Wolf Families,

It was exciting to see your students bring food donations and help stuff the bus. On Monday, our 5th-grade kindness club, counselors, and transportation drove the bus to Project 66 to deliver our donations. Thank you for your help and support. We donated 2072 pounds of food which will help feed 2587 meals for our community here in Edmond. Our 5th-grade kindness club was so excited to help and listen to how Project 66 takes in food and organizes it for people who need help. Way to go Wolves! Such a gift to pass forward.

"Off Their Rockers" 4th Grade music program was a huge success. All of your students really got into their old-person character! They worked so hard and had so much fun. We know Car Rider Plus had a little glitch that we will get fixed. Thank you for your patience and grace as we continue to improve.

The Veteran Day Cruise By is becoming one of our favorite new traditions here at Washington Irving. Thank you to all of our Veterans out there - we are so grateful for you!

Angel Tree - Holiday Giving

If you have a Washington Irving student who is in need of holiday assistance, please complete this form Holiday Assistance. Registration is due by Monday, Nov. 16th

If interested in adopting a student, please complete the online form Angel Tree Sponsor.

** We are always striving to do better! Please take a moment and fill out the anonymous school survey. This is still open.

WI Wolf Family Survey 1st Quarter

SMART SOCIAL

November tip:

Dr. Grunewald recently announced our exciting EPS partnership with Smart Social. In case you missed her message, Smart Social is an online resource to provide our Edmond families with information on social media safety. It’s our goal as a district to help provide you with these resources so you can make informed decisions for your students. Each month we’ll be sharing a Smart Social Tip of the Month in our newsletter. This month's tip is all about social media family agreements. To access the information, simply click this link: https://smartsocial.com/post/social-media-agreement?org=edmond

If you haven’t registered for our free Smart Social account, you’ll be able to do that too!

You may have wondered why we are adding a text box to many of the infographics provided... Images are not able to be translated. Utilizing Smore, families may choose from a variety of languages to translate the newsletter to.

One Pack One Purpose! Go Wolves!

Wishing you well,

Angie Zeiler and Amanda Lonberg

Admin, Washington Irving Elementary

On Veterans Day we honor all,

Who answered to a service call.

Soldiers young, and soldiers old,

Fought for freedom, brave and bold.

Some have lived, while others died,

And all of them deserve our pride.

We’re proud of all the soldiers who,

Kept thinking of red, white, and blue.

They fought for us and all our rights,

They fought through many days and nights.

And though we may not know each name,

We thank ALL veterans just the same.

NOVEMBER:

November 14 -- Restaurant Night - Texas Roadhouse

November 17 -- Freckles served after lunch

November 20 - 24 -- NO SCHOOL -- Thanksgiving Break

November 28 -- PTO General Meeting 6:30 - Library

DECEMBER:

December 7 -- Skate Night at Mitch Park

December 19 -- Winter Parties

December 20 -- Last day of school for 2023 - see you next year on January 9, 2024

December 21 - January 8, 2024 -- NO SCHOOL >> WINTER BREAK

NO DECEMBER PTO MEETING

January 2024:

January 9 -- 1st day of school for 3rd quarter!

During this holiday season Washington Irving will be helping the Edmond FFA Chapter collect donations to help support Military Veterans at Oklahoma Veterans Affairs Living Center! Please bring any donations to Washington Irving. ALL DONATIONS DUE to Washington Irving BY NOVEMBER 16.

>> Full-size Fleece Blankets >> Pajama Bottoms or Sweatpants (L, XL, XXL - NO JOGGERS NOR ELASTIC AROUND ANKLES)>>White T-shirts (L, XL, XXL) >>3-6 pairs of socks (loose around ankles) >> Puzzle Books >> Full-Size Toiletries >> 3 in 1 Shampoo/Body Wash >> Toothpaste >>Toothpaste >>Shaving Gell >>Lotion >>Chapstick >>Deodorant >>Body Spray >>Extras: hard candy, mini candy bars, snacks, gum, back scratchers, games, books, bible, flash lights>>

November tip:

Dr. Grunewald recently announced our exciting EPS partnership with Smart Social. In case you missed her message, Smart Social is an online resource to provide our Edmond families with information on social media safety. It’s our goal as a district to help provide you with these resources so you can make informed decisions for your students. Each month we’ll be sharing a Smart Social Tip of the Month in our newsletter. This month's tip is all about social media family agreements. To access the information, simply click this link: https://smartsocial.com/post/social-media-agreement?org=edmond

If you haven’t registered for our free Smart Social account, you’ll be able to do that too!

