Wiley Way
Week of September 25, 2023
SCHOOL INFORMATION
Welcome to Wiley ~ Home of the Wiley Coyotes
Office Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
School Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:50 PM; early dismissal @ 12:04 PM
If you need anything, PLEASE EMAIL or phone the office staff at officewiley@uticak12.org/
586-797-6700 ; someone will respond promptly.
24 hr. Attendance Line: (586) 797-6799
Office Staff:
- Mrs. Candice Merivirta, Principal
- Mrs. Cathy Baumgartner, Administrative Assistant
- Mrs. Cari Muirhead, Clerk
Dates to Remember
September 15-October 15: National Hispanic Heritage Month
Monday, September 18-Friday, September 29: Fun Run Fundraiser Kickoff!
Tuesday, September 19: Family Movie Night @ 6:30 PM ~ movie starts at 7:30 PM
Friday, September 29: Half-way through the First Quarter; Progress Reports sent out
Monday, October 2: Family Skate Night (6-8 PM)
Friday, October 6: Fun Run
Wednesday, October 11: Parent Volunteer Meeting @ 7:00 PM
Monday, October 23 - Thursday, October 26: Pumpkin Raffle ~ Tickets Sold
Friday, October 27: Pumpkin Raffle ~ Winners Announced, Dinner Night Out at Chuck E Cheese (fundraiser)
Welcome Autumn!
Message From Mrs. Merivirta
Welcome fall! It is my favorite season of the year ~ the sights, the sounds, the smells, the tastes that it brings. The taste of apple cider and warm cinnamon-sugar donuts. The warmth of a bonfire. The beauty of the color that the leaves bring. The crunch of leaves under foot. It is a feast for the senses! I hope that you and your family will have ample opportunities to enjoy the upcoming days.
Thank you to our amazing parent group who organized and facilitated our outdoor family movie night. It was a huge success. The next meeting will be held on October 11; please join us and become involved in the many opportunities to support Wiley and our students. This month's activities include our first family Skate Night, Dinner Out fundraiser at Chuck E Cheese, our annual pumpkin raffle as well as Trunk or Treat. Also, please be sure to support our FUN RUN Fundraiser if you can! If you would like to sign up to help volunteer on that day, see the flyer below (you must have a background check on file to volunteer).
We are excited that our students will benefit from the new science curriculum that the district has purchased. Teachers were engaged in professional development last week and will continue to learn more about the program throughout the year. Students will have the opportunity to engage in hands on activities and improve problem solving skills. Just a reminder ~ if you are interested in a paid position to help monitor student safety in the parking lot at end of day please call the office to speak with me.
If ever you have a question or a concern, please reach out to me. I am here to help answer questions about happenings at Wiley ~ whether it be transportation, our parking lot, classroom concerns, or anything else! If I cannot provide the answer that you are looking for I will direct you to the person who can assist you.
As always, we look forward to working in partnership this year to help every child succeed! I hope that you enjoy a wonderful holiday weekend.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Merivirta
Wiley's First Outdoor Movie Night
Thank you to our Wiley Parent Volunteer Group for organizing our first outdoor movie night. Over 300 students and families came out to watch Super Mario Brothers under the stars. The weather was perfect, the popcorn was delicious and the movie was great! Thank you to those families that brought a canned good to support our local food banks. We hope to enjoy more of these evenings in the future.
Good times with good friends.🙂
HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR WILEY AND MUCH MORE!
If you have not already had the opportunity to, please consider pledging for our Wiley Volunteer FUN RUN FUNDRAISER. All funds will go to support students and staff at Wiley. Please see the flyers below to find out how to participate and the great prizes that are available (including possibly having me dye my hair something wild and crazy!!!). Donations will be accepted through the date of the event, Friday, October 6.
Join Us For Family Skate Night!
NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
September 15 - October 15
As we continue to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month please take the opportunity to share these stories with your child both by and about Hispanic authors and their culture.
Share a Story to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
WILEY COMMUNITY CLOSET
At this time they are not accepting any more donations. If you would like information or would like to schedule a visit to the Closet please email Mrs. Kurmas at karrie.kurmas@uticak12.org.
LOST AND FOUND
Please take a moment to look at the items in lost and found to see if they belong to your child.
JUST AROUND THE CORNER ~ MATURATION PROGRAM FOR 4TH AND 5TH GRADE GIRLS
WAYS TO SUPPORT WILEY AND STAY IN TOUCH
Extended Day Opportunities
Too Sick to Come to School?
Take a Peek at These Health Department Guidelines
When is your child too sick to attend school? The following guidelines, along with the advice of your family doctor, will help you decide when your child should stay home:
• Cold and/or cough – a child with deep mucus that causes a cough and heavy nose drainage cannot function at school.
• Fever – fever is a warning that something is wrong. A child should remain at home for 24 hours after the fever is gone without the use of medication.
• Rash – a rash, spots or blotches on the skin can be the first sign of many illnesses. Rashes require a physician’s release stating they are not contagious.
• Stomachache/Upset – a child who is vomiting or has diarrhea should be kept at home and may return 24 hours after the symptoms are gone.
• Head Lice – a child with head lice must remain at home until treatment is complete and school officials confirm he or she is free of lice. Check your child’s head before school begins in the fall and routinely during the school year or if he or she complains of an itchy scalp. Look around your child’s ears and back of the neck for nits, which are tiny, 8 white, oval-shaped lice eggs that are attached to the hair near the scalp. Nits may look like dandruff or scalp flakes, but nits do not move and are difficult to dislodge. Notify the school office immediately if your child has head lice. Begin treatment immediately by contacting your doctor or purchasing over the counter medication from the drug store. To prevent spreading head lice, wash all infested garments, hair accessories, bedding and other surfaces with hot water and disinfectant. You must sign your child in at the office when he or she is returning to school after treatment for head lice.
Utica Community Schools has a no pet policy on school property.
Recess
Students will have the opportunity to go outside with their classmates during designated times throughout the day. Recess helps to promote social and emotional learning and development for all children. Allowing time for our students to engage in peer interactions provides them with an opportunity to practice essential social skills. Recess also benefits our students by increasing their level of physical activity improving their memory, attention, and concentration. Each class will have a recess attached to the lunch program. We go outside whenever possible and stay inside if it is raining or the temperatures are below 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Students will have an optional second recess each day with their classroom teacher. Please have children dress for the weather.
Stay Connected with our Wiley Volunteer Parent Group
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER, AT WILEY...
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STAY CONNECTED WITH WILEY
Email: candice.merivirta@uticak12.org
Website: wiley.uticak12.org
Location: 47240 Shelby Road, Shelby Charter Township, MI, USA
Phone: (586) 797-6700
Facebook: facebook.com/ucswiley