Wampatuck Wave, A Newsletter for Families and Caregivers, December 15, 2022
Caption: Mrs. Burns 1st graders and their grand champion pig race winner, Mike.
Winter Fair
Sailor shoutout to the PTO for hosting the annual Winter Fair. Wampatuck was filled with laughter and smiles on Saturday December 10 as several hundred families participated in crafts, dancing, shopping, listening to music, participating in raffles, and enjoying special treats together. A special thank you to Courtney and Matt Johnson for facilitating the much loved pig races and for providing 5th graders the opportunity to watch the races live while everyone else watched on the big screen in the cafeteria. Congratulations to Mrs. Burns 1st graders and their pig Mike for being the grand champion winner!
Caption: Students and families participating in the basket raffle.
Caption: Winter fair crafts.
Caption: Selin and Yasmine Uzner with their cousin at the Winter Fair.
Caption: Colby Cahill and her sister participated in the silly sweater contest.
Caption: 5th graders enjoying the Winter Fair.
Caption: Families and students watching the much loved pig races live streamed in the cafeteria.
Caption: Students making holiday crafts.
Noetic Math
In November, a group of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders participated in the Noetic Math Contest. We would like to congratulate all of the Wampatuck students who participated in the contest for their enthusiasm and dedication in math problem-solving. This is a challenging contest! Congratulations to Ryan Sailer, Maeve McManus, Brady Semchenko, Colin Murphy, Hazel Geosits, Gabe Lydon, Siena Orlandella, Brenna White, Annalea Flynn, Ryan Bastoni, Georgia Heard, Jade Nikel, Jack Sailer, Kevin McManus, Lily Semchenko, Aiden Majeed and Natalie White.
A total of 25,000 students across the United States participated in the contest. The following Wampatuck students received the Honorable Mention Title for scoring in the top 50 percentile for their grade: Siena Orlandella, Hazel Geosits, Jade Nikel, Jack Sailer, and Lily Semchenko. In addition, we would like to congratulate Siena Orlandella, Jade Nikel, and Jack Sailer for earning the top score for their grade level team. Well done!
Scituate High School Class of 2024 Fundraiser
“Hi! We are the Class of 2024 and we are selling Scituate pajama pants as a fundraiser for our class. The pants cost $30 and they are available in a wide range of sizes! All orders are due by December 21st so make sure to order soon!
The link and order form are under "Useful Links" at the bottom of the newsletter.
A Message from Nurse Bennett
Health Records:
Please be sure that your child’s health/immunization record is up to date by sending Nurse Bennett the most recent copy of your child’s physical exam. All students in kindergarten and 3rd grade are required to provide this documentation. Kindergarten families, if your child has had a more recent physical exam since registration please send in the updated health form.
When to keep your student home with illness:
Sometimes it can be difficult for caregivers to decide whether to send children to school when they wake up with symptoms of an illness or complaints that they do not feel well. During the COVID-19 pandemic and cold/flu/allergy season, the decision-making process has become more complicated. Here is a general guideline to follow for keeping your child home for a day to rest or to arrange for an appointment with your health care provider.
The following are situations that warrant watching, keeping your student home, and/or calling your health care provider:
- Vomiting and diarrhea
- A fever 100 degrees F or higher should not attend school and should not return until they have been fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication
- Heavy cold symptoms such as a deep uncontrollable cough or significant lack of energy
- Severe sore throat with or without a fever
- Honey-crusted sores around the nose or mouth; an unidentified rash OR a significant rash accompanied by other symptoms of illness such as fever
- Red, runny eyes that distract the child from learning
- A large amount of discolored nasal discharge, especially if accompanied by facial pain, fever, or headache
- Severe ear pain or drainage from the ear
- Headache if accompanied by fever
- Any condition that you think may be serious or contagious to others
Please keep your child home for 24 hours after a fever, vomiting, or diarrheal illness, and/or after contagious illnesses such as strep throat to avoid infecting others.
Wampatuck Absentee Email:
If your student is going to be absent or late to school for any reason, email us at Wampabsentee@scit.org
COVID-19 Guidance:
Dates to Remember
- 12/19 SPIRIT WEEK!
- PJ/Stuffed Animal Day
- Read for People in Need today
- 12/20 Hat/Headband Day
- 12/21 Silly Sweater / Candy Cane Day
- 12/22 Chorus Caroling
- Fancy Holiday Dress Up Day
- 12/26- 1/3/2023
- Winter Recess
- 1/16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - School Closed
- 1/26 Early Release - Dismissal at 12:35pm