WFES Newsletter
September 5th, 2019
STEAMing Right Along!
The August 27th early release day was our first official STEAM Day for the 2019-2020 school year. Students in all grade levels participated in STEAM activities and worked with their classmates to create, explore, and learn about a variety of different things throughout their day.
Excessive Heat Warnings
We have had a great first month of school!
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Staff Member of the Month!
Emergency Card Updates - Due Friday, September 6th
We are excited to announce a new online version of our Annual Update process. The Annual Update allows you to make any updates to your contact information such as address changes, phone number change, child’s health history, as well as update emergency contact information. This will replace the printed Emergency Card.
Please follow these steps to update your child's Emergency Card online:
Select More and then Annual Update. (You may also click the Annual Update link on the Announcement Page.)
Need help? Download the Parent Portal Annual Update Instructions (PDF).
¿Necesitan ayudan? Descarguen las instrucciones para el portal para padres de actualizaciones anuales (PDF)
News from the Nurse
After School Asthma Class Available
The American Lung Association (ALA) offers a fun and educational asthma management program for students with asthma that I would like to bring to Wildfire.
If there is enough interest in the class (a minimum number of students must be met in order for the ALA to teach the class) The class would be:
Open to asthmatic students, ages 8 - 11 years old
Taught by ALA trained facilitators
Five sessions
Wednesdays, September 18 – October 23 from 3:20 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (no class week of October 7)
FREE!!!
Please take a look at this Asthma Class Flyer Link and contact Nurse Royce no later than Tuesday, September 10th if you would like your child to participate in the class.
Health Screening Volunteers Needed
We are looking for Volunteers to help with Health Screenings! September 10th, 11th & 12th. See what's available here:
From the PTO
Our Light Our Fire Campaign has been extended through September 10th! Generosity Spreads like Wildfire!
Any amount makes a difference! https://wildfirepto.org/light-our-fire/
The class with the highest % of participants will win a party and the teacher receives a bonus gift!
With your generous donation the PTO can CONTINUE to provide:
- Teacher and Staff Classroom Grants
- Online Software & App Subscriptions (RAZ Kids, BrainPop, Splash Math, etc. )
- Technology & Classroom Improvements
- Teacher & Staff Professional Development
- Enrichment & Assemblies
- Teacher & Staff Appreciation
- Art Masterpiece
- Nurse Supplies
- Library Supplies
- AR Program
- Principal Fund
- Field Day
- Community Development
- and so much more.
BOX TOP$ for Education
Box Top$ for Education is now digital! No more cutting and collecting box tops.
Here’s how it works:
- Download the new Box Tops App (iTunes or Google Play) – it’s free
- Create a username and connect it to Wildfire Elementary School
- Scan your grocery store receipt and the app will automatically find the products
- Items with the new Box Tops label will be automatically credited to our school
- Click the Box Tops picture above to learn more
If you have any unexpired Box Tops, please send them to school by September 20th. The Class with the most boxtops turned in earns a popcorn party!
Amazon Smile
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way to support our school.
The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases. Click on the picture above to learn how to donate.Family Bingo Night
Pizza Available for Pre-Order
$1 Per Bingo Card
After School Treats
$3 Per Treat - Strawberry, Cotton Candy, Blue Raspberry
School Information
School Hours Reminder
School Hours
Kindergarten - 6th Grade: 8:45 AM - 3:15 PM
PreK: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Students are allowed on school grounds at 8:15 AM. There is no supervision prior to that time. Student's in 1st through 6th-grade report to the main playground area and Kindergarten students to the Kindergarten playground.
Student are not permitted in the building prior to 8:45 AM, unless permission has been given by the school administration or classroom teacher.
Students arriving after 8:45 AM must be checked in by a parent in the front school office.
Dismissal time for 2nd - 6th grade is 3:15 PM and Kindergarten and 1st grade is 3:10 PM. We ask that parents make every effort to pick their student up on time.
Attendance Information
Please report any student absence to our attendance line: (602) 449-4301. A message can be left on the attendance line 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Please make every effort to have your student(s) to school on time and limit unnecessary absences.
On the Calendar
Important Upcoming Dates
- 6th Grade Catalina Field Trip - September 5th - 8th
- After School Treats - September 6th
- Health Screenings - September 10th - 12th
- School Spirit Day: Crazy Colors - September 13th
- Family Bingo Night- September 13th from 6-8 PM
- Constitution Day - September 17th
- School Council Meeting - September 17th at 5:30 PM
- PTO Meeting - September 17th at 6:30 PM
- Fall Picture Day - September 18th
- Gifted Education Testing - September 24th - 26th
- K-12 Recess - September 30th - NO SCHOOL
- End of 1st Quarter - October 8th
- Fall Break - October 9th - 11th - NO SCHOOL
Wildfire Elementary School Firebirds
Email: wfes@pvschools.net
Website: https://www.pvschools.net/wfes
Location: 3997 East Lockwood Drive, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Phone: (602) 449-4300
Facebook: facebook.com/WFESFirebirds
Twitter: @WFESFirebirds