Wickham Elementary
September 22nd, 2022
Message from Principal Daubs
We need lunchroom volunteers!! Are you looking for something to do between 11:00 and 1:00? Are you good at opening milk cartons? Do you like the smell of chicken nuggets? If you answered yes to any of those questions...we have an opportunity for you! If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please email me! daubs.amber@iowacityschools.org
Attendance Information
mcdonnell.karleen@iowacityschools.org or schepanski.susan@iowacityschools.org
One Book Two Book Festival Writing Contest
Students in grades 1-8 in Iowa City-Cedar Rapids Corridor area school districts, or home school students in those equivalent grades, are encouraged to submit one page of writing for the 2023 One Book Two Book festival from the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature. This can be any type of writing: story, essay, poem, song lyric, graphic novel page, etc. The piece must be an original work, written this school year, and in polished form – ready for publication. Submissions that are longer than one page will not be considered. The deadline to submit is Monday, December 12, 2022. Please find more information at www.iowacityofliterature.org/onebooktwobook/
Hearing Van Volunteer Needed
Ombuds Office Introduction
My name is Janet Abejo-Parker, and I was appointed to the Ombuds ("awm-buhdz") position as of August 2021.
The Ombuds Office is an informal concern and conflict resolution resource and serves as a resource for all students, parent/guardians, and staff.
My primary duties are to: 1) Assist individuals with exploring options to address District and school-related conflicts and concerns; and 2) Raise awareness of emerging issues and concerns.
The following guiding principles are what make my office a unique resource:
Independence: separate from other District departments;
Impartiality: understands all sides and works collaboratively with all parties involved;
Informality: a voluntary resource that does not participate in formal processes; and
Confidentiality: communications are confidential to the maximum extent permitted by law (exceptions apply for concerns involving mandatory reporting, Title IX, and risk of imminent harm).
Please view the Ombuds Introduction video at https://youtu.be/7Wd9s1twd3Q or visit www.iowacityschool.org/ombuds for more information on the Ombuds Office.
Classroom Celebrations
A Note from the Health Office
The Iowa City Community School District has a protocol in place for sending and keeping children home from school when they are ill. We follow this protocol to make sure that children are given an adequate amount of time and rest to get well before returning to school, and to prevent the spread of germs to other children and school staff. Please help to keep the schools in the Iowa City Community School District healthy environments by following these simple rules:
- Keep your child home from school when he/she has a fever of 100.4 (F) or greater and for 24 hours after the fever has gone away, without taking tylenol or ibuprofen.
- Keep your child home from school when he/she has diarrhea and/or vomiting and for 24 hours after these symptoms have occurred.
- When your child returns to school after an illness he/she should be able to participate in the total school program including outdoor recess and physical education. Your child will be excused from outside recess and physical education after an illness only by a written recommendation from your family doctor or primary health care provider.
- Please be sure the school has a telephone number where you can be reached in case your child becomes ill at school. Call the school if your child will not be attending school because of illness
Volunteer Opportunities!
We love our volunteers and are always looking for more people to help out! There are many opportunities throughout the year to volunteer at school.
Field trips, lunch room support, library assistance and classroom helpers are always looking for help. If you are interested in volunteering please fill out the application attached to the link below. This form must be completed before volunteering!!
Recess Weather Guidelines
- 0 (and below) degrees temp and/or wind chill = INDOORS
1- 49 degrees = pants, coat, appropriate head & hands outerwear; must have boots & snow pants to play in the snow
50-59 degrees = long sleeve shirt or jacket, shorts optional
60+ degrees = jacket optional (student choice)
Winter Gear:
As temperatures begin to drop and your family needs winter gear, please contact Sara Berry our SFA at berry.sara@iowacityschools.org
Health Office Donations
Important Dates!!
October 12th: Hearing Van
October 13th: PTO Meeting
Non Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of the Iowa City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact Eric Howard, Director of Equity and Employee Relations, 1725 N. Dodge St., Iowa City, IA 52245, 319-688-1000, howard.eric@iowacityschools.org.