Wiggin Street Parent Update
September 15, 2023
Better Together
Families,
It's still amazing to me how much happens at Wiggin Street on a daily basis, and I can't even capture it all. Our 2nd and 3rd grade students went to the Memorial Theater to see Matilda Jr., and we are so proud of our current and former students that performed. If you get a chance, check it out this weekend!
Our Peer Mediators started this week helping with small problems on the playground. Some even went into classes to explain their role. These students volunteer to help our school be a safer place, and we so appreciate their leadership!
Check out all the other great things that happened this week in this update! I apologize for the late delivery of this update. Thanks for sharing your kids with us each day.
Have a great weekend,
Christy Grandstaff
4th Grade Peer Mediators Began their Shifts this Week
Graham and Isabel explained their role in both kindergarten classes this week.
3rd Grade Early Constitution Day Birthday Party
Kindergarten 3rd Grade Buddies Collaboration
3rd grade students and Kindergarteners have been planning for and teaching lessons to each other using Second Step SEL lessons. Today the Kindergarten talked about following directions and the body parts you use to do so. Then they practiced by taking away one of those. They had to do a dance without hearing it and then without seeing it. They had to decide which was harder for them.
Each grade took turns teaching lessons to each other, and as you can see, they had a great time collaborating together!
2nd and 3rd Grade MTV Arts YES Concert: Matilda Jr.
Matilda Cast: Wiggin Street students and alumni
Presented by MTVarts
Friday, Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 16, 2 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 17, 2 p.m.
VENUE:
Knox Memorial
(112 E. High St., Mount Vernon, OH 43050)
Current Wiggin Street Students:Jane Camillus- Kid
Eleanor Cramer- Kid
Eleanor Goodman- Kid
Wiggin Street Alumni:
Zach Cramer- Nigel
Sarah Clymer- Kid
Faith Major- Kid
Evelynn Brandenburg- Kid
Miracle Bartal- Parent
Tessa Corrigan- Props Runner
5th Grade STEM Marshmallow Challenge
Art with Mrs. Biggerstaff
5th Graders spent the last two weeks learning about the Japanese Contemporary Artist -- Yayoi Kusama. Some of her work relies heavily on the repeated use of polka dots. The 5th grade students created their own inspired version of Kusama's pumpkin and are proud to show off their masterpieces!
PTO Corner: Mumkin Fundraiser
Thanks to all who supported the Mumkin Fundraiser. We were able to raise over $3,000! We will celebrate with all students and staff soon! Mumkin pick up will be on the playground October 5th from 3-6:00 pm.
Our next Friends of Wiggin Street meeting will be October 3rd at 5:00 pm. We hope to see you there!
Johnny Appleseed Festival
Upcoming Events
Click here for the 2023-24 Mount Vernon City School District Yearly Calendar
September
17 Constitution Day
20 Lyme Disease Education Program with 2nd graders 1-2 pm
25 All School Picture (students wear Wiggin Street spirit wear or red shirt) 3:00 pm
October
2 Art Contest for yearbook begins
2-6 Homecoming Spirit Week
3 FOW Meeting, 5:00
5 Mumkin Pick up from 3-6:00 pm on the playground
6 Popcorn Friday
6 Fall Pictures (Individuals & Groups)
6 Homecoming Pep Rally w/ High School Cheerleaders and Athletes @ 12:50
6 3rd Grade sings @ Johnny Appleseed Festival @ First Friday; 5:15-5:45
11 YES Concert-Grade 1; 9:35-11:15 am
12 YES Concert-Grade 3; 9:30-11:15 am
13 Gifted Seminar @ Fieldhouse
Idle-free Zone
For pick up, please do not arrive until 3:30. There is no stopping, standing, or parking on E. Brooklyn St. allowed. Also, please reminder that our school is an Idle-free Zone. Protect our children and the community by turning off your engine.
Principal-Wiggin Street Elementary
