Wilson December 2023 eNews
December 2023
Upcoming events and important links
Dec. 1 - No school
Dec. 4 - No school
Dec. 25 - Jan. 2 - No school
Jan. 4 - PTCO meeting 6:00-7:30pm
Jan. 8 - Gr 5 to U of M Physics Force
Jan. 15 - No school
A message from the principal
Greetings Wilson Families,
A special thank you to our PTCO (Parent Teacher Community Organization) for hosting a fun Movie Night last night and supplying popcorn for all students during the day to celebrate all of our hard work and learning during trimester 1. We also celebrated by having an all-school assembly with a "dance battle" and "finish the lyric" competition. We are excited to kick-off trimester 2 starting on Tuesday, December 5.
With trimester 1 now complete, our teachers are working on report cards. This year will be the first year that all report cards will be viewed online. You can view the report card instructions for how to access your student's report card online. There will no longer be any paper copies sent home. You will be able to view all grades on Monday, December 11.
Just a reminder that there is no school on Monday, December 4. We look forward to a great trimester 2!
Sincerely,
Chris Forrest
Important student safety information
STUDENT MORNING DROP OFF REMINDERS
We are working hard to keep our morning drop off line moving quickly and safely for all families and students. If you drop your student off in the morning, please review the reminders below:
- Do not park in the drop off line, this line is for drop and go only.
All adults must remain in the car during drop off. If you would like a longer goodbye with your child, please feel free to park in the lot or at Sunny Acres and walk them over to the door.
Make sure that your child exits your car on the side closest to the building/sidewalk.
At 9:10, students who eat breakfast are allowed into the cafeteria to eat. Other students will wait for the 9:20 bell behind their grade level cone.
Follow directions of staff directing traffic for everyone's safety.
Place your order today!
News from Anoka-Hennepin
Parent Education Series: District to host three Parent Engage 360 events in 2023-24
This year, Anoka-Hennepin is hosting three Parent Engage 360 events, a parent education series with tools and resources to help parents/guardians support their students. Join parents and guardians from the Anoka-Hennepin Schools community for information and resources to support the needs of students today.
Important school information
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.
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
December is Empathy month
Each month, with the help of our school social worker Amalia Page, our students will learn about and practice a monthly character trait. Ask your student throughout the month what activities they have been doing at Wilson to demonstrate Empathy.
Wilson PTCO news
Next PTCO meetings:
January 4th - 6:00 - 7:30pm
All are welcome - childcare provided!
Get involved, PTCO still needs a 2023-2024 Vice President and Secretary and Social Media/Marketing
Opportunities for involvement:
● Follow our FB page @wilsonptco
● Download the Box Tops for Education app select Wilson Elementary - Bonus referral code Z9FN7D5I
● Support Wilson by purchasing gift cards through RaiseRight. You can purchase through RaiseRight.com or download the app.
Questions contact Vanessa Lark: wilsonanokaptco@gmail.com
Volunteer news
Stay tuned into what is going on in the school. If you haven't yet signed up to be a volunteer, now is the time. Please 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.
Community Ed news
Discover Community Ed!
For all after school Community Ed classes at Wilson, students check-in for their class in the Gym. Parent pickup at the end of class is at Door 2.
Questions about Community Ed? Please contact Tricia Josephs at tricia.josephs@ahschools.us or 763-506-4712.
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.
It is important to know how our brain's work and develop so we know what is age appropriate when creating and implementing rules and expectations.
For additional information and resources please visit our district website.
Upcoming free workshops for parents:
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.