In the spirit of gratitude, I shared a message with staff this week about all of the great things happening at Wilmot. I also want to take some time to celebrate and express my appreciation for the many ways you as parents contribute to our Wilmot community. Thank you for supporting your child’s learning at home and supporting your child’s teacher through volunteering in class and/or on field trips. Thank you for talking with your child/children about treating others with kindness and respect and reinforcing our Wilmot GIRR. Thank you for volunteering to be a “Wildcat Watcher” during arrival or dismissal to ensure everyone’s safety.  Thank you for supporting the efforts of our wonderful PTA through membership, volunteering for events, and serving as a room parent.  You are such a big part of what makes Wilmot a warm and welcoming school community!  

This week we are looking forward to an ice cream social at The Creamery on Wednesday evening from 5-8pm.  We are also excited about the music performances this Thursday evening. Kindergarten through 2nd grade students should arrive at 5:00pm and will perform until 5:30pm.  Third through fifth graders and the Wilmot Warblers choir members should arrive by 5:30pm and will perform until 6:30pm.

The Coats for Colorado collection is coming to a close this Friday.  Please encourage your child to check out the lost and found before the end of the week.  You can also take a peek when you come for the music performances.  Any unclaimed coats or snow pants will be given to Coats for Colorado and other items to charity at the end of the day on Friday.  Friday is also the day when trimester 1 report cards will be sent home in your child's Friday folder.

I need to ask your help with some challenges we’re having with dismissal. Unfortunately, as soon as some students exit the building, they become so focused on playing catch or tag, throwing snowballs, or running into the grassy interior of the bus circle that they are being unsafe and not listening to the school personnel who are out there to facilitate carline and bus departure. Please consider talking with your child about the following expectations:

• Students waiting in the carline should be standing in line, listening to adults, and ready to get into their car. They may only play on the playground if their parent or guardian is present to supervise. 

• Footballs and other balls must be held or placed in a student's backpack. There will be no playing catch during dismissal. Unfortunately, balls are going into the parking lot or bus loop, and/or students and adults are getting hit with the balls or by other students as they maneuver to catch a ball.

• Students are not allowed in the inner part of the bus circle unless accompanied by a parent. Crossing the bus circle is not safe at this time of day.

• Students may not play tag or ride bikes on the sidewalk or lawn at dismissal. Unfortunately, students are running into adults and knocking down younger children while playing tag.

• Rules about snow at dismissal are the same as they are during recess. While on school property, snow stays on the ground. Throwing snowballs at one another will result in a consequence the following school day.

We really appreciate your support with ensuring students are safe and dismissal runs smoothly for students, parents, bus drivers, and staff!  

My next parent communication will be sent on December 1st. I hope you have a great rest of your weekend and a wonderful Thanksgiving next week. I’m looking forward to seeing you at school!

Stephany Fritz

Principal, Wilmot Elementary

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