Wiley Way
Week of November 6, 2023
SCHOOL INFORMATION
Welcome to Wiley ~ Home of the Wiley Coyotes
Office Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
School Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:50 PM; early dismissal @ 12:04 PM
If you need anything, PLEASE EMAIL or phone the office staff at officewiley@uticak12.org/
586-797-6700 ; someone will respond promptly.
24 hr. Attendance Line: (586) 797-6799
Office Staff:
- Mrs. Candice Merivirta, Principal
- Mrs. Cathy Baumgartner, Administrative Assistant
- Mrs. Cari Muirhead, Clerk
Dates to Remember
November 1-16: Canned Food Drive and Halloween Candy Drive (See flyer below)
Monday, November 6-Friday, November 10: Scholastic Book Fair
Tuesday, November 7: No School (Election Day and Teacher PD)
Wednesday, November 8: Parent Teacher Conferences (5:00 -8:00 PM); Book Fair open from 5:00-7:45 PM
Thursday, November 9: Early Dismissal (12:04 PM); Afternoon (1:00-4:00 PM) and Evening (5:00 -8:00 PM) Parent Teacher Conferences; Book Fair open from 5:00-7:45 PM
Friday, November 10: NWEA Reports available through PowerSchool, Bingo Night
Wednesday, November 15: Bagel Day, Parent Volunteer Meeting @ 7:00 PM
Tuesday, November 21: Dinner Night Out Fundraiser (Mavrix)
Wednesday, November 22-Friday, November 24: NO SCHOOL ~ Happy Thanksgiving!
Thursday, November 30: Picture Retake
Message From Mrs. Merivirta
We are looking forward to meeting with families this week for Parent Teacher Conferences!
Conferences will be held both in-person and virtually, on the evenings of November 8th and 9th (from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM) and on the afternoon of November 9th (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM). Our goal is 100% parent participation.
During your conference you will receive the HOME SCHOOL COMPACT. This compact outlines the responsibilities of staff, students and parents in ensuring your child's school success. Please be sure to sign and return the compact as it reaffirms each party's commitment to educational excellence.
On November 10th, the district will be sharing, through Power School, your child's fall NWEA results. Directions for accessing results can be found below. These assessments help drive individualized instruction for your child, addressing strengths and areas of concern.
We are currently collecting canned goods for those in need. The student council is collecting on behalf of the Lions Helping Hands organization. Please share canned/non perishable items if possible!
Our parent group will be hosting a family Bingo night this Friday evening; please see the flyer below. We hope that you can join us.
As a school community, we would like to take the opportunity to recognize and honor all of the Veterans within our community. Once again, we will be showcasing members of the military as we prepare to celebrate Veteran's Day. Your child will be bringing home a form to complete and return to honor the important military persons in their lives; we will be displaying them on our Wall of Honor. We hope that you will help your child complete this activity.
If ever you have a question or a concern, please reach out to me. I am here to help answer questions about happenings at Wiley ~ whether it be transportation, our parking lot, classroom concerns, or anything else! If I cannot provide the answer that you are looking for I will direct you to the person who can assist you.
As always, thank you for all that you do to support and enrich your child's education and our school community.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Merivirta
FALL NWEA RESULTS
Three times each year your child participates in the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) MAP assessments. These assessments measure achievement and growth in K-12 math, reading, language usage and science. It provides teachers with accurate, actionable evidence to help inform instructional strategies regardless of how far students are above or below grade level.
House Bill 4411 requires school districts to provide NWEA results to families of students. Results from the fall 2023 testing will be available by noon on Friday, November 10, 2023, via PowerSchool. Parents can access their child’s fall NWEA Student Progress Report in their PowerSchool app.
Directions on how to access your child’s results in PowerSchool can be found directly below. If you are unable to access the results after following the attached instructions, please reach out to the Wiley office at 586-797-6700 for additional assistance.
HONORING OUR MILITARY HEROS
Help us honor the brave men and women who serve our country and help ensure our safety and well being every day. Please help your child complete a "Veteran's Day Hero" sheet and submit it to their teacher. We will proudly display them for all to see and honor.
If possible, please submit a photo of the veteran with your child.
Your child will bring home a sheet or you may down load and print the one below. Please submit by Friday, November 10.
Share a Story Honoring Veterans
TREASURE YOUR CHILD'S ART WORK
Please read the flyer below to learn about how you can purchase some of your child's artwork in various forms while helping support Wiley's Art Program.
