Wilson December 2024 eNews

December 2024

Dec. 20 - Jan. 1 - No school

Jan. 9 - PTCO meeting 6:00-7:30pm

Jan. 9 - Gr 5 to U of M Energy and U

Jan. 17 & 20 - No school

2024-2025 District Calendar

Winter weather safety

Greetings Wilson Families,

I hope everyone had a wonderful time with family and friends last week. On November 22, we celebrated all of our hard work and learning during trimester 1. Teachers then worked on report cards and they will be available on Wednesday, December 4 online in ParentVue for all families to see.

This is the final reminder for anyone interested in ordering Square1Art. The deadline to order is Tuesday, December 3. More information is below on how you can order a keepsake from your student. These orders will be here before the holidays, so they could be a great gift for yourself or a family member.

As the weather gets colder, please make sure your student(s) come to school with their warm winter gear. When it is above zero degrees, students will be going out to recess each day. If you are in need of winter clothing (coats, snow pants, boots, hats/gloves, etc.) for your student, please reach out to Ms. Page, our school social worker at Amalia.Page@ahschools.us.

I hope everyone has a great start to December!

Sincerely,

Chris Forrest

STUDENT MORNING DROP OFF REMINDERS

We are working hard to keep our morning drop off line moving quickly and safely for all families and students. If you drop your student off in the morning, please review the reminders below:

• Do not park in the drop off line, this line is for drop and go only.

• All adults must remain in the car during drop off. If you would like a longer goodbye with your child, please feel free to park in the lot or at Sunny Acres and walk them over to the door.
  

• Make sure that your child exits your car on the side closest to the building/sidewalk.

• At 9:10, students who eat breakfast are allowed into the cafeteria to eat. Other students will wait for the 9:20 bell behind their grade level cone.

• Follow directions of staff directing traffic for everyone's safety.

Breakfast and lunch are at no cost to families this year, however, the cost of a la carte items, such as milk, or extra meal items will not be covered. Students will need to have funds in their meal accounts to purchase any additional food items. If your family needs access to educational benefits, please visit ahschools.us/freereduced to complete an application.

If you need help finding your login/password, call 763-506-HELP or email 506help@ahschools.us for assistance.

Student absences can be reported via the Web (you will need to know your parent account information) or via the ParentVUE Mobile App.

You will still be able to contact the attendance line at 763-506-4706 to report an absence 24/7.

Every day that your student will be late or absent, you must enter attendance online or call the attendance line in order to have your students' absence counted as excused. Please DO NOT email your child's teacher with attendance information.

December is Empathy month

Each month, with the help of our school social worker Amalia Page, our students will learn about and practice a monthly character trait. Ask your student throughout the month what activities they have been doing at Wilson to demonstrate Empathy.

Next PTCO meetings:

January 9th - 6:00 - 7:30pm

All are welcome - childcare provided!

Join RaiseRight at https://www.raiseright.com/shop/account/coordinator-dashboard-new/home where you can purchase giftcards to local places you shop. With each purchase, a portion of that sale will go back to the Wilson Elementary PTCO. The enrollment code for Wilson is 45QZ3ILSAW4I.

Opportunities for involvement:

● Follow our FB page @wilsonptco

● Download the Box Tops for Education appselect Wilson Elementary - Bonus referral code WXG66ONH

Questions contact Vanessa Lark: wilsonanokaptco@gmail.com

Stay tuned into what is going on in the school. If you haven't yet signed up to be a volunteer, now is the time. Please fill out or update the volunteer application and background check release

If you have questions or concerns, please contact kritsine.wippich@ahschools.us or call (762) 506-4755.

FEATURED CLASS- 12/23: Learn to Ride-One Day Horse Camp

12/10: Light up Holiday Tree

12/12: Holiday Ornaments

For even more classes and opportunities: All Current Youth Community ED Classes

Questions about Community Ed?

Please contact Tricia Josephs at tricia.josephs@ahschools.us or 763-506-4712

Need help with online registration?

Please contact Erinn Gardiner at 763-506-5144

*Financial assistance available if needed, please call to inquire

Anoka-Hennepin offers parenting classes and resources for families. Supporting Wilson as our Parent Educator is Nichol Michels. Each month, Nichol will offer resources for parents in her monthly newsletter.

December parent resource

This month's Parent Press includes ways for caregivers to recognize the signs a child may exhibit after experiencing a traumatic event, as well as ways to provide connection and protect children.

For additional information and resources please visit our district website.

Wilson apparel is available to all students and families. There are many fun items to choose from. If interested, please visit our vendor Innovations Plus. Orders can be placed at anytime during the school year.