The Wilson Wildcat Newsletter
480-472-9250 5619 E Glade Ave. Mesa, AZ 85206
January 29, 2024
Principal's Message
We had a wonderful morning today with special guests visiting our campus! We had Marilyn Wilson and Marcie Hutchinson come for our Battle of the Books contest. Our contestants for Battle of the Books did a wonderful job and were so excited about reading new books and answering questions about their books.
Wilson will be starting a book drive in the next few months to encourage kids to read and get excited about reading. If you have new or used books that you would like to donate, please send them to the school and we will have kids enjoy some fun book exchanges!
Happy reading Wilson Wildcats!
Kindly,
Lara Olsen, Principal
Schyla Bergeson, Asst. Principal
Capturing Kids' Hearts
Our theme this Month is Respect
Honor You, Honor Me
Everyone makes mistakes. Ask each family member to share a story about a time they made a mistake (at school, work, home, etc.) and discuss what lessons they learned. Share this quote: “Mistakes don’t define us, but how we respond to mistakes will.” Ask, “How can we show honor for each other, even when we make a mistake or disagree?” Process each person’s response and thank everyone for their willingness to share. Challenge each other to respond to mistakes this week with love and respect.
Important Dates to Remember
- Jan. 29: Battle of the Books
- Jan. 30: Kona Ice
- Jan. 31: Spring Picture Day
- Feb. 5: 4th Grade Earth Ed Day Field Trip (Webb)
- Feb. 6: 4th Grade Earth Ed Day Field Trip (Carrillo)
- Feb. 6: PTO Meeting 2:15pm in the Media Center
- Feb. 8: 4th Grade Earth Ed Day Field Trip (Lee)
Enrollment Is Now Open for the 2024-2025 School Year
Enrollment is now open at Wilson Elementary School!
For over one hundred years, Mesa Public Schools has been the No.1 choice for Mesa families. If you have friends or neighbors looking for a new school, we would be happy to schedule a tour or share more information about Wilson. Our friendly office staff is available to offer assistance Monday through Friday from 7a.m. to 3p.m. You may contact them at 480-472-9250.
You can also help families learn about Wilson Elementary by posting a review on our Google Maps profiles. Sharing our social media posts is also a quick and easy way to help spread the word about all that Wilson has to offer like our after school clubs, student store incentives, Capturing Kids' Hearts, caring and engaged teachers, and more.
We are very excited for what’s to come in 2024-25. Are you ready? Engage, enrich, enroll!
Free Tutoring
Free Tutoring
As you may have heard, the Arizona Department of Education is paying for students to receive tutoring at no cost to students. If your child would benefit with tutoring, you can click on this link and choose from any vendor on the list,. For more information you can go to the Arizona Department of Education website.
Clubs
Running club has started and will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you have not signed up for running club and would like to join, please contact Mr. Kyle Paul at kmpaul@mpsaz.org.
Gardening club is on Tuesday with Ms. Chapman. This club is currently full. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please contact Corrina Chapman at cjchapman@mpsaz.org.
High Fit club is week on Tuesday. This club has openings for students in grades K-2. If you would like to join, please contact Kaitlin Rushton at krushton@mpsaz.org.
STEM club will now be open to students in grades 4-6 and requires an application to sign up. Spots are limited! Students who are selected to participate in this club, will be notified by Ms. Blickfeldt. STEM club will meet on Thursdays. If interested in this club, please complete the online application here: https://forms.gle/oXUn91jnqdRqtp7y5
Clubs dates times are 2:00pm-3:00pm.
Morning Drop Off
Office Depot Giving Back
Office Depot is giving back 5% of qualifying purchases to Wilson Elementary! All parents or teachers have to do is mention they are shopping for Wilson upon check out. This is a year-round program, so even when school is not in session you can help Wilson earning money!