WOW! What a week.  I was away on Tuesday for an orthodontist appointment and the rest of the week was very busy.  We had Grandparent's and Valentine's Day both on Friday.  It was great to see the interactions that occurred between children and grandparents. Thank you students and parents for making Valentine's Day special for our class!  Thank-you students for your gifts!

Here is what next week looks like at this point:

Monday February 17:
- Spelling Homework - Due Friday
- PE
- Memory Verse: Matthew 7:24. Make sure you have it memorized for Monday!
"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock."
- New Bible Verse Matthew 22:37-39

Wednesday February 19:
- PE
- Grade 3 Drop-In Basketball 3-4pm in Gym.  This is an optional activity for your child.  See info below.

Friday February 20:
- Library

Upcoming Events:

1.       Grades 3-12 Basketball Opportunities

We will be getting into our Spring Basketball schedule beginning next week. Students are welcome to drop in to learn skills and have fun playing basketball. There is no cost and no sign up is required.

Grades 3-6 – Wednesdays from 3-4

Grade 6-9 – Tuesdays from 3-4

Grades 10-12 – Mondays from 3-4:30, Wednesdays from 4-5:30

We hope to see lots of our students out for these days. Please not that there will be time spent on skill development and this will not be used for unstructured free-time.

2.       Track and Field Meeting Tuesday, February 18

The meeting will be held from 3 pm to 3:30 pm in Dan Kralt's room.  Everyone interested in participating in T & F this year, must come to this meeting.  Parents are welcome.  We will have a practice after the meeting from 3:30 to 5 pm, followed by Krispy Kreme doughnuts.

3.       Homestay Opportunity

WRCA is looking for families to host international students attending our school. The students are mainly Chinese or Korean. They may or may not be involved in afterschool activities, no weekend activities. Most students return to their home country for the summer. If you’re interested in hosting a student please contact Maria atmariastauntonhomestayfamilies@gmail.com. If you’re interested in testing the waters by trying a short term homestay please contact Maria for that as well.

4.       Lost and Found Sale

The next lost and found sale will be on Tuesday, February 18 from 2-3PM in the foyer.

 Mr. Jager