May 25, 2023
Dear Parents,
It has been such an honor to be a part of your child's life this last school year. I love this class and have enjoyed being their teacher and getting to know each of them this year. The growth, both academically and socially, has been incredible to watch and I'm so happy and excited to send them off to second grade! I have enjoyed getting to know all of you as well! Thank you for your support and partnership this year.
Tomorrow (Friday, May 26) is our last day with an 11:50 dismissal. We will be eating our lunch at 10:55. I sent home a lot of materials today and will send a few more things home tomorrow. If your child brought a game to school, it is coming home today. Tomorrow afternoon, report cards will be posted to the IC Portal. This is where you will find next years teacher.
Enjoy your summer together! Relax, have fun, make memories and I look forward to seeing everyone again in the fall!
Fondly,
Mrs. Hoeckelberg
Want to order a yearbook? No problem. You can still order a 2022-2023 yearbook.
School Passcode: 101417710002875
Dear Parents,
6 more days..... It's gone too fast.
In your child's blue folder is a letter from Mrs. Reinert along with your child's iReady report.
Report cards will be posted on Infinite Campus next Friday afternoon. Next year's teacher will be listed on the report card.
Tomorrow I'll send home yearbooks if one was ordered. There is information at the top of this letter with how to order one if you would like to.
I'll slowly start sending things home so the backpack is not too heavy on the last day.
Math Games: On Monday students may bring in a board game or card game of their choice to play during math time! It should be a game they know how to play and can teach others how to play. Please send in the game with your child on Monday and I'll send it home on Thursday.
Wednesday is our class picnic. We will be walking to Burning Tree Park. If you would like to walk with us, please meet us outside of our classroom door (outside) at 10:30. It would be nice to have a good amount of adults join us. I'll have parents scattered along front, middle and end of our line. If you are unable to walk and would like to meet us there for a bit, that is fine too! Students will carry a back back with their sack lunch, a water bottle, a small blanket or beach towel to sit on, and a 'safe' yard game to play. Nerf balls, soft frisbees, jump ropes, etc...(no hard balls or bats or anything that could hurt someone). We will leave Burning Tree at about 12:30. Just so I have an idea how many extra adults will be walking with us, could you please send me an email if you plan on walking with us?
Ask your child about any library books that need to be returned. You could also email Jess Hesselberg at jhesselberg@lps.k12.co.us if you want to see if there are any books that need to be returned.
Next week I'll email you some ideas for summer reading, writing and math.
Next Week:
Specials: Mon - Thurs Art (no specials on Friday)
Wednesday: 1st grade picnic.
Friday: Last Day dismissal at 11:50 We will eat lunch in the classroom from 10:55 - 11:15
Please reach out if you have any questions. Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Hoeckelberg
May 11, 2023
Dear Parents,
It was unfortunate we had to cancel our field trip to Roxborough. As you know, anything weather-wise can happen in May in Colorado! We are unable to reschedule due to not being able to get a bus next week. Keep Roxborough in mind for a hike this summer! It's a great place to hike with kids!
We are lucky to have gotten our field day in on Monday, which was a lot of fun!! We will keep our fingers crossed for good weather for our end of year picnic on Wednesday, May 24. I'd love to have lots of parents walk with us to the park. If you can't walk with us, you're welcome to meet us there for a picnic lunch.
In writing we are having fun learning about different types of poems and writing poems. Two have come home already. Have your child read their action poem and their Cinquain poem to you!
In math we are finishing up with our last unit! This unit focuses on measuring time with seconds, minutes and hours. Solving problems using addition and subtraction up to 100 and collecting and analyzing data using charts and graphs.
Here's what's coming up:
Next Week Specials:
Mon, Tues, Wed - Music
Thurs, Fri - PE
May 24 - First Grade Picnic Burning Tree Park-I'd love to have lots of parents walk with us to the park. We will leave the school at 10:30 and return at 12:30.
May 26 - Last Day of School 11:50 dismissal
Enjoy your rainy weekend! It's great for cuddling up with good books together!
Happy Mother's Day to all you amazing Mom's!!
Mrs. Hoeckelberg
Wilder Elementary School - 2023 Field Day Schedule
Kindergarten / 1st Grade / 2nd Grade
Monday, May 8 - Field Day 8:15-10:15
Please park at Columbine United Church
Prepare your child appropriately for outdoor activities
(Tennis shoes, shorts or pants, water, sunscreen, hat, jacket)
May 6, 2023
Dear Parents,
We have a busy week ahead of us.
Monday, May 8, is Field Day for K-1-2. We will start at 8:15 and end at 10:15.
On Thursday, May 11 we will go on a Field Trip to Roxborough State Park. We will load buses at 9:15 and return around 1:00. We will have a picnic lunch at the park so please pack a sack lunch for your child on Thursday. We will be hiking with a nature guide so please have your child wear good shoes. Dressing in layers is a good idea too. The forecast right now on WeatherBug shows a high of 63degress with a chance of rain. The students will be able to carry their backpack with a waterbottle in it. They could also carry a hat or extra jacket. They do not want us to have food on the trail so all lunch boxes will be kept at the visitor center for us. Putting their name on their lunch box or paper bag will be very helpful!
Monday, May 8 will be the last day students can check out books from the library. Ask your child about any books they have at home that need to be returned.
Specials: Smart Lab all week
May 8 - K -1 Field Day 8:15 - 10:15
May 11 - Field Trip to Roxborough State Park
May 24 - First Grade Picnic Burning Tree Park-I'd love to have lots of parents walk with us to the park. We will leave the school at 10:30 and return at 12:30.
May 26 - Last Day of School 11:50 dismissal
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. H
April 27, 2023
Dear Parents,
Tomorrow is Wilder's STEAMfest Day! We have a day full of inquiry planned for the kids! Steve Spangler will be here for two assemblies. The theme for the day is Sound. Thank you for all of your donations that will allow students to explore the vibration of sound: pitch and volume and music! Each student will receive a Steamfest tshirt. I will give them to students at the end of the day toay, but they will NOT be bringing them home today. The t-shirt will stay at their seat for them to put on tomorrow morning. They will wear them home at the end of the day. Mrs. Amy Engel will be the substitute teacher tomorrow as I have to be out of the classroom. The kids know and are excited to spend the day with Mrs. Engel! She's fantastic! Just be sure to call the office if you need to get a note to your child as she will not have access to my emails.
Friday will be the last day for pet donations for the Humane Society pet supply drive. Thanks for being an advocate for all of the animals at the shelter!
Next week we'll continue with our iReady testing for math.
Next week and looking ahead:
No star of the week.
