Note from Dr. Sheers
Our WSES Heritage Night will take place on Thursday, February 23 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
Heritage Night will be a celebration where students and the community come together to celebrate and learn about the variety of cultures and traditions represented at WSES. We are excited about the many activities being planned for students and families to connect and learn about each other.
How to participate:
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Food Sign Up Provide bite-sized samples (enough for 50 people) of a food that you love. Please include a note for display that lists main ingredients, making sure to note allergens (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, sesame, and soybeans) so that attendees can safely sample your dish.
Optional activities:
- Sign up as a family or individual to share about your heritage/culture through either parent-led conversations, performance, craft, tutorial, dance and/or storytelling. Sign-up Form Required (deadline of Feb. 10)
- Create a display to be featured in the hallway that shares information/photos about your culture and/or traditions (i.e. trifold, poster). Sign Up Here.
- Students complete a Mustang Me page to be displayed.
- Students can apply to share something about themselves at the Student Showcase. Sign Up Here (deadline Feb. 6)
News and Notes
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Researchers have found that acts of kindness towards others offer bigger boosts for well-being and mental health. Acts of kindness can make the world a happier place for everyone. They can boost feelings of confidence, being in control, happiness, and optimism. They may also encourage others to repeat the good deeds they've experienced themselves – contributing to a more positive community.
Pull out your tie die, camouflage, and ties, we will be sharing more next week on how we will be celebrating National Random Acts of Kindness Day.
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Rising Kindergarten Information
We are excited to begin thinking about 2023-2024! Do you have a child at home who will be five by September 30th? Please start your registration now by filling out this intake form. If you have any neighbors with little ones, please send this information to them as well. This form simply collects initial information to help us plan for staffing for next school year. Thank you!
Kindergarten Orientation
Thursday, March 2nd from 2:30 – 3:30 pm
WSES Science Expo SIGN UP EXTENDED!
Calling all Mustang Scientists. Let's investigate and create! It's time to start planning your Science Expo project. Work independently or with friends. Share your research discoveries with the WSES community. Project Proposals due FRI, FEB 10. For complete entry details please review the Science Expo Packet. The 2023 Science Expo will be held on Pi Day, 3.14.2023, WSES cafeteria, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm. Questions? Contact Science Expo Chair, Matt Radio: wses.scienceexpo@gmail.com
Military-Connected Families: Lunch and Learn with CYS
Join Child and Youth Services (CYS) at Ft. Belvoir on the second Wednesday of each month from 12:00-1:00 pm for virtual parent education presentations facilitated by CYS Military Family Life Counselors (MFLCs). Upcoming topics: Stress Reactions and Coping Mechanisms (February 8), Strengthening Parenting Practices (March 8), and How to Support Children When Moving (April 12). Sessions are free and are open to all. For more information, use this link: Lunch and Learn with CYS
Save the Date
Monday, February 20 - President's Day
Thursday, February 23 - WSES Heritage Night 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Thursday, March 2 - Two hours early release @1:30 pm
Kindergarten Orientation @ 2:30 pm
Friday, March 3 - Staff development Day - No School
Tuesday, March 14 - Science Expo 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Friday, March 31 - Book Character Parade @ 9:30 am
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