Our Pumpkin Patch field trip is now Thursday, October 23rd. 🎃
Times
BOOST, K–2: 8:45–10:30
3rd–5th: 1:15–2:30
Dress-for-success tips (elementary-friendly)
🧥 Layers: cool mornings, warmer afternoons.
👟 Closed-toe shoes/boots with socks (patch can be muddy/uneven).
🚫 No sandals/crocs without a back strap; avoid brand-new outfits.
Each student will come home with one small pumpkin—thank you, PAC! 🎃
A huge shoutout to the Riverton Volunteer Fire Department for visiting Willow Creek today and teaching our students all about fire safety during Fire Prevention Week! 🚒👨🚒
Our kids loved learning about what firefighters do, how to stay safe, and getting an up-close look at the fire trucks!
📦 Parents: Your child will be coming home with a fun bag donated by our wonderful Fire Department — filled with safety goodies and learning materials to help continue the conversation at home!
🔥 Community Reminder: The Riverton Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting an Open House this Wednesday at 6:00 PM! Bring the whole family for fun activities, demonstrations, and a chance to meet the firefighters who keep our community safe.
As we recognize Fire Prevention Week, don’t forget to:
✅ Check your smoke detectors and change batteries if needed.
✅ Make and practice a family escape plan.
✅ Remind kids to “Stop, Drop, and Roll” and never hide during a fire.
✅ Keep matches and lighters out of reach of children.
We are so thankful for our local heroes who serve, protect, and care for our community every day. ❤️
#FirePreventionWeek #ThankYouRVFD #CommunityHeroes #WillowCreekWolves
Tomorrow is Wolverine Pride Day! Wear red, black, and white gear.
🚌 We’ll load buses at 12:45 PM for the Homecoming Parade (1:30 PM).
Tomorrow is a FULL day of school for Elementary.
On Friday, October 3rd elementary schools have a regular, full day of school. Our students will be attending the Homecoming Parade in the afternoon.
Bus Loading: 12:45 PM
Parade Start: 1:30 PM
⚠️ Please note: There will be no staff at the school between 12:45–2:30 PM. If you need to check your student out early, please do so before 12:45 or plan to check them out at the parade.
If you choose to check out your student at the parade, you must find our group and check them out directly with one of the following staff members: Robyn Johnson, Vashti Anderson, Angie Wimber, or Elizabeth Kummer.
Our students will be seated in the area around the ACME Theater block and Union Cellular block.
Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather and ready for a fun afternoon cheering on the parade!
Thank you for your support. We’re excited to be part of this community event with our students!
📢 4th Grade Field Trip Reminder
Our Social Studies trip to South Pass City is Thursday, Oct. 2.
Leave school: 8:00 AM
Return: By 3:00 PM
Wear: close-toed shoes, long pants, jacket (hat & gloves if chilly).
Bring: water bottle(s) & lunch (or request a school lunch).
Permission slip must be signed & returned for your student to attend.
Thank you!
—4th Grade Teachers
Help shape future youth programs! Please take a few minutes to complete the Fremont County 4-H Community Youth Needs Survey so they can develop programming that supports both our schools and local youth: https://forms.gle/KT42x1NKDvQHtqkw6
October is here! 🍂
It’s gearing up to be a busy month filled with fun activities and special events for our students. Be sure to check out the full October Newsletter here: https://secure.smore.com/n/2urgj
Willow Creek Elementary will be hosting a training for our parents to learn all about literacy and how parents can help their children with reading at home. The training will be held at lunchtime (12:10 p.m.-1:00 p.m.) on Tuesday, October 7th at Willow Creek. Lunch will be provided. Please fill out the quick survey below, indicating whether or not you will be attending the training, and how many family members plan to attend so we can plan for lunch. We would love to have you join us!
RSVP for the Willow Creek Harvest Luncheon – November 6th
Please use this form to let us know if your family will be joining us for our annual Harvest Chili Luncheon. Families will check in upon arrival, eat with their student(s) during their scheduled lunch time, and then depart after the meal.
To ensure enough food is ordered, RSVPs are due by October 17th.
Student meals: $3.25
Adult meals: $5.00 (pay at the door)
This day is very special for our kids, but can be difficult for those without family attending. To support them, RHS students will join our lunch and recess times so no student eats alone.
If you’re unsure whether you can make it, we encourage you to RSVP so we can plan accordingly.
👉 Please RSVP by October 17th using the form below.
https://forms.gle/ajP1Zo9arUwq7yxH6
https://forms.gle/zA8Yv8a2SFVQ3HVZ7
Willow Creek — Drop-off (Detailed)
🚗 Important: supervision & arrival times
There is no adult supervision on campus before 7:30 AM. For your child’s safety, please do not drop students off before 7:30.
District employee students only: children of district employees may be dropped off at 7:15 AM. This is the only exception to the 7:30 start of supervision. If you are a district employee and need this option you must reach out to the front office.
If you arrive before 7:30 and are not a district employee, you must remain with your child. Leaving a child unattended on campus before 7:30 means the school cannot ensure the child's safety.
🚗 Kiss & Go process (what to expect at 7:30)
Drop-off opens at 7:30 at the lunchroom doors and is Kiss & Go style. Please stay in your vehicle—do not get out to hug or walk your student across.
If you need extra time to walk your child to the door, park in the parking lot and walk them in. This keeps the Kiss & Go lane moving and keeps students safe.
Students should not cross the crosswalk alone. Please accompany them if you park and walk them in.
Students may eat breakfast or play outside until the 7:50 bell. The tardy bell rings at 8:00—students arriving after 8:00 should enter through the office doors.
✅ Why this matters: staff are scheduled to supervise starting at 7:30. Dropping students early creates safety risks and disrupts arrival procedures. Thank you for helping keep all students safe by following these times and procedures.
Student Individual Picture day is this Wednesday morning at 8am! Packets will be sent home.
Hi Willow Families,
We’re excited to share this month’s edition of “What’s Up at Willow” – your go-to spot for school updates, events, and reminders.
👉 Click here to read the September Newsletter - https://secure.smore.com/n/k809w
Thank you for staying connected and being such an important part of our Willow community!
Warmly,
Willow Creek Elementary
