Wiley Way
Week of December 4, 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
Ongoing through Friday, December 8: Toys for Tots Collection
Thursday, December 7 and Friday, December 8: Holiday Shop
Friday, December 1- Wednesday, December 20: Mitten Drive (see flyer below)
Sunday, December 10 - Saturday, December 16: 5 Below Fundraiser (see flyer below)
Monday, December 11: Parent Volunteer Meeting @ 7:00 PM
Tuesday, December 12: Science Olympiad Parent Meeting (in case you missed the first)
Tuesday, December 12-Thursday, December 14: Candy Cane Gram Sale (see flyer below)
December 13 and 14: Science Alive
Wednesday, December 13: 6th Grade Vocal Concert @ 6:30 PM
Friday, December 15: Candy Cane Grams Delivered
Thursday, December 21: Early Dismissal (12:04 PM)
Friday, December 22 - Tuesday, January 2: NO SCHOOL ~ Holiday Break!
Message From Mrs. Merivirta
Excitement is in the air! There are so many things events happening throughout the month. Students will be able to shop for family and friends at the annual Holiday Shop which will take place this Thursday and Friday. Our Parent Volunteer Group is sponsoring a fund raiser from December 10-16: just shop at Five Below and a percentage of sales will come back to benefit Wiley! The volunteer group will hold their December meeting on Monday, December 11 at 7:00 PM in the Media Center. Please plan to join us if you can. Students will be treated to classroom assemblies of Science Alive next week; a number of unique animals will be brought into the classroom and docents will share information about each one. Lastly, our 6th grade vocal group will perform for students and staff on Wednesday, the 13th. They will share their concert with their families that evening.
Once again, Mrs. Grose will sponsor the Wiley Science Olympiad Team. The team is made up of 4th through 6th graders. If your child is interested in hands-on science experiences this is the perfect opportunity. An informational evening will be held on Tuesday evening, December 12. Please see the flyer below for more information.
Please be sure that your child is dressed for the weather ~ boots, winter coat, hats, mittens, snow pants (if they want to play at recess). If your child is in need of winter items, please call to make an appointment to visit our Wiley Community Closet; we have many items (some new, some gently used) to share with community as needed.
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 and enrich your child's education and our school community.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Merivirta
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
INFORMATIONAL MEETING TO BE HELD @ 6:00 PM, Tuesday, December 12 in the Media Center.
It’s Science Olympiad Team Time. This year we need 17 students to study with their partners for their 2 or 3 events from late December until early May.
For Wiley's Science Olympiad team, this year we are looking for 4th, 5th or 6th graders who:
· enjoys science
· works well with partners and teammates
· are responsible
· gets class homework done on time
· has time to add 2 hours of Science Olympiad work per week to
his/her schedule
· is available on March 18th and 19th for our 2 practice tournaments
· is available Saturday, May 11, 2024 9 to 5 for tournament and awards
· could use a little extra challenge above and beyond what he/she is
receiving in the classroom
ACCENTUATING THE POSITIVE!
Teachers at Wiley are recognizing students for great choices and behaviors. Teachers submit Positive Behavior Office Referrals that recognize students who are serving as great role models and meeting our Coyote expectations. Once a form is submitted, students are called down to the office to meet with the principal and celebrate their success. Join us in recognizing this week's recipients!
Parent Volunteer Sponsored Fund Raiser
Last minute shopping? Find a great deal and help support Wiley! Please consider shopping at Five Below and support Wiley as you do. 10% of your purchases will be donated back to Wiley. See below for more details.
HAPPENINGS AT WILEY
STU CREW UPDATES
WHO SHOULD YOU CONTACT?
Often times parents have questions or concerns but do not know who direct them to. Below is information from the UCS handbook in regards to communication flow and creating a winning team. Please read below to help direct you to the correct person.
Your Child’s Teacher
- Classroom curriculum, materials, instruction, and/or assessment questions
- Questions regarding your student’s progress
- Information that may impact your child’s learning
- Minor classroom discipline concerns
Your Child’s Principal
- Program and classroom concerns, following conversation with teacher
- Office Referrals (discipline concerns)
- Building management questions
- School and classroom curriculum, materials, instruction, and/or assessment questions
- Concerns that were brought to teacher's attention but were not resolved
School District - Executive Administrator of Schools
- If questions/concerns have not been addressed after speaking with the building principal, please contact the Executive Administrator of Schools Office at (586) 797-1114
- Parents and eligible students who have questions or concerns regarding pupil rights may contact the Executive Administrator of Schools Office at (586) 797-1114
Reminder About Birthdays
Birthday Celebrations
The teachers and staff at Wiley support and encourage the recognition of a child’s birthday during the school day. It is an annual milestone in every child’s life that should be celebrated not just at home, but in school as well, where children spend one-third of their day with teachers, classmates, and peers. While there are many wonderful and creative ways to celebrate a child’s birthday in school, birthday celebrations at Wiley will not include food treats. Instead, the focus at Wiley will be recognizing the day in a variety of special ways that do not include food treats. Some possibilities include:
· Class sings “Happy Birthday”
· Happy Birthday Recess/Gift
· Morning “Happy Birthday” PA announcement
· Parent makes a donation of book to class library or a classroom game
· Student reads favorite book to class
· Parent/special someone reads story to class
Your child’s teacher will have more information on how birthdays will be celebrated in the classroom. As educators, caregivers and loved ones we all want the best for our students. Thank you for joining us in giving students healthy opportunities to celebrate important events and achievements.
Wiley Parent Volunteer Updates
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