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Dear Families,

It is with great pleasure that I introduce myself as the new principal of Webster Enrichment Magnet Elementary School. I come to Webster with nine years of elementary teaching experience, five years of special education teaching experience, and five years experience as an assistant principal.

In assuming the role of principal at Webster, I have been impressed by the level of caring and commitment to excellence held by our staff. It has been delightful to meet your children. They have been warm and welcoming with their daily smiles and hugs. What a wonderful way to start one’s work day!

While I have only been at Webster for a few days, I see many great things happening here. This is a great place to learn and to work, and I am excited to be part of creating Webster’s future. I value strong school & family partnerships, and look forward to working together with you as we move forward in educating your children.

Sincerely,
Lori Simon, Principal

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TARGET – Take Care of Education
This past week, Mr. Bush’s fifth grade class was presented with a check for $703.12 from Target. The class will use the funds to choose a special field trip to go on yet this school year. Thanks to all the Webster families and friends who participate in this fund raising effort for our school. When you use your Target card, Target will donate up to 1% of each purchase to Webster. This is a pain-free way to support our school. For more information just go to Target and apply in person, or apply online at Target.com/redcard.

End of Day
For your child’s safety, if you need to make a change in how your student goes home, we ask that you notify us by 2:00, so that we have sufficient time to locate your child and get the message to them. Thank you for your help with this!

LITERACY DAY: SOAR THIS SUMMER (Stretch Out And Read)
On Thursday, May 10, Webster's staff and students will be engaged in a variety of activities that celebrate READING!

Families are invited to start the day in their child's classroom!
Come and participate in the morning meeting and watch a student-made video with a special "Literacy Song" written by our music teacher, Mr. Hinrichs.
Then, join us at 8:45 while everyone in the building stops everything to Stretch Out and Read for 30 minutes!!

Literacy celebrations will continue throughout the day in many classrooms.
Look for more information in your child's classroom newsletter.
These activities include:

• 3rd grade: "READ IN" with treats and family members.
  
• 4th grade: "Reading is FUNdamental" with community readers and speakers
  
• 6th grade: "Beach Blanket Reading" outside
  
• Learning Center: "Breakfast and Books"
  
• Ms. Thibault's French Enrichment: "Reader's Theatre"

Our librarian, Karen Folden, will do dramatic storytelling in costume for grades K-2.

Representatives from the St. Paul Public Libraries will explain their summer reading programs to grades 3-6.

Students who continue to read over the summer stay on track!

Summer Reading Packets will be sent home at the end of the year for your child to complete and return for a chance to WIN PRIZES.

On Literacy Day, ALL students will get information about the Webster Summer Reading Packets and Reading Log.

At the end of the year, they will take their packets home.

If they complete the packet and log and bring them back in the fall they have a chance to win prizes like... books... colorful chairs ... oversized stuffed animals ... basketballs and footballs ... gigantic marker set ... and more...

Visit the SOAR THIS SUMMER booth at SPRING FLING on Thursday, May 31

• get helpful information about recommended books and ways to help your child at home
  
• see the prizes, and let your child try out the cool chairs!

Concordia Language Camp
On April 20-22, 18 French students and 13 Spanish students went to Concordia Language Villages in Bemidji. Concordia Language Villages are well known for providing meaningful foreign language experience to young people. Their goal is to prepare our children to become knowledgeable (language and culture) and responsible citizens.

The French students demonstrated:

• Excitement and a willingness to learn: Students had a positive attitude to try everything. They have been working since September on learning French and now they had the chance to try it for real.
  
• Diversity: Most of the staff members at the camp were native French speakers speaking only in French. They successfully engaged our students in fun learning and playing. The food and activities were designed to immerse the students in French. Webster students also practiced how to share their personal taste in a polite and caring way.
  
• Responsibility and caring: I was delighted and touched by how caring the older students were for the youngsters, helping with luggage, finding things, understanding what's going on, helping them to feel safe at bed time. Watching this multi-age, multi-race group functioning as a supporting small community was very rewarding.

Ms. Thibault
French Teacher

¡Viva español! Spanish is alive!
The Spanish Enrichment Program had an outstanding time at the beautiful Spanish Camp located up in the Northern part of Minnesota! The students enjoyed learning about Central America's culture, foods and games they play. The students did their very best to speak in Spanish at all times during the camp stay.
¡Bravo niños! Great job students!

Señora Lay
Profesora de español

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