Each week, teachers identify a student as the WOW student of the week. These students are highlighted for going above and beyond in some area. Teachers share the reason with the class. Each student gets a certificate, a coupon for a free donut from Donut Chain and has their picture shared in the flyer.
Note: If your student has dietary preferences that conflict with donuts, let me know and we have some alternatives.
Let's hear it for ...
Brayden Lohran (Ortlieb), Jericho Del Rosario (Lawrence), Teagan Hammortree (Wong), Hunter Salcido (Hoffman), Eve Oh (Leonard), Mila Gonzalez (Gonzalez), Brycen Imoto (Blankenship), Christel Rodriguez (Ramos), Madison Thai (Garcia), Kensington Pane (Fano), Joshua Tuchscher (Kiblinger), Dania Garcia (Hanna), Evan Fennell (Gill), Julia Bittencourt (Seitz), Samuel Benn-Lowry (Marasco), Natalie Hernandez (Amaya), Aariyana Vejar (Pipkin), Zoey Kieczykowski (Simmons/Cruz 5th grade), Journey Rarick (Cruz / Simmons 6th grade)
You may have heard that Placentia Yorba Linda received the prestigious Golden Bell Award for our inclusive preschool programs district wide. Did you know that Wagner has one of these inclusive preschool programs? We are proud to be acknowledged at the most recent board meeting for our work supporting high quality preschool programs for all! Our very own Mrs. Amy Ortlieb represented Wagner at the board meeting! Woohoo!
Following a wildly successful theater debut last year, Wagner is gearing up for our second every theater show! Here are a couple of important dates:
Monday, January 5th - Announcement of our next show at the jog-a-thon principal (and maybe others) sliming!
Monday, January 26th - Parent Meeting @ 6:00pm for all interested in theater!
Note: It is Wagner's intention that all students who audition will be cast in our show.
Winter break is here, Wagner! From everybody at Wagner to all of you, enjoy the break. We hope it is joyous and recharging for all! School offices will closed until we return on January 5th.
NOTE: Wagner Preschool will be off site during this time.
Third graders celebrated their learning by presenting their research about holiday traditions around the world to their classmates!
Students who raised $100 or more in our jog-a-thon received a pizza party celebration on Tuesday. It was a blast. HUGE thank you to our PTA for making this happen! We are grateful for your support of Wagner!
Kinder celebrated a snow day and a gingerbread day! They enjoyed different learning centers centered around these very enjoyable topics. Thank you to all of our families who volunteered in class and teachers for creating!
First graders dove into some holiday fun this week! We connect and build community when we learn together and when we have fun together. Thank you to all the families who came to volunteer!
Fourth graders have been preparing and practicing and treated the school to their rendition of 'T'was the Night Before Christmas'. We loved seeing their pride in their work and presentation skills!
TK and Kinder wowed us with holiday music performances! Thank you to teachers for helping our students be brave and sing in front of the whole school and to our families for coming to support! They did great!
Wildcats took over The Habit on Wednesday! They were seen enjoying peppermint milkshakes, onion rings, and burgers! News reports note that wildcats at The Habit had a great time and also raised funds that support our school! A few of these wildcats were captured below!
Monday, December 22, 2025 - Friday, January 2, 2026
Winter break - No School
Monday, January 5th, 2026
Mrs. Fennema (and perhaps some other grown up Wagner friends?) gets slimed! 🪣
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
TK and Preschool Parent Information Night: 6:00 - 7:30pm @ Valencia Auditorium 512 Bradford Ave. (email Alma Padilla at apadilla@pylusd.org for more information
Tuesday, January 6th - Friday, January 9th, 2026
6th grade camp! Have a great time!
Friday, January 9th, 2026
4th grade walk through history
PYLUSD Art Show Poster Contest due
Friday, January 16th, 2026
5th Grade Walk Through the American Revolution
Donuts with Grown Ups!
Monday, January 19th, 2026
Holiday - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Spirit Day - Wear sports / team gear or shirt!
Best of Placentia - School
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