Each season, we take a break from our regular schedules and enjoy an afternoon of food, music, and fun. This is especially important during the winter months which can be long and dreary. Socializing, playing, laughing, and relaxing are the main goal of these special events.
This Valentine’s Day, in support of the American Heart Association, we held our annual Jump Rope for Heart. Fun physical activities, music, and healthy snacks were available for everyone. Many people also enjoyed making beautiful cards for someone special in their lives. Thank you to all who supported this heart-healthy fundraiser!
The stars shined brightly at our annual talent show. We had comedians, musicians, dancers, singers and more. It was a great opportunity for kids of all ages to share their talents and ambitions with everyone. Although performing in front of an audience can sometimes be intimidating, the wonderful support of family members, friends, teachers, and classmates helps our students to overcome their fears.
Live your Dream and Be yourself. This simple philosophy was recently presented to us by Ray “Digmi” Navarette, a former professional baseball player and current successful entrepreneur. After sharing with us some of his personal struggles and triumphs, Ray encouraged everyone in the audience to outlast obstacles and chase their dreams. His wonderful personality and motivational words inspired students to stand up and share their dreams. We hope that Ray’s story will persuade people of all ages to believe in themselves and pursue their goals.
Entering the workforce for the first time is a very exciting milestone. Our post-graduates are given the chance to work in many different environments throughout the school year. We greatly appreciate the many local businesses that partner with us and provide our students with this incredible experience.
Our first winter festival was a huge success! Proudly wearing their student council t-shirts, workers were excited to see all of their decorations, games, and snacks being enjoyed by the visitors. It was a day filled with great learning opportunities, social interactions, and pure fun. With spring just around the corner, they are already thinking about what to do next.
Members of the Pompton Lakes Rotary Club delivered an important message to our third graders this month. They explained the importance of helping others and finding ways to make the world a better place. Simple acts of kindness and good deeds are things that people can do at almost any age. The guest speakers encouraged our young students to get involved with their communities. As part of their annual tradition, the Rotarians brought us some special gifts. Each student received a new dictionary along with an inspirational journal so that they could jot down their ideas. We are so thankful to the Rotary Club for all that they do around the globe and for taking the time to talk with our students each year.
Student Council is going to host WLC’s first indoor Winter Festival at the end of January! A few weeks ago, members brainstormed about games, decorations, and crafts that would be fun for the whole school community. Since then, they have been working together to bring these ideas to life. Student Council members can’t wait to welcome visiting homerooms and help their peers enjoy the many activities that will be available throughout the day.
We had a wonderful experience volunteering at the Alan Purcell Wayne Animal Shelter. After the staff showed us what needed to be done, we split up into teams to wash dishes, wipe counters, fold laundry and clean crates. The cats watched curiously as we swept and mopped the floors. While we were there, other volunteers fed the animals and cleaned their litter boxes. It was very exciting to meet a few of the dogs and take them on a long walk. They were very energetic and eager to get some fresh air and exercise. Everyone on the trip agreed that it felt great to help animals who were waiting to find their forever homes. Thank you so much to the directors of the PAWS program for making this experience possible for us. We hope to go back again soon!
Whether you are making them from scratch or using ready-made dough, cookies are fun to bake. Unless the goal is to make one big cookie, you need to how far apart to space them and how many can fit in a row on the cookie sheet. The importance of using gloves, setting the correct oven temperature, wearing oven mitts, and allowing the cookies time to cool are just some of the lessons to be learned in the kitchen. The smell of freshly baked cookies will surely attract many people, so make sure that you have enough to share!
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