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Wilder-Waite Weekly Update
September 15, 2023
Upcoming Dates to Remember
9/22/23 - First Wildcat Den Day (Be sure to ask your student about Dens!)
9/22/23 - School Improvement Day - HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS (11:15 am dismissal - NO lunch served)
10/9/23 - No School, Teacher's Institute Day
Attendance Reminders
1. If your student is going to be absent, please call the school office at 309-243-7728, email the office (astone@dunlapcusd.net) OR use the "Email and Absence" link on the Wilder-Waite Grade School website. We request that you inform the school by 8:15 am the morning of your student's absence.
2. When you need to pick up your student during the school day (i.e. appointment) or if you need to take them home early from school, please make sure to: (1) Call/email the office to let them know the pick up time AND (2) Inform the teacher with the same information.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Updates from the Wilder-Waite PTO
1st Cook's Night Out - Pizza 150
Take the night of from cooking and head to Pizza 150 in Kickapoo, Wednesday, September 20th from 4-9 pm!
Hop in your car for a quick drive to support PTO and a great Wilder-Waite family-owned business with some delicious pizza.
★ The restaurant is open for dine-in and carryout orders. There is also outdoor seating!
★ Please be sure to bring this flier or mention when ordering that you are a part of the Wilder-Waite Fundraiser.
Wilder-Waite Spirit Wear Shop - NOW OPEN!
Donation Drive
We are getting so close to reaching our donation goal! Please remember to send in your $50/student donation to help support all the hard work PTO does for our staff and students. You may send in check, cash, or use the paypal link below. If you choose the PayPal option, please return the puple slip to the school office for tracking purposes.
**Caterpillar Company Match**
For those families that selected to do a Company Donation Match with Caterpillar, please make sure to visit the link below.
https://www.caterpillar.com/en/company/caterpillar-foundation/matching-gifts.html
Once on the site, use the information below to complete your match:
1. Parent Booster USA Inc, Wilder Waite Elementary School
2. Wilder-Waite Grade School
Thank you for your support!
PTO Donation Tracker
Spook Spectacular - Saturday October 28th!
Are you wanting to get involved with the biggest FUNdraiser of the year? Great! We need your help! Look for our Spook Spectacular Checklist that came home with your student this week. Inside will be several ways to help Spook Spectacular be a success.
- If you are interested in getting involved we are looking for parent help on the days leading up to Spook and the day of Spook. Please contact Christina Morales, newby31@gmail.com if you would like more information on volunteering. We would love to have you onboard!
- If you or someone you know who would like to donate an item for our online auction we would love to have your donation. Please contact Erin Gatton, eringatton@gmail.com for more infomation!
Our next Spook planning meeting will be held September 19th at 6pm at Wilder-Waite. The Spook Committee would love to see you there!
What's For Lunch?
Tuesday 9/19: Chicken parmesan over noodles, side salad, assorted fruit, milk
Wednesday 9/20: Chicken taco gordita, churro, cheesy refried beans, assorted fruit, milk
Thursday 9/21: Chicken tenders, wheat roll, mashed potatoes, green beans, assorted fruit, milk
Friday 9/22: NO LUNCH SERVED - Half Day for Students
ADDITIONAL LUNCH OPTIONS
1. Vegetarian: Chef Garden Salad
2. Wowbutter and Jelly Sandwich with Cheese Stick
3. Vegan: Chocolate Chickpea Spread on Whole Grain Flatbread
Please have your student inform their teacher every morning of their lunch choice.
Milk is available for purchase for a la carte for $0.45.
2023 Dunlap Homecoming Parade
Dunlap Community Updates & Happenings
Wilder-Waite Cafeteria
Join us for crafts & treats. Leaders will be available to answer all your questions. You can RSVP via Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1503226677083196
Cub scouts is open to all kids, boys and girls, grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. It's a great way to explore the outdoors, learn new skills and have fun with other adventurous spirits. Come see what we're all about!
NEW Student Attendance Policy for Dunlap Football Games
Wilder-Waite Grade School
Website: https://ww.dunlapcusd.net/
Location: 10021 North Pacific Street, Peoria, IL, USA
Phone: 309-243-7728
Facebook: www.facebook.com/wilderwaite