february 26, 2023

NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS

STEM Robots!

Mrs. Fritz's message

Hello Wonderful Wilmot Parents,

Our preschool through 5th grade students had an amazing time exploring coding with robots this week. Thank you, Mrs. Mihalik for making this fun learning possible!

The Wilmot Science and Engineering Fair is coming up this week at Wilmot. Students who are participating should head to the cafeteria to drop off their project as soon as they arrive at school on Wednesday. We are still in need of volunteers to help with check in on Wednesday morning and with judging the projects. Please see below for more information and a link to sign up to volunteer.

This Monday, February 27th, is our Shelter in Place drill. Although we don’t have many tornadoes up here, the procedure for this drill resembles that of a tornado drill. We will gather in the lower part of the building, away from windows and doors. It is short and doesn’t tend to make kids feel worried because we connect it to potential weather events.

Day Without Hate is coming up at the end of April. This is a student-led, grassroots organization that promotes nonviolence, respect and unity within our schools. Wilmot celebrates this day by asking everyone in the school community to wear white or, if you would like to order one, a Day Without Hate t-shirt. An order form will be coming home in your child’s Friday folder on March 3rd. Orders and payment are due on Monday, March 13th. Please note that students can still show their support by wearing white - ordering a t-shirt is completely optional.

PTA is looking for a dedicated parent to serve as PTA President for a one or two year term. If you are interested, please send an email to wilmotpta@gmail.com. This edition of the Parent Wilmot Weekly is pretty long, but please take just a few minutes to scroll through for information about working at Wilmot, the amazing Wilmot Talent Show, and more!

Field Trip

Our Wilmot Green Team will be going to NREL this Tuesday, February 28th.

join our team!

Do you love working with kids? Are you looking for a job with similar hours and days as your own kiddos? We have 3 new paraprofessional positions that have opened for our school and would love to have you join our team. Interested applicants can apply on the Jeffco Jobs Board now.

3.5 hrs./day (3rd Grade)
6.5 hrs./day (kindergarten)
7.0 hrs./day (ASD Room)

Science fair

Wilmot's Science and Engineering Fair is next week on Wednesday, March 1 and Thursday, March 2. We really need judges and help checking the projects in, to make this event a success. If you can help, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/HJq5hd8JeFDFVe5P6

If you know of anyone else who may be interested in judging or helping out, please feel free to forward this email or have them reach out to me.

Here's some basic info about volunteering:

Assisting: Check in is first thing in the morning on Wednesday, March 1. There are a variety of ways to sign up to help beyond check in, so check out the survey if you want to help in any other ways too.
Judging: The judging of projects will take place throughout the day on Wednesday, March 1. Depending on how many projects we have and how many judges, you can expect the judging time commitment to be 1-2 hours, and I can assign projects based on availability provided in the survey.
More information is provided in the survey, and even more details will be emailed to respondents as they sign up for different ways to help. A preliminary schedule/plan will be sent over the weekend and a final will be sent on Monday.

So, if you are interested in judging some science and engineering fair projects or otherwise assisting with this amazing event, please fill out this form:

https://forms.gle/HJq5hd8JeFDFVe5P6

Thank you for your assistance making this wonderful event a success!

Katarina Nelson

wilmotscienceengineeringfair@gmail.com

303-909-3264 (text preferred)

talent show

The Wilmot Talent Show is back! We are looking to showcase talents both on the stage and on video on March 31st. Get out your guitars, your dancing shoes, your skiis/snowboards, your sports gear, etc. and show us your amazing talents, Wilmot Wildcats! Can't wait to showcase your incredible skills. Sign-ups will be open until March 10th!

