
Wiley Way
Week of May 6, 2024
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. Wendy Leach, Clerk
SCHOOL INFORMATION
Dates to Remember
May 6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 8: Wiley Parent Volunteer Meeting @ 7:00 PM
May 15: Bagel Day
May 16: Skate Night
May 27: No School Memorial Day
May 28: Wiley Talent Show
May 30: Field Day
June 3: 6th Grade Picnic and game
June 5: Kindergarten Celebration
June 6: 6th Grade Celebration; 12:04 PM Dismissal
June 7th: Last Day of School: 12:04 PM Dismissal
Message From Mrs. Merivirta
Hooray!!! M-STEP testing is nearly done! We just have a few students who have been absent that need to finish up. Students did a great job ~ taking their time and doing their best! All students in grades K-6 will now be taking their Spring NWEA. This assessment tool helps us see how much growth students have made throughout the school year. Results will be shared with students and parents at the end of the year. Please encourage your child to try their best and show themselves, their parents and teachers how much they have learned throughout the year.
We welcome Mrs. Wendy Leach to the Wiley Family. Mrs. Leach is our new office clerk, assisting Ms. Cathy in the office. She will become a familiar voice as she makes attendance calls and answers phones. Please be sure to say hello when you are in the office.
A huge thank you to our Parent Volunteer Group and the many people (including many staff members 🙂) who volunteered and made the Wiley Carnival a huge success! It was wonderful to see so many families enjoying the evening together.
Teacher Appreciation Week has begun! With a Disney theme, the parent group has organized special treats for staff throughout the entire week. Countless hours were spent decorating doors and making staff feel special. Thank you for all you do to celebrate our amazing staff!
As always, thank you for all that you do to support and enrich your child's education and our school community. Together, we are achieving great things!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Merivirta
Wiley Bond Projects
In the next few weeks, outdoor projects will be getting underway. If you have not had the opportunity to check out all that will be happening, I encourage you to click on the link below.
You will find up-to-date information about the projects and learn more about what we can expect in the fall!
As always, if you have questions, please do not hesitate to call.
Stay Connected with our Wiley Volunteer Parent Group
WILEY SPIRIT WEAR
Wiley Spirit Wear is now available for purchase. Please view the flyer below and scan the QR code to check out the available items. Show your school spirit!
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is observed in the United States during the month of May, and recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.
Take an opportunity to listen to these two stories written by and about Asian Americans, stories that tell us about their culture and characteristics that make each of us unique.
Looking Ahead to the 2024-2025
The district has just released the tentative calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. Please note that the calendar is contingent on the state approving the request for an early start (before Labor Day).
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
Reminder About Birthdays
Birthday Celebrations
The teachers and staff at Wiley support and encourage the recognition of a child’s birthday during the school day. It is an annual milestone in every child’s life that should be celebrated not just at home, but in school as well, where children spend one-third of their day with teachers, classmates, and peers. While there are many wonderful and creative ways to celebrate a child’s birthday in school, birthday celebrations at Wiley will not include food treats. Instead, the focus at Wiley will be recognizing the day in a variety of special ways that do not include food treats. Some possibilities include:
· Class sings “Happy Birthday”
· Happy Birthday Recess/Gift
· Morning “Happy Birthday” PA announcement
· Parent makes a donation of book to class library or a classroom game
· Student reads favorite book to class
· Parent/special someone reads story to class
Your child’s teacher will have more information on how birthdays will be celebrated in the classroom. As educators, caregivers and loved ones we all want the best for our students. Thank you for joining us in giving students healthy opportunities to celebrate important events and achievements.
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.
WAYS TO SUPPORT WILEY AND STAY IN TOUCH
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, 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.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER, AT WILEY...
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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