Wacona Elementary School

Take a “Tech Timeout” tonight. Play a board game, shoot hoops, or bake something instead.

Order forms for this year’s T-shirt were sent home with students today!
If you’d like to purchase a shirt, please return the form and payment to your child’s teacher by Friday, September 12th.

You can also order online at:
https://osp.osmsinc.com/WareGA/BVModules/ProductTemplates/Bvc2013/Product.aspx?productid=HG563-253 & https://osp.osmsinc.com/WareGA/BVModules/ProductTemplates/Bvc2013/Product.aspx?productid=HG563-254

Thank you, as always, for your continued support of our school! 💛🐝

Practice the “stranger danger” talk—simple reminders about who to trust and what to do if they feel unsafe.

🎒 Backpack truth: Pack it at night. Otherwise, you’re one broken zipper away from a morning meltdown.

Celebrate progress, not perfection. Ask: “What’s one thing you got better at today?”

Make Monday nights “Meal Math.” Let kids help measure, count, or read recipes while you cook.

Ask your child what the funniest thing at school was this week. Humor opens doors.

📱 Parent detective 101: Scroll that friend list. If your kid can’t introduce you to every “friend” face-to-face, time for a chat.

Review emergency contacts today. Update the school if phone numbers have changed.

Remind kids: phones/devices stay tucked away during class time. Model it—put yours away during dinner, too.

Grandparents' Day is quickly approaching, and we look forward to celebrating with our annual luncheon! Info + RSVP papers went home Monday—please send those back so we can plan for everyone.

Walk around the yard or neighborhood with your child. Count how many different birds, bugs, or blooms you can spot.

🚗 Car rider commute survival tip: Instead of doomscrolling, ask your kid, “What’s one thing you learned today that wasn’t in a book?”

Establish a family “launch pad” spot for backpacks, shoes, and lunchboxes. Less morning chaos = smoother starts.

Not sure what apps are safe for your child this year?
Learn more about today's top tech on Parent ProTech: https://app.parentprotech.com/1057/ware-county/en/signup?source=admin

🚌 Back-to-School = Back to Safety! We’re reinforcing arrival and dismissal routines and helping students learn how to walk, wait, and listen safely. Please review transportation plans with your child.

Stop by the Health Department's back-to-school clinic on August 7, 2025 from 9:00am - 6:30pm to make sure your child is ready to take on the 2025-2026 school year. See the flyer for more details!

Start the year with screen-time boundaries that help your child thrive online.
Learn how on Parent ProTech: https://app.parentprotech.com/1057/ware-county/en/signup?source=admin

We are excited to offer Parent ProTech—a digital safety resource that equips families with expert guidance on today’s most popular apps, games, and devices. With short videos, step-by-step tutorials, and expert tips, Parent ProTech helps you set up parental controls, stay informed about online trends, and have meaningful tech conversations with your child. This resource is free for our families!
🔗 Try ParentProTech Now → https://app.parentprotech.com/1057/ware-county/en/signup?source=admin
Together, we can help our students navigate the digital world safely and confidently!