October 6th, 2024

NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS

CATs Water Bottle Collection for Joy's Kitchen

Mrs. Fritz's message

Dear Wonderful Wilmot Parents,

I hope you’re enjoying this beautiful weekend! Thank you to everyone who donated used or new water bottles to the Community Action Team’s (CATs) collection. The CATs packed up 258 water bottles to be donated to Joy’s Kitchen. This past week our Wilmot Warblers sang at the Mountain Area Choir Festival. Our choir was by far the largest with over 60 members and their performance wowed the crowd!

We have a fun and busy week coming up. Last week was the kick off for our big fundraiser of the school year, the Fun Run! On Tuesday of this week, we invite everyone to join in a spirit day by wearing their favorite team jersey/gear and then on Thursday, the day of the Fun Run, students should wear their Wilmot Fun Run t-shirt. Our goal is to go all in on this event so we can avoid asking for donations at other times of the school year. The funds raised go towards enrichment opportunities for all students, teacher’s classroom budgets, school technology, and many other school and student needs. Please see below for information about how to share the pledge link with family and friends, as well as how to volunteer at the Fun Run to cheer kids on and hand out the lap bracelets. Thank you in advance for your support in making this event a success!

We also have the Book Fair going on in the library from Monday 10/7 through Tuesday 10/15. It will be open each day from 7:25-3:00. The funds from the purchase of items at the Book Fair are used to purchase new library materials for students to check out. The Book Fair also overlaps with parent teacher conferences. Please take a moment to use the following link sign up for parent teacher conferences between Monday 10/14 and Thursday 10/17. This sign up should be viewed on a computer, rather than a phone, so you can see the teacher on the left and the corresponding times on the right. If you do not have access to a computer, please call the office for assistance with scheduling. Thursday 10/17 is the first day of fall break for students and a work day for teachers. They will be conducting parent teacher conferences in the morning. Friday 10/18 is fall break for students and staff.

The Wildcat Watch, formerly known as Watch Dogs, is in full swing! We had a tie in September for the most volunteer shifts between Roger Miles, grandparent of a child in Mrs. Whitney’s class, and Woody Martin, father of a child in Mrs. Manley’s class and a child in Mr. DeBonis’ class. All three classrooms will enjoy an extra recess to celebrate! We are in need of additional volunteers to help ensure student safety during arrival and dismissal. Please consider volunteering for even one 15 minute shift a month. Please scroll down to see more information about how to get involved.

Please peruse the rest of the Wilmot Weekly to learn more about the Reflections competition and how you can help with judging, the first community Trunk or Treat being held at EHS, picture orders, and more. I hope you have a wonderful rest of your weekend. I’m looking forward to seeing you at school this week!

Stephany Fritz

Principal, Wilmot Elementary

258 Water Bottles were donated!!

field trips

4th Grade Field Trip - Colorado Adventure Point: Friday, October 11th
3rd Grade Field Trip - Union Station & 16th Street: Friday, October 11th

Run4Funds

Our Run4Funds Fundraiser assembly kick-off is just around the corner, on Friday, October 4th, and the run is scheduled for Thursday, October 10th. This is our largest fundraiser of the year and we need your help to make it successful!

We are asking each student to set a fundraising goal of $100 in order to reach our $30,000 school fundraising goal.

What is the Run4Funds?

The Run4Funds is an all-school fun-run and fundraiser. On run day, students will run as many laps as possible in 30 minutes around a 1/16th mile track. Students will run with only their grade level, and most students will complete about 25-30 laps. This is a really fun day for the kids - we’ll have a DJ playing fun music and parents are invited to cheer on their kids. Prior to the run, students will request donations from family and friends, as either a dollar amount per lap or a flat donation. Students compete on an individual and class level to earn rewards based on how many laps they run and how much money they raise.

Learn more about the Run by watching this short video

Volunteers Needed for Wilmot's Fun Run!

Our biggest event of the year, the Wilmot Fun Run, is coming up on Thursday, October 10, 2024, and we need volunteers to help make it a great day for our students! We’re looking for volunteers to hand out bracelets as kids complete laps, help with popsicles after the run, and ensure trash is cleaned up.

This year, we’ve also added a special role for volunteers to dress up as our mascot and cheer on the kids—our students would love it!

If you’re available to help, please sign up using the link below.

Thank you for supporting our Wildcats!

