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| 5/9/2008 |
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Congrats to Lauren M.
We want to congratulate Lauren (Rm 103) on achieving a black belt in karate last week. Way to go, Lauren! |
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| 4/22/2008 |
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All School Unit: Culture Here and Around the World
All School Unit, Culture Here and Around the World- don't miss the final event on Friday May 2! (more info here) |
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| 4/20/2008 |
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New Head of School at Wingra -- Paul Brahce
The Wingra School community is excited to announce our new Head of School, Paul Brahce. Paul will be starting as Head of School at Wingra School on August 1, 2008. (more) |
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| 4/18/2008 |
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It's Tradition: Parents throw Staff Appreciation Luncheon
On the last work day fo school, parents sponsor a luncheon for teachers & staff, to say "thank you" for a great year! Click here to find out how you can help.
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| 4/18/2008 |
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Wingra Walking Club
The Wingra Walking Club is up and running (well, walking). More info here. |
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| 4/18/2008 |
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Wingra Students Artwork at Going Green Expo
Student artwork will be on display at the Going Green WI Expo, May 2, 3 & 4. Drawings from K-8 students center around the theme of Earth Day and ecological sustainability. (more)
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| 4/16/2008 |
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Wingra Student Art at Isthmus Green Day
Isthmus Green Day includes student artwork on Sat April 26 from 9-6 at Monona Terrace. Wingra families get reduced price admission. Click here
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| 3/28/2008 |
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Raising Money for Wingra School, While You Shop!
It's simple- purchase gift cards through Simpified Scrip for places you already shop- Whole Foods, Copps, Starbucks . . . click here for more information. |
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| 3/28/2008 |
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School Store Selling Seeds
Room 103 has added flower, vegetable & herb seeds to the lunchtime product line. Order forms were sent home on Friday March 28. Many thanks to the parents who are making this happen. |
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| 3/11/2008 |
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Life Beyond Wingra School: A Panel Discussion
Alumni Night is on the calendar! On April 3, we'll welcome back former students and parents, to discuss the transition from Wingra School to high school and beyond. 7 - 8:30 pm |
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| 3/11/2008 |
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Penny Harvest!
Wingra School has started a Penny Harvest, with the goal of filling the large container in the stairwell outside the library. (More info here.) |
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| 3/10/2008 |
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Madison Celebrates Earth Hour
Lights Out, Madison! Consider joining Madisonians and people the world round in turning off your lights from 8-9 p.m. on Saturday, March 29. Click here for more info. |
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| 3/5/2008 |
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Wingra's Going Greener!
Starting March 28, the end of week letter from the director will be by e-mail only, as part of our all-new weekly e-newsletter. If a paper copy works best for you, please contact Erica (238-2525). |
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| 2/26/2008 |
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Old-Fashioned Play Builds Serious Skills
A recent segment on National Public Radio highlighted the benefits of play in children's cognitive and emotional development. For more, click here. |
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| 2/24/2008 |
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Gymnast Sophia Korotev Competes in Chicago
Sophia Korotev participated in a Chicago meet, earning three individual event medals & a medal for 12th place All-Around in her meet. (More info here.)
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| 2/12/2008 |
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Performance of A Winter's Ball
The world premiere of A Winter's Ball will be performed on March 12 at 2:15 pm in the gym. Please come celebrate this collaborative piece by Wingra author Elizabeth Robbins. |
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| 2/10/2008 |
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Funky Fridays in February
It has been a tradition at Wingra to have "Funky Friday" dress-up days during the Fridays of the cold and short month of February. Click here for the nitty gritty details. |
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| 2/9/2008 |
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Kudos to Mara Blumenstein on Madison Spelling Bee
Room 202's Mara Blumenstein made it to Round Five of the 2008 Madison All-City Bee, finishing in the top 10 of 53 spellers. She spelled "fiery" and "incredible," and was close on "harbinger," her fifth-round word. Congratulations, Mara! |
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| 2/6/2008 |
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Friday Follies: Random and Shiny Things
Room 103 hosts Friday Follies: Random and Shiny Things. Please join us for the sparkling finale. Students have also created skits to advertise the School Store's
upcoming seed sale as well as shiny pennies. |
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| 1/29/2008 |
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March 2, 2008 Open House 1 - 3 pm
This is an opportunity for all families interested in Wingra School to visit, meet all the teachers and staff, and learn more about our program. |
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| 1/20/2008 |
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New Director of Development on Board
We're pleased to announce that Carol Prochaska has started as our Director of Development. |
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| 1/16/2008 |
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Spelling Bee Participant Kudos
We are so proud of all the students who participated in the spelling bee. A round of applause for EVERYONE. |
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| 1/9/2008 |
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Parents Learn Wingra Math- and Enjoy It!
Math learning can be fun! Who knew? The staff did! Teachers shared Wingra's mathematics curricula with skill and humor at a very worthwhile event for parents. |
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| 12/10/2007 |
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Record Amount Collected for UNICEF
The students in Room 101 are done counting and want to announce that the Wingra community collected $2657.18 for UNICEF this year! |
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| 10/31/2007 |
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Extended Day Program is hosting a Thanksgiving Fundraiser!
Students in the Extended Day Program decided to raise more money for UNICEF in the spirit of Thanksgiving. They will place jars in each classroom for spare change and dollar bills through November 16. We appreciate your donations! |
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| 10/25/2007 |
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Room 200 Students Create Their Haunted House
Room 200 students take on all aspects of planning and implementation of this annual Wingra School tradition. They are responsible for the script writing, floor plan, tech carryout, makeup and overall production of the performance. |
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| 10/12/2007 |
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Oct. 18 Community Conversation on the PEN Conference
Join Wingra School teachers as they share their experiences at the recent Progressive Education Network Conference from 7 - 8:30 in the Commons. |
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| 8/28/2007 |
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Ice Cream Social Thursday, September 6 at 5:30 pm
Bring a picnic supper and enjoy ice cream dished up by members of the Board of Trustees - a good opportunity to get to know other Wingra families. See you on the front lawn! |
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| 8/16/2007 |
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August Community Conversation
Thank you to all of the Wingra parents and staff who attended our first Community Conversation on August 9. Participants voiced their ideas about how to strengthen the Wingra community and contributed ideas about what should be on future agendas. |
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