September 8, 2006
Membership Drive under way!
It is that time of year again. If you joined the Parent Corps last year, then you should have or will be receiving soon in the mail a contact verification form. The purpose of the form is to not only obtain any changes in your address, but also to know what teacher your child has this year. I have also included extra Parent Corps and Kid Corps forms with this letter, so that if a spouse/other parent or any of your other children have not joined yet. My HOPE is that your ENTIRE family will join Parent/Kid Corps. For those who have not joined yet, you can help your child win Popcorn Party for his/her classroom. The deal is the classroom in each grade level with the most Parent/Kid Corps memberships wins a party! It is that easy. Each child will receive a Parent Corps brochure and Kid Corps form sent home in his/her red folder. If any of your family are not members, simply fill out the appropriate forms and send back in the red folder. IF you are already a member, there is no need to refill out a form. I look forward to LOTS more members and VOLUNTEERS!
Posted by Tracy Hickman at 4:52 PM | Comments (209)
June 1, 2006
Kick Butts Clean Up Day!
What a great day we had cleaning up our baseball fields on May 18th! Not only did Parent and Kid Corps members participate, but Melissa Craig, after-school coordinator, arranged to have the after-school children participate as well. We had 30 children and seven adults helping to clean up litter and tobacco trash. Within 30 minutes, we were able to pick up a pretzel jar full of butts and one "skoal" can. We got great publicity as there was article published in the Monroe Enquirer Journal and in The County Edge. Kim Bayas, tobacco prevention specialist with Union County Public Schools, was present and helped to educate the children about the dangers of secondhand smoke and tobacco use. The day was planned to draw attention to our "tobacco free schools." For more information on issues discussed, download the following file:Download file
Posted by Tracy Hickman at 10:26 PM
April 11, 2006
Join us for an Internet Safety Seminar on Friday, April 21st!
The WES Parent Corps will be sponsoring an internet safety seminar. Phillip Reynolds, special counsel to the attorney general, will be presenting information on keeping our children safe from sexual predators. In addition, we will be speaking about contract for internet usage. Due to the sensitive nature of the topic, child care will be provided for the event, as the topic is not appropriate for children.
Where: Waxhaw Elementary School Gymnasium
When: Friday, April 21, 2006
Time: 6:30 PM (it will last one hour)
Posted by Tracy Hickman at 1:00 PM
March 30, 2006
Waxhaw Parent Child Day a Success!
We had a great time at the FIRST P/C day at Waxhaw Elementary School! There were 6 adults and 10 children and one future Kid Corps member under one year of age! Jorge and Rick of the National Guard were present to do experiental learning with the ping pong ball game, team skiing and the molten lava challenged. We broke for snacks and drinks and finished up the day with crafts. Most participants chose to paint canvas bags. Not only did we have fun, but we bonded and learned that we don't have to smoke, drink or use drugs to have fun. Parents took home information on how to talk to their children depending on their grade level and tips for being a more successful parent. Children took home refusal skills for healthy living. We hope to plan two events per year like this, one in fall and one in spring.
Posted by Tracy Hickman at 3:12 PM
March 3, 2006
Upcoming March/April Events
WES will be sponsoring, along with the National Guard, a Parent/Child Adventure Day for Saturday, March 25th from 10 am- 12 pm in the school's gymnasium. There will be communication games and activities, as well as a craft and refreshments. A parent or guardian is required to attend with the student. For a registration form, please click the following link: Download file Deadline for registration is March 17th.
An "Internet Safety" Seminar is planned for early April with a speaker from the State Bureau of Investigation and the Attorney General's Office. Details to arrive shortly in your child's folder. This will take place in the gymnasium at 6:30 pm and is open to residents of Waxhaw.
Posted by Tracy Hickman at 12:07 PM
January 30, 2006
Waxhaw welcomes the Parent Corps!
Parent Corps and Kid Corps began at Waxhaw in November of 2005. We are currently 101 Parent Corps members and 109 Kid Corps strong and growing daily! Before we even started our official membership drive we participated in Red Ribbon Week and Plant the Promise. We planted yellow tulips and daffodils in honor of Enrique Camerena, a DEA officer killed for his work against illegal drugs. On March 25th we will have our first Parent/Child Adventure Day. Our third grade through fifth grade students and their parents/guardians will take part in a FREE fun and interactive day to build bonds and increase communication with each other. I am also currently working on a seminar for internet safety.
Posted by Tracy Hickman at 10:48 AM