Mon Tues: Music
Wed Thurs Fri: PE
May 8 - K -1 Field Day 8:15 - 10:15
May 11 - Field Trip to Roxborough State Park
May 24 - First Grade Picnic Burning Tree Park
May 26 - Last Day of School
Have a great weekend!
Mrs.H.
Last call for yearbook orders - All orders must be placed by April 23rd!!
School Code: 101417710002875
Questions? Please email yearbook@wilderelempto.org
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New Date for Field Day: 8:15-10:15
Monday May 8 th – Kindergarten – First Grade – Second Grade
Dear Parents,
I hope you are enjoying the start of a long weekend! Yesterday's Author's Celebration was a lot of fun! The kids felt so proud sharing their work. I've posted some pictures on the Photo Album page of this website.
Next week we'll start iReady assessments. I'll start with the reading assessments on Tues., Wed., and Thurs. and math the following week. You do not need to do anything expect make sure the kids have a good breakfast and get a good nights sleep! They have learned so much this year and will do great!
Click here to sign up to Volunteer for the Roxborough Field Trip.
On Thursday, May 11 we will be taking a field trip to Roxborough State Park. We will leave the school at 9:15 and return around 1:00. Students will need to wear good walking shoes, dress in layers, bring a sack lunch and a water bottle. They will be able to carry their backpack to hold their water and a sweatshirt or jacket. I can take 5 volunteers.
If you are not able to come along on this field trip plan on coming along with us for our class picnic on Wednesday May 24. We will walk to Burning Tree so having lots of parents join us is so helpful! We'll leave the school at 10:30 and return at 12:30.
In math we are continuing to work on finding patterns on the number line to count by 1's 5's and 10's. At home you can practice counting pennies, nickels and dimes or find other objects to sort into piles and count!
In May, we will learn to write and read many different types of poetry!
Here's what's coming up next week:
Star of the Week: Nico
Monday, April 24 - No School
Specials: Art
Friday: STEAMfest Day. I'm still taking donations for our STEAMfest activity. Look at last weeks parent letter for items you can send in.
Looking Ahead:
Star of the week: May 1 - Ellie
May 8 - K -1 Field Day 8:15 - 10:15
May 11 - Field Trip to Roxborough State Park
May 24 - First Grade Picnic Burning Tree Park
May 26 - Last Day of School
The Pet Supply drive is still going on!
Enjoy your weekend! I look forward to seeing the kids on Tuesday!
Mrs. Hoeckelberg
April 14, 2023
Dear Parents,
Thank you for sending in 'stuff' from home this week. I'm still in need of more to use for SteamFest! Don't throw away plastic containers with or without lids, paper towel rolls, empty kleenex boxes, oatmeal contaniers, disposable water bottles with lids, paper towel tubes, empty tin cans (like soup or vegtable cans). Please make sure all items are cleaned out. Tin cans should be free of sharp edges. Please don't buy anything. Just send in what you can rather than throwing it away.
Wilders word of the month is "Advocacy". We have been talking about what being an advocate for yourself or someone else means. As a school community, we have decided to be an advocate for the cats and dogs in the shelter at the Denver Humane Society. Please see the flyer attached to the email for information. We have a donation box outside of our classroom for students to put donation items in.
Next Thursday, April 20, we will be having an Author's celebration in the classroom from 8:30 - 9:00. The student's will be sharing their When I Grow Up book along with a couple of other pieces of writing. I'll provide muffins and juice. We'd love to have you join us however, I understand that missing work at this time can be difficult. All students will be able to share their book with a small, parent led group. Students will be bringing their books home that day!
Click here to sign up
Here's what's coming up next week:
Star of the Week: Banks
Specials: Mon Tues Wed - Music Thurs- PE
Scholastic Book Fair Mon - Thursday
Friday, April 21) - Non-student day
Monday, April 24 Non-Student day
Looking ahead:
iReady assessments May 1 - 5
Roxborough State Park Field Trip Thursday, May 11. We will leave the school at 9:15 and return around 12:30. Students will need a sack lunch. We will be going with Mrs. Lira's class. Watch for a sign up form for volunteering.
First Grade Picnic at Burning Tree Park - Wednesday, May 24 Everyone is welcome to come and walk with us to the park.
Please reach out if you have any questions! Have a great weekend!
Mrs. H
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April 5, 2022
Dear Parents,
I hope you all had a really nice Spring Break. The kids came back so excited to share their Spring Break adventures!
After this week, there is 7 more weeks of school. I just can't believe that I'm so close to sending these kiddos off to second grade! We're not done yet though! We still have work to do!
In writing, we will revisite narrative writing again and informational writing. In May we'll have fun learning how to write different types of poetry! The students finished their book reviews just before Spring Break. Our When I Grow Up books should be here soon!
In math, we will focus on counting forwards and backwards by 1's 5's and 10's within 120. In Number Corner we are focusing on the vocabulary word Symmetry and Symmetrical. Have fun finding items in your house or in nature that are symmetrical!
In Science we will begin a unit called Patterns in the Sky where learning about how the sun and moon appear to move across the sky will be a focus.
We will continue to learn and apply new spelling patterns in both our writing and reading. We are starting Unit 14 in our SuperKids curriculum next week. Click on the literacy tab to see spelling patterns and memory words for this unit.
The day before Spring Break we had a fun day that we called Rainbow Day! We spent the day explorng and doing experiments with color. I've posted some pictures on the Photo Album page of this web site.
I will not be in the classroom on Thursday and Friday of this week (April 6 and 7). Please call the office if you need to get a message to your child. Mrs. Law will be the substitute teacher.
In preparation for STEAMfest coming up on April 28, I would like to ask for some help in collecting some materials. I am looking for the following items: plastic easter eggs, yogurt tubs with and without lids, empty oatmeal tubs, empty disposable water bottles with lids, paper towel tubes, empty tin cans (like soup or vegtable cans). Please make sure all items are rinsed out. Tin cans should be free of sharp edges. Please don't buy anything. Just send in what you can rather than throwing it out.
Here's what's coming up next week:
In order to help out our 3rd 4th and 5th grade friends with their CMAS testing, we will be switching lunch times with them. Next week (April 10-13) first grade will be eating lunch at 12:45. Please send in an extra snack next week to help your child make it to lunch time.
Star of the Week: Nolan
Specials: Smart Lab all week
Monday - Library checkout
Grab your calendar. Here's some activities that are coming up in the next 7 weeks. I'll add to this list as things come up.
April 20 - We will have a small Author's celebration in the classroom from 8:30 - 9:00. Students will be sharing their published books. We'll have some muffins and juice and would love to have you join us if you can.
May 24 - First Grade Picnic. We will be walking to Burning Tree Park. I would love to have lots of parents walk with us! We'll leave the school at 10:30 and return at 12:30.
Have a great weekend and I'll see everyone on Monday.
