12/17 Chorus Winter Concert for Families 6pm (CORRECTION from last EE)
12/18 School Spirit Day (Hat Day)
12/18 Chorus Concert for School 9:30am
12/18 Early Release Day 1:15pm
12/19-1/3 Winter Break No School
1/7 Kindergarten Registration Begins for 2016-17 8am
Hour of Code
Dear Parents,
We live in a world surrounded by technology. And we know that whatever field our students choose to go into as adults, their ability to succeed will increasingly hinge on understanding how technology works. But only a tiny fraction of us are learning computer science, and less students are studying it than a decade ago.
That’s why our entire school is joining in on the largest learning event in history: The Hour of Code, during Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 7-13). More than 100 million students worldwide have already tried an Hour of Code.
Our Hour of Code is a statement that Weatherstone Elementary is ready to teach these foundational 21st century skills. This is a chance to change the future of education in Cary, NC.
See http://hourofcode.com/us for details, and help spread the word.
Sincerely,
Courtney Cornwright
Design and Innovation Teacher
Kindergarten Registration for 2016-2017 Dates Announced
Tours for new families interested in learning more about WES will take place on December 14th at 4:30pm, December 15th at 9:30am, January 5th at 9:30am, and January 13th at 4:30pm. Registration for all new Kindergarten students begins on January 7th, 2016 at 8:00am.
News from the WES PTA
December Volunteer of the Month is Michael Welke!
Michael joined the PTA in September of 2013. At that time, he had a son in 5th grade, a daughter in 4th grade, and another daughter in 1st grade. Michael’s volunteering credentials include: helped with Running Club his first 2 years at WES, helped with the Garden Club for 2 years, assisted with Community Helper Day last year and was the Chair this year, 5th Grade parent Committee 2013/2014, designed the 5th Grade T-shirts 2013/2014, Field Day volunteer each year, Spirit Wear Chair 2014/2015, Book Fair volunteer and EOG test proctor the past 2 years, and has held the position of WES PTA VP for the past 2 years.
Michael says, “I volunteer because it makes me feel good and I can make an immediate difference in somebody’s day.”
Thank you for all your hard work and dedication at WES, Michael!