our best event and Fund raiser yet! We will meet again on Friday, Feb 27th (details TBA) to go over some of the terrific ideas and let parents choose tasks they want to head up. Everyone is welcome.
See you at Dover!
Come ready for fun PROMPTLY at 8:00a.m. Students must assemble UNDER THEIR RESPECTIVE HOUSE TENTS no later than 7:45 a.m. Sports Day will conclude at 2:15 p.m. If you are unable to join us, please arrange to have your child/children picked up by this time.
Bleachers are provided for the parents and guardians, however, feel free to bring along chairs, etc.
SPORTS MARSHALLS – Mrs. Raquel Lloyd is assembling a Sports Committee with the assistance of Parent Volunteers. These parents will support the teachers in organizing the students for each event as well as equipment set up etc. If you are interested in helping on this day, please send back in the pink or yellow slip or contact Mrs. Lloyd at raquelslloyd@gmail.com
In order for our Sports Day to run effectively and efficiently as possible, we are appealing to all non-volunteers to stay clear of the starting line, finish line and house tents.
Students MUST wear full games uniform, however, hats, bandanas, face paint etc. depicting their house colors are permitted on this day. Need a new tee? The P.T.A. has House T- Shirts on sale this week for parents and guardians to support their teams.
Food and beverages will be on sale for your convenience at the Club House.
Mark your Calendars: HALF TERM HOLIDAY - FRIDAY, FEB. 20, 2009 - ONE DAY ONLY
(School will resume on Monday, February 23, 2009)
The PTA is thrilled that so many parents have expressed an interest in helping make this year's Wills Fair our best event and Fund raiser yet! We will meet again on Friday, Feb 27th (details TBA) to go over some of the terrific ideas and let parents choose tasks they want to head up. Everyone is welcome.
See you at Dover!
Sunday, February 15, 2009
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