Spotlight on Specials Email Addresses:

Stem: beiers@wws.k12.in.us

Art:

collierk@wws.k12.in.us

P.E.: marcolinej@wws.k12.in.us

Media: overdorfj@wws.k12.in.us

Music: stalterk@wws.k12.in.us

P.E. News

We are wrapping up our Fitness Challenge, below are the challenges the kids will do this month and part of next month: *Run/Walk: 1st grade = 1/4 mile run/walk

2nd grade = 1/2 mile run/walk

3rd grade = 3/4 mile run/walk

4th grade = 1 mile run/walk

*Arm Hang/Sit and Reach

*Plank hold

The kids have really enjoyed these challenges and I have been so proud of all of them, they have tried their best!!!

The health topic for the month is sleep. Every child between 5-12 years old should be getting 10-11 hours a night, is your child getting this amount?

I have a “Family Fitness” board outside the gym, check it out the next time you’re here. I have told the kids to send me a picture of them doing something active. Take a picture and send it my way so I can put their picture on the board. It can be anything active from climbing a tree, riding a bike or walking their dog, the list goes on!!

I hope you enjoyed “Take Your Parent to PE Week.” It was so much fun for the kids to have their parents come join them in all our fun activities. I hope you can continue to be active with your child!!

From the Music Room I enjoyed meeting many parents and younger siblings at Meet the

Teacher Night. If you were unable to visit, feel free to stop by anytime. Many parents asked about our music goals for students at Carey

Ridge. Our music curriculum is based on the State and National Standards for Music Education. These include nine area for grades K-4: vocal per-formance, instrumental performance, reading music, improvisation, compo-sition, analyzing, evaluating, and understanding music in relationship to other disciplines, and other cultures. All of the activities in music class are designed to help your students grow in these areas as well as develop a love for music. Parents can find more details about the music curriculum by visiting the Indiana Department of Education at https://learningconnection.doe.in.gov/Standards/About.aspx?art=11.

Ask Your Child About… Kindergarten – the Frog in the Meadow Song First Grade – Forte and Piano (loud and soft) Second Grade – creating Frog rhythm patterns with the Frog in the Mead-ow Song Third Grade – creating locomotor and non-locomotor dances with the song Peas Porridge Hot Fourth Grade – Alabama Gal an American Folk Dance Mrs. Stalter

Stonycreek Farm’s 43rd Annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival

Take a hay ride, try apple dumplings or compete in a rubber duck race. There’s farm animals for

petting, a pumpkin train for riding and a hoophouse maze for getting lost.

• When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 26-Oct. 31.

• Where: 11366 State Road 38 East, Noblesville.

• Cost: $5 parking fee per vehicle Tuesday-Sunday and $1 tickets for activities.

• Information:http://www.stonycreekfarm.net/pumpkinharvestfestival.htm or (317) 773-3344 or in-fo@stonycreekfarm.net

“The moon doesn’t consider one phase better than another; she just glows, equally stun-

ning at each turn. Why should we be any different?”

~Cristen Rodgers

Welcome to ART! The art room is a remarkable place where students hone a variety of

skills to produce amazing works. My goal is to provide learning experiences for students

that offer a balance of technical skills, meaningful thinking and creativity. This month, I

am excited to introduce abstract art to the curriculum. According Tate, abstract art is

“artworks that do not attempt a recognizable reality but instead use shapes, colors,

forms, and textures to achieve their effect.” http://www.tate.org.uk/art/art-terms/a/

abstract-art

What better way to celebrate Dot Day than in the art room while making these connec-

tions! The art students will learn how to create abstract compositions using geometric

shapes and color characterized by monochromatic color schemes; leading them to the

conclusion that form and color alone may have a powerful effect. Each grade level will

combine different media, techniques and processes to communicate their individual ab-

stract ideas.

About Dot Day

Celebrate Creativity, Courage & Collaboration

International Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration. The

Dot Day has gone on to inspire countless children and adults around the globe.

Make Your Mark

In honor of International Dot Day, the Carey Ridge Elementary art students will celebrate,

design and create their own abstract dot artwork using geometry and color to make

their “mark”.

Get ready to make your mark on International Dot Day.

Happy Creating...and Dot Making!

