Weekly Update June 8-12, 2015

This week will be a fun learning week for the students - lots of field trips!

Before we get into the weekly news, here's a couple extra updates for you:

With the help of some of our staff, Willow Park participated in Art Week. Each grade level was instructed to do a self-portrait in a specific color that the Art Committee will then display in the shape of a rainbow. The portraits are beautiful and are an interesting view on how the students view themselves! When the rainbow is complete, it should be an awesome sight.

Along with the portraits, each grade level was given a specific art project to complete. The projects include pastels, sculptures, watercolor, charcoal, paint, and even a little bit of technology. The students have worked very hard on their projects and now have them displayed on specific bulletin boards around the school, ready for the Art Gallery Walk. Parents are more than welcome to have a look at the amazing work the children have done!

As of today, June 8th, Willow Park School has raised $2105 for Jump Rope for Heart! The school's goal is $3000. Earlier last week when we had checked online, we had only raised $550. What a "jump"! Great job, everybody and thank you to all those who have donated so far!

Now onto the weekly news...

Monday: Our little pre-kindergarten students went to the zoo today! Although the day was a little overcast, it was still the perfect weather for all that walking.

The much anticipated Drumheller field trip has arrived. Both Mr. Mackiewich's and Mrs. Peterson's grade 4 classes made their way to Drumheller today for their overnight field trip. We hope the students and volunteers have a great time!

Tuesday: We expect our grade 4 students back this afternoon.

Wednesday: Today is Move-Up Day for the students from 11:00-12:00. What that means is that the students will have a chance to see what their next year's grade is all about. They will get to meet the teachers, see the classrooms, and learn a little about the curriculum.

Thursday: Mrs. Halwa/Miss Piquette's grade 5 students will be going to the Hutterite Colony all day. The grade 1s have an in-school field trip about Building Things.

Friday: Come and check out Willow Park's skills at the Talent Show! Also, some of our grade 2s will be going to the Dr. Woods Museum.