Willow Brook Elementary

	Flat Willie has been traveling with Willow Brook families this summer, enjoying his summer vacation in many wonderful places.  Check the link to his website under our Season Links, located on the left side of the home page.  Oh, the places he will go!

	Dear Willow Brook Families, This will be the last chat for the school year. It has been my pleasure to have your children attend Willow Brook this past year. We have all grown and learned a lot together. This summer stay in touch with us by taking Flat Willie with you and letting us see where you’ve been. Follow Flat Willie’s adventures on our website over the summer. School calendars and supply lists will also be available on the website. If you have new neighbors that have school-age children, please have them contact our office (213-8018) to register their children for the fall. Registration packets will also be available at the Learning Center if the Willow Brook office is closed. The office will re-open Tuesday, July 30. Check important dates listed on this page, and look for our back-toschool mailing in early August. Have a fantastic summer, and remember to read every day ~ we’ll see you in August.

	Dear Willow Brook Families, The people who work with your children every day have a huge impact on the path they will take. Each of our teachers is on their own path, too. This year we will be saying good-bye to Mrs. Hildreth after 25 years of service. We will also be saying goodbye to Mrs. Funderburk, as she takes a new position at Rose Acres. There will be several staffing changes for the 2013-2014 school year. With every change there is learning. Creating strong collegial teams is an important aspect of my job. Much like the time and energy that goes into class placement, the same holds true for teacher assignments. These are the grade level assignments for the upcoming school year: Kindergarten: Mrs. Gartland, Ms. Berra, Ms. Boone, Mrs. Vassonei, Ms. Parsonage 1st grade: Mrs. Kotets, Mrs. Alvarez, Ms. Cargal, Mr. Cheatham 2nd grade: Mrs. Baris, Mrs. Eilermann, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Luntz 3rd grade: Mrs. Farmer, Ms. Weber, Mr. Thompson 4th grade: Mrs. Moriarty, Ms. King, Ms. Gibson, Ms. Clark 5th grade: Ms. Early, Mrs. Finley, Mr. Payne As we are closing out the 2012-2013 school year, I feel proud about the path Willow Brook has taken. The educators in the building have worked hard trying to reach every student in our building. I am grateful for the path that has led me to Willow Brook and I look forward to another year of watching your students learn and grow. Thank you for everything you do. Make it a great week!

	Residents of the Pattonville School District are invited to experience the new pool at Pattonville High School through a series of community swims in May and June. Open swims for the community are scheduled from 8 to 11 a.m. on the following Saturdays: May 11 and June 1 and 22 at the Pattonville Aquatic Complex. The fee to participate, which covers the costs of paying for lifeguards, is $1 for students and senior adults (ages 55 and up) and $2 for adults.

	Dear Willow Brook Families, This past week the students have completed their MAP test! The students used their super powers and did an excellent job. The MAP results will be returned to the district in the fall and parents will receive information on results at that time. Thank you for supporting your student during the MAP test. I know the students appreciated the letters you wrote to them. The last few weeks of school will be dedicated to finishing up the curriculum pieces that help the students be successful in the next grade level. It is still very important for the students to remain focused and continue to work hard. I know this will be very challenging with the weather changing and Summer quickly approaching.  Here are a couple of ideas to keep your student focused during the last few weeks: 1. Stick to your schedule - Continue to be consistent with the block of time you have set aside to do homework. If your student doesn’t have homework, encourage them to read a book for 20 or 30 minutes. 2. Work hard and play hard - Reward your student with some play time if they concentrate and work hard. This is a lesson that will follow them through life. Thank you for everything you do! Enjoy the Spring.