Respectfully,

Katie Collier

Art Teacher

Mrs. Overdorf’s Media Minutes

overdorfj@wws.k12.in.us

This month one of our focus has been International Dot Day! Dot Day is celebrated on September 15th. International Dot Day is named for the classic Peter H. Reynolds storybook, The Dot. Ask your child about the book! Some of the activities included:

Kindergarten: Creating a picture from one black dot after the poem, “The Magic Dot”.

First Grade: We designed our own dots and got to see them come alive (3D) using the app, Quiver. It is a free app. For more info, visit http://www.quivervision.com/

Second Grade: After hearing The Dot, students wrote how they could “make their mark.” We are taking our writings and “smashing apps” now. Student are designing a dot in Doodle Buddy and then taking it into ChatterKid recording how they can make their mark!

Third Grade: We took another book that is full of dots, Press Here, by Herve Tullet. Students have been creating a class book full of adventures focusing on writing and illustrating on cause and ef-fects scenarios for their dots.

Fourth Grade: We tried something new, a Breakout Edu game! In Breakout EDU games, players work collaboratively to solve a series of critical thinking puzzles in order to open a locked box. It in-volves active learning, the Four C's --critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication, and cultivating grit. This past rotation, the students had to solve, The Dot: Make Your Mark! puzzle. It was so fun watching them work together, listening to new ideas on how to interpret the clues given, and to see them not giving up.

Your school Supports

We need new or gently used clean coats, mittens, gloves, hats and boots for kids. All sizes- Infants to high school.

Place your donated items in boxes at the entrances of Your school

October 2nd – 13th

According to the Good Samaritan Network, Hamilton

County has at least 18,000 persons who are living below

the poverty level. Please help us keep our kids warm and

cozy by donating new or gently used coats, mittens, gloves, hats, or boots.

Thank you for your contribution. Each item collected will find a home in Hamilton County.

All donations will be distributed at the Nov 4th and 11th coat give-a-ways

Visit kidscoats.org for more info & volunteer opportunities

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Who: Parents of K, 2, 4 Students

WHEN: October 3rd, 2017 6 to 7PM

WHERE: CAREY RIDGE ELEMENTARY

Carey Ridge Elementary has recently partnered with Chaucie’s Place to provide Smart Steps: A Body Safety Program for Chil-

dren™

Smart Steps™ is a child sexual abuse prevention and education pro-gram that teaches elementary school-aged children their bodies belong to them. They have the right to say “NO!” to touches to their private parts and to tell an adult about any touches that make them uncomforta-ble.

If you have any questions regarding this program and would like to learn more about the presentation please join us at Carey Ridge Elemen-tary. During Parent Night, you will not only learn more about the presentation but also different ways to safeguard your child from sexual abuse.

Please join us to learn more!

WHS Dance Marathon 3k Fun Run Registration, Waiver & Release Form

What: WHS Dance Marathon Costume 3k Fun Run

Where: Washington Woods Elementary School Cross Country Course: behind the school When: Saturday, October 28

Time: 9:00 AM (Check-in and registration begins at 8:30) Cost: $10 (checks payable to Westfield High School Dance Marathon) $35 families 4 or more (Staple family forms together) Children in strollers are FREE! Why: Raising money for Riley Hospital: FTK: For The Kids

WHS Dance Marathon will host its first 3k Costume Fun Run on Saturday, October 28. Please join us on the Washing-ton Woods Elementary School Cross Country Course for a fun trick-or-treat 3k. Wear a costume and bring a goodie bag to enjoy all aspects of the run. Snacks will be provided at the end of the race.

Name: ______________________________________________________________

Gender: Male / Female (circle one) School: ___________________________________

Age: (on race day) ______ Grade: ___________________________________

Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________

City: __________________State/Province: __________________ Zip Code __________

Phone: (_____)____________________Email:__________________________________

EVENT DISCLAIMER: Please review the following waiver and disclaimer. By adding your signature, you accept this waiver and disclaimer. Waiver and Release:

I, __________________________________________(print participant’s name), acknowledge that my participation in the 3k Fun Run may involve a risk of injury, including bodily injury, and assume the risk for same. On my own behalf and on behalf of my heirs and legal representatives and to the fullest extent permitted by law, I hereby release and discharge Westfield Washington Schools, Westfield High School, and the WHS Dance Marathon and their respective administrators, directors, committees, and organizers, of and from any and all liability for injury, death, or damages and/or any other claims, demands, losses or damages, incurred by me in connection with any aspect of the 3k run.

