WCS Weekly Newsletter
December 15th, 2023
Traffic Reminder
Arrival and dismissal times are very busy here at school, and nowhere is this truer than in our parking lot! In addition to watching for people, please be sure to stop and check for oncoming traffic before you depart the lot. It can be tight quarters with many vehicles and we want to be sure that everyone stays safe. Thank you for your help!
WCS Winter Tree Lighting
Please join us next Tuesday, 12/19 at 6:00pm, at the PTA Winter Tree Lighting party! We will have hot cocoa, sing carols, and light the tree together. This year we are pleased to announce that we will be joined by Photo Opps Photography, LLC from Bath, who will be taking free family portraits against the PTA backdrop. Remember to dress warmly, and feel free to bring the family to this fun event!
Once again, our boat, "Bill" is back in the lobby, waiting for non-perishable food donations to benefit the Bath Area Food Bank! Please consider bringing in items to donate anytime from now through Thursday, 12/21. Our goal is to Fill Bill before vacation. Suggested donations may include: peanut butter, canned tuna, canned meats, pasta sauces, soups and cereals.
This week I would like to talk about core strength and how important it is. Core strength is a term that describes the strong abdominal muscles that help make everyday tasks like sitting, balancing, posture, and athletics possible. Core strength can prevent back pain, and can help you avoid other injuries as well. I work hard to help kids develop their core strength in PE, as it is a passion of mine.
Family Challenge: Can your entire family do a 1-minute plank every day for 30 days? Do it together, make it part of a routine! I would love to see a picture of the family taking in the challenge!
Wondering what would make a great gift this holiday season? A book, of course! A book is a gift that kids and adults can enjoy again and again. If you're not sure what book to buy, there are several resources to assist you. The great staff at the Mockingbird Bookshop in Bath is very knowledgeable about popular titles and new releases. Or check out these online resources to find out what's hot!
The New York Times bestseller list
School Library Journal’s Best of 2022 list
There are many wonderful holiday stories that children love to share, and you can find them at your local bookstore. Happy holidays and HAPPY READING!
- We have started our annual holiday trivia this week! Each morning, Ms. Luchies asks a trivia question based on some of our holiday literature. Students can submit their answers and a winner is drawn at the end of each day. Winners receive a free book!
- The latest edition of the student newspaper, The Woolwich Word is out! CLICK HERE to give it a read.
- This Friday we had our first Lockdown drill. Students and staff followed directions and went through this emergency drill with all of the respect and attention that these drills require.
Midcoast Youth Theater
Midcoast Youth Theater will present the family-friendly musical Newsies January 4-7 at Brunswick High School's Crooker Theater. This show features nearly 100 singers, dancers, and other performers in a popular show that will be a great event for the whole family to enjoy.
More information about Newsies can be found at MYT's website, midcoastyouththeater.com.
For any families who wish to request free tickets to Newsies: MYT and its Ticket Sponsor, Bath Savings, are making free tickets available to each performance for families who otherwise might not be able to attend. To reserve your complimentary tickets, please send an email to tickets@midcoastyouththeater.org and provide your name, the size of your family who will be attending, including the number of children and adults, and the date and time of the show you would like to see. You will receive an email reply to confirm your reservation and with instructions on how to pick up your tickets at the show.
