February Crafternoon!

Did you sign up for the February Crafternoon? Don't forget, we're meeting Feb. 25 during seminar. You will receive a confirmation note you must sign and return to Ms. Jones asap to guarantee your spot. You won't want to miss learning how to knit a scarf! 

Science Fair Winners

Check out this year's science fair winners and their projects at the link below! 

http://prezi.com/chnagyt6axfe/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy

February Crafternoon!

Join us in the library Wednesday, February 25th during seminar for our next Crafternoon. We'll be learning how to arm knit an infinity scarf. Yarn will be provided, so it's important to sign up early. Deadline to sign up in the library is February 16. We're looking for 100 crafty participants. It's gonna be awesome, so join us! 

Join us for Wildcat Writers

Wildcat Writers will meet Thursday, Feb. 5 during seminar. We'll have a snack and do a fun creative writing activity using newspaper headlines. If you love to write just for the fun of it, join us! 
All are welcome!

WJHS Bookmark Contest!!

It’s that time of year! Time for the annual WJHS bookmark contest!
Come by the library to get your template. Be as creative as you want, but it must include original art, be in color, and include books or reading somehow. Bookmarks due Friday, February 6th. 

The fine print: 
We'll pick 5 semi-finalists in each grade, having a round of voting, then choose one winner for seventh, one winner for eighth. Both winners will get their bookmarks printed to be used as the WJHS bookmark. AND...both winners will be entered into a drawing to win a Kindle Fire. Your odds are pretty good, winners! 

Come get your template in the library today! Good luck! 

The Importance of Building Positive Relationships with Students

This video (embedded below) of a TED Talk by Rita Pierson was shared with me recently.

I have watched it a couple of times before but I always find it well worth the eight minutes.

My favorite quote from Rita in this speech is, "Teaching and learning should bring joy!"

As you watch the video, reflect on The Wildcat Way and how one of our CORE values is "Relationships."

Teaching is THE most important job in the world and building relationships is Job #1 for teachers.

WJHS staff, thanks for all that you do!

Tim Sparacino, Principal

Cheer and Dance Tryouts 2015

Cheer and Dance tryouts will be held at Washington April 13-17th. 

A mandatory meeting for parents will be February 11th at 5:30 pm in the Little Theater.  There will be a cheer & dance clinic for those seeking extra help. You will need an up-to-date physical to attend and to tryout.  Please contact Mrs. McDowell or Mrs. Campbell for more information.