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July 2026 Newsletter

Next Newsletter: Friday, August 7th

A message from Mr. Wunderlich & Staff

Wheeler families,

I hope you are enjoying a wonderful summer with family and friends. It is hard to believe that the start of a new school year is just around the corner.

We are excited to begin a new year centered around our theme, Inspire. We look forward to partnering with you to create a school community where every student feels safe, connected, and proud to be a Wheeler Wildcat!

This July newsletter includes the information shared in June, along with additional details to help your family prepare for the first day of school. As we get closer to welcoming students back, we are also sharing information about the safety and security practices we have in place at Wheeler. While these procedures are always a priority, the start of a new school year is a great time to review them together and ensure everyone knows what to expect.

You can find the June newsletter on the top tab of this site. Our next Growler Newsletter will be sent out on Friday, August 7th, with a couple of Open House and first day of school reminders. Enjoy these final weeks of summer!

Mr. Greg Wunderlich

Recommended Supply List

**Wheeler Supply List 2026-2027 (Suggested)

Handbooks

Wheeler Parent/Student Handbook

Parent/Student ABC's of Wheeler

MPS Elem. Parent/Student Handbook

2026-2027 Parent Student Handbook

MPS Standards for Student Conduct

Mark Your Calendars for Open House!

Your child's homeroom classroom teacher will email you on Friday, August 7th, at 3:45 PM.

If you do not receive a welcome email, your child/children's Online Registration is incomplete, and they have not been assigned a teacher. Please get in touch with Mrs. Meier if you have any questions regarding registration at jkmeier@mpsomaha.org.

Teacher assignments are based on many factors, including academic needs, a blending of students, and gender balance. Following these considerations, placement is assigned. We have great teachers, supportive parents, and wonderful kids. Please know much thought has been given to the placement of each child.

We ask that you plan to attend the Open House by following the recommended time slots based on the first letter of your child's last name.

This is recommended but not required if it does not work in your schedule that evening.

These time slots not only help with parking but also allow better opportunities for teachers to welcome their new students and families.

We look forward to seeing you!

Mark Your Calendars for the first day!

The First day of school is Wednesday, August 12th!

Below is where Students will meet their teachers on the first day!

First Day Only Arrival Window: 8:10-8:30

Teachers will meet their students outside at 8:10. All teachers will have a sign with their names.

See the image for where you can approximately meet your child's teacher. Once teachers have all of their students, they will lead students into the building.

Please plan to say your goodbyes in the car or at the entrance; we will not be screening guests for entry into the building as our focus will be on the students.

You will be guided into the health room if you need to drop off medication.

How Will Your Child Get Home?

Please plan with your child ahead of time. It can be stressful for students when they do not know how they are getting home. After-school plans should be established with your child before the school day begins to minimize interruptions during instruction.

At Wheeler, K-2 students dismiss out the front doors, and students in grades 3-5 dismiss out either the back doors or front doors depending on their path home. It is our expectation that older siblings go to meet younger siblings. Have a consistent plan!

Stock Up on Spirit Wear!

Don't forget—our Wheeler Back-to-School Sale is happening now! Save up to 35% OFF sitewide on brand-new spirit wear, fresh fall styles, and personalized gear for the whole family. Shop today and show your school pride before the sale ends on September 14th!

Shop Here: https://1stplace.sale/59667

Sale Dates: July 20th – September 14th
Personalized Gear & New Items added!
Offer: Up to 35% OFF sitewide
Bonus: FREE Shipping on orders over $75

Introducing our Wheeler Teams for 26-27

Kindergarten: Sylvia Hammer, Kayla Klinkacek, Michelle Sobotka, Kerri White

1st Grade: Marlo Chandler, Brooke Landholm, Kacie Shields, Jill Stock

2nd Grade: Emily Christianson (Lorenzen), Courtney Diederich (Cloyed), Meagan Ellsworth, Sheri Brown (Thompson)

3rd Grade: Danelle Brown, Jeremy Fleming, Payton Steensma, Katrina Venn

4th Grade: Carly Beresh, Kylie Jaixen (Hammer), TJ Kloewer, Marsha Krienke-Hansen

5th Grade: Jill Hohmann, Alexa Jones, Erin Smail, Megan Wismer, Brooke Zuniga

Resource: Kara Hill, Arlene Velazco-Zornes, Lori Dingel (splits time at Wheeler & Willowdale)

ACP: Megan McGuire, Carly Renken

Intervention: Melissa Larka, Caroline Wilbeck

Specialists: Lindsay Taylor (EL), Kim Harrill & Cal Jacobs (PE), Aliya Spale & Val Kemp (Music/Strings), Julie Shipp & Emily Kurz (Speech), Shelby Fenner (Counselor), Claire Noller (School Psychologist), Bailey Eglseder (nee Timmons) - Library

The Blood Drive is scheduled for December!

Click the image to Sign Up!

*Returning Families*

Annual Update in ParentVUE

As of today, our returning Wheeler students are 83% fully complete with their online registration.

All existing Wheeler families must update their student registration information every school year. If you have not updated your information for the 2026-2027 school year, please click on the link below and complete the Existing Family Registration.

Click the link here for all registration and enrollment information.

Registration must be completed before students start school. We cannot notify you of your child's homeroom teacher until this is completed.

Traffic Flow for Drop off & Pick up

Please model safe behaviors for kids. Please always utilize crosswalks where they exist, never park and get out of the vehicle in pickup/drop off loading zones, and do not park in bus/daycare van dropp off locations.

**We also know the First Day of School presents unique traffic crowds. Pease arrive early and bring some patience! PLEASE DO NOT park and get out of the vehicle in the front drive of the school. This was cause major backups for our entire community.

Medications Given at School

Medication is given at school only when necessary. All unexpired medication (prescription or non-prescription) must be brought to school by an adult in the original container. Do not send medication with a student or in their backpack. A current medication card must be on file in the health room for any medication to be given to students at school. You can complete this process during Open House in the office.