Hello Wonderful Wilmot Parents, 

Welcome to February!  I would like to congratulate the five Wilmot students who went to the Mountain Area Spelling Bee on Thursday.  Our very own Cullen Dick in Mrs. Whitney’s 5th grade class took home the title of Spelling Bee Champion!  Way to go, Cullen!  He will now have the opportunity to enter the next phase of this competition.  

Coming up this week, our 5th graders will be selling Valograms each morning from 8:45 to 9:10.  Please see below for more information about this fun way to recognize your child on Valentine’s Day and to support the 5th grade legacy project.  On Tuesday, we will send a link via email to the Sign-Up Genius for parent teacher conferences.  PTA is always so thoughtful in providing meals for teachers on these late nights.  The link to sign up to bring a dish is below.  Thank you to the parents who have already signed up!    

Please be sure to check out the information about the Wilmot Science and Engineering Fair coming up on February 22nd and 23rd.   If you haven’t started your project, there is still time!  

Please see below for a link to a Jeffco Family Survey.  You can use the link to provide feedback now through Friday, March 3rd.  The information you provide helps us know what we are doing well and where we can improve.  Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey!  If you have questions about Wilmot or district resources, please visit the  Important Links section at the bottom of the Parent Wilmot Weekly.  There are links to the parent portal, school cafe, and Wilmot Family Calendar, as well as information about Parent Rights in schools, what to do if you have a concern, and safety and security information.  

Lastly, I would like to ask for your help.  Pokémon cards are becoming a problem at school.  Please help your child remember to leave their Pokémon cards at home.  They will not be allowed in class, at lunch, or at recess.  The only exception to this is if your child’s teacher reaches out to you directly about a special earned party.  

I hope you have a wonderful rest of your weekend!  

Each year we choose a charity in our community to support during the week of Valentine's Day.  This year we are supporting Evergreen Animal Protection League -EAPL.  If your child/children would like to participate, please bring in one of these items between Monday 2/13 and Thursday 2/16:  Dogs: slow feeders, medium and large harnesses, heavy duty/sturdy leashes, dog beds, used towels and blankets, toys of all shapes and sizes, canned food, puppy food, puppy pads, dog PJs with all four legs, baby gates (new or gently used), easy walkers/leaders.   Cats: tent cozies, scratching posts, cat toys, and Dr. Elsie’s cat litter (available at Chow Down).