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Principal's Message

We welcome you and your family to the 2025-2026 school year! I am honored to join this community and have the opportunity to work alongside each of you as your new principal. This year promises to be full of engaging activities, new challenges, and memorable moments. We are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where every student can thrive. As we begin this journey together, we want to emphasize the importance of our partnership. Your involvement and support are crucial to your child's success. I am confident that by working as a team, we can make this a successful and rewarding year for your child.

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Literacy Night on Tuesday Nov. 18th Featured Photo

Literacy Night on Tuesday Nov. 18th

Join us next week for our "Masked Reader" Literacy Night! πŸ“šβœ¨ We'll be revealing our mystery readers' secret identities, and your little bookworms can enjoy fun literacy stations throughout the evening!
Waitz Choir & Guitar Club Fundraiser Featured Photo

Waitz Choir & Guitar Club Fundraiser

πŸŽΆπŸ• Support our Waitz Choir & Guitar Club at Peter Piper Pizza! πŸ•πŸŽΆ
Join us on Wednesday, October 29th, anytime between 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM and enjoy some delicious pizza while helping our talented Eagles! πŸ¦…πŸ’›
Don’t forget to tell them you’re with Waitz at the register! πŸ™ŒπŸŽΈπŸŽ€
Student of the Week Featured Photo

Student of the Week

πŸŒŸπŸ¦… Student of the Week Spotlight! πŸ¦…πŸŒŸ
We’re so proud to recognize Isabella O’CaΓ±a as our first Student of the Week for this school year! πŸŽ‰
Isabella shines bright as a leader and role model on campus β€” she demonstrates excellent citizenship, a positive attitude, and is always ready to lend a helping hand. πŸ’›
Not only is she our Waitz Student Council President, but she’s also part of our Kid Reporter Team and participates in Cheerleading, Robotics, and Volleyball! πŸ€©πŸ‘
Way to go, Isabella! Keep soaring high and showing what it means to be an Eagle Leader! πŸ¦…βœ¨
Halloween Pictures Featured Photo

Halloween Pictures

πŸ“ΈπŸ‘» Halloween Picture Day is coming!
On Friday, October 31, 2025, students can purchase two 4x6 photos for $5, with $1 for each additional child.
Make sure to dress in your Halloween best! πŸŽƒ
Waitz Haunted House Featured Photo

Waitz Haunted House

Our annual Waitz Haunted House opens its doors on October 30th & 31st! Dare to enter… if you’re brave enough! 😱 πŸ‘€πŸ•―οΈ
🎟️ Tickets are $4 each and can be purchased from your teacher.
Do you have what it takes, Eagles? πŸ‘»πŸŽƒπŸ¦‡
Waitz Trunk or Treat Featured Photo

Waitz Trunk or Treat

Get ready for some spooktacular fun! πŸ‘»

Join us for our Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 4:30–6:00 PM!

Enjoy treats, music, food for sale (nachos, hot dogs, sodas, and Hot Cheetos with cheese πŸ˜‹), and live performances by the Waitz Choir, Cheer, and Mission Ballers!

It’s going to be a frightfully fun evening for the whole family β€” we can’t wait to see you there! πŸ§‘πŸ•ΈοΈ
Red Ribbon Week Featured Photo

Red Ribbon Week

We’re excited to celebrate Red Ribbon Week – October 27–31! ✨
Join us in celebrating by dressing up for each day’s theme and showing your commitment to a drug-free life! 🚫
October Eagle Cafe Days Featured Photo

October Eagle Cafe Days

🍎 Lunch tastes better with family! πŸ₯ͺ
Join us for Eagle Cafe Lunch Week β€” October 20-24!
πŸ¦… Each grade level has a scheduled lunch day and time (see flyer for details).
⚠️ Please remember:
β€’ Limit 2 guests per student
β€’ Guests eat only with their student
β€’ Bring a photo ID for entry
β€’ Students must remain on campus for the remainder of the day
We can’t wait to see our Eagle families on campus!

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