Wilmot Weekly
Wilmot Weekly
February 02, 2025
February 02, 2025
NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS
NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS
Happy 100th Day of School
Happy 100th Day of School
Mrs. Fritz's message
Mrs. Fritz's message
Dear Wonderful Wilmot Parents,
I hope you’re having a great weekend. We had an eventful week last week, documented with great pictures of our spelling bee winners, our kindergarteners dressed up like 100 year olds for the hundredth day of school, and our preschoolers’ walking field trip to a construction site. I also want to celebrate that Wilmot raised $2,229 for Mercy Chefs!
This week is busy as well. All entries for the bookmark contest are due tomorrow, Monday, February 3rd, the Parent Survey is open through this Friday, February 7th, the Mountain Area Spelling Bee is at Wilmot on Wednesday, and there are also multiple field trips. Parent teacher conferences are scheduled for the week of the 10th. Please sign up for a time through this link: Parent Teacher Conference Sign Up. Please note that the sign up should be viewed on a computer to ensure you are signing up for time with the correct teacher.
We need your help with managing student’s access to technology during the school day. We have students who are wearing Apple and other smart watches during the school day. They are making phone calls and sending and receiving texts which are a distraction for them and for the learning environment in general. Starting tomorrow, we ask that students either avoid wearing these watches to school or put them in their backpack during the instructional day. If you need to get a message to your child, please call the office at 303-982-5370 and we will ensure they receive it.
Technology has a big impact on children. If you would like more information about how you can protect your child, there is a free showing of the Screenagers at EHS at 7:00 pm on February 13th. Please scroll down for more information.
Thank you for choosing to be part of the Wilmot wildcats family! I’m looking forward to seeing students and families at school this week!
Stephany Fritz
Principal, Wilmot Elementary
field trip
field trip
Tuesday, February 4th - 1st Grade Field Trip to Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Wednesday, February 5th - 4th Grade In-School Field Trip - Building CO: Cities Program
Friday, February 7th - 9-1:45 Kinder Field Trip to Denver Art Museum
Bookmark contest
Bookmark contest
It is time for our annual bookmark contest! This year our theme is
Where the Wild Things Are!
Just like Maurice Sendak, you will create your own wild thing by creatively combining different animals.
Check out the video below for inspiration and don’t forget to name your wild thing!
PLEASE ONLY USE BLACK PENS.
NO COLOR ON ENTRY.
Bookmarks are due THIS Monday, Feb. 3 in the library.
All Students who submit a design will get a prize from Ms. Anderson. The winning designs will be made into bookmarks for the entire school!
We will have winners from each grade level.
spelling bee
spelling bee
Congratulations to our Wilmot Spelling Bee winners: Calvin, Cambria, Sanders, Evelyn and Lucian!
The Mountain Area Bee will be this Wednesday, February 5th, 4:30pm, at Wilmot. The date changed slightly in order to accommodate our Advanced Band students who have rehearsal the following night.
The State Bee will be on Saturday March 8th at the University of Denver Campus in Strum Hall. There is also an online test that the contestants for state will have to take on Thursday Feb 20th. (no exceptions)
Thank you for taking the time to help our spellers grow!
VAL-O-grams!
VAL-O-grams!
Our 5th graders are selling Val-o-grams to fundraise for their 5th Grade Legacy Project to benefit updating the artistic exterior of Wilmot!
What is the 5th Grade Legacy Project? The 5th Grade Legacy Project is a special Wilmot tradition in which the current 5th grade class works to raise money to fund a project that will leave a positive “legacy” at the school. Some examples of previous legacy projects are the ever-popular Gaga Ball pit, the rockscaping behind the school that replaced the “mud pit”, and the beautiful mural wall near the basketball courts. This year’s project is updating the wall facing the playground.
What are Val-o-grams? They are fun, friendly greetings for friends and Wilmot staff that cost $1 each and include Tootsie Pop! 5th graders will deliver Val-o-grams to classrooms during the day on February 13th.
How do I purchase Val-o-grams? The 5th graders will be selling Val-o-grams in-person on the following days:
Monday, 2/10 before school
Tuesday, 2/11 before school
Wednesday, 2/12 before and after school
Thursday, 2/13 before school
Parent teacher conferences
Parent teacher conferences
We Need Volunteers for Teacher Conference Dinners!
