The Wilmot Word
March 1, 2024
No School on Monday, March 4
Congratulations 3rd graders on a great music concert and art share!!
Save the Date - Parent Teacher Conferences
Mark your calendars! Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, March 21 from 1:00-4:00 pm & 5:00-8:00 pm and on Friday, March 22 from 8:30-11:30 am. All DPS109 schools will hold in-person parent-teacher conferences this year with an option to Zoom for parents/guardians who are not available for an in-person conference. Parents will sign up for a conference using Sign-Up Genius. Sign up links are live. Please click the link below to sign up for a parent teacher conference.
It is best practice to hold one parent conference per child, to ensure that both parents receive the same information regarding their child’s strengths and needs. Therefore, I ask that parents sign up for one joint conference per student. If this is a concern, please reach out to me directly. We look forward to seeing all of our parents during conferences. Conferences are a discussion between parents and teachers. At this time elementary conferences do not include students and therefore we ask that children not attend the parent-teacher conference.
Parent/Guardian Reminders
We need your assistance in limiting interruptions in our classrooms
- If your child needs to leave early please email the teacher the night before. We will call students down to the office when a parent/guardian arrives.
- We have recently observed a significant increase in the number of items being left on the "Oops I Forgot table." As a reminder we do not interrupt classrooms for items left (other than Chromebooks or glasses). We will provide students with a cup if they forget their water bottle.
Mindful Missions at Wilmot School
West Side Classic-Staff Charity Volleyball Game
Come out to support Team Give and our staff on March 13 in the West Side Classic charity volleyball game!
All proceeds will go to Bounce Children’s Foundation, a local organization that transforms the lives of chronically ill children, and their families, shifting all from surviving to thriving.
Illinois 5Essentials Survey - Please Share Your Feedback
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Again this year, parents across Illinois 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.
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
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 minutes to complete.
Kindergarten Registration for 2024-2025
If you missed our in-person kindergarten registration, don’t worry! It’s not too late to register your kiddo for Kindergarten! Our online form is available on our registration page. Please reach out to our front office at 847-945-1075, if you have any questions.
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. Please note that only those students who are fully registered will receive an invitation for our spring Kindergarten Round-Up. Please spread the word. Kindergarten staffing decisions are based on the number of FULLY enrolled students.
Active K-5 students currently enrolled are NOT required to re-register annually. Early Learners Pre-K students ARE required to register for Kindergarten.
2023-2024 Wilmot Student Council Wacky Fun And Special Spirit Dates
Special Spirit Days All Next Week!
Hi Wilmot Families,
We are so excited to offer these special fun days to celebrate our Wilmot community. Thursdays will be an optional flannel day from November to March. Flannels are cozy shirts, pants, and other items that keep you warm in the winter months. Students should not feel that they need to buy anything. Instead, they can get creative with items already in their homes. Below you will find our wacky fun Wednesdays and special spirit dates.
Thank you,
Wilmot Student Council
Wacky Fun Wednesdays
- 3/20 - March Madness Day (Wear a college basketball team shirt or colors)
- 4/17 - Crazy Hair Day (e.g. 4 ponytails, or a slicked-back hair)
- 5/15 - Beach Day (Beachwear -No bathing suits)
Save the Date - Grade Level Music Concerts and Art Share
As we did last year, we will combine our grade level in-person music concert with an art share. Below are the dates for all music concerts and art share events. The Art Share will begin at 5:45 pm and the music concert will begin at 6:00 pm.
- 4th grade - Tuesday, March 19
- 1st grade - Thursday, April 4
- Kindergarten - THIS DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED- to Wednesday, May 1.
PTO Corner
Click the link below to see our New PTO Newsletter. Learn about:
- Caruso Classic Staff Volleyball Game
- Wilmot Annual SKATE NIGHT - Sunday, March 10 from 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm
- Next PTO meeting -Tuesday, March 19
Calendar and Important Dates
Reminder - No school on Monday, March 4 - legal holiday
Important Dates
Monday, March 4
No School - legal holiday
Wednesday, March 6
Wilmot Choir Concert - 6:00 pm
Sunday, March 10
PTO Skate Night
Tuesday, March 12
Team Give - 3rd lunch recess in the LMC and 5th lunch recess in the GMA
Wednesday, March 13
Team Give - 4th lunch recess in the GMA
Thursday, March 14
BOE Meeting
Tuesday, March 19
PTO meeting at 1:30
4th grade Music Concert and Art Share
5:45 pm - art share
6:00 - Evening show for parents
Thursday, March 21
Early dismissal at 11:40
Afternoon/evening parent conferences
Friday, March 22
Daytime parent conferences (no school for students)
Monday, March 25 - Monday April 1
Spring Break
Tuesday, April 2
School resumes
Monday, April 8 - Friday, April 12
3rd-5th graders will participate in IAR testing (math and reading) each morning. A specific schedule will be shared.