Mrs H
March 2, 2023
Dear Parents,
Thank you all so much for the thoughtful birthday gift cards to Barnes and Noble, REI and a little extra for doing some antique store shopping! The flowers were beautiful! I appreciate your thoughtfulness! The kids were very excited about my birthday and made me cute cards and notes with any free time they had during the day! Birthdays don't come and go quietly in first grade! :) The kids make it so much fun!
Next week is our Parent Teacher Conference week. Please click here to sign up for a time to meet if you haven't already.
Tuesday, March 7 is the 120th day of 1st grade. First grade celebrates with a 120th Day Spy Mission activity. It's a lot of fun for the kids! On Monday, I'll send home an envelope marked "Top Secret" in your childs folder. This special note can be opened at home to create excitement for the next days 120th Day Spy activity. Feel free to encourage your child to dress as they think a spy might. The room will have many black lights so clothing that will glow in the black light will be fun for them! Here's the premise: Devious Agent 119 doesn’t want the 120th day to come so he takes Zero the Hero and leaves a ransom note. Our room will transformed into a spy lab and our little agents must rescue Zero the Hero and save the 120th day. The students must complete missions that revolve around the number 120. At the end of each mission, they will receive a clue from a Top Secret envelope. Each clue will have one word written on it. After all of the missions had been completed, they will put the words together to figure out where Zero the Hero is.
If you're interested in helping out with the 120th day click here as there is one open spot. Remember.... ssshhh.... this is Top Secret!
In math we are learning about 2-D an 3-D shapes. Have fun at home locating and talking about the various 3-D shapes around your house!
We are finishing up our When I Grow Up books. The book is turning out so cute! The kids are taking their time to do their best writing and illlustrating. I will have order forms and a sample of the book at conferences for you if you would like to order one.
Next Wednesday afternoon, March 8, we will spend some time in the afternoon enjoying good books and a snack. Your child may bring in books from home they enjoy reading or they may choose books from the classroom library. They can also bring in a small blanket or towel to lay on and an extra snack and drink. We will get cozy and enjoy a Read and Feed! I will try and remind you and the kids about this next week.
Here's what's coming up next week:
Star of the Week - none
Monday - Library checkout, Smart Lab, onferences after school
Tuesday - 120th Day, Smart Lab, conferences after school
Wednesday - Smart Lab, Read and Feed in the afternoon, conferences after school
Thursday - no school, conferences in the morning
Friday - no school
Looking ahead:
Star of the week on March 13 is Ethan.
Wilder Silent Auction - Saturday, March 18
Spring Break - March 27-31
I look forward to meeting with each of you next week.
Mrs. H
PS I've added pictures to the Photo Album link!
February 23, 2023
Tomorrow we will transform the classroom into an operating room for our Contraction Surgery activity! It's a fun activity for the kids and they get to practice writing contractions! If you're child enjoys dressing up and would like to wear something to make them look like a doctor, they are welcome to do that! I'll post pictures of this activity!
We have begun working on our When I Grow Up book. This is the book that will get sent to the publisher to be made into really nice hard back or soft back books. Watch for an order form to come home tomorrow in your child's blue folder. If you would like to order one, please follow the directions on the order form and return it to me. If you are not wanting to order one, please sign the order form and still return it to me. The company likes to see that I am offering it to all parents.
In math we are learning about 2-D and 3-D shapes and the vocabulary that goes with these shapes. Have fun at home looking for and identifying both types of shapes.
Tonight is Wilder's restaurant night at Romano's Italian Restaurant. I sent the flyer with last week's email.
Here's what's happening next week.
Star of the Week: Dylan
Specials:
Mon - library checkout / Music
Tues - Music
Wed-Thurs-Fri PE
Stay warm and have a great weekend together!
Mrs. H.
February 16, 2023
Our Valentine's Day on Tuesday was so much fun! Thank you room moms and everyone else who helped make it a fun and memorable day! Also, thank you to the chaperones and other parents who helped with our Field Trip to the Museum of Nature and Science! What a great day! Check out the pictures on the Photo Album page!
This week in math we finished up Unit 6 which focused on addition and subtraction to 20, story problems and place value strategies to add and subtract to 100. Next week, well start a unit on geometery which will include 2-D and 3-D shapes.
In writing, we will begin writing a book that we will have published and you will have the opportunity to purchase! Each child will have a page in the book. I'll have samples of past year's books out at conferences for you to see. I'll be sending home an order form for this cute book soon.
Speaking of conferences, they are scheduled for the week of March 6. Tomorrow at 11:00 AM I will be emailing the Sign Up Genius to you.
First grade celebrates the 120th day of school. We will have our 120th day celebration on Tuesday, March 7. It's a day full of surprise and problem solving for the kids. I don't tell them much about it as I want them to be surprised when they get here on Tuesday. Tuesday morning, the room will be transformed into a Secret Agent Spy Lab and they will all be Secret Agents with a mystery to solve. I do need a little help. The sign up is full for volunteers to help on Tuesday, but if you'd like to help decorate and transform the room on Monday after school and then come to your conference click here to sign up! Be sure to sign up for a Monday conference as well! Remember....sshhh don't tell! :)
Here's what is coming up:
Friday, Feb. 17 - No School
Monday, Feb. 20 - No School
Tues - Friday - Art
Lunch Bunch with Mrs. Reinert - Wednesday, Feb.22 (This was rescheduled)
Romano's Restaurant Night - Thursday, Feb. 23 (see flyer attched to the email)
Keep your kids reading! They are really moving along and we want to keep that momentum going! This is an exciting time of year as they are getting closer to being second graders! :0 Let me know if you need any resources!
Have a wonderful, long weekend together!
Mrs. H.
Dear Parents,
February 6, 2023
Dear Parents,
I hope you had a great weekend! Here's a quick update on what's happening this week.
On Wednesday, our class will get to eat lunch in the classroom with Mrs. Reinert. The kids can bring their lunch or buy their lunch.
Friday the 10th is our field trip to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. I know there was a different date in a newsletter that came from the school. Our class and Mrs. Traherns class is going on Friday. (Mrs. Lira and Ms. Neuner go on Thursday). We will leave the school at 9:15 and return around 1:30. The kids must bring a sack lunch. I have 5 wonderful parents that have offered to come along as chaperones. If anyone else would like to join us by meeting us there, that would be fine. Please keep in mind you will need to pay for admission to the museum. We will be seeing a show in the Planetarium at 10 so you may need a ticket to that as well. Let me know if you decide to meet us there.
Valentine's Day is next Tuesday. The class party is in the afternoon starting at 1:30. I'm sure you've already heard from our room moms. Scroll to last week's letter for information on Valentine's and Valentine's boxes.
