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WSK8 Parent News Dec.15-19

Posted Date: 12/14/25 (11:00 AM)


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Parent Weekly News

2025-2026

December 15, 2025
 

Week at a Glance

*FAST Progress Monitoring continues for all students that have not completed the reading and math assessments.

12/17 Wednesday Early Release
12/20/25-01/04/2026 Winter Break
1/5/26 Classes resume for all students
1/9/26 Teacher work day, student holiday
1/12/26 First day of Quarter 3
1/19 MLK, Jr. Observance, Student holiday
1/22 Sixth grade Orientation 6:00-7:30PM
1/26-1/30 Read, White, and Blue: Celebrate Literacy Week

Dec 15 themes

Holiday Theme Days

Students are not required to participate in the holiday theme dress days.
  • All students are expected to wear their school uniform attire and follow school code of conduct rules for uniforms for length pants/shorts and sleeves.
  • Students may wear a themed shirt/sweater and holiday head gear, such as a santa or elf hat, headband, Mickey ears.
  • Students are responsible for their own accessories.
  • Midriffs must be covered.
  • No slippers allowed. All students must have closed shoes.
  • No blankets may be worn to school.
  • No boxers or undergarments may be worn as outside clothing.
 

Progress Learning

Science challenge
Stay tuned for more winter challenges coming this week!
 

Attendance

Your child's attendance matters!

Dear Families,
As we prepare for the upcoming December winter break, we want to share how grateful we are for each of you. Together we have worked to establish routines of showing up to school and create a school community for everyone.
We know the winter season is busy, and we appreciate your efforts to avoid taking extra days off around the winter break. Our teachers will be teaching and our students will be learning right up until vacation starts on December 19 and the first day back on January 5.
Every school day matters. When students are healthy and able to attend, it gives them the chance to keep learning, connect with friends, and grow both socially and academically.
Please use the calendar dates provided to help plan your vacations. Your support makes such a difference in helping children feel connected and prepared.

Thank you!