October 20th, 2024

NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS

Mrs. Fritz's message

Dear Wonderful Wilmot Parents,

Thank you to everyone who came to parent teacher conferences this past week. One of the things I really appreciate about elementary school is that we get to know kids well and we’re able to visit with parents for an extended period of time. I also want to give a big shout out to all of the parents who helped provide meals for teachers during conference week! When teachers and staff are at school from 6:45am to 6:45 pm, it is so nice not to have to worry about grabbing something for lunch and dinner!

We have several things going on this week including the due date for Fun Run donations on Monday, October 21st. So far we are at 71% of our goal. Every donation matters and we are so appreciative of your support for student enrichment opportunities, technology, fun events, and teacher appreciation. Prize day is coming up on Wednesday the 30th.

Our second graders will be taking the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) this week and first grade is going on a field trip to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Coming up on Saturday is the inaugural Trunk or Treat at Evergreen HS. We still need adult volunteers to act as crossing guards for this event. Please see below for a link to the sign up.

Halloween is just around the corner so I want to remind everyone about the rules around costumes and our schedule for that day. Costumes should be age appropriate and cannot include any toy weapons, including swords, light sabers, guns, etc. or bad language. For those who are new to Wilmot, students bring (not wear) their costumes to school. At about 12:40, after lunch and recess, students change into their costumes before the parade starts at 1:00. Parents are welcome to come watch the parade in the bus circle (weather permitting) and stay for classroom parties from 1:30-2:20. I will include more information in next Sunday’s Wilmot Weekly.

Looking out a bit further, Monday November 11th is Veteran’s Day. Our Wilmot school community would like to honor veterans from around Evergreen. If you are a veteran or know a veteran, please fill out the form below. Our assembly will be the morning of the 11th at 8:00 am. Also in the Weekly is information about our new cell phone/smart watch policy, picture orders, and Wilmot wear among other things.

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

Young Ameritowne!

Jake - facilities manager

Shout out to Mr. Jake for making the world a better place. He has developed a system for stacking and recycling our lunch trays for both breakfast and lunch. This has significantly reduced the amount of landfill waste created by Wilmot and the amount of trash bags used daily. Check out those tiny garbage piles. Thank you for your hard work and dedication.

field trip

Kindergarten Field Trip - CSU Spur: Wednesday, October 23rd
1st Grade Field Trip - Denver Center for the Performing Arts: Thursday, October 24th

Fun Run!

Thank you to all of the parents who cheered on our students as they ran. The next step is to gather donations from friends and family who pledged to support your child with a dollar amount per lap or as a flat donation. You can access the website at: Wilmot Run 4 Funds

All donations are due tomorrow, Monday, October 21st!

Check out donations at https://r4funds.com/schools/wilmotrun24/

Password: wildcats24
Make checks payable to Wilmot PTA!

Pumpkin contest

Turn a pumpkin into a book character for Wilmot's annual BOOK CHARACTER PUMPKIN CONTEST!

Bring your painted (no carve) book character pumpkin into the LIBRARY from

Monday, October 28th - Wednesday, October 31st.

We have some great PRIZES for each grade level winner!!!

(Why no carve you ask? Once a pumpkin has been carved it will begin to rot!)

You will answer the following questions on your entrance form when you turn in your pumpkin:

1. Who is your book character?

2. What book are they from?

3. Why did you choose this character?

Please pick up your pumpkin on Thursday, October 31st.

Happy painting! Please direct any questions to Ms. Mihalik or Ms. Anderson.

trunk or treat

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!
We need at least 1 (ideally 2) people from 4:45-6:45

CLICK HERE to sign up For a trunk!

PTA reflextions

Submit your ENTRY here!

A reminder that the deadline for Reflections, our creative arts competition sponsored by the PTA, is right around the corner! Entries are due right after Fall Break on Tuesday, October 22nd.

It’s open to all grade levels and 6 different categories including- Visual Art, Photography, Dance, Film, Music and Literature. The class with the most entries will receive a popsicle party! Here is the link to enter- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXy1Vdmpb4Sn8rhvuBHzStXNdSZ0LKM1SoimS_m0_IhKa8lQ/viewform?usp=share_link .

