Wolverine Weekly
Sunday, April 24 -Newsletter for the Wilder Community
Welcome to Week 31!
Happy Earth Day!
Wilder students participated in a variety of activities to celebrate this important day! Our 6th grade students spent the afternoon outside for their block party. They truly enjoyed the games, music, and time with friends. It was a great way to end week 30 and I am so thankful for our 6th grade team! Next week is the 8th grade spring bling! Please be on the lookout for more information about this event! We continue to enjoy your students. We have all grown so much this year and it's so awesome to be able to celebrate their good citizenship. Thank you for your support!
Have a wonderful week 31!
~Mrs. Broudy
Previous editions:
Day 1/Day 2 Schedule 4/25-29
Tuesday-Day 1
Wednesday-Day 2
Thursday-Day 1
Friday-Day 2
Weekly COVID Cases 4/18-4/22
In addition the clinic has completed Vision/Hearing Screening this week. Next week we will work on re-screening of the students that did not pass vision or hearing and make referrals as needed.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
Military Child Month Spirit Week!
Combating Harmful Peer Interactions
On Wednesday May 4 at 5:30 PM, Wilder’s School Counseling department will be hosting a virtual forum on the topic of combatting harmful peer interactions. This event is open to all Wilder families and students!
During this event, we will discuss conflict resolution, bullying, social media concerns, and how families can partner with our team to combat these issues.
Attached is a flyer with the link to the event. We hope to see you all there 😊
Spring Book Fair
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair. Hosted by our staff, this event is an opportunity for students of all ages to build their home libraries and further their love of reading. As always, all purchases benefit our school.
After missing out on many beloved traditions, our spring Book Fair will be a familiar, welcome, and safe event for our students. Here’s what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place from April 25-29, 8:00-8:30 am, 2:40-4:00 pm at the school library:
Our Book Fair offers eWallet, a safe and secure alternative to cash. Simply create a free account to add funds and/or invite family and friends to contribute so your child can select their own books. Any unused funds can be spent at The Scholastic Store Online or to fund a future eWallet.
If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Online Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:
[https://www.scholastic.com/bf/wildermiddleschool]
We’re excited to celebrate our love of books together at the Book Fair. We look forward to seeing your child there!
Volunteers Needed!
Summer School Programs
Please see the message below from Dr. Kateresea Ford, School Counseling Director-
Middle School Summer Remediation
Parents/Guardians will receive communication from Teachers and School Counselors if students are required to participate in this pathway. Students currently in the 6th, 7th, or 8th grade will need to enroll in a course recovery class during the 2021-2022 school year who did not pass one of their core academic classes. Please know that course recovery classes are only available to students who need to repeat the course. These classes are not an option for students taking the class for initial credit (i.e., first time or for a higher grade). Transportation will be provided. The registration window opens on April 11, 2022. Courses are only open to current Henrico County Public Schools students.
OPTIONAL: BRIDGE TO ALGEBRA - Rising 7th and 8th graders This program is designed to support students who completed Accel 6/7 or Accel 7/8 and are enrolled in Algebra I for the upcoming school year. Students complete assignments virtually but have access to live support via office hours with teachers. Additional information regarding registration is available in the HCPS Middle School Counseling Departments.
Creative Writing/Public Speaking Students will have the opportunity to explore the techniques used in writing short stories, plays, and poetry. The course will also focus on public speaking skills, and exploration of dramatic skills such as improvisation, gestures, and voice projection. Students will have the opportunity to write scenes, dialogue, and speeches. (Please note: This class is not for credit and will not be added to the student’s academic transcript.)
~Dr. Ford klford1@henrico.k12.va.us
Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting
PTSA News
Order Spirit Wear Starting Now!
Back by popular demand, you have another opportunity to order Wilder spirit wear! Show your Wilder spirit and support the Wilder community with shirts, hoodies, and more. Orders close 5/1. Click here to order.
PTSA General Meeting and Virginia529 - April 26th 7pm
Virginia529 is hosting a webinar for us during our general PTSA meeting on April 26th. Every attendee counts as an entry to win $1000 toward Wilder's Amazon Wish List! During the webinar you'll learn how to save for tuition and other college costs, take advantage of tax-free earnings and the Virginia state tax deduction, and jump start your savings with the opportunity to open a new Invest529 account funded with $10 by Virginia529. Join us on April 26th at 7pm on Zoom.
Teacher Appreciation Lunch 5/6
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming! On Friday May 6th the PTSA is sponsoring a cookout themed lunch for around 90 teachers and staff. We will be providing hamburgers and hot dogs, and we're looking for help providing the rest and volunteers to set up and take down! Click here if you'd like to help.
We Have Board Openings for 2022-23
Wondering how to get more involved with the school? Think about joining the PTSA Board! We have two positions open for next school year, and we'd love to have you. To learn more about our open positions and to let us know you're interested, click here.
Save These Dates!
4/26 - PTSA General Meeting and Virginia529 Presentation
5/6 - Teacher Appreciation Lunch
5/18 - Spirit Night at Panera Staples Mill
5/24 - PTSA Family Picnic
Attendance
It is important that students attend school each day and arrive on time to ensure they are receiving all of their instruction. Please see below for important information regarding attendance.
· School starts at 8:05 each day. Students are considered tardy if they arrive at 8:30 or later.
· Notify the school by calling the front office at (804) 515-1100 if your child will be absent from school. If we are not notified of an absence, your child will be marked absent unexcused automatically.
· Our attendance team regularly monitors student attendance. Families of students with five or more unexcused absences will be required to meet to develop a support plan for attendance.
· If there is anything we can do to support your efforts in making sure your child is at school every day, please reach out to your child’s school counselor or our Family Advocate, Mrs. Clarke!
Upcoming Dates!
4/25-4/29 Spring Book Fair
4/26 General PTSA Meeting and Virginia 529 Presentation
5/28 Administrative Professionals Day
4/29 8th Grade Dance (during the school day)
5/4 Combating Harmful Peer Interactions Forum
5/2-5/6 Teacher Appreciation Week
5/5-5/25 Spring SOLs
5/6 7th Grade Block Party/Dance 2:00 PM-outdoors
5/11 National School Nurse Day
5/18 Spirit Night at Panera
5/24 PTSA Family Picnic
5/26 6th Grade Zoo Field Trip (9:00-2:00)
7th Grade Surge Field Trip (9:00-2:00)
5/31 8th Grade trip to King's Dominion (10:30-7:00)
6/1 Electives Showcase (6:00-7:30)
6/7 Theatre Showcase (6:00-7:30)
6/8-6/10-Cookouts
6/13 Crossover Ceremony @ Henrico High School (6:00-7:30)
6/14 6th Grade Awards Ceremony (In-person and available livestream virtual event during the school day)
6/15 7th Grade Awards Ceremony (In-person and available livestream virtual event during the school day)
6/15 8th Grade EOY Dance