Bulldog Bulletin
July 1st, 2022
509 Widefield Drive
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80911
719-391-3335 (Office)
719-391-9416 (Fax)
Office Information
Office is currently CLOSED. Re-opens on July 25th.
Office hours: 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
School Website: https://widefield.wsd3.org/
School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/WidefieldSchooloftheArts/
Remind App Set Up: https://www.wsd3.org/parents-students/remind
Important Dates to Remember for Summer
- July 1st ~ Free & Reduced Lunch Applications Available (see info. below)
- July 25th ~ WESA Office Opens
- August 12th ~ Bulldog Welcome, 1-3 p.m.
- August 16th ~ First Day of School 1st-5th grades
- August 16th ~ Kindergarteners with Last Names A-M only
- August 17th ~ Kindergarteners with Last Names N-Z only
- August 18th ~ ALL Kindergarteners
Community Resources
Widefield Parks & Recreation offers many summer activities for our families. Indoor, outdoor, morning, afternoon, crafts, sports, etc. Check it out!
For another list of resources, please visit Widefield School District 3's website.
Leading Edge Childcare
Leading Edge has partnered with District 3 to bring innovative and affordable childcare to WESA for the 2022-23 school year. See flyer for details. Space is limited.
Kindergarten Readiness Days
Breakfast & Lunch Costs
The Federal School Meal Waivers expired June 30, 2022. Widefield School District 3 (WSD3) will be going back to the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs for the 2022-2023 school year.
This means, all school meals are no longer free for all students. Families need to apply for free school meals once again.
APPLICATIONS
Starting July 1, 2022, meal applications for free or reduced meals will be available for the school year. Paper applications will also be available in the schools when staff return for the school year. A new application must be filled out every school year.
New application benefits will be in effect as soon as the application is processed.
One application per family is required.
You do not need to fill out an application per student.
Please list all household members on the application including infants and children that are not in school, and all adults whether or not they receive income.
Make sure all information is filled out and that you have signed and dated the application.
Your application cannot be processed if it is not filled out correctly. If you have a valid email address, please include that on the application.
MEAL PRICES
We will also be offering a la carte items in our junior high and high schools. Elementary students will be able to purchase extra milk. If your child would like to purchase extra items, please ensure they have adequate funds on their account for those purchases.
Listed below are the meal prices for the 2022-2023 school year:
BREAKFAST FULL PRICE LUNCH FULL PRICE
Elementary $1.55 Elementary $2.80
Junior High $1.65 Junior High $2.90
High School $1.80 High School $3.00
Adult $2.50 Adult $4.25
Milk $ .75 Milk $ .75
If you qualify for Reduced Price Meals, those meals are FREE for all grades.
Menus are available on our website, wsd3ns.com, as well as at the link for online payments, meal applications, and other resources. If your child has special dietary needs, have the Medical Statement Form filled out by your physician. You can obtain a form from our website, your school nurse, or by contacting the Nutrition Services Office.
If you have any questions, you can contact us at (719) 391-3560.
Summer Reading
Reading throughout the summer is critical for your child to maintain his/her skills in reading. Reading to, with or by is extremely beneficial. You can also join a summer reading program through the Security Public Library or Scholastic to keep your child(ren) engaged in reading. Going on a trip, hand your child a book in the car, on the plane, etc. rather than a tablet. (15-30 minutes a day)
Kindergarten Registration
If you or someone you know has a child who will attend Kindergarten in August, please register online at WSD3 Registration so we can include them in our planning for our Kinder classes in August!