Willow Grove

As a reminder, there will no school tomorrow, Monday, November 11th in honor of Veteran's Day.

We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to all of the veterans for their service and dedication to our country. Thank you for your sacrifices and commitment.

Wishing everyone a restful day, and we look forward to seeing you back at school on Tuesday!

During the week of November 11th-15th, 2024, schools nationwide will celebrate National School Psychology Week (NSPW) to highlight the critical work school psychologists do to help students thrive. Psychologists support students' learning and mental and behavioral health, promote positive and inclusive school climates, serve on school safety and crisis teams, and collaborate with families, teachers, and administrators to improve student outcomes. Please join us in celebrating our Willow Grove Elementary School Psychologists Brenna Fuoti and Jake Linnell. We are lucky to have both of them on our team to help support our Grizzlies!

Please see below for the agenda for this week's School Site Council Meeting on Thursday, November 14th at 3:00 on Zoom.

Families, please mark your calendars for the early dismissal dates coming up during Parent-Teacher Conference week.

Please see below for this month's Counselor Corner!

Hi Grizzly Families, our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Bravery. Bravery means you act with mental, moral, or physical strength even when you know things are difficult or scary.

Bravery refers to voluntary (not coerced) action in the face of a dangerous circumstance. This strength involves judgement; the brave person must have an understanding of the risks and consequences involved in acting. According to Socrates and Plato, forethought separates acts of valor from acts of rashness. This means that bravery isn’t simply fearlessness, but instead the overcoming of fear.

Overcoming fears is critically important in individual development, as it allows the person to do more and become more. A person can be brave every single day. For example, some people with social anxiety are brave just by leaving their house and talking with people. On a physical level, bravery allows us to overcome fears, such as swimming or playing a sport. And, on a moral level, doing what we know to be right, despite the risks, gives us the sense that we are acting on behalf of a larger purpose.

“I learned that courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” -NELSON MANDELA

11/4- Foundation Meeting

11/11- Veteran's Day (NO SCHOOL)

11/14- PTA Meeting

11/15- End of Trimester 1

11/18- Foundation Golf Tournament

11/19-11/21- Minimum Days Due to Conferences

11/22- No School Due to Conferences

11/25-11/29- Thanksgiving Break (NO SCHOOL)

12/4- Foundation Meeting

12/6- Friday Flag

12/6- Parent Picnic Lunch

12/12- PTA Meeting

12/12- Grizzlies Got Talent Show

12/18- Band/Orchestra Concert (5th Grade)

12/18- School Site Council Meeting (3:30)

12/23-1/3- Winter Break

1/6- Return from Winter Break (NO SCHOOL)

Make sure to order your yearbook early for a discounted price!

Your child’s individual and classroom group photo are now available for purchase. Please use the links below and input their school ID number to access your pictures.

Individual portraits: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001188400

Classroom photos: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001189690

PTA Membership Drive

Please see below for information about how our PTA support Willow Grove students!

Keep up with the latest Willow Grove PTA News:

Instagram: @ptawillowgrove
Facebook: Willow Grove Elementary School PTA

Please follow us on our social media platforms for important news and updates from WGEF:

X (formerly Twitter) - @WGFoundation

Instagram - @willowgrovefoundation

Facebook - Willow Grove Educational Foundation

Our Grizzly Artist of the Week is Monroe in 3rd grade! Make sure to check out her original work hanging in the front office.

Ready to show the Willow Grove community your art skills? Each week a grizzly drawing will be featured in the ConnectEd and displayed in the front office. Simply take a picture of your child's artwork and email to jmelton@powayusd.com.