Principal Challenges Whitehead Students

Miss Keane, principal, has issued a challenge to all students at Whitehead: to read and write everyday throughout the 3 week winter break. 

Each student brought home a blue Winter booklet. There is a reading log and writing pages inside each booklet. Students can work towards receiving up to 4 awards:

1. Reading Award = 1 page of reading log

2. Writing Award= 10 writing pages 

3. 6th Flags Award = 6 hrs of reading 

4. Principal's Participation Award = complete all 3 of the above awards

Successful Shot Clinic at Whitehead ES

This past week 75 Whitehead students received their TDap and/or flu shot/mist here at school. All students that are 11 years and older will need their TDap shot before entering 7th grade.

A big thanks to our school nurse, Mrs. Freier , and many of her nursing colleagues who made this clinic a  smooth success . Students were supported throughout this process and all were happy to receive a lollipop once they completed their turn. 

We are never too old for lollipops! 

Holiday music fills the air at Whitehead

The choir kicked off the show.

The orchestra music was beautiful.

The band was amazing.

The 6th graders have shown persistance and hard work this first semester, thanks to our 3 wonderful music teachers. How far they've grown as musicians in just one semester. The result of their work was beautiful music to perform for our school family. Thanks to the many family members who filled the audience.

December Students of the Month

It's pajama day on the day I announce the December Students of the Month. This makes for a cozy picture . Unfortunately a few Dec. SOM students were out at recess so they missed the picture. 

The Holidays have arrived at Whitehead

 Santa Claus, Mrs.Claus and the Grinch and some elves were all spotted around the Whitehead School today ! The holiday  fun has arrived !

 

 

 

 

 

Recess during Winter weather means Whitehead students need to dress warm

The winter weather and temperatures are arriving this week. It is our goal to get the children outside for recess each day as long as the weather allows. Recess will be outside unless there are :

1. Temperatures that are 10 degrees or colder

2. Severe winds

3. Heavy snow or rain

4. Ice covering the playground in a dangerous manner

5. Other circumstances that would not allow for a safe recess time

Administration will make the decision as close to the lunch hour so as to use the most updated local weather data.

In order to stay warm and be able to enjoy recess time students should wear the following winter clothing for recess each day:

1. A Winter coat

2. Hat/hood/scarf

3. Gloves/mittens 

And once the snow falls students may choose to wear :

4. Boots

5. Snow pants 

Thank you for working with your child to help him/her be prepared for a warm recess time each day.

T-Shirt design winners from bully prevention month

Whitehead students spent the month of October learning about how we can each do something to prevent bullying. The students each created a t-shirt design which hung in our hallways this month. A few students from each grade were recognized with a pizza party for their unique, creative and or catchy t-shirt design. Check them out below: