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WEIBEL GOODBYES |
| It is with mixed emotions that we announce the departure of valued members of our staff who will be moving on to new opportunities at other schools in FUSD. Both of them has left a meaningful impact on our students, colleagues, and the school community. Their dedication, enthusiasm, and professionalism will be greatly missed. |
- Darcy Hawks (Librarian)
- Jackie Mock (Interventionist)
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Hi Parents/Caregivers,
I hope you are all well! Time has flown by and now the end of the year is upon us.
For our 5th graders, this remaining month signals the end of their time in elementary school and there may be feelings of nervousness or anxiety. Of course, this is also a time for celebration and excitement! All of these feelings are completely normal. I encourage you to open up a dialogue with your student(s), if you haven’t already done so, about any fears or worries they may have about transitioning to middle school. If you need any additional support, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Here are some resources for parents with students transitioning into middle school:
In honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, I wanted to take some time to talk about the importance of taking care of our mental health. Our mental health is impacted by so many factors – including relationships, environments, traumas or adversities, and our physical health. Ways to improve our mental health include connecting with others, practicing mindfulness and gratitude, prioritizing rest and recovery (e.g., getting enough quality sleep, taking breaks), and becoming more physically active (e.g., going for walks, playing games, doing yoga). When we are intentional about our self-care practices, we not only are actively improving our mental health but also modeling these behaviors to our children. When we model, children learn and gain new tools for their social/emotional toolbox.
It is also important to remember that there is no shame in talking about mental health or experiencing mental health challenges. When we talk about mental health, we are reducing stigma, encouraging early intervention, and fostering empathy and understanding. By normalizing conversations around mental health, we are “nurturing a more compassionate society where individuals feel empowered to seek help, leading to improved mental wellbeing” (National Council for Mental Wellbeing). As we wrap up this school year and approach the second half of the calendar year, ask yourself – are there any changes you’d like to make or strategies you’d like to implement for the betterment of your mental, emotional, or physical health? This is a great time to reflect and take action!
Here are some additional resources:
Reminder about upcoming parent workshop:
*Interpretation in Spanish or Mandarin available upon request*
For additional questions about the workshop, please contact Chandan Shergill at [email protected]
As always, if you have any questions about the counseling services offered at Weibel or if you’d like to refer your student to counseling, please don’t hesitate to reach out. My goal this year is to make sure that all of our students feel supported and successful while they are here at school.
Warmly,
Kiauna Day-Smith
Weibel School Counselor
[email protected]
(510) 651-6958 ext 47003
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Dear Parents and Families:
Reading increases knowledge and vocabulary, lowers stress, and supports your child’s emotional growth. But perhaps the best benefit is the lasting bond you create with your child when you read with them. Here’s a link that has all the summer reading programs – Summer Reading Programs
Visit the Book Fair in the Library with your child to discover new books together. We look forward to seeing you and your family at our Book Fair!
Monday, May 12th – Thursday, May 15th
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
(*Wednesday Book Fair Closes @ 2:00 PM)
Volunteers –
Dates: (Setup) Friday, May 9th – Thursday, May 15thh
Sign-Up Here to be a Book Fair Helper!
Book Fair Evening Event
Tuesday, May 13th @ 5 PM – 7 PM
NEW In-School and Online Shopping Options! With Book Fair eWallet, a safe and convenient digital payment account, your student can shop the Fair cash-free! And if you’re not able to attend the Fair, try our new online shopping option. We’ve partnered with The Scholastic Store™ to offer over 6,000 products that ship direct to your home (with free shipping on orders of $25 or more)! Visit our homepage to access eWallet or shop online. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/weibel
Sincerely,
Mrs. Darcy Hawks
Library Media Technician
[email protected]
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As the school year comes to a close, we want to thank all the incredible Student Council members for their hard work, creativity, and leadership throughout the year. From organizing candy gram sales and collecting jacket donations to designing posters and leading spirit days by example, you’ve made a meaningful impact on our school community. Your commitment to service, teamwork, and school spirit has been inspiring.
We are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished and look forward to seeing how you continue to grow as leaders. Have a restful and joyful summer!
With appreciation,
Christina Lee & Jackie Mock |
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Upcoming Community Workshops
SCREEN TIME & MENTAL HEALTH
Weibel Elementary offers Extended Day Care for children entering TK through Fifth Grade.
Adventure Time Extended Day Care
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Marquee Birthday Program
Surprise your child on their birthday by wishing them on the school marquee!
Weibel PTO has been successfully running a pilot program to extend birthday wishes to students through our school marquee, creating a special and personalized experience for the birthday child. Please find details in the attached flyer and sign up at: https://forms.gle/oYe25AoYEWtNQTSs6
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Spirit Wear
Weibel School Spirit wear Apparel store for the whole family! Store Link |
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For yearbook sales, we will be using treeing like previous years. You can order the yearbook as well as customize some of the pages based on your liking.
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Absences/Tardies
Please call the Weibel attendance line each time your child is absent or late to school. Leave a message with the reason for your child’s absence or tardy, a reason must be entered in order for the absence/tardy to be excused. Please include the teacher’s name, your child’s first name, last name, your name & phone number.
(510) 651-6958 option #7
If you are notifying a teacher via email about an upcoming absence/late drop off/early pick up, please include our attendance clerk: [email protected]
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Gate Closures
Due to the safety plans, protocols, and related health and safety measures, Weibel will continue to follow the same rules as last year.
- Parents will NOT be allowed to enter the blacktop in the mornings. Please be ready to say goodbye at the gate.
- Little Foot and Paseo gates will be open during 8am-8:25am and again at 2:45pm. If you are dropping off at the Paseo gate, PLEASE park your car and walk your child over to the gate. DO NOT stop and create your own drop off lane – It is a BIKE lane.
- The back school gate near the MUR will be LOCKED ALL DAY. You can still use the Little Foot gate entrance as a shortcut, but will have to walk around the school to get to the main entrance.
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FREE Breakfast and Lunch
We will have Breakfast Service in the MUR @ 8AM. Both breakfast and lunch will be FREE this 2024-2025 school year.
Website for Menu Information: https://fusdcafes.org/ |
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Download ParentSquare
ParentSquare is the platform used for the District and Schools to send mass notifications and alerts to parent/guardians.
Need to activate your account?
Use the “Register” field on www.parentsquare.com/signin or the ParentSquare app to activate your account with the email address or cell phone number on record in Infinite Campus.
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