What You Can Do Now:

Save the date to cheer on your student(s): Thursday, October 10th

(day-of run schedule will be sent out shortly)

Take a tour around our custom fundraising website and familiarize yourself with the event, the donations section, prizes, and more.
1. Note: you’ll use your fundraising website to send emails to potential donors, collect online donations and track your fundraising progress.
Start thinking about who you can ask to support your student(s): family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc., and help your student(s) send out informational/donation request emails when the fundraiser kicks-off next week.

Schedule of Events

Virtual Kickoff Assembly: Friday, October 4th

Email Campaign due by 5pm: Tuesday, October 8th

Early Bird Donations due by 5pm: Wednesday, October 9th

Run Day: Thursday, October 10th

All Donations due: Monday, October 21st

Prize Day: Wednesday, October 30th

Questions? Reach out to Jenny Sacks at jbud07@gmail.com

Parent teacher conferences

Conferences will be held the week of October 14th-17th. Thursday, October 17th is the start of fall break for students, but teachers will be offering conference times until 11:00 am. Please follow this link to sign up for a parent teacher conference. Please be sure to sign up for the correct teacher - the teachers are listed along the left side starting with 5th grade. Mrs. Karford and Mrs. Whitney will be conducting joint conferences.

picture orders

NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO ORDER YOUR STUDENT’S SCHOOL PORTRAIT

Please find directions for ordering school photos from Lifetouch below. The code on the forms were for preorders and the day of orders only. Now parents will need their student's ID number to place an order online.

You can view and order your student’s image at https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/

Your order will then be shipped directly home.

· Upon logging in, click on the tab to search by Student ID number.

· Enter your email address and follow the wizard.

· Your child’s image will appear and you can follow the ordering process.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please call Lifetouch at 303-565-5203

lunch with leaders

We have an exciting opportunity to hear student voices. Stephany and Katie have started inviting random students to have lunch with them while they talk about celebrations and concerns. Students share their favorite parts of their school day and any struggles they might be experiencing. They will also be invited to talk about their ideas on how to make Wilmot even more Wonderful.

PTC Dinners

Calling All Volunteers!

We need your help to support our amazing Wilmot teachers during Teacher Conferences from October 14th - October 17th.

The PTA is looking for volunteers to provide dinner, breakfast and assist with cleanup on October 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th. Please consider signing up to help show our appreciation for the hard work our teachers do!

Questions? Contact Dawn Havery at wilmotpta@gmail.com.

Thank you for helping to support our amazing teachers!

book fair

Monday, October 7th - Tuesday, October 15th the library will transform into the Scholastic Book Fair!

Please visit Wilmot's Book Fair Website to set up an e-wallet (the easiest way for students to pay!), preview books with your child(ren), sign-up to volunteer to help, and order books online starting October 7th!

Students will have a chance to shop with their class from Monday, October 7th-Thursday, October 10th, and again before school, during lunch (4th/5th only), after school, and until 4:30p during Parent Teacher Conferences.

Please send info about Wilmot's Book Fair to family and friends who might be interested in buying a book for your child(ren) or contributing to their e-wallet as a gift!

Set up your student's eWallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping. Friends and family can even contribute funds!

Click here to set-up your eWallet: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/wilmot

Book Fair Hours

Monday Oct 7 - Thurs Oct 10: all day (7:25-3:00).

Friday Oct 12:

before school starting around 7:25
lunch and recess (for older students that can go with their teacher's permission), staffed 11:15am-12:45pm
after school 2:15 - 3:00pm

Monday Oct 14 & Tuesday Oct 15:

before school starting around 7:25
lunch and recess (for older students that can go with their teacher's permission), staffed 11:15am-12:45pm
after school 2:15 - 4:30pm (open late for parent teacher conferences)

**Students must have money in hand or an ewallet set up in order to enter the building early on any given day.

**These hours will be dependent on having enough volunteers to open.

SIGN-UP NOW!

Battle of the books

Hello - 5th and 4th grade parents!

Your student participated in a digital breakout box experience last week introducing the Jeffco Battle of the Books competition. We are so proud and excited to be able to offer the optional but awesome experience for our 4th & 5th graders! Battle of the Books is a great way to get kids engaged with reading, collaborating with teammates, and participating in healthy competition where they can learn important sportsmanship skills and have a blast!

Please read through the information below and discuss this incredible opportunity with your child. We can't wait to get teams formed and start reading these amazing titles! Thank you, Mrs. Mihalik

Battle of the Books Introduction (this is the presentation your students saw)
List of Books (you may want to print this for future reference)
Student & Parent Commitment and Permission Form (required for participation)

The most important action you can take to support school funding is to make sure your student attends school through Tuesday, the 24th. Much of public education funding from the State of Colorado is based on student count, so we encourage you to make sure your student comes to school that day.

