Wiley Way
Week of October 16, 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
Tuesday, October 17: Halloween Costume Swap from 4:30-5:30 PM in the Gym
Wednesday, October 18: NO SCHOOL (Teacher PD)
Thursday, October 19: Picture Day
Monday, October 23 - Thursday, October 26 : Pumpkin Raffle ~ Tickets Sold
Tuesday, October 24: Halloween Costume Swap from 4:30-5:30 PM in the Gym
Monday, October 23: Window opens to schedule conferences @ 6:00 AM
Wednesday, October 25: Second Grade Concert @ 6:30 PM
Friday, October 27: Window closes for scheduling conferences at 6:00 PM
Friday, October 27: Early Dismissal (12:04 PM) , END OF FIRST MARKING PERIOD, Pumpkin Raffle ~ Winners Announced, Dinner Night Out at Chuck E Cheese
(fundraiser)
Saturday, October 28: Trunk or Treat (see Flyer below)
Tuesday, October 31: Happy Halloween! Halloween Parade @ 10:30 AM; Early Dismissal (12:04 PM)
Message From Mrs. Merivirta
Hopefully you have had an opportunity to review the Special Edition of the Wiley Way regarding our upcoming Fall Conferences. The window to register will begin on Monday, October 23 at 6:00 AM. You will need to have an account set up to schedule conferences.
The two evenings are devoted to in-person conferences (the 8th and the 9th) and the afternoon is for virtual. Please note that in-person conferences can be scheduled that afternoon as well if slots remain.
The Student Council sponsored Halloween Costume Swap will be held October 17th and October 24th from 4:30-5:30 PM in the Wiley Gym. If you are in need of a costume, please be sure to stop by!
Please see the flyer below about our upcoming Trunk or Treat event. Note that it will be held on Saturday, October 28th, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and will be held in the EPPLER JR. parking lot. This is an event for the entire family sponsored by our Parent Volunteer Group.
On Friday, students who earned a McDonald's lunch with me enjoyed lunch and a fun time with friends (see pictures below). In addition, several classes got to throw pies at Volunteer Board Members and winners were announced for the raffles. Still to come is Mr. Hulbert duct-taped to a wall, my hair dyed, an in school movie, pizza lunches, ice cream treats and more! Due to our unpredictable weather, the school-wide inflatable day will be held in the spring. Thank you to our parent group for the great prizes!
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, thank you for all that you do to support your child's education and our school community.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Merivirta
HAPPENINGS AT WILEY
Place Value Surgeons
The Third Graders scrubbed in for Place Value Surgery. They recently completed a unit in math and used their knowledge and skills to complete tasks that included place value x-rays, expanded form surgery, pharmacy sorts, and diagnosed patient numbers with a symptom check. It is safe to say surgery was successful and Wiley students are top notch math surgeons!
HALLOWEEN IS COMING!
PICTURE DAY IS COMING!
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.
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
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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