Congratulations to our Washington Irving 5th-grade winner for our yearbook cover winner! Way to go Krishni! All entries will be placed on the back. So proud of each of you - they were all amazing!

This year's Treat Squad (formerly known as Cookie Phantom) is an easy way to volunteer and make an impact at your child's school. Treats can be anything: a cookie, a coffee, a gift card - whatever you want! It's a small gesture to let the women and men who love on our kids every day know they are appreciated. Please consider signing up and making someone's day.

Treat Squad Link

PALs is Washington Irving's newest program, expanded from last year, to give you more opportunities to volunteer inside the school. Below is our interest survey and volunteer sign-ups

Contact Info- This form gathers your email address so that the Homeroom Parent can send communication directly to you. Some teachers would prefer for the Homeroom Parent to communicate directly with class parents, especially about the Teacher's Birthday and Staff Appreciation.

PALs Interest- 9 options for even more opportunities to be involved in Washington Irving!

Holiday Celebrations Sign Up- This year, each child will have an opportunity to have ONE parent/representative for ONE celebration this school year. You will be able to select which celebration you would like to attend in this Google Form

Yearbooks are on sale at jostens.com for $25

Before Care: 7:00 am - 8:20 am

Drop Off: 8:20 am - 8:45 am

School Day: 8:45 am - 3:25 pm

PK Early Release 2:55 pm

K-5 Dismissal: 3:25 pm

After Care 3:45 pm - 5:30 pm

Front Office Hours: 8:20 am - 3:55 pm

Please note: school begins at 8:45 a.m.

SchoolCafe is now available!

You can now access student meal accounts and apply for free and reduced-price meal benefits. Menus and nutritional information will also be coming soon!

To get started, you'll need your child's Student ID# in order to create/manage the account and/or complete an online meal application.

• Your student's school ID# is generally known by your North student. If you had a previous MyPaymentsPlus account, you should have received an email on July 7th with your student's ID number listed.
  
• Your unused balance from last year will roll over to your new account once you make your parent/guardian account and add your student(s).
• New features include the ability to restrict various types of a la carte purchases as well as customize the frequency of low-balance alerts.
• You can also donate or request a refund of unused funds through the program as well.
  

Check it out here: www.schoolcafe.com/Edmond

Sincerely, Child Nutrition Department

What happens if I forget to put my CAR RIDER PLUS TAG in my car?

You will have to park your car in a parking space, go inside to the office, present your driver’s license for verification to receive a temporary tag, then join the car line.

Can I use the CAR RIDER PLUS TAG to check out my student during regular school hours?

NO, you must present your driver’s license during regular school hours.

Can I show my driver’s license to the duty teacher instead of the CAR RIDER PLUS TAG?

NO, the duty teacher will only dismiss your child if you have the CAR RIDER PLUS TAG.

Can my friend or a grandparent pick up my child from the car line?

Yes, but they will need to have the CAR RIDER PLUS TAG with them to pick up your child. If they do not have the card, they will go to the office and present their driver’s license for a temporary tag, then join the car line. If their name is listed in the parent portal, they will be allowed to leave with your child.

Can my child go home with a friend’s parent?

If the friend’s parent has your child’s CAR RIDER PLUS TAG, then your child will be dismissed with them. If they do not have the CAR RIDER PLUS TAG, they must go to the office and present their driver’s license for verification. If their name is in the parent portal, then your child will be allowed to leave with them.

Please read the attached letter below regarding stock inhalers.

• Letter on treating students who experience sudden life-threatening respiratory distress while at school.
• If you do NOT want your child to receive an albuterol treatment from the school’s supply in the event of respiratory distress, please notify your child’s school nurse in writing. melissa.king@edmondschools.net

Email: washingtonirving.elementaryschool@edmondschools.net
Website: washingtonirving.edmondschools.net
Location: 18101 North Western Avenue, Edmond, OK, USA
Phone: 340-2210
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