Participant signature:_______________________________________ Date:_____________

Signature of Parent:________________________________________ Date:______________ (If under 18)

Return form and payment to school office or Westfield High School front office, mail to 18250 North, Union Street Westfield, Indiana 46074, email Jennifer Yoder yoderj@wws.k12.in.us with any questions.

Wes�ield Au�sm Team (WAT)

presents:

Family Resource Night

Parents of children with special

needs

in the Wes�ield school district

are

invited to a"end Family Re-

source Night

at the Wes�ield Intermediate School on

October 5th, 2017 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.

What to expect:

Free pizza and drinks!

Community vendor booths!

Informa�on on academic supports, behavior

supports, study skills, and sensory supports!

WWS program booths!

Supervised child friendly area!

*** BRING THIS FLYER WITH YOU ***

SUPPORT CAREY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!

Dine-to-Donate at Big Hoffa’s

Wednesday, October 4, 2017 800 E Main Street

Wes6ield, Indiana 46074

*** BRING THIS FLYER WITH YOU ***

Wes6ield Basketball Club Girls’ Tryouts 2017

Dates: October 3 and 4, 2017

Loca=on: Wes6ield High School MPIF

Times: 3rd Grade 5:30--6:15

4th Grade 6:15--7:00

5th Grade 7:00--7:45

6th Grade 7:45--8:30

Prac=ces: Two prac=ces per week at local schools (approx.30 per season)

Games: Players will play approximately 20 games in the course of the season

(Nov.--Feb/Mar).

Games will be held in the surrounding Indianapolis area.

Cost: $250* + uniform (*scholarship opportuni�es may be available)

Benefits: Quality instruc=on designed to prepare players for high school basketball

and beyond in a fun but compe==ve atmosphere

Helps players take their game to the next level

Compe==ve games Integrated into the high school basketball program

Website: www.wes6ieldbasketballclub.net

*Tryouts will be run by Wes ield Girls Basketball varsity head coach Ginny Smith*

Wes�ield Basketball Club supports the Wes�ield High School Girls Basketball Program, and the girls travel

Basketball teams that prepare the girls for high school. The Club runs tryouts, develops coaches for all of

he teams, and hosts both games and tournaments. Wes�ield Basketball Club’s mission is to provide

Opportunity for girls to develop as players and ci�zens, in support of the Wes�ield High School Girls Varsity

Basketball Program.

Community Halloween Party

Costume Contest with Prizes! Carnival Games HAUNTED House

Hayride Refreshments Parents Welcome

Sponsored by: Hamilton County 4-H Junior Leaders

October 10, 2017 6-8 p.m.

For youth ages 10 and under with Chaperone

Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds

*FREE*

*FREE*

Fall Break Camp

Fall Break full day camp October 16-20 for grades K to age 13 and TOTS Pre-school and All Aboard will be at Oak Trace Elementary, 16504 Oak Ridge Road. Online enrollment for grades K to age 13 is open to WWS students not currently enrolled in the 2017-18 BAC or Zone 58 Programs as well as existing BAC and Zone 58 students. Open enrollment for TOTS Preschool and All Aboard Pre-K is only available to children currently enrolled in 2017-18 TOTS or All Aboard Pro-grams.

Online enrollment closes at 11:59 p.m., Monday, October 2. To submit your child’s Fall Break enrollment, go to the district website: www.wws.k12.in.us > Departments > Student Support Programs > EZ ChildTrack. If you do not have an EZ ChildTrack account, you will create your account first then submit enroll-ment under 2017-18 Break Care Plans. During the enrollment process, you are able to select specific dates your child will attend at $28 per day for grades K to age 13 and $33 per day for TOTS Preschool and All Aboard Pre-k.

Both morning and afternoon snacks and drinks will be included. Please pack a nonperishable lunch and drink each day your child attends. Full day camp for grades K to age 13 is open from 6:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Preschool and Pre-k hours are 6:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Enter at Oak Trace Elementary Door #20B to sign your child in and out each day.