ACCENTUATING THE POSITIVE!
Teachers at Wiley are recognizing students for great choices and behaviors. Teachers submit Positive Behavior Office Referrals that recognize students who are serving as great role models and meeting our Coyote expectations. Once a form is submitted, students are called down to the office to meet with the principal and celebrate their success. Join us in recognizing this week's recipients!
WHO SHOULD YOU CONTACT?
Often times parents have questions or concerns but do not know who direct them to. Below is information from the UCS handbook in regards to communication flow and creating a winning team. Please read below to help direct you to the correct person.
Your Child’s Teacher
- Classroom curriculum, materials, instruction, and/or assessment questions
- Questions regarding your student’s progress
- Information that may impact your child’s learning
- Minor classroom discipline concerns
Your Child’s Principal
- Program and classroom concerns, following conversation with teacher
- Office Referrals (discipline concerns)
- Building management questions
- School and classroom curriculum, materials, instruction, and/or assessment questions
- Concerns that were brought to teacher's attention but were not resolved
School District - Executive Administrator of Schools
- If questions/concerns have not been addressed after speaking with the building principal, please contact the Executive Administrator of Schools Office at (586) 797-1114
- Parents and eligible students who have questions or concerns regarding pupil rights may contact the Executive Administrator of Schools Office at (586) 797-1114
HAPPENINGS AT WILEY
Wiley third graders read the book, Spookley the Square Pumpkin. This story illustrates how individual differences bring talents and gifts that benefit everyone. ♥️ Every year, Mrs. Ronse’s husband cuts wood cubes for all of our students to make their very own Spookley. This photograph of Miss Ava with Mrs. Provencher’s class shows how their Spookleys turned out to be as unique and as beautiful as the students themselves.
WILEY COMMUNITY CLOSET
At this time they are not accepting any more donations. If you would like information or would like to schedule a visit to the Closet please email Mrs. Kurmas at karrie.kurmas@uticak12.org.
LOST AND FOUND
Please take a moment to look at the items in lost and found to see if they belong to your child.
WAYS TO SUPPORT WILEY AND STAY IN TOUCH
Extended Day Opportunities
Too Sick to Come to School?
Take a Peek at These Health Department Guidelines
When is your child too sick to attend school? The following guidelines, along with the advice of your family doctor, will help you decide when your child should stay home:
• Cold and/or cough – a child with deep mucus that causes a cough and heavy nose drainage cannot function at school.
• Fever – fever is a warning that something is wrong. A child should remain at home for 24 hours after the fever is gone without the use of medication.
• Rash – a rash, spots or blotches on the skin can be the first sign of many illnesses. Rashes require a physician’s release stating they are not contagious.
• Stomachache/Upset – a child who is vomiting or has diarrhea should be kept at home and may return 24 hours after the symptoms are gone.
• Head Lice – a child with head lice must remain at home until treatment is complete and school officials confirm he or she is free of lice. Check your child’s head before school begins in the fall and routinely during the school year or if he or she complains of an itchy scalp. Look around your child’s ears and back of the neck for nits, which are tiny, 8 white, oval-shaped lice eggs that are attached to the hair near the scalp. Nits may look like dandruff or scalp flakes, but nits do not move and are difficult to dislodge. Notify the school office immediately if your child has head lice. Begin treatment immediately by contacting your doctor or purchasing over the counter medication from the drug store. To prevent spreading head lice, wash all infested garments, hair accessories, bedding and other surfaces with hot water and disinfectant. You must sign your child in at the office when he or she is returning to school after treatment for head lice.
Utica Community Schools has a no pet policy on school property.
Recess
Students will have the opportunity to go outside with their classmates during designated times throughout the day. Recess helps to promote social and emotional learning and development for all children. Allowing time for our students to engage in peer interactions provides them with an opportunity to practice essential social skills. Recess also benefits our students by increasing their level of physical activity improving their memory, attention, and concentration. Each class will have a recess attached to the lunch program. We go outside whenever possible and stay inside if it is raining or the temperatures are below 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Students will have an optional second recess each day with their classroom teacher. Please have children dress for the weather.
Stay Connected with our Wiley Volunteer Parent Group
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STAY CONNECTED WITH WILEY
Email: candice.merivirta@uticak12.org
Website: wiley.uticak12.org
Location: 47240 Shelby Road, Shelby Charter Township, MI, USA
Phone: (586) 797-6700
Facebook: facebook.com/ucswiley