IMPORTANT DATES…
Dec 20 – All School Assembly, Native
           American Dance, 10-11
Dec 21 – Student Recognition Assemblies
Dec 24-Jan 1 – HOLIDAY RECESS
Jan 14 – Kingston Chamber Festival for
              grades 3 & 4, 1:00
Jan 15 – Prof. Develop Day – NO
              SCHOOL
Jan 21 – Martin Luther King Day, NO
               SCHOOL
Jan 23 – 9:50 Band, Chorus & Orchestra
              Assembly
Jan 23 – Homework Club resumes
Jan 24 – 7 pm Band & Chorus Concert
Jan 29 – 2nd Qtr Ends

NATIVE AMERICAN ASSEMBLY…Thurs., 10:00 am
    The West Kingston Elementary School Cultural Arts Committee is pleased to present to you a Native American assembly.  Thawn Harris, a member of the Narragansett Indian Tribe, will be providing us with a wonderful presentation of Native American storytelling, singing, dancing, and flute playing.  There will also be a question and answer period and hopefully, if time permits, Thawn will share with us some of the Narragansett Indian culture and Regalia.  Regalia is the clothing that tribes wear.  It is made up of many different materials depending on tribal location, seasons, and occasion.  Regalia is a very sacred and special part of Native American culture.  As a side note, you should NEVER touch someone’s Regalia without first asking permission.  This is thought to be a sign of disrespect and the Regalia will have to be cleansed and blessed against possible curses put on the wearer.
    It is also possible that Mr. Harris will ask a few students to join him on stage to demonstrate a social dance!!!
    This assembly will be very educational, fun and hopefully will be one that you will remember forever.
Jennifer Robinson-Souza, Parent, Multi-Cultural Committee

MUSIC NEWS…
The BAND & CHORUS will be presenting a winter concert on Thursday, January 24th at 7:00 pm.  There will be a BAND, CHORUS & ORCHESTRA performance for students and staff on Wednesday, January 23rd at 9:50 am.  Any parents who are unable to attend the evening concert are welcome to attend the school performance.  Please mark your calendars to avoid scheduling conflicts.  

PBIS…
    The following students were recognized for following the West Kingston Hawk’s Expectations. Congratulations to:  Isabelle K., Ryan H., Felipe P., Jaden V., Anamary D., Erin R., Kendall K., Devin L., Samantha K., Hunter T., Emilia D., Isabella M., Alyssa P., Rae T., Fiona A., Josh P., Zoe S., Kyle N., Nicole T., Olivia P., Hayden H., Luke S., Yejin K., Charlotte S., Javen G.    Thank you for helping WK School be a respectful school.
    On Fridays we pull 5 names from all of those students who were recognized for the week and they are then able to pick a prize from our prize box.  They were:  Olivia P., Felipe P., Hayden H., Luke S., and Josh P.



WISHING YOU A HAPPY, HEALTHY HOLIDAY!!!