Book Fair success!

Thank you for making Wilmot's Book Fair such a success!

If you have any remaining e-wallet money, please head to scholastic.com/bf/wilmot and shop online until October 20th to benefit our school!

We especially would like to thank all of our volunteers. We couldn't do it without you!

Battle of the books

I hope we are all getting excited for Battle of the Books! I know Mrs. Anderson said the kids are checking out the books and all the ones I have read are OUTSTANDING! Since Mrs. Anderson and I are working together this year as coaches, we will have more times to meet with our readers. This is sometimes just a quite time and space to read the books. As the competition approaches, we will work on note taking skills, memorization of vocabulary and begin the trivia portion of the training.

Looking at the master schedule I believe these times will work for our 4th and 5th graders:

Tue, Thurs, Friday - 1:45 - 2:30 (in the STEM classroom)
Wednesday (during your grades lunch and recess in the Library)

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)

veteran's day

Wilmot will be having an assembly to honor veterans in our community on Veteran's Day, November 11th, at 8:00am. As part of our assembly we would like to recognize Veterans in our community. If you are Veteran and would like to attend our assembly, please fill out this form. A Wilmot student will introduce you and you will be honored with other Veterans by our Girls Scouts and Wilmot Warblers. Thank you for your service!

All Wilmot Wear will be available for purchase:

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

wilmot cell phone policy

At Wilmot, we believe that school is for learning. We also believe that personal cell phones, bluetooth headphones, and smart watches can be a major distraction to our learning environment and have a negative effect on our children’s brain development if used inappropriately. That being said, we understand and respect that families choose these items for their children due to safety concerns and convenience.

As such, we are implementing an Away for the Day policy. The expectation is that phones are off and in a child's backpack from bell to bell (7:40am - 2:35pm). We want to continue to teach our students how to use technology appropriately and appreciate your support at home.

If your student uses their cell phone at an inappropriate time, an adult will bring it to the main office and they can pick it up at the end of the day.
If we see the phone a second time, we will call home and let you know.
Anytime after that, parents will need to come in to pick up the phone for their child.

We have also seen an increase in inappropriate smartwatch usage. At this time, smartwatches are allowed to be worn for telling time, but not for communication during the school day. Smartwatches will be confiscated in the manner described for cell phones if students are using them for communication purposes. Please also note that wireless headphones are also not allowed during the school day.

Thank you for supporting us in keeping students focused on learning during the school day.

summit jeffco

Join us at Summit Jeffco: Empowering Wilmot Families for Student Success!

We encourage you to attend this event that promises to empower and equip you with valuable insights to support your student's educational journey. Join us at Summit Jeffco hosted by Jeffco Public Schools on Saturday, November 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Alameda International Jr/Sr High School.

Summit Jeffco is a unique gathering where families can connect with district and school staff, as well as experts in various fields, to explore important topics that impact our students. Discover how you can play an active role in improving your student's educational experience and foster their growth.

Summit Jeffco Event Details:

Date: Saturday, Nov 2, 2024

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Alameda International Jr/Sr High School

Learn More & Register

We believe that strong collaboration between home and school is essential for our students' success. Summit Jeffco provides the perfect platform to strengthen this partnership and embark on a journey towards educational excellence.

Don't miss out on this opportunity as we partner to help students thrive! We look forward to seeing you there!

COMMUNITY

Don’t Forget to Sign Up for 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

Monthly members receive a 25% discount. 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 you and 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.

jeffco public schools

hazel health

Is your child going through a tough time? You’re not alone — 76% of parents worry about their child’s mental well-being. But here’s the good news: through Jeffco Public Schools, Hazel Health offers 1-on-1 virtual counseling sessions with licensed therapists and doctor visits with providers specializing in kids and teens—at no cost to you. It’s available whether you have insurance or not. Visit getstarted.hazel.co to sign up! It’s quick, easy, and designed to fit into your family’s schedule.