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Wilder-Waite Weekly Update
November 3, 2023
Upcoming Dates to Remember
11/7/23 - Make Up Picture Day & ECE Picture Day
11/7/23 - PTO Meeting, 6 pm, Wilder-Waite Library or via Zoom Call
11/8/23 - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Wildlife Prairie Park
11/10/23 - Veterans Day Assembly (Scroll below for more information)
11/10/23 - Wear Red, White and Blue Day
11/10/23 - Half Day - Student Dismissal at 11:15 am (NO LUNCH SERVED)
11/14/23 - 4th & 5th Grade Music Program (4th Grade: 6 pm/5th Grade: 6:45 pm)
Half Day Transportation Change Policy
Next Friday, 11/10 is a half day and students will dismissed at 11:15 am. Please take note of the policy for transportation changes on half days:
All transportation changes must be emailed or called in to the office by 9:00 am on the half day.
This will ensure that the office has time to communicate the changes to your student before dismissal. Thank you for your cooperation!
Picture Re-Take Day - Tuesday 11/7
Picture Re-Take Day & ECE Picture Day
Wilder-Waite's Picture Re-Take Day is scheduled for Tuesday, November 7th. Please note the following:
Any student that was absent on the original picture day (8/22) will automatically have a photo taken the morning of 11/7.
All ECE students will have their picture taken on 11/7.
Any student enrolled after August 22nd will automatically have a photo taken the morning of 11/7.
If a parent/guardian would like to request a retake, please respond to the email that Mrs. Stone sent on Wednesday 10/26.
If you purchased a picture package that has been received, and you would like a retake, you must return the package in its entirety in order to receive your retake photos for free.
For those students having pictures taken for the first time on 11/7, you may purchase a photo package using the order link below. The code is: 81595TA.
Wear Red, White & Blue Day - 11/10
To celebrate Veterans Day and honor the Veterans that will be visiting our school on Friday, 11/10, all students and staff are invited to wear red, white and blue to school!
Veterans Day 2023 Program
Veterans Day Guest RSVP
If you know a Veteran that would like to attend the assembly, please click the link below and complete the form below by Monday, 11/6.
Project Impact Canned Food Drive
The 5th Grade Project Impact Team is sponsoring our annual canned food drive. All students are invited to bring in non-perishable food items to Wilder-Waite, where items will be donated to our local food bank.
Canned Food Drive Collection Dates: November 6 - November 20
The class with the highest number of donated goods will be rewarded!
What's for Lunch?
Tuesday 11/7: Homemade beef chili, crackers, cinnamon roll, potato smiles, baby carrots, assorted fruit, milk
Wednesday 11/8: Spaghetti with meat sauce, breadstick, green beans, assorted fruit, milk
Thursday 11/9: Chicken and waffles, mixed vegetables, assorted fruit, milk
Friday 11/10: NO LUNCH SERVED (Half Day - 11:15 AM Dismissal)
ADDITIONAL LUNCH OPTIONS
1. Vegetarian: Chef Garden Salad
2. Wowbutter and Jelly Sandwich with Cheese Stick
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.
4th & 5th Grade Music Program - Tuesday 11/14
On Tuesday, 11/14, the 4th and 5th grade students will be having their music program in the Wilder-Waite Gym. Please see below for the times when your student should arrive at school.
4th Grade:
5:45 pm - Students arrive to school and report to Mr. Corry or Mrs. Pokorny's classroom
6:00 pm - Music program begins
5th Grade:
6:30 pm - Students arrive to school and report to the cafeteria
6:45 pm - Music program begins
Wilder-Waite PTO Updates
November Cook's Night Out
Join us November 15th at Dairy Queen! Enjoy dinner, dessert or both - All while supporting our school!
November PTO Meeting - Tuesday 11/7
Join us on Tuesday 11/7 for the November PTO meeting! There will be Spook Spectacular post-event updates as well as other things the PTO is planning. If you aren't able to make it in-person at the Wilder-Waite library, join us via Zoom!
Zoom Information:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84631414164?pwd=U29pd3Z2VjcrYVBRWTF1aEs0RC9uQT09
Meeting ID: 846 3141 4164
Passcode: 077992
PTO Staff Appreciation
The PTO can always use additional help and donations for our teacher and staff appreciation events throughout the year.
Please take a few minutes to complete this survey if you’re willing to help!
Dunlap Community Happenings
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