Teacher Conferences are quickly approaching (February 10–13, 2025), and we need your help to serve our wonderful Wilmot teachers. We’re looking for volunteers to provide food each evening, as well as assist with setup and cleanup. Each day features a fun dinner theme:
Monday (2/10): Italian
Tuesday (2/11): Mexican
Wednesday (2/12): Your Favorite Dish
Thursday (2/13): Soup
If you’re able to contribute food, help with setup, or pitch in with cleanup, please sign up here: SignUp Genius.
Questions are always welcome—reach out to wilmotpta@gmail.com for more information. Your support makes a huge difference in showing our teachers how much we appreciate all they do!
PTA Board Members Needed
PTA Board Members Needed
The Wilmot PTA is seeking 1–2 new board members for the next school year, and we’d love to invite you to join our team! Board members must be current PTA members or willing to join. Here are the open positions and a brief description of each role:
Secretary: Record and organize minutes for all PTA meetings, maintain bylaws and the membership list.
Treasurer: Manage PTA funds, disburse funds in line with the budget, provide financial reports when needed, and coordinate an annual audit.
Vice President: Assist the president with organizing meetings, events, and communications.
If you or someone you know is interested, please email wilmotpta@gmail.com. This is a great way to support our school and make a meaningful impact!
jeffco student and family surveys
jeffco student and family surveys
Panorama Education, in collaboration with Jeffco's Assessment & Research team, will administer student (grades 3-5 and 6-12), and family feedback surveys. The 2024-2025 survey window is open from January 21 - February 7.
Using Panorama Education for these school culture surveys allows Jeffco to make comparisons to national data. Please take a moment to read the district letters below, detailing the process for both. The link to the family survey can be found within.
young writers conference
young writers conference
Save the Date! - Young Writers Conference will be held March 27, 2025 at Marshdale Elementary from 5:30-7:00.
Our featured author is Newbery Award winning author, Andrea Wang. Registration will open January 31. Check our Facebook and Instagram for updates.
jeffco public schools
jeffco public schools
social media & mental health
social media & mental health
Navigating Social Media and Mental Health at Home: A Workshop for Parents and Caregivers
There is growing concern about social media’s impact on youth. The Surgeon General recently issued an advisory to the public about its potential risks to youth mental health. However, families often report challenges navigating social media with their youth.
Jeffco Public Schools, in partnership with Partners for Children’s Mental Health at Children’s Hospital Colorado, is hosting a virtual workshop that will explore the potential effects and signs of concern around social media use. Families that attend will receive a template for developing a social media plan with their youth and tips for navigating discussions around digital wellness.
Wednesday, February 26 | Noon – 1 p.m
Learn More & Register: www.jps.click/socialmedia-workshop
The virtual meeting link will be shared via email and on this website closer to the session date.
Immunizations
Immunizations
Per Colorado Board of Health rule 6 CCR 1009-2, schools and child cares are required to directly distribute the Annual Immunization Compliance Parent Letter to the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of every enrolled student. We must distribute one letter for K-5 and one for Preschool. Please find both letters linked below.
Round 2 open enrollment
Round 2 open enrollment
Round 2 of Open Enrollment for the 25-26 school year opened Thursday, January 23rd. Initial Round 1 lottery results were sent to families last week. Please reach out to the main office with any questions you have about enrollment for next year.
Visit www.enrolljeffco.org to let us know that you’re coming back for the 2025-26 school year. The earlier we know, the easier it is for the district to provide our school with all the tools and resources we need to provide a thriving experience for our students.
Wilmot wildcats
Wilmot wildcats
Preschool Construction Field Trip celebrating the end of their building unit.
100th Day of School!
community
community
after care at wilmot
after care at wilmot
Rocky Mtn. Kids is switching to a new parent portal called EZ Child Track. This new system will launch on the first day back from break, January 7th. All of our RMK families were notified on this change on Dec 18th, and encouraged to start signing up through the new portal. The emails from RMK included step by step instructions with screenshots of what to click on. If your kiddos will be participating in after care at Wilmot, please take a moment to sign up using the button below.
Calling All Local LEGO Artists!
My name is Mason Martin, an Evergreen high school senior and Lego artist. You can see some of my work on Flickr here. I am working with the Center for the Arts Evergreen (CAE) to produce an exciting upcoming Lego art show. This show serves as both my capstone project and an opportunity to showcase the creative potential of Lego as an artistic medium. I am thrilled to partner with CAE to bring this event to life and hope it will inspire artists and fans alike. We will also have a guest judge for the event - Aaron Newman, professional Lego artist currently working at Lego headquarters in Denmark.
The deadline for entry is 2/26 so time is of the essence. You can find the call for entries here and learn more about the art center here. Thank you so much for helping make this show a success!
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
With gratitude,
Mason Martin
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