The “count window” the state observes is from Tuesday, September 24 through Tuesday, October 8. Help us get an accurate count by having your student participate in learning these days.

If your student will be absent due to illness, please call our attendance line, 303-982-5367 to report the absence.

Thank you for your support of Wilmot Elementary. Every student counts!

PTA

Flash sale on water bottles - Tuesday only!

Also, all Wilmot Wear will be available for purchase:

at the Book Fair next week, Monday - Thursday
anytime through the online store at https://wilmot.givebacks.com/store
anytime using the order form below (for cash/check payments)

Wilmot Wear Order Form

Submit your ENTRY here!

NEW! Please sign up to help Trunk or Treat run smoothly: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090545A4AB2FABFC1-51899928-trunk#/

We are especially in need of a few crossing guards to keep our trick or treaters safe!

CLICK HERE to sign up For a trunk!

FILL OUT THE SURVEY HERE: https://forms.gle/d1cUGQrHd1N61GgS7

Check out Destination Imagination for more information!

student insights

Student Insights is a resourceful tool for K-12 families and students in grades 6-12 to view current and historical assessment data and plans that are applicable to your student.

2023-24 CMAS student score reports are now available electronically in Student Insights. Our school will also be sharing paper reports with families during parent teacher conferences in October. If you would like your paper reports sooner, please place a request with Sarah Lindmeier at sarah.lindmeier@jeffco.k12.co.us

Parents can login to Student Insights here using your Infinite Campus parent portal login credentials to view the following applicable* information:

Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) - 2023-24 results now available!
ACCESS for ELLs results - 2023-24 results now available!
MAP Growth results
DIBELS 8 results
Lectura results
READ Plan goals and supports
Advanced Learning Plan (ALP) goals and programming supports
Graduation requirements progress report
High School Transcript Grades

Click here to learn more about Student Insights and here to learn more about our state and district assessments.

*Available data listed above is based on student grade levels and programming.

wildcat watch

We have some exciting news to share about our Watch D.O.G. program!

Program Name Change

We're updating the name from Watch D.O.G.S. to Wildcat Watch. This new name better reflects our inclusive community and aligns perfectly with our school. We are still doing our contest each month to reward the classroom/s with the most Wildcat Watch volunteers.

Why the Change?

Inclusivity: We want to ensure our program welcomes all parents and grandparents—moms, dads, and guardians alike.
Tailored Program: Creating our own program allows us to focus on Wilmot's specific needs without the constraints of the national Watch D.O.G.S. guidelines.
Cost Efficiency: Transitioning away from the national program helps us avoid unnecessary expenses, allowing us to allocate resources where they're needed most.

Volunteers Needed

We're still in need of volunteers for the rest of this week and throughout the month. Your support is crucial in keeping our students safe during drop-off and pick-up times, as well as checking the school's exterior doors after classes begin.

Sign-Up Updates: We will be updating the sign-up forms to reflect our new name, Wildcat Watch. Keep an eye out for these changes, and feel free to sign up for any dates that fit your schedule.
September Sign Up Form
Password: Wildcats

Join the Fun—Wear the Wildcat Mascot Suit!

To add some extra fun and school spirit, we're inviting any interested volunteers to wear the Wildcat mascot during their shifts! We already have one enthusiastic parent doing this, and the kids love it. If you'd like to join in, send us an email.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out.

Go Wildcats!

Email: wilmotwatchdogs@gmail.com

COMMUNITY

RMK: Meet the staff

Day Camps:

Dates: 10/17, 10/18, 11/1, & 12/6
Time: 8:30 AM to 2:35 PM
Cost: $60 each
Aftercare: Until 4:00 PM for an additional $12

Sign Up for Day Camps Today!
Monthly members receive a 25% discount. You can register for the days your child wishes to attend. Pre-registration is required, and we need a minimum number of participants to run the program. Check out the flyer here!

We look forward to seeing your kids at these exciting events! If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please contact us at 833.568.7474 or info@lifekour.org.

Parents' Night Out and Day Camp at Eudaimonia!

We’re excited to announce our Parents' Night Out schedule for this school year! Also, don’t miss the chance to sign up for the upcoming Day Camp!

Parents' Night Out:

Dates: 10/11, 11/8, 12/6/2024, 1/10, 2/14, 3/14, 4/11, 5/9/2025
Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Cost: $40 each

Sign Up for Parents’ Night Out Today!
Monthly members and siblings receive a 10% discount. Pre-registration is required, and we need a minimum number of participants to run the program. Check out the flyer here!