Specials this week is Smart Lab all week.
Told you this would be a quick update! Let me know if you have any questions!
Mrs. H.
January 26, 2023
Dear Parents,
The kids had a great day! They worked hard and earned a PJ / Stuffy day tomorrow. We talked as a class and decided that they could choose to wear their PJ's OR their western wear due to the kindergaren rodeo! Either way is fine.
In writing we researched, planned and wrote a non-fiction piece on reindeers this week. Look in your child's blue folder. Next week, they'll write one on their own. They will choose an animal or topic that they know a lot about to plan and write about!
In math we are currently in Unit 6. We are working on efficient math strategies to add and subtract within the range of 0–20, telling, writing, and solving addition and subtraction story problems and writing equations to match the problems. We are also learning to use place value strategies to add and subtract up to 100. I am able to 'tell' Dreambox which unit we are currently on in our Bridges Math curriculum so when your students log on to Dreambox at home or school, they are receiving the same types of problems we are working on in the classroom!
We will be taking a Field Trip to the Museum of Nature and Science on Friday, February 10. Thank you to the five parents who volunteered to come along and supervise small groups of students. I will be reaching out to you soon. If you didn't get a chance to sign up, you may still meet us there and join your child's group. Will you let me know if you decide to do this? Thank you! Students will need a sack lunch on this day.
Valentine's Day is coming up. Your child can make a Valentine's Box to collect their Valentine's in if they would like. If your child is handing out Valentines to the class, please encourage them to only write who the Valentine is from. Not who it is to in order to make handing them out easier and quicker. Boxes can be brought in on Feb. 14 (no sooner due to llimited storage space).
Here's what's coming up next week:
Star of the Week: Lyla
Specials:
Mon. Tues - Music
Wed - Fri - PE
Library checkout is on Monday.
I will be out of the classroom, but in the building for a meeting, all day on Tuesday.Please let the office know if you need to get a message to your student during the day.
It's really a cold winter! Encourage your child to bring a warm coat to wear at recess.
Have a nice weekend together! This cold weather is perfect for snuggling up and enjoying a good book together!
Mrs. Hoeckelberg
January 20, 2023
Dear Parents,
It was hard to know what day it was this week with having no school on Monday and Wednesday! I hope you all enjoyed your snow day together!
The kids have been doing a really nice job on their mid year iReady assessments. We are finished with the reading portion and working through the math portion. We will finish up next week.
There is still one more spot on the Field Trip sign up for a parent chaperone. If you'd like to come along with us and supervise a small group of kids, please click here to sign up!
Coming up next week:
Star of the Week: Max
Specials: Art all week
Monday: library checkout
Stay warm this weekend by curling up with a good book together!
Mrs. H.
FROM PTO
Happy Friday Wilder families - Our Wilder Spring Auction is coming up! Please click on the link below for ticket & event information. Hope to see you all on March 18th!
January 14, 2023
Dear Parents,
It was so nice being back in the classroom this week and hearing about the fun adventures and memories that were made over Winter Break! The kids all did such a good job easing back into school and our routines. Here we go! Second half of the school year! If there's anything you need from me to help support their reading at home, please let me know! Super Kids online and Dreambox are two great resources for work right at their level!
We have our next field trip scheduled for February 10th to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science! If you were able to join us as a chaperone to the Zoo, please allow another chaperone to attend this one :) If you would like to chaperone and have already completed a background check, please head over to the Sign Up Genius Link here! If all slots are full, or you have already chaperoned, parents are always welcome to meet us at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, you will just have to pay for your own ticket. More information coming in the next few weeks!
Click on the Volunteering link on this website to sign up to read with students in the classroom. I've added dates for the remainder of the school year!
Mid year assessments will continue next week. We are working on the mid-year iReady assessment for reading. We'll try and finish this up on Tuesday. We'll start the math assessment portion later in the week. I only allow the kids to work for about 30 minutes at a time so as not to stress them out. They do such a good job of taking their time and doing their best!
In science, we are learning about shadows and how they are made. Click on the Science link to read more about it! It's a fun unit!
In math we are focusing on solving story problems and ways to show our thinking. We are using penguins such as the Rock Hopper and the King Penguin to practice measuring and comparing heights. Our Number Corner lessons are also touching on counting coins: pennies and dimes. At home, have fun working with your child on counting pennies, nickels, and dimes!
In writing, we are writing opinions. This week they wrote about their opinion on the best place to have a birthday party! Ask them to share with you their opinion and their reasons to support their opinion!
Here's what's coming up next week:
Star of the week: Caroline
(click on the Star of the Week link on this website to see when your child's week is)
Monday: No School
Tuesday: Music
Wednesday: Music, Library checkout
Thursday: PE
Friday: PE
Enjoy your long weekend together! As always, reach out if you have any quesitons or just want to say hi and touch base!
Mrs. H.
December 12, 2022
Dear Parents,
This is such an exciting time of year for the kids! The kids have been excited to share their tradtions and fun family celebrations! We've been reading letters from grandparents and talking about what tradtions are the same and which are different. We use the map to find states and countries that grandparents tell about in their letters. I'll send the letters home next week. It is my hope that the letter writing between grandparent and grandchild continues!
Look at the Literacy link and the Math link to see what we are working on in those areas. I'll be sending home the latest math assessment soon for you to look over with your child.
The kids have been "traveling" to each of the other first grade classrooms to learn about four different countries and the holiday's celebrated there. Ask your child to tell you about each of the countries they have been learning about!
In writing, we'll finish up personal narratives this week. I'll use their stories to assess how they are doing with spelling: are they applying the spelling skills they are learning and spelling the memory words correctly? I'll look at conventions such as capitalization and end punctuation. I'll use the rubric I shared with you at conferences to assess how they are doing with sequencing a story.
Next week is Spirit Week at Wilder. See the flyer attached to the email.
In 1st grade we will have Reindeer Day on Wednesday and Grinch Day on Thursday. There is nothing you need to do for this. We have a day of activities and a craft planned for each day.
Here's what's happening next week:
Star of the Week: Mariella
Monday - library checkout, Music Spirit week: Wear your Wilder colors
Tuesday - Music Spirit week: Hat Day
Wednesday-PLC late start, PE, Rudolph Day in 1st grade Spirit Week: PJ Day
Thursday - PE, Grinch Day in 1st grade, Spirit week: ugly holiday sweater day
Friday - No school
Winter Break December 23 - Jan. 9 (return on the 10th)
Looking Ahead Week of Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday, January 10 - Students return
Star of the Week:Aynslie
Specials: Smart Lab Mon - Fri
Enjoy this time with your kids and have a great weekend together!
