The Wilmot Word: 03-10-2023
Please come out and support the Caruso, South Park, and Wilmot teachers as they compete in a charity volleyball game. All proceeds will go to Paws for Patrick, an organization that honors the memory of Patrick Roemer by providing support to young people with mental illness through the use of emotional support animals (ESAs) and therapy animals.
- Wednesday, March 15th
- 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- In the Caruso Gym
- Entertainment provided by Team Give (Wilmot's Philanthropy Club)
- Admission is $5 and concessions are $1
- This is not a drop-off event. Students need to come with an adult
An Awesome 2nd Grade Music Show and Art Share
REPORT CARDS
Report Cards have been posted in Family Access. As a reminder, to locate the report card click on the Portfolio tile (not grades) and then click on the current report card to open it up
5th Grade Illinois Science Assessment
3rd - 5th Grade Illinois Assessment of Readiness Information.
Save the Date: 1st-5th Grade Student Showcase - April 27
Illinois 5Essentials Survey (4th posting) - PLEASE PROVIDE FEEDBACK
Parents across Illinois again have an opportunity to participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey.
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.
DPS 109 Parent/Guardian Series
Caruso Ribbon Cutting for the Renovated Auditorium
Deerfield Public Schools District 109 is proud to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated auditorium at Caruso Middle School this upcoming Thursday, March 16th at 5 p.m. There will be a guided tour that starts shortly after the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5 as well as a self-guided tour option as well. You can see a slideshow of the progress of the project at www.dps109.org/ourfuture.
Please Have Your Children Check Lost and Found. All unclaimed items will be donated during spring break.
Kindergarten and New to Wilmot 1st -5th Grade Registration For 2023-2024 is Now Open! (ongoing posting)
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.
PTO Corner
SAVE THE DATE FOR SKATE NIGHT!!
- April 16th, 3.45-5.45 pm
- Glenview Ice Center
- We are looking for parent volunteers for…
- concessions
- on-ice monitors
- hockey shoot out
- Please contact Mara Velkme at mvelkme@yahoo.com to volunteer!
Save the Date for Grade Level Music Concerts and Art Share
- Monday, March 20 - 1st Grade
- Monday, May 8 - Kindergarten
Student Council - Wilmot Wacky Days and Spirit Days
March 22, 2023- March Madness Basketball- Bonus date to wear clothing for your favorite college team.
Wacky Wednesdays
- April 5, 2023 - Crazy Hair Day
- May 3, 2023 - Hat Day
- May 31, 2023 - Beach Day
Important Dates
Tuesday, March 14
- PTO meeting - 1:30 pm
Wednesday, March 15
- West Side volleyball classic at Caruso
Thursday, March 16
- BOE meeting
Monday, March 20
- 1st Grade Music Concert and Art Share
5:45 pm - art share
6:00 - Evening show for parents
Friday, March 24
- Last day before spring
Wednesday, March 22
- In-Person 5th Grade Parent/Guardian Night at Caruso - 7-8 PM
Thursday, April 6
- 5th-grade world language preference forms are due
Monday, April 10
- Enrichment begins
Monday, April 10-Friday, April 14
- IAR testing - 3rd - 5th grade
Thursday, April 27
- Student Showcase (1st-5th grades)
Thursday, May 18
- In Person 5th Grade Parent/Guardian Coffee May 18th - 9-9:40 AM - RSVP Required, please call the Caruso Office at 847-945-8430