Week of August 12th - August 15th
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A Message from Your Teachers
A Message from Your Teachers
We had such a great first week of school getting to know our students. It was nice to take time to talk, share, and learn important new routines at Wheeler.
In the next weeks, we will continue to build our classroom relationships, learn how to work together, and practice routines. We will begin some of our beginning of the year assessments, continue to learn new apps and programs on our iPads, and start to step into our curriculum.
Below are a few specific topics we wanted to bring to your attention. Please email us if you have any specific questions.
- Ms. Hohmann, Mr. Larsen, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Wismer, and Mrs. Zuñiga
A Message from PTA
A Message from PTA
As we kick off the school year, the PTA needs a parent or guardian to serve as the room parent for each classroom. This individual's duties involve planning classroom parties with the grade's other room parents (PTA will initiate and lead these meetings, so you aren't on your own!), possibly organizing group gifts for the classroom, and various other little tasks and opportunities that may come up throughout the year. (Parents/guardians with multiple kids at Wheeler: You can sign up for just one classroom per school year.) If you're interested in this role, please sign up here: https://classroom-liaison2025.cheddarup.com
Thanks!
Metta West
Vice President, Wheeler PTA
wheelerPTA1@gmail.com
Picture Day
Picture Day
Picture Day is scheduled for Friday, September 12th!
Picture Day is scheduled for Friday, September 12th!
MPS Grading Scale
MPS Grading Scale
iPads
iPads
All 5th grade iPads will ONLY go home when students have specific school assignments to complete. If that is the case, students will sign out their iPad with their classroom teacher. On all other days, they will be plugged in and charged at school. We are intentional about building iPad responsibility and we hold 5th graders to high expectations on their devices.
All 5th grade iPads will ONLY go home when students have specific school assignments to complete. If that is the case, students will sign out their iPad with their classroom teacher. On all other days, they will be plugged in and charged at school. We are intentional about building iPad responsibility and we hold 5th graders to high expectations on their devices.
Spelling
Spelling
In 5th grade, spelling is an important part of our curriculum. Our goal is to make spelling a more integral part of students' everyday writing and part of the editing and revising process. We will work on a specific spelling pattern each week and focus on practicing the pattern, looking at the word in the context of a sentence, and applying the pattern to our original writing.
In 5th grade, spelling is an important part of our curriculum. Our goal is to make spelling a more integral part of students' everyday writing and part of the editing and revising process. We will work on a specific spelling pattern each week and focus on practicing the pattern, looking at the word in the context of a sentence, and applying the pattern to our original writing.
Phones & Watches
Phones & Watches
Cell phones and smart watches need to be turned off and left in backpacks during the school day. If you need to be in contact with your 5th grader during school hours, please email their classroom teacher or call the office.
Cell phones and smart watches need to be turned off and left in backpacks during the school day. If you need to be in contact with your 5th grader during school hours, please email their classroom teacher or call the office.
(More information is in the Parents/Student handbook)
(More information is in the Parents/Student handbook)
Thank you for helping us keep down the distractions in our classrooms!
Planners
Planners
Each 5th grader has a planner that will be filled out each day. Planners should be checked at home for homework assignments, upcoming tests, and other important information. Please sign your child's planner each night.
Water Bottles & Snacks
Water Bottles & Snacks
Double check that your child is bringing a water bottle to school with them every day. There is a bottle filling station close to our classrooms.
Double check that your child is bringing a water bottle to school with them every day. There is a bottle filling station close to our classrooms.
Water bottles should only have water in them - flavoring needs to stay at home. Thank you!
Students can bring a healthy snack to school that can be finished quickly so we can continue our learning.
Students can bring a healthy snack to school that can be finished quickly so we can continue our learning.
An important note: all snacks should be peanut and tree nut free. Snacks that have peanuts or tree nuts as an ingredient will be returned home with the student.
iPad Damage/Loss Cooperative Program
iPad Damage/Loss Cooperative Program
If you selected to participate in the iPad Damage/Loss Cooperative Program, please pay through Parent Vue OR send your $15 Check (Made out to Millard Public Schools) OR CASH to Wheeler in an envelope.
If you selected to participate in the iPad Damage/Loss Cooperative Program, please pay through Parent Vue OR send your $15 Check (Made out to Millard Public Schools) OR CASH to Wheeler in an envelope.
Mark Envelopes with the child's first and last name, grade level, and teacher's name.
Mark Envelopes with the child's first and last name, grade level, and teacher's name.
Email your child's teacher if you have questions.
Email your child's teacher if you have questions.
Baby Pictures
Baby Pictures
We need all 5th graders to send a baby picture in for the yearbook! Pictures can be submitted to or emailed to your child's classroom teacher.
We need all 5th graders to send a baby picture in for the yearbook! Pictures can be submitted to or emailed to your child's classroom teacher.
Band & Orchestra
Band & Orchestra
Band and Orchestra will begin August 25th! Details regarding instrument rental, lesson days and times, as well as upcoming concerts will be found soon on our Band and Orchestra page.
Band and Orchestra will begin August 25th! Details regarding instrument rental, lesson days and times, as well as upcoming concerts will be found soon on our Band and Orchestra page.
Guidance Services
Guidance Services
Meet Ms. Victoria Reynolds, who serves our school community in a dual role as both School Psychologist and Guidance Counselor. With a deep commitment to supporting both students and families, Ms. Reynolds is here to provide a range of services aimed at fostering academic success, emotional well-being, and personal growth.
Meet Ms. Victoria Reynolds, who serves our school community in a dual role as both School Psychologist and Guidance Counselor. With a deep commitment to supporting both students and families, Ms. Reynolds is here to provide a range of services aimed at fostering academic success, emotional well-being, and personal growth.
Reynolds Intro letter (1).pdfPTA Information
PTA Information
We’d love to have you join us this year to help keep the Wheeler community strong.
Click here to become a PTA member: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2024-25-pta-membership/
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