The Wilmot Word: 02-03-2023
It appears as though the Wilmot Word sent yesterday afternoon did not reach many recipients. I am resending this newsletter.
This Week at Wilmot
Wilmot students celebrated the 100th day of school this week. Many of our younger students dressed up, enjoyed many fun activities and projects, and shared their knowledge of the number 100. In some classrooms students shared their top 100 books, others made 100-day glasses or hats and some were observed counting out 100 objects.
Our second and third-graders enjoyed a visit with author/illustrator Stephen Shaskan Stephen Shaskan is the hugely popular author and illustrator of the Pizza and Taco graphic novel series. He told the kids about his latest book, Pizza and Taco Rock Out! Many students shared their illustrations with me after the visit.
Illinois 5Essentials Survey
Parents across Illinois again have an opportunity to participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey.
The Illinois 5Essentials Survey is administered online by UChicago Impact at the University of Chicago on behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. These five indicators that affect and predict school success are:
· Effective Leaders
· Collaborative Teachers
· Involved Families
· Supportive Environments
· Ambitious Instruction
This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent, it allows you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness. Your responses also help guide district improvement.
To take the Parent Survey, please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the appropriate survey to begin. Your identity and responses will be kept completely confidential and will not be connected to you or your child. The survey should take no more than 5-10 minutes to complete.
In addition to parents, teachers and 4th and 5th grade students will also be responding to this survey. Per school board policy 7:15, you may opt your child out of any survey. If you would not like your child to participate in the 5Essentials Survey, please email me by Wednesday, February 15.
Kindergarten and New to Wilmot 1st -5th Grade Registration For 2023-2024 is Now Open! In-Person Registration is Next Week.
If you have an incoming kindergartener (or a new to Wilmot 1st-5th grader) for the 2023-2024 school year it is important that you complete the registration process as soon as possible. The first step is to complete the online application. Click here to access the online forms. Please share this information with friends and neighbors. It is important that all incoming students register as soon as possible as our staffing decisions are based on the number of fully registered students.
Please note that only those students who are fully registered will receive an invitation for our spring Kindergarten Round-Up.
If you missed the district-wide drop-in kindergarten registration please complete the online registration packet. You will be able to set a time to drop off the required documents at the district office.
Feel free to reach out with any questions regarding kindergarten registration.
Valentine's Day (2nd posting)
All Wilmot students will participate in a school-wide philanthropy project in collaboration with Fill a Heart 4 Kids, to provide at-risk, homeless, and foster children with Spring Break Food Boxes.
Fill a Heart 4 Kids provides over 500 Spring Break Food Boxes for at-risk and homeless youth who rely heavily on the food provided at school. When school is out of session for the Spring Break week, many kids struggle and worry about where to get their next meal. With our support, FAH4K will provide over 20,000 servings of food for the kids to get through the week-long break.
These breakfast bags are part of a larger box- by providing 7 microwave oatmeal packets, 7 Nutrigran Granola Bars, and 4 cocoa packets- we are providing nourishment for the children to get through the morning!
Working with buddy classes our students will make and pack about 240 breakfast bags.
All volunteers helping with classroom parties or the philanthropy project will need to stop in the office and bring their driver's licenses.
Orchestra Lessons/Rehearsals
PTO Corner
Yearbooks: Now is the time to purchase your 2022-2023 Wilmot Yearbook. Be sure to complete your purchase HERE
- There is still time to purchase your yearbook and complete your two FREE custom pages.
- Questions? Email Abby Chalfin abby.chalfin@gmail.com
Skate night - Save the date!
- April 16, 2023 - 3:45 - 5:45
Save the Date for Grade Level Music Concerts and Art Share
- Tuesday, February 7 (Revised date)
- Wednesday, February 22 - 3rd Grade
- Wednesday, March 8 - 2nd Grade
- Monday, March 20 - 1st Grade
- Monday, May 8 - Kindergarten
Student Council - Wilmot Wacky Days and Spirit Days
Thursdays will be an optional flannel day throughout the winter, November-March.
March 22, 2023- March Madness Basketball- Bonus date to wear clothing for your favorite college team.
Wacky Wednesdays
- March 1, 2023 - Read Across America Day: Bring a book and read
- April 5, 2023 - Crazy Hair Day
- May 3, 2023 - Hat Day
- May 31, 2023 - Beach Day
Important Dates
Monday, February 6
Talent show rehearsal - 3:30 in the gym
Tuesday, February 7
5:45 pm - 5th-grade art share
6:00 - 5th-grade evening music concert
Friday, February 10
Wilmot Talent Show at 5:30 pm in the gym
Tuesday, February 14
- Valentine’s philanthropy project and classroom celebrations
Wednesday, February 15
PTO meeting - Zoom at 1:30
Monday, February 20
No school in recognition of Presidents Day
Tuesday, February 21
No school for students due to a staff professional development day
Friday, February 24
3rd-grade field trip - morning only
2nd trimester ends
Tuesday, February 28
5th-grade field trip - morning only