Mrs. Hoeckelberg
December 8, 2022
Dear Parents,
We are really having fun reading all the letters that are coming in from grandparents! We are learning about holiday tradtions from many places around the world! We will do our best to read them all. I will send them home soon for you to enjoy.
In math we are using number lines to add and subtract. We are also learning to identify a number pattern on a number line and extend that pattern. We are also exploring 3-D shapes such as the sphere, cube, retangular prism and cylindar. Ask your child to find objects in your house with these shapes! Getting on the Dreambox a couple times a week will reinforce the standards we are learning in the classroom!
This week we planned and wrote personal narratives: stories about themselves that are true and memorable!
Holiday's Around the World started this week with learning about Chinese New Year/Lunar New Year. The students will "travel" to each first grade classroom to learn about other countries and holiday traditions this week and next!
Have your child log onto SuperKids online to read the many decodable texts that are there. They will be able to re-read familiar text which will help improve reading fluency and they will be able to find many books and stories that will be new to them. Click on the Literacy Tab to log on.
I will not be in the classroom tomorrow (Friday). I'm so happy to be able to get Mrs. Szkatulski as the substitute teacher! She's great! Please remember call the office if you need to get a message to your child about changes in after school arrangements. The office will deliver a note to the classroom for your child.
Here's what's happening next week:
Star of the Week: Wyatt
Mon - Fri: Art
Mon: Library Checkout
The Sign Up Form for volunteering in the classroom needs to be updated for the new year. I will work on that and get it out as soon as I can. I so appreciate having the extra help making sure all students are read with during our reading time!
Have a great weekend together!
Mrs. H.
Dear Families,
Tonight is the first of two Veteran's Day performances! Yesterday, I sent you an email with information on tonight's performance. I'll be here in the classroom at 6:15 to greet your child. You may head down to the gym at that time to get your seat. Our class is in the middle of the risers. They've been working hard on this show! You will love it!
On the home page of this web site is information about the Arapahoe Santa House. This is for families needing a little extra support for the holidays.
Below that is information on ordering Holiday cards through Minted. A portion of the procedes comes back to Wilder when using Minted.
If you haven't sent me the names and addresses of the grandparent(s) you'd like me to mail your childs letter to, please do that right away by clicking on the link at the top of this page. I will be mailing letters after school on Friday.
If you'd like to order Wilder Gear here is a message from the office:
Good afternoon Wilder families! We've had several requests to bring back our Spirit Gear. The Wilder online store is now open! There are a few new items added from last years selections. Wilder Spirit Gear Store
All orders must be placed by Wednesday, November 30th.
Items will ship within 2-3 weeks after the ordering window closes, arriving just in time for the Holidays - great gifts for your family!
Items will ship directly to your home
If you have questions about orders, please contact Altitude Awards & Apparel at 303-284-3616
Writing: This week in writing we've been focusing on letter writing. We've learned the parts of a letter and how to address a letter. Today the kids wrote to their third grade book buddies! We are excited to get our letters to grandparents in the mail and look forward to getting a letter back!
Reading: We continue to strengthen our reading skills by reading both fiction and non-fiction decodable texts. When reading at home, have your child re-read familiar stories and books to strengthen fluency and memory words. Click on the literacy link to see what spelling patterns and words we are focusing on in Unit 5.
Math: Each day we find and identify the fractions 1/2 and 1/4. We are beginning to learn more about time by focusing on the hour hand. Adding and subtracting accurately within 10 is a focus. We're moving on to facts within 20.
Here's what's coming up next week:
Star of the week: Camilla
Specials:
Mon and Tues - Music
Wed, Thurs. Fri - PE
Scholastic Book Fair will be held all week in the library so we will not have library check out.
Next week is our last week of school. On Friday, we will enjoy homemade applesauce in the classroom. To help with this, please send in one peeled and sliced apple on the morning of Friday the18th!
Thank you!
Mrs. Hoeckelberg
November 4, 2022
Dear Parents,
The Halloween party on Monday was so much fun! The kids all had a blast and looked amazingi in their costumes! Our wonderful room moms Venita (Zelie's mom) Michelle (Jerry's mom) and Amber (Ellie's mom) planned a fantastic party! Thank you to everyone who sent in supplies for the party, helped students change into their costume and those who signed up to help with set up and clean up!
Next week is our Veteran's Day performance. The kids have been working really hard on this and from what I've seen, it's going to be amazing! There will be two performances: one on Thursday evening at 6:30 and one on Friday at 8:30. I've attached to the email information from Mrs. Gonzales about the two performances. Please email her at agonzales@lps.k12.co.us if you have any questions or want to submit a picture of your Veteran.
In math we continue to work on addition and subraction through 20. We use our number rack and cubes to help with fact families. We are also talking about the fractions 1/2 and 1/4. At home, have your child divide objects or food in to halves and fourths! We've learned the importance of making sure each piece is equal!
In writing we finished up opinion writing. Next week we'll start learning about writing letters. In first grade we combine our social studies standards of learning about traditions and letter writing. First graders will write a letter to one or two of their grandparents or older relatives next week asking them what they did growing up around this time of year - the holiday season. At the top of this page, there is a link to a Google form. Please use this form to send me the name and address of one or two grandparents or older relatives you'd like your child to write to. If you have more than two you'd like to send a letter to, let me know and I'll send you a copy of their letter for you to mail. Thank you for helping us with this fun and memorable project!
Next Week:
Star of the Week: Sloane
Specials: Mon - Fri Art
Library Checkout - Monday
Thursday - Veteran's Day performance 6:30 pm
Friday - Veteran's Day performance 8:30 am
Week of November 14 - Book Fair all week in the library
Week of November 21 - No School Thanksgiving break
Have a great weekend together!
Mrs. H.
October 27, 2022
I have some good news about our daily schedule! We have been able to switch lunch times with another grade level, so that our kiddos can get some food in their bellies earlier in the day! We are making this shift with fourth grade to support their instructional time with a new curriculum, and it also helps alleviate the later lunch time with our kiddos! Starting on Monday, October 31st, 1st grade's new lunch time will be from 11:30am-12:10pm, on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Our Wednesday lunch time will remain the same as it has been, from 12:45-1:25pm. With this change, we will only need one snack a day rather than two.
Our new schedule can be found by clicking on the "Daily Schedule" link on this website. Please note that this will impact the reading volunteer times. The new time will be from 10:45 - 11:25. If you are currently signed up to volunteer, I sent you an email about this. If this new time works for you, you do not need to do anything. If this new time does not work, please go to the sign up and delete your name. Thank you!
Monday is our Halloween Party! The kids should come to school in their regular school clothes. They will change into their costumes at 12:45. At 1:00 we will parade around the outside of the school. Your best viewing will be in the grass anywhere around the school. We'll return to the classroom at 1:30 to enjoy a party organized by our wonderful room parents! You will be receiving an email from Wilder on Sunday with important information about the day.