Digital Talent Show Sign-up

Live Talent Show Sign-up

attendance reminders

If your student will be absent for travel/trip, please call the attendance line and leave a message stating how many days your student will be absent. You may also send an email to your child's teacher AND Miss Carrie in the office at: carrielee.shapleigh@jeffco.k12.co.us

If your student will be absent for travel/trip for 3 or more days, please come into the office prior to your trip and fill out a Prearranged Absence Form.

wilmot walkability

I am excited to share that Jefferson County (the county proper, not the school district) has received a grant to enhance the walkability of the area around Wilmot by adding sidewalks and crosswalks. The project will happen over the summer. I met with the engineers in charge of this project to discuss ways to enhance safety and the accessibility of the path for Wilmot students should we need to evacuate to Evergreen High School. You can view the drawings of the largest part of the project via this link: Wilmot Walkability

Spring pictures

Monday, March 13th will be Spring Photos. Photographers will be here in the morning to take class photos and "personality" photos for families who place orders. Order forms were sent home this Friday in Friday Folders.

CMAS Testing

Wilmot will have CMAS testing this year beginning April 3rd through April 20th. Please read through the flyer above for additional details.

Young writers conference

The Mountain Area Young Writers Conference is BACK! The event will be held March 30th from 6:30-8:30 at Marshdale Elementary. Students will need to create a piece of original writing before the event and then will be able to share their writing in a small group led by a mountain area teacher. Students can bring a short story, book, graphic novel, etc. During student share time, parents will have an opportunity to join in a parent learning session of their choice. Families will also have an opportunity to learn from our featured author, Jefferson Knapp. Thank you to our PTA for supporting this annual event! If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Area - kelly.area@jeffco.k12.co.us

Registration closes to the first 200 students on February 28. For more information check out the Young Writers Conference Informational Video.

Jeffco PUblic schools

mental health Training

The Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training. The signs of crisis are all around us and quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.

QPR for parents/caregivers teaches people to:

Recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis
How to ask someone directly if they are feeling suicidal
How to refer someone to help

The next virtual training offered through Jeffco Public Schools is Wednesday, March 8 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Space is limited so register now to reserve your spot.

If you or someone you know is in need of a mental health provider, please refer to this mountain area resource list.

preschool enrollment

Preschool enrollment Round 1 closed last Friday, February 24th! Around March 30, families will receive an email from the CDEC letting them know which provider they were matched with and what the next steps are for enrollment.

New this year: Jeffco families will use Colorado’s Universal Preschool Program (UPK) application to enroll in preschool for the 2023-24 school year.

Round 2 of preschool enrollment will open shortly after Round 1 closes. Families can apply through Round 2 until August 31. Families can learn more about preschool on this webpage. Families can also view this flyer for quick reference.

jsel

Does your child need more support in reading and math? Join Jeffco Summer of Early Learning this summer from June 12th to July 28th. This is a FREE 6-week, intensive program that focuses on increasing literacy and math skills for students who qualify.

Check out this LINKED FLYER for more information!

jeffco family survey

The Jeffco Family Survey is now open and closes this Friday, March 3. Click on or copy/paste this link into your browser: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/jeffco/family to complete the survey.

Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback! #BetterTogether

logo design contest

Would you or someone you know want to design the logo for next year's Wilmot Wear?

We are holding a contest! If your design is chosen you will get a free Wilmot Wear item with your design printed on it! This is the design we will use on the 2023-2024 school spirit wear!

Please see attached flyer for more details.

Thanks,

Wilmot PTA

Colorado Rapids Wilmot Night Flyer

COlorado rapids

Join Wilmot at the Colorado Rapids game at Dick's Sporting Goods Park vs. LAFC on Saturday, April 1st at 7:30pm! The Rapids are bringing back their fundraising program for all Colorado elementary, middle, and high schools and $5 from every ticket sold will go directly back to our school’s PTA fundraising initiatives.

Tickets Starting at $25/Parking Included

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Community

West Jeff Baseball Registration is now open. Register now before prices increase March 1st. westjeffbaseball.org

Mtn Rush soccer

Mountain Rush soccer is now open for Spring sign-ups. Practices began March 13th. Interested families can go to the Mountain Rush Website for more information or email Josh Nolker at jnolker@mountainrushsoccer.com.