Wilder E-News November #50
March 1, 2024
Wilder E-News #50 May 2, 2024
From the Principal's Pen
As we begin to wrap up another school year, I want to thank the Wilder community. It has been a joy to witness our young learners stepping out of their comfort zones, trying new things, and pushing themselves to reach their full potential. Both students and teachers were pushed out of their comfort zones as they learned two new curriculums with the implementation of Illustrated Math and Expeditionary Learning. Our successes can be confirmed by our recent MAP scores which show a higher number of students achieving at or above grade level in comparison to the past several years. As a school, the number of students meeting their individual growth goals in reading and math have increased as well. Throughout the year, Wilder has worked on improving systems of support for students regarding behavior and worked to create a safe environment for all. As a result of this hard work, we have been nominated for a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) award. As you can see, this year's successes have left me truly inspired by our school's resilience and determination.
Summer is less than a month away! Make sure it is filled with activities that provide valuable experiences so our children learn about themselves and the world around them. Your child’s life can be enriched through reading and journal writing. Please make sure that your child’s day includes time that is set aside for independent reading. Reading is a “sport” with a 12-month season, so please ensure that your child makes it to “practice” every day.
In closing, if you have a child in grades 3-5, testing begins on Tuesday, May 7th. Please see the information and testing schedules below. Encourage your child to do their best, make sure they get plenty of sleep, and arrival to school on time. Have a wonderful Derby weekend! Let's close out this school year strong!
Sincerely,
Bill Perkins
Principal, Wilder Elementary
Kentucky Summative Assessment Information from Mrs. Stinson
Hello, Wildcat Families!
KSA Testing for all 3rd-5th grade students begins on Tuesday. Students will be testing May 7-13, 2024. Mark your calendar so that your child is at school every day on time and please do not schedule any appointments during the testing window. If your child is late or is absent a day during testing, they will have a makeup to complete the day they return, in addition to the sections they will already be completing that day. It will be more difficult on your child if they are absent. Field Day is scheduled for May 17. Any students who have not completed makeups due to absences will have to complete testing before they participate in Field Day.
Here are some important tips to help your child be successful during testing. Please make sure they go to bed early and get plenty of sleep. They will need stamina to get through each section of the test. Students also need to eat a nutritional breakfast before they come to school, or they may eat breakfast from the cafeteria when they arrive at school. It may get cool inside the classroom, so please send your child with a lightweight jacket. If your child wears glasses, it is important that they have their glasses each day. No electronics, smart watches, or cell phones should be sent to school. Students are not allowed to have any of these devices in their possession during testing. If they bring any of these devices, they will be turned in to the office for you to pick up.
We know the students are ready and have worked hard to be prepared for KSA Testing! We are very appreciative to our teachers for their hard work in preparing your child to be successful. You can help support us by having them at school each day on time, prepared and ready to do their best. If you have any questions, please reach out to Monica Stinson at monica.stinson@jefferson.kyschools.us or Marvin Rogers at marvin.rogers@jefferson.kyschools.us.
We look forward to seeing our Wilder Wildcats SHINE!
Parent Requests for Teacher Next School Year
Parents who are interested in making a teacher request for their child for the 2024-25 school year may do so by clicking here. For families with more than one child, a separate Google form must be completed for each of your children attending Wilder for the 2024-25 school year. Requests may be made through Sunday, May 5th. After that date, we will begin making class assignments for the following school year. Please note that requests can only be made through the Google form link listed above. Email requests will not be accepted.
Mark Your Calendar
Make sure you check out the Wilder webpage for end of the year events for our Wildcats.
2nd graders visit Bernheim Forest
Student Supply List for 2024-25 School Year
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
PTA Updates
May Meeting - Please join us for the final PTA meeting of the year on Thursday, May 16th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Wilder Library. In addition to electing the next PTA Executive Board, we will begin planning for Back-to-School activities and brainstorming our funding priorities and programming goals for the 2024-2025 school year. We would love to include your voice in these discussions! Please remember: ALL Wilder families are always welcome.
Staff Appreciation - We are so lucky to have Louisville’s best teachers, administrators, and support staff right here at Wilder! BIG thanks to them for showing up every day to make Wilder an amazing learning environment for our Wildcats. Thanks also to everyone who is helping to celebrate our staff this week— the volunteers who are sharing their time and/or treats and our local business partners who are generously donating amazing meals: Bamboo Coffee & Donuts, The Goose, LaRosa’s, Martin’s BBQ, Rooster’s, Starbucks, and Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
Earth Day Clean-Up - Thanks to all of the volunteers who showed up to help glow-up our campus in honor of Earth Day! We especially appreciate Paradigm Construction and the Angermeier Family, who donated the lumber for Wilder’s new gaga ball pit, as well as Kristen Thompson, who has lovingly cared for the Wilder campus for years in her role as the PTA’s Vice President for Groundskeeping.
SBDM Election - The results are in! Jess Metzmeier has been elected to a two-year term as a Parent Representative on Wilder’s SBDM. He joins Anne Frye, who was elected last spring and has one year remaining in her term. Wilder’s School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) Council includes staff members and two parent representatives who help create school policies.
Room Parents - THANK YOU to all of the Wilder family members who have served as Room Parents in our classrooms this year! Room Parents help make all sorts of fun happen— from class celebrations to staff appreciation. Look for sign-ups in August if you are interested in serving as a Room Parent or volunteering in another way to help strengthen our Wilder community.
Mental Health Services Available in the Summer for all JCPS Families
No Smoking on Our School Campus
A friendly reminder to all of our families that Wilder is a smoke free campus. This applies to people using our carpool line as well as anywhere on campus. Thank you!
SBDM Meeting Update
Our SBDM Council met on Wednesday, April 24th to discuss the following agenda items:
- Student Achievement Report
- Textbook Plan
- Wilder PD Plan for the upcoming school year
- Review of Wilder's Committee policy
A link to all of our meeting minutes can be found here:
Start Time for 2024-25 School Year
On Tuesday, May 7th, the JCPS Board of Education will be voting on two possible proposals for next school year's start times. In both proposals, Wilder's start time is 7:30 am for the 2024-25 school year.
Orientation Date for 2024-25 School Year
Mark your calendar for the 2024-25 Orientation on Tuesday, August 6th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Chromebook Update
This summer, NO Chromebook devices will be sent home with students. Should your child be attending the Backpack League, a device will be provided by the camp.
Wilder Spring Musical School Daze
Cast and crew of School Daze
Appreciate Mrs. Wooten and Mrs. Marama-Stout for Directing our Spring Musical
Production of School Daze (performed at Ballard HS on 4/30)
Wilder's Derby Parade
Check out the Wilder Derby event photos on our Wilder's X page: https://twitter.com/WilderWildcats