In math we continue to work on solving story problems and ways to show our thinking. We also are practicing efficient math strategies to add and subtract within 10 and 20. At home at deck of cards can be used to practice adding and subtracting. Roll some dice and add or subtract the numbers. Practice doubling numbers.
In writing, we are learning to write opinions with at least two reasons. Today they planned their opinion paper by giving reasons for what they think is the best pet!
In science, we took a look at animals and their offspring or young. We did a fun activity matching adult animals with their young.
Coming up Next Week:
Star of the Week: none
Monday , Tuesday, Wednesday - Music / Library Check out / Halloween Parties
Thursday, Friday - PE
First Grade Performance: Nov. 10 and 11
Nov. 21-25: Thanksgiving Break
Have a fun weekend! I'm sure the kids are very excited to get to wear their costumes out for any pre-Halloween activities this weekend!
Mrs. H.
October 13, 2022
Dear Parents,
I'm looking forward to meeting with you next week. Reach out to me if you are not able to find a time to meet. We can get creative and figure something out!
Coming home today in your child's blue folder is their picture order form. If your child was not here on picture day, they can still get their picture taken on October 28 - picture retake day.
Tomorrow is the last day for Totally Terrific Teacher tickets. The drawing will be tomorrow after all tickets are in.
Here's what's coming up next week:
No Star of the Week due to a short week.
Mon. Music / Library Checkout
Tues: Music
Wed: PE
Thursday , Friday: No School
Looking Ahead:
Star of the Week Mon. Oct. 24 - Gianna
Halloween Party October 31, 1:00-2:15
First Grade Performance: Nov. 10 and 11
Nov. 21-25: Thanksgiving Break
I look forward to seeing you soon!
Mrs. H
October 6, 2022
Dear Parents,
Tomorrow is the Wilder Fun Run. We will run during our Specials time at 9:40. Parents are welcome to join us. If you ordered a tshirt for your child, they are coming home today.
We had a great time at the zoo on Monday! It was just cool enough for the animals to be out! Thank you to the mom's who came along with us to make sure all the kids had a great day!
Are you registered with the Membership Toolkit? If not, click here to sign up so you don't miss important emails from our room moms!
This week in math we are continuing to use dominoes to reinforce addition and subtraction strategies. Dominoes helps students to subitize (recognize quantities in a set quickly without having to count each dot), and then explore strategies for adding such as counting on from a larger number and working from an equation they already know for example: If I know 5+5=10 then 5+6 =11. Dominoes also are a tool to help students with fact families. 5+6=11, 6+5=11, 11-6=5, 11-5=6. Click on the Math tab on this website for more about what we are learning and for ideas on how to practice at home. Continue using the Dream Box math program at home to practice and reinforce math skills!
In writing we are learning how to organize and plan a non-fiction piece of writing. This week we are planning and organizing our non-fiction piece on elephants together. Next week, they'll plan and write one on their own!
In Superkids we focused on memory words: what, which, why, when, where, who. At home, play the memory game I sent home last week to reinforce reading and spelling these words. Click on the Literacy Tab to see other pattern words we are working on.
The Super Kids online reading program should be up and running now! I've put inside your child's blue folder the information for how to log on. This is a great way to find reading material that's perfect for your child to read! Give it a try at home and let me know if you have any problems.
Some of the students expressed an interest in having a speaking part for their Veteran's Day performance. If your child asked Mrs. Gonzales (music teacher) for a speaking part, I sent home their script in today's blue folder.
I'd like to ask a favor...when packing a snack for your child, could you please avoid sending nuts. Snacks that are manufactured in a plant with nuts is fine, but a bag of just nuts is not safe. Thank you for helping me ensure all kids stay safe!
Coming up next week:
Star of the Week: Alex
Mon - Fri: Art
Monday: Library Checkout
Looking ahead:
Conferences: October 17 - 20
No School on October 20 and 21
Picture retakes on October 28
Halloween Party October 31, 1:00-2:15
Have a great weekend together!
Mrs. H.
Sept. 29, 2022
Dear Parents,
I hope you are all enjoying the extra day with your kids today!
At noon today, I'll send out a link for you to sign up for Parent Teacher conferences. Conferences will be held October 17 - 20. Sign up for a time that will work best for you.
On Monday, October 3, we will be taking our first field trip to the Denver Zoo! We will be eating lunch at the zoo so please pack a sack lunch, a water bottle and a snack in your child's backpack. The kids will carry their backpacks with them. It looks like there could be a chance of rain so a rain jacket is also a good idea. Please don't send your child with an umbrella. A hooded rain jacket is best. I have five volunteers to lead groups of 5-6 kids through the zoo. If you'd like to come and join your child's group, you are welcome to meet us there. Let me know if you plan on doing this. We will load busses at 9:15. Arrive at the zoo at 10:00. We'll load up at 1:00 and be back to school at about 1:45.
First graders will be performing TWO veterans day shows this year.
Nov. 10 at 6:30 PM - this show is for all of the first grade family, friends, and Veterans.
Nov. 11 at 8:30 AM - this will be an assembly for the Wilder student body, 1st grade families with Veterans attending, as well as guest Veterans.
Attached to this email is a letter from our music teacher, Mrs. Gonzales. Please read it for more information about the performance, how to have a veteran in your family recognized, and for what she'd like the kids to wear. If you have any questions you can reach out to her at agonzales@lps.k12.co.us
The Wilder Fun Run is Friday, October 7. First grade will run at 9:40. Parents are welcome to join. Meet us at the front of the school if you'd like to join us!
The Halloween Party will be on Monday, October 31 from 1:00-2:15. Room Parents will be reaching out to you soon with more information.
Coming up:
Star of the Week Harper
Click on the Star of the Week page on this web site for the weekly schedule
Monday: Field Trip
Tuesday: Music
Wednesday: Music/ PLC late start
Thursday: PE
Friday: PE / Fun Run
Looking Ahead:
Conferences: October 17 - 20
No School on October 20 and 21
Picture retakes on October 28
Halloween Party October 31, 1:00-2:15
There's a lot going on this month! Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!
Watch your email at 12:00 today for the sign up genius for conferences!
Mrs. H
Sept. 22, 2022
Dear Parents,
They did it again. They worked hard as a class to follow our class rules and expectations and earned enough points for a Friday reward. This week they chose "stuffed animal" day. Tomorrow students may bring in a well behaved stuffed animal to keep with them at their desk all day! The stuffed animal must fit in their backpack. They are doing a good job working together as a team to reach their Friday goal!
Tomorrow is Picture Day. We are scheduled to have our picture taken at 8 am.
