Wilson November 2022 eNews
November 2022
Upcoming events and important links
Nov. 8 - No School
Nov. 10 - Math & Reading Night (5 - 6:30p)
Nov. 15 - Wilson Night at Davanni's (4:00 - 8:00p)
Nov. 17 - PTCO Meeting (6:30-8:00p)
Nov. 23 - 25 - No School
Nov. 29 - Fall Picture Make-ups
Dec. 2, 5, 23-30 - No School
Jan. 2 - No School
A message from the principal
Greetings Wilson Families,
We are already in the month of November. We are excited to have our Math & Reading Night on Thursday, November 10th from 5:00-6:30. Come and interact with a local author, Mindy Gomez. You can see her books at mindagomez.com. There will be grade level reading and math activities/games for students and families to do/play. There will be pizza as well! We can't wait to see you then.
Wilson is still looking for one parent/guardian representative to be on our district CCAC (Community Curriculum Advisory Committee). The purpose is to review and give feedback around curriculum, assessment and instruction. The committee meets monthly and dinner is provided. If you are interested in representing Wilson, please let me know by email Christopher.Forrest@ahschools.us.
Sincerely,
Chris Forrest
News from Anoka-Hennepin
High school chemistry and elementary science curriculum open house set for Nov. 17
Anoka-Hennepin School District families, students, staff, and community members are invited to review three new curriculum options and provide feedback. The district will offer both in-person and virtual open house opportunities in November.
These new curriculum options are in the areas of high school chemistry, high school honors chemistry, and elementary science.
Open house information:
In-person: 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov 17 at the Educational Service Center, 2727 N Ferry St., Anoka.
Virtual: Nov. 17-23. Participants will be emailed links and videos to review online. Interested participants must register online by Monday, Nov. 14.
The review committee will present recommendations to the School Board for approval in June 2023. Pending approval, the new curriculum will be implemented for the 2023-24 school year. Learn more about the new curriculum options.
Providing family choice: Anoka-Hennepin features two specialty and magnet schools at the middle school level
Anoka-Hennepin offers two specialty and magnet schools at the middle school level that are designed to provide families with additional choices at no cost. Students who live within the Anoka-Hennepin boundaries may apply to enroll at any of the specialty or magnet schools.
The specialty and magnet programs provide in-demand educational options such as the arts, science, technology, math, engineering and biomedical sciences (STEM/STEAM), as well as International Baccalaureate (IB).
Anoka Middle School for the Arts is a magnet school in partnership with the Northwest Suburban Integration School District (NWSISD), which provides transportation to those schools. The application window is open for the 2023-24 school year, closing Dec. 31, 2022.
Students may also enroll at Jackson Middle School - A Specialty School for Math and Science using the in-district transfer process without transportation. Applications are accepted between Dec. 1, 2022 and Jan. 15, 2023 for priority consideration.
The specialty and magnet schools are hosting information nights/open houses or in-person tours upon request for families to learn more about the programs offered. View the full list of school offerings and open house or tour information.
Upcoming in-person and virtual open house/information nights
Middle Schools
Dec. 14 - 6 p.m. - Anoka Middle School for the Arts - Click to join the virtual Magnet Info Night
Jackson Middle School - Tours available upon request.
Math and reading night
Come learn grade level math games!
Hear local author Minda Gomez share about perseverance in writing, and hear an excerpt from her bi-lingual book! You could win a copy of her children's book!
Join us for a light snack!
November 10 from 5:00 - 6:30pm. All are welcome!
Monthly character traits
Important school information
Only grade K students will receive free breakfast this year. All other school meals will no longer be offered free of charge. Families may apply to receive free and reduced priced meals at ahschools.us/freereduced.
To add money to your child's lunch account please click here.
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. Instructions can be found here.
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.
Wilson PTCO news
School voices, opinions, ideas WANTED!
Have an idea for teacher appreciation, we want to hear it!
Attend our next meeting November 17th at 6:30 in the Media Center. Child care will be provided.
Opportunities for Involvement!
● Follow our FB page @wilsonptco
● Download the Box Tops for Education app or Amazon Smile and select Wilson Elementary
● Get Dinner at Davanni's in Coon Rapids November 15th 4-8 and mention the Wilson Elementary Fundraiser. Please bring this ticket with you when you go.
Your child has been busy creating art for the Square 1 Art fundraiser! Look for information to come home about how to purchase items with your child's art on it.
Questions contact Jessica Whitehead: wilsonanokaptco@gmail.com
Volunteer news
Interested in becoming a Wilson Volunteer?
Please fill out or update the volunteer application and background check release, then check out the current Wilson Volunteer Opportunities to sign up and make a difference in our school!
If you have questions or concerns, please contact jackie.cimenski@ahschools.us or call (762) 506-4755.
Parenting education and family resources
Anoka-Hennepin offers parenting classes and resources. Supporting Wilson as our Parent Educator is Nichol Michels. If you would like additional information and resources please click here.
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.
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