Wake County Board of Education policy states that all activities that take place within the school during the school day should be based on “learning experiences.” Parents are encouraged to discuss plans for any experiences with the teachers so that the event can be planned to conform with the Wake County School policy. The school is not able to send home birthday party invitations to individual students. The only exception to this policy is if the entire class is invited, or all of one gender in a class is invited.
New to the 2018-2019 school year:
Weatherstone Elementary School is participating in the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Healthy Schools Program. We are working with the Alliance to transform our school into an environment where students eat healthier and move more. Please use the “Birthday Menu” to choose a healthier birthday celebration for your child to celebrate their birthday in the classroom. We want your student still feel special on their birthday while promoting healthy and fun life choices.
Birthday Menu Examples:
- GoNoodle Time: The class will enjoy approximately 15 minutes of GoNoodle time. We have access to GoNoodle in the classroom.
- Dance Party: The birthday boy or girl may bring a favorite CD from home (ALL SONG LYRICS AND TOPICS MUST BE APPROPRIATE) or to the classroom favorite to play while the class dances.
- Extra Recess: The class will enjoy 15 minutes of extra indoor or outdoor recess (weather dependent).
- Game Time: The class will have 15 minutes to play some of their favorite math and literacy games. The birthday girl or boy is also welcome to bring a favorite board or card game from home to share.
- Indoor Free Time: The class will enjoy 15 minutes of extra indoor free time. This includes classroom toys, games, or scrap art supplies.
- Guest Read Aloud: The birthday boy or girl may choose a special guest and/or a special book to be read aloud to the class. This is a great time to share a favorite story! The guest reader could be a family member or a school staff member.
- Special Craft: The birthday girl or boy may choose a special craft that she or he would like to lead the class in creating. This could be a beaded necklace, foam book mark, suncatcher, etc. Please remember that the project should be able to be completed in approximately 15 minutes. The birthday child family is responsible for sending all necessary supplies.
- Teacher Helper: The birthday girl or boy may choose to be the “Teacher Helper” for the day. That means she or he is designated to help with tasks like passing out papers, carrying clipboards, erasing whiteboards, and can even sit in the teacher's chair.
- Lunch with the Teacher: The birthday boy or girl may spend lunchtime eating in the classroom with his or her teacher. This is an opportunity for some special teacher time!
- Painting: The birthday girl or boy may choose for the class to have a special painting time. This should be a small-scale free-choice painting project.
- Overnight Stuffed Animal: The birthday girl or boy may choose a stuffed animal from the classroom to take home and enjoy overnight!
- Show and Tell: The entire class can have a special show and tell time. Each student may bring an item from home to share with their friends.
- Popcorn Party: Popcorn is a special yummy snack. When butter and salt are kept at a minimum (or not used) It is healthy, too! Simply send three microwavable bags of popcorn to share!
- Healthy Snack Options: If your child would like to bring a snack, here are a few examples / suggestions:
- FRUIT KABOBS--Supply skewers and washed, cut fresh fruit for the kids to use to make and enjoy a fruit kabob.
- FRUIT PIZZA--A thin-crust (preferably whole grain), low-fat cream cheese “icing” and fresh fruit make this a tasty treat! There are several recipes online with specific baking instructions.
- YOGURT BAR--Yogurt can be brought in a cooler bag with a variety of Healthy Choice toppings for the children to choose from. Please provide bowls and spoons also.