Fifth grade students from Willow Brook Elementary participated in an all-day peer mediation training hosted by PreventEd.

Students that applied and were accepted for the program learned the process of guiding disputes, avoiding judgements and knowing the key characteristics of effective communication. They also learned and practiced meditation techniques to help resolve students in conflict.

School counselor Yue Buss will work with the students throughout the year during peer mediation.

We are excited to get the school year started. A few important things as we prepare for this year:

1. Teacher assignments will be uploaded into the Parent Portal by 4:00 PM on Tuesday August 17. No teacher will be assigned if you have not completed the registration process in PowerSchool or if your residency has not been cleared by our Student Services Department. Please contact Student Services at 314-213-8090 if you have any questions about this.

2. Meet the Teacher Night is Thursday, August 19 beginning at 5:00 PM. ALL visitors to the building must be wearing a mask REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS.

3. Please consider staying after Meet the Teacher Night for our PTO Family Picnic to help us kick off a new year and to get to know some of our wonderful community.

Thank you for all that you do for our students and we can’t wait to see everyone!

Curriculum Night is Thursday, September 2nd beginning at 6:00pm. This is an important evening to hear about the curricular content, activities and expectations for your child this year. We strongly encourage you to come without your child so you can truly engage in the evening. If childcare issues would prevent you from attending, please bring your child.