Wilson October 2023 eNews
October 2023
Upcoming events and important links
Oct. 5 - APEX fundraiser Fun Run
Oct. 5 - PTCO Meeting (6:00 - 7:30pm)
Oct. 10, 12, 16 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct. 18 - 20 No School
Oct. 25 - Fall Picture Re-take Day
Oct. 27 - Halloween Parade
Nov. 2 - PTCO Meeting (6:00 - 7:30pm)
Nov. 9 - 'I Love to Learn' Night (5 - 6:30p)
Nov. 22 - 24 - No School
A message from the principal
Greetings Wilson Families,
We are already a month into the school year and our students are rocking it! APEX has been coming into classrooms to do leadership lessons before we ROCK our FUN RUN tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 5). Families can come cheer on their runners as we earn money for our school.
Fun Run Schedule (side of the building) -
K/1 - 10:00-10:50
4/5 - 2:00-2:50
2/3 - 3:00-3:50
Fall conferences are just around the corner. Oct. 10, 12 and 16. Please see below for the link if you haven't signed up to meet with your student's teacher.
Don't forget to come join our PTCO meeting from 6:00-7:30 sharp in our new library. We are always looking for new ideas from our families to help Wilson be even better. Childcare is provided.
We look forward to seeing you soon, whether during our FUN RUN, PTCO meeting or our upcoming conferences.
Sincerely,
Chris Forrest
Fall conferences
Fall Parent/Teacher conferences will be held virtually or in-person on October 10, 12 and 16. Please sign up for a conference today.
1. Click on the name of your child's teacher (if you have more than one child attending our school, click on 'Register for Multiple Conferences' and follow the prompts to schedule your children.
2. Select the desired date/time and virtual or in-person for your conference by clicking on 'sign up.' Submit the requested information.
You will receive an email confirmation and reminder of your conference, as long as you enter your email address. If you need to make a change after signing up, please contact the school office at 763-506-4700.
Important school information
It’s important that families login to complete back to school forms online (Also known as “Back to school verification.”) This step ensures that our school has access to emergency contact information for the safety of each student, and allows you to access attendance, school handbooks, progress reports and grades in the coming weeks.
Breakfast and lunch are at no cost to families this year, however, the cost of a la carte items, such as milk, or extra meal items will not be covered. Students will need to have funds in their meal accounts to purchase any additional food items. If your family needs access to educational benefits, please visit ahschools.us/freereduced to complete an application.
Login to A-HConnect to complete your student’s back to school forms for the upcoming school year.
- Parents/guardians can access back to school forms by clicking the lock icon and “Login” at the top right corner of any district or school website.
- Then, select, "My Student Information."
- Next, choose “Online registration.”
- Select “Back-to-school annual verification.”
View the tip sheet for directions.
If you need help finding your login/password, call 763-506-HELP or email 506help@ahschools.us for assistance.
To add funds to your child's meal account and/or complete back to school forms login to A-HConnect.
Parents/guardians can access back to school forms by clicking the lock icon and “Login” at the top right corner of any district or school website.
Then, select, "My Student Information."
If you need help finding your login/password, call 763-506-HELP for assistance.
Coming soon!
Attention Parents -
Our school is participating in a creative fundraiser with Art to Remember that allows you to purchase keepsake products customized with your child’s art. Right now, children are busy creating colorful, fun artwork, and soon you will receive a personalized order form.
Attendance information
Student absences can be reported via the Web (you will need to know your parent account information) or via the ParentVUE Mobile App.
You will still be able to contact the attendance line at 763-506-4706 to report an absence 24/7.
Every day that your student will be late or absent, you must enter attendance online or call the attendance line in order to have your students' absence counted as excused. Please DO NOT email your child's teacher with attendance information.
Monthly character focus
October is Responsibility month
Each month, with the help of our school social worker Amalia Page, our students will learn about and practice a monthly character trait. This month will be all about Responsibility. Ask your student throughout the month how they have been responsible and making good choices at Wilson.
Wilson PTCO news
School voices, opinions, ideas WANTED!
First PTCO meeting:
October 5th - 6:00-7:30pm
All are welcome - childcare provided!
Apex Fun Run will be October 5th!
Get involved- PTCO needs a 2023-2024 Vice President, Secretary, Box Tops Coordinator and Social Media/Marketing
Sign-Up Genius for Teacher Conference Snacks/Dinner will be coming out shortly. Help if you can!
Opportunities for involvement:
● Follow our FB page @wilsonptco
● Download the Box Tops for Education app select Wilson Elementary. Bonus referral code Z9FN7D5I
Questions contact Vanessa Lark: wilsonanokaptco@gmail.com
Volunteer news
We currently have 2 volunteer opportunities. Our APEX fun run is Thursday the 5th. We need 10 volunteers for each grade level to help mark off laps. This is an easy task while you still get to cheer on your student and help with the fundraiser. Please follow this link, APEX Fun Run, to sign up.
Fall conferences are right around the corner and we are asking for parent donations for desserts and beverages. If you are able to donate via Venmo or drop something off please sign up here
Please make sure to fill out or update the volunteer application and background check release
If you have questions or concerns, please contact kritsine.wippich@ahschools.us or call (762) 506-4755.
Parenting education and family resources
Anoka-Hennepin offers parenting classes and resources for families. Supporting Wilson as our Parent Educator is Nichol Michels. Each month, Nichol will offer resources for parents in her monthly newsletter.
With school, comes responsibility. In October's Parent Press, we discuss the importance of responsibility and how to build your child's independence.
For additional information and resources please visit our district website.
Wilson students/family apparel
Wilson apparel is available to all students and families. There are many fun items to choose from. If interested, please visit our vendor Innovations Plus. Orders can be placed at anytime during the school year.
This e-newsletter is published by Wilson Elementary School, supported by the Anoka-Hennepin communication and public relations department. Questions, comment or concerns about the school e-newsletter? Contact us.