Thank you for your donation, Knights of Columbus!
Dear Wonderful Wilmot Parents,
I hope you’re having an amazing long weekend! On Friday, two members of the Knights of Columbus presented Wilmot with a generous donation to support our students with special needs. When you and other Evergreen residents donated to the Knights of Columbus outside of the grocery stores, your contribution stayed right here in Evergreen. Thank you and thank you to the Knights of Columbus for their tireless support!
Our Community Action Team members are also working to make a difference for others. Small groups of students presented to each classroom about their current project, Mercy Chefs. This organization provides food to people in areas hit by natural disasters. They are currently in California supporting people who have lost everything in those devastating fires. Please scroll down in the Weekly for more information about how you can donate to this cause.
The first round of enrollment for the 25-26 school year concluded on Friday 1/17/25 and the second round opens on Thursday 1/23/25. If you know a family who might be interested in enrolling their child/children at Wilmot, please encourage them to call Ms. Carrie in the office to schedule a personalized tour. If you still need to update EnrollJeffco, please follow this link and reach out to Ms. Carrie if you have any questions or need help navigating the system.
Please be on the lookout for an email asking you to respond to a survey about Wilmot. These surveys are confidential and voluntary. Please see the online Wilmot Weekly for more information about the data collected and how to opt your child out of the student facing survey if you prefer. Thank you in advance for taking the time to let us know what we are doing well and areas where we can improve.
Please take a moment to scroll down through the rest of the Parent Wilmot Weekly to learn about everything going on at school, including the Spelling Bee, Science & Engineering Fair, the annual bookmark contest, and the Young Writers Conference. Please also note that there is no Warblers practice this Tuesday and no broadcast club on Friday.
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
There will not be school tomorrow, Monday January 20th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Wednesday, January 22nd: Kindergarten Field Trip to the Children's Museum
Wilmot is currently hiring a paraprofessional to work with our 4th and 5th grade students for 4 hours a day. If you are interested in joining our amazing team, please visit the Jeffco Jobs Board and search for Job ID# 30909 or position# 00060647.
In response to the wildfires in California, The Wilmot Community Action Team is collecting cash donations to support Mercy Chefs. This fabulous organization travels to places that have been hit by natural disasters. They have food trucks that provide free, hot meals for people who have lost everything. They also provide boxes of meals. They are currently in Los Angeles, feeding thousands of families. This video provides more information about all the things they do.
Each morning, from Friday, January 17- Friday, January 31, the CATs will set up donation containers for each classroom in the front hallway.
Kids will put bills - no coins, please - into their classroom's container.
The class that raises the most money will receive a popsicle party and an extra recess.
Thank you for your generosity in supporting all those who have lost everything from these devastating fires.
Hello 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade,
Time to start getting ready for the 2025 Spelling Bee! Our local Bee will be held on Tuesday Jan 28th at 1:15 in the afternoon. The Mountain Area Bee will be on Thursday Feb 6th, 4:30pm, at Wilmot. And 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)
We are able to send the top 5 from Wilmot to the Mountain area Bee so we encourage everyone to participate. Thank you for taking the time to help our spellers grow!
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 by 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.
The Science & Engineering Fair is coming up in February and we were hoping to get some preliminary information and sign ups. Please see the link below for initial Science Fair information and ideas. Please also take a moment to sign-up so that we can gauge interest.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nIv17AOZBvPBC9y0gtyzVNT5UMBnOqFnLQ_8iQOx96s/edit?tab=t.0
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.
Dear Wilmot Families,
Some students are currently engaged with Mrs. Marcus in exciting "Passion Projects" where they are exploring their deepest interests and developing real-world skills. The projects are diverse and inspiring!
To help our students thrive, we need your support! We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic parents to volunteer as one-on-one mentors to guide students in developing their project ideas.
Here's how you can help:
Provide personalized guidance: Work directly with a student to help them overcome challenges, refine project goals and create a final product.
Offer valuable feedback: Share your expertise and provide constructive criticism to help students improve their projects.
Encourage and inspire: Offer words of encouragement and support to help students stay motivated and persevere.
No prior experience is necessary! We're looking for individuals with a passion for learning and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our students.
To volunteer, use this link to sign up for a time slot! All slots are from 8:05-8:55 am. Even a small amount of time can make a big difference in a student's life. We are grateful for any time you can spare!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49AFA82BA5F49-54311119-passion
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 will be 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.
Looking for resources? Check out this Winter Family Resource Document from our mountain mental health team.
Does your student ride the bus to Wilmot? Look for an email invitation from the Jeffco Transportation team for Stopfinder. What is Stopfinder? It is the all-in-one, easy-to-use app for viewing and sharing your student’s transportation schedule and peace of mind. Visit the Stopfinder webpage to learn more!
Round 2 of Open Enrollment for the 25-26 school year opens this Thursday, January 23rd. Round 1 lottery results will be sent to families the following week on January 28th.
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.
Bee Bot programming in STEM class!
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