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Important Dates
Dec 17th - 4th and 5th Music Concert @
Please come watch our talented stars Perform in the MPR
Dec 22- Jan 4th Winter Break
Enjoy the Holidays with your family & see you next year
Jan 9th - Jammin N Jammies
Come join us for a night of cozy fun
Jan 12th - SAC Meeting @3pm WES
Reminder of early release @ 1:30 on Thursdays please plan accordingly
Jan 16th - NO SCHOOL (Teacher Workday)
Enjoy family time
Jan 19th- MLK DAY (no school)
Use the day to think about making a difference
Questions and Comments
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WES Families
Happy December! As 2025 comes to a close, this season invites us to pause, celebrate, and look ahead with gratitude and hope. December is filled with meaningful moments and traditions, and we honor the many celebrations observed by our community, including Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and the welcoming of the New Year. These occasions remind us of the values we share—connection, generosity, reflection, and joy.
Thank you to all of our parents and caregivers for your enthusiastic participation in December to Remember. Your involvement, time, and support made this month especially meaningful for our students and staff. Together, we created memorable experiences that strengthened our school community and brought learning to life beyond the classroom.
Our two-week holiday break begins on Saturday, December 20, and continues through Sunday, January 4. We hope this time offers opportunities to rest, recharge, and enjoy special moments with family and friends. Whether you are traveling or enjoying a slower pace at home, everyday activities can become powerful learning experiences.
Here are a few simple, family-friendly ideas to keep curiosity and creativity growing over the break:
- Winter Reading Fun: Snuggle up and read together each day! Be sure to check out the attached WES Winter Reading Bingo, which turns reading into a fun challenge while encouraging a variety of genres and activities.
- Kindergarten–1st Grade: Read aloud daily, point out letters, and sight words, and ask simple questions about the story.
- 2nd–3rd Grade: Take turns reading, discuss characters and settings, and encourage short written or drawn responses.
- 4th–5th Grade: Explore longer chapter books, nonfiction texts, and have students summarize or share opinions about what they read.
- Math Made Easy: A few minutes a day practicing math facts can make a big difference.
- Kindergarten–1st Grade: Practice counting, number recognition, and simple addition or subtraction using everyday objects.
- 2nd–3rd Grade: Review addition, subtraction, and begin multiplication facts through games or flashcards.
- 4th–5th Grade: Strengthen multiplication and division facts and apply skills to word problems or real-life math situations.
- Word Power: Encourage students to review their spelling bee word lists through creative activities.
- Kindergarten–1st Grade: Practice spelling patterns and sight words using songs, tracing, or magnetic letters.
- 2nd–3rd Grade: Write sentences with spelling words, play word games, or practice with a family partner.
- 4th–5th Grade: Challenge students to define words, use them in writing, or quiz a family member.
- Cooking and baking together: Practice math through measuring, timing, and adjusting recipes, while encouraging teamwork and responsibility.
- Creative projects: Crafts, journaling, music, or storytelling help children express themselves and build confidence.
- Reflection and goal setting: Invite children to reflect on what they learned this year and set a personal goal for the year ahead.
As winter weather settles in, please remember to stay warm and safe. Bundle up, enjoy the beauty of the season, and take care and be safe as you travel or spend time outdoors.
Thank you for your continued partnership and for supporting our mission to nurture a love of learning at home and at school. We are grateful for you and wish your family a peaceful, joyful, and bright holiday season.
Principal Harwell
I’m excited to invite your student to participate in our Winter Break Reading Bingo! This is a fun and voluntary activity designed to keep the joy of reading alive during the holidays.
Here’s how it works:
Students choose from a variety of literacy-based activities on the bingo board.
Complete five activities in a row to get a bingo—though students are welcome to do as many activities as they’d like!
Many activities highlight our digital collection, which includes eBooks, audiobooks, read-alongs, and several databases. Students have already learned how to access these resources in the Information Center, and I’ve attached instructions to this email as well.
Students can print the bingo board and mark off completed activities or simply write down the activities they completed. Please have students turn in their bingo boards by January 8th to join our special reward: Cozy Reading Time—bring a blanket or something snuggly and enjoy free reading time in front of a digital fire in January!
Thank you for supporting reading at home. Have a relaxing and safe winter break!
Warmly,
Rebekah O’Dell
Information Specialist
🎄 December De-Tail-sss! 🐾
- 4th & 5th Concert - December 17th in the MPR
- Winter Break: December 22 – January 2 (we can’t wait to see everyone in the new year!)
- Reading Bingo: Through out the break use the Bingo board from Ms. O'dell to stay engaged
- Jammin in Jammies - January 9th PTO will be hosting a Karaoke PJ night
Please be sure that your contact information and emergency contact details are up to date. This helps us reach you quickly when needed and keeps every student safe.
Thursday's Early Dismissal @ 1:30 set those reminders.
Temperatures are dropping! Please send students dressed for winter weather.
Reminder: No jacket = no recess.
We want everyone warm, safe, and comfortable during outdoor play.
🩺 Nurse Notes — “Paws for Health”
Our school nurse wants to keep everyone healthy and learning all season long!
- Please review the “Too Sick for School” guidelines to help reduce the spread of winter illnesses.
- Flu shot deadline: December 1st
- Encourage your child to use best handwashing practices—soap, water, scrub, rinse, repeat!
📘 Registrar’s Corner — “Re-Leash the Details!”
- If your family is preparing for a PCS (Permanent Change of Station), please notify the school as soon as possible so we can prepare records.
- Always send updated addresses, phone numbers, or emergency contacts as soon as they change.
- Accelerated withdrawal for Semester 1 is December 5th.
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| Grade | Regular Hours | |
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| K - 5 |
0745am 0805am 0805 a.m. - 1430 p.m. |
K-5 Student supervision Instruction begins at 0810 a.m. |
| Sure Start | 0900 a.m. - 1430 p.m. | Instruction begins at 0900 a.m. |
| Admin & Office Staff | 0730 a.m. - 1530 p.m. | Students arrive at 0800 a.m., Instructional Day 0810 - 1430 p.m. |
| It is the responsibility of the parents or guardians to notify the school every time a student is absent. |
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The daily schedule at Wiesbaden Elementary School is as follows:
Kindergarten through Grade 5:
- 0745 Students Line Up with Morning Bell
- 0810 Students are Tardy-arrivals after this time require check in at the front office
- 1430 Dismissal for K-5
Every Thursday is an early dismissal at 1330. No after school clubs/activities will occur on Thursday. Half Days have a dismissal time of 1055. No lunch is served on half days.