We finished up our i Ready testing this week! The kids did a really good job with this!
Next week we'll start Unit 2 in Super Kids. Click on the literacy tab to see our new spelling pattern and memory words.
In math we started Unit 2 where we will be using dominos and dice to practice instantly recognizing the number of dots, adding strategies and story problems. Click on the Math tab to see more and find activities you can do at home to support this unit.
In writing we continue to work on personal narratives and in science we continue to learn about animals.
We have our first field trip scheduled for Monday, October 3. We will be going to the Denver Zoo. I have five parent volunteers signed up to come along with us. If you would like to meet us there and join your child's group, that would be fine. Send me an email if you plan on doing this. Kids will need a sack lunch on that day as we will be eating at the Zoo.
Would anyone be willing to switch their star of the week with another student? The week of October 10 is up for swapping. Send me an email if your child would like to take the week of October 10.
Keep sending in two snacks for the morning. The second snack really helps them make it through until lunch.
We met with our 3rd grade buddies from Mrs. Lennon's class yesterday! We will plan to meet with them about once a month this year!
Here's what's coming up next week:
Star of the Week Jerry
click on the Star of the Week page on this web site for the weekly schedule
Monday: Smart Lab / Library Checkout
Tuesday: Smart Lab
Wednesday: Smart Lab / PLC late start
Thursday: Smart Lab
Friday: No School
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or just want to say hi!
Mrs. H
September 16, 2022
Dear Parents,
Tomorrow is Pajama Day in our class! The kids worked hard on following our class rules, procedures and routines this week and decided that they'd like a PJ day! Good job class!
This week we worked on our Beginning of Year reading assessment with iReady. We just do a little bit each day so the kids don't get tired. Next week, we'll work on the math iReady assessment, again, just a little bit each day.
If you've been having a hard time getting on to Super Kids online at home, hang in there. The problem lies with the company and they are working on getting it resolved. You should be able to get on to Dreambox, the program for math. I was in a meeting this week where I learned more about this program. Studies show that spending 15 minutes, 3x a week greatly improves a student's understanding of math. The program adjusts and adapts to the student's level so, when using it at home, supervise your child, but let them do the work so the program can adjust to their needs. This Dreambox link and class code can also be found on the Math link on this web site. Check inside your child's folder for your child's password.
Click here for Dreambox
School code: maar/wildere
Class code: 59421
This week in math we continue to work on facts to 10. Another focus this week has been finding a missing addend using their number rack. For example: 2 + ____ = 10. Practice this at home by laying out 10 small objects, (5 on the top and 5 on the bottom like their number rack), then covering up some of the objects and see if your child can tell you how many you've hidden!
In Super Kids (reading and phonics) we have started Unit 1. Click on the literacy tab on this website to see the memory words and the spelling pattern for this week. On Monday, the Super Short story came home in the blue folder. Reading and re-reading this during the week helps get those high frequency or memory words stored in their long term memory and it helps with reading fluency, which in turn helps with comprehension! Keep reading! :)
Speaking of reading, you can order Scholastic books anytime online by going to the Scholastic tab on this website. Enter our class code so we can earn books for our classroom library!
In writing, we are learning how to write a personal narrative, a story about something they have done or something that has happened to them. At home, spend some time reminiscing and talking about things they've done to help them with ideas for their stories!
In science we are focusing on the skin covering of animals and how that skin covering helps the animal: protection, warmth, camoflauge...
Next week, on Tuesday and Thursday, after school enrichment classes start. Thank you for emailing me if your child has a class after school. It really helps me get everyone to the right place after school.
Here's what's happening next week:
Star of the week: Tatum
(Refer to the Star of the Week page on this web site for your child's week and for the schedule each day)
Mon: Music / Library checkout
Tuesday: Music / After school enrichment classes start today
Wednesday: PE
Thursday: PE / After school enrichment classes start today.
Friday: PE / Picture Day
Looking ahead:
Friday, Sept. 30: Non-student day
I think it's going to start feeling more like fall soon! Enjoy your weekend together!
Mrs. Hoeckelberg
September 9, 2022
Dear Parents,
This evening is Wilder's 1st Fall Carnival! The kids were so excited to hear that I will be in the dunk tank. Some weren't sure to be excited about it or not! I assured them all that I won't be mad if they dunk me! They may get a big wet hug from me though!
This week in math we continued to work on ways to make 10 by using number racks and ten frames. We also learned a new workstation game with nickels and pennies. To practice at home, lay out a pile of nickels and pennies and have your child practice counting it by starting with the coin that's worth the most! For extra math practice, log on to Dream Box. The log on information is taped to the inside of the blue Back and Forth Folder.
We finished up our three week Superkid's review. In their blue Back and Forth folder you will find the Review workbook along with some other word and sentence practice we did this week. I'll be sending home soon the log in information for Superkids Online.
In reading we read two really great non-fiction books together. One was about sports and the other about the Rain Forest. During independent reading time, students have been reading many decodable books and stories from Super Kids.
In science we are learning about animals and focusing on animal parts and how those body parts are used.
If you signed your child up for an enrichment class at Wilder, those classes will start the week of Sept. 19. It's so helpful for me to know which kids are signed up for classes so I can help them get to their class after school. Please send me an email if your child will be going to an enrichment class after school. Thank you!
Here's what's coming up next week:
Star of the Week: Millie
Specials: Art all week
Monday: Library checkout
We will start our iReady beginning of year assessments next week. If you haven't sent in headphones, please send them in on Monday.
Looking Ahead:
School pictures will be taken on Friday, Sept, 23.
No school for students on Friday, Sept. 30.
Below is a message from Transportation Services:
Have a great weekend and I hope to see many of you tonight at the carnival!
Mrs. Hoeckelberg
Dear LPS Families:
In a past communication, I mentioned that friends would not be allowed to ride buses until we could establish ridership after Labor Day.
I need to clarify that friends are not permitted unless extenuating circumstances arise, and these requests must be approved by the school and the transportation director/her designee in writing.
To best ensure the safety of the students on our buses, it is important that the bus driver knows and recognizes students on a given route. This is impossible if there are frequently new riders accompanying friends, and it also makes route planning difficult if a bus's ridership is constantly fluctuating due to non-assigned riders.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter, and I apologize for any confusion that was created by my previous communication.
Sincerely,
Marcy Phelps
Director of Transportation Services
Sept. 2, 2022
Dear Parents,
It was nice seeing so many of you at BTS Night on Tuesday. If you weren't able to make it, I sent home all of the papers and the Star of the Week poster with your child. The slide show and the videos are on the main page of this website. Reach out to me if you have any questions after watching the videos and slide show. It's going to be a great year!
We finished up week two of the Super Kids review. We have been reviewing letter names, sounds and letter formation. We have one more week of review then we start Unit 1. You can click on the Literacy tab to see what spelling words and spelling pattern we will be focusing on in Unit 1.
In math we are working to strengthen number sense to 10 and are learning facts to 10. Students are learning how to use the 10 frame and a number rack to manipulate facts to 10. Click on the Math link, Unit 1 to see the number rack and ten frame we are using.
In writing kids are learning to write simple sentences with a capital at the beginning and punctuation at the end. We are also focusing on correct letter formation.
Next week we'll start a science unit called Animal Reporters.
Next week I will be sending home a monthly reading log and a reading passage from our Super Kids reading program. This is not homework. The reading log can be used as a tool to encourage your child to read for 20 minutes a night. The completed log does not need to be sent back to school. However, if sending the completed log back to school motivates your child to read, feel free to send it in for me to see! The reading passage can also be kept at home. Have your child read and re read the passage to practice fluency and decoding skills!
We will start our beginning of year iReady assessment on Sept 12. If you haven't already sent in headphones, please send them in before the 12th.
Here's what's coming up:
Next Week:
Mon.-No School
Tues: Music
Wed: Music / PLC Late Start
Thurs: PE
Fri: PE / Wilder Fall Festival 5:00-7:00
Looking Ahead: Picture Day Friday, Sept. 23
Have a nice, long weekend together!
Mrs. H.
8-25-22
Dear Parents,
This has been a fun first week! The kids are doing such a great job learning our new routines and procedures. They are adjusting so well to their new classroom! It's fun getting to know each of them!
This week in reading the kids were reintroduced to the Super Kids characters and stories. Kindergarten uses the Super Kids reading and writing curriculum so the kids were very familiar with it. We spent the week reviewing letter names and sounds and writing the letters. Super Kids reading curriculum has an on-line component that I would like to have all families use at home for reading practice. I will get information out to you soon on how to access the books at home.
In math we have been collecting data and making graphs. We have been reviewing and practicing counting up and back by ones. We are counting by 2's using popsicle sticks and solving story problems about twin pop popsicles! Today we learned how to make tally marks and count them by 5's and 1's. Have your child show you what they learned about making tally marks! At home you can also find opportunities to practice skip counting by 2's 5's and 10's and counting up and back for extra practice!
You can find more information on what we are learning in math by going to the "Math" tab and clicking on Unit 1.
Tuesday, August 30 is Back To School night at Wilder. Students get to stay home and you are invited to come to the classroom from 5:45 - 6:45! We will meet in the classroom and talk about what you can expect in 1st grade this year. I'm looking forward to seeing you all!
Enrichment classes will be starting up on Sept 20 and run for 8 weeks. There is a flyer attached to the email with the classes offered.
Thank you for sending in school supplies. We have everything we need! If your child has not brought in headphones yet, I would like them here after Labor Day so we can start using our Chrome Books and can start our iReady beginning of year assessments. If you are not able to get headphones, please let me know so I can get a pair from the computer lab for your child.
We eat lunch at 12:45. It's an adjustment and having two snacks before lunch has been helping. Talk to your child about how they are doing with their snacks.
If you'd like to order Scholastic Books for your child, go to the link on this website for our class code. Purchases made with our class codes helps build our classroom library!
Here's what's coming up next week:
Monday: Library checkout / Smart Lab
Tuesday: Smart Lab/ Back to School night for parents
Wednesday: PLC Late Start / Smart Lab
Thursday: Smart Lab
Friday: Smart Lab
Looking ahead: Sept 5 No School
Have a nice weekend together! I look forward to seeing you at BTS night next week!
Mrs. Hoeckelberg
Food in class
We will start/continue to support the District Board Policy ADF promoting healthy food choices for students. All food items need to be store-bought. If your child has a food allergy or other health concerns, you may provide a supply of alternative treats for them to enjoy during birthday celebrations. It is always a good idea to let the classroom teacher know ahead of time that treats will be brought in.
After School Bus Riders
As of right now, kids are NOT able to ride home on someone else's bus for playdates, etc. This could change later in the year, but as of now only students that are on the bus rosters can ride.
August 19, 2022
Dear Parents,
I hope your kids enjoyed the first two and a half days of school! They have done an AMAZING job this week getting back into the swing of school. We are learning and practicing our new routines and procedures and they are doing really good!
I will send a weekly parent email at the end of each week to update you on what we are doing and what is coming up. If you would like me to add a different email address to the distribution list or remove an email address from it, please let me know.
Starting on Monday, there will be a change in where all Wilder students enter the building in the morning. All 1st and 2nd graders will enter through door 12. Our classroom door is door 8 so follow the door numbers to the south the building to door 12. Door 12 is by the small playground. I talked to the kids about this today and I showed them where door 12 is so they should be good to go! There will be a Wilder staff member there to greet each child.
Our Mental Health team (Stephanie Jones, school psychologist, and Jessica McKerley, school counselor) will be in our classroom this month to introduce themselves and briefly talk to each student.
A few things to note:
Your child has a blue folder in their backpack. This is their Back and Forth folder! It will come home throughout the week with finished work, important notes, forms, etc. so please be sure to check for it and have your child bring it to school each day!
On Thursday, the Back and Forth folder had a sheet of paper with their lunch number on it. Please have your child practice memorizing and 'entering' their lunch number at home! The lunch line is quite the process, especially at the beginning of the year, and anything we can do to speed up the line and help kids get to eating faster is important!
Please make sure your child has a pair of headphones in their backpack (or already in the classroom) in the couple of weeks. We will be learning about our Chromebooks and taking our iReady diagnostic tests in the coming weeks and they need headphones to participate.
At Back to School Night, Tuesday, August 30, I will share more info about birthdays, Star of the Week, volunteering, etc. I look forward to seeing you then!
Thanks for sending your kids with water bottles every day! It helps to keep kids hydrated and in the classroom (instead of at the drinking fountain in the hallway). Labeling the water bottle with their name helps get lost water bottles back when they get left in the lunch room or cafeteria. Putting our class code of 1-H gets it here even faster!
Students can eat a healthy snack at our morning recess. I also offer a second sack time at about 11:30. Talk to your child about how they are doing with their snacks. Some are really hungry and having a second small snack really helps them make it to lunch time.
Next Week:
Mon. - PE
Tues. - Art
Wed.- PE / PLC Late Start - school starts 1 hour later (8:35)
Thurs.- PE
Fri PE
Upcoming Dates
August 30: Back to School Night 6:00 pm for K, 1, 2
September 5: No School- Labor Day
Please continue reaching out with questions as they arise I do my best to stay on top of emails and respond back to you quickly. Have a great weekend together!
-Mrs. Hoeckelberg