August Newsletter

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! I want to WELCOME all current and new students and families to Wheeler Elementary! It’s a great place to be! Thank you for choosing our school for your child/ren. It has been great seeing our returning families and meeting our newest members. Here is some information about our school:

1. School starts @ 7:40 am. Morning Supervision will begin at 7:00 in our cafeteria.

2. School ends at 1:55 pm - Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

3. Wednesday dismissal at 12:55 pm.

Here’s information on our Valet Line for dismissal:

⏰ We dismiss at 1:55, M, T, Th, F.
⏰ We dismiss at 12:55 on W.

First, and this is the most important piece- at NO point will you park. You will remain in your moving (air-conditioned) vehicle the entire time. 😁

As you arrive at Wheeler, you will be driving on Calle Castor heading Northbound. Yes, expect a line, (and just know that it takes a little longer the first few weeks). It WILL move much more quickly once everyone gets the hang of it in the first month, maybe sooner!

⭐️3rd, 4th and 5th grade students will be responsible for watching for their car and walking to get inside one you are closer. For Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd a staff member will be standing out on the curb on Calle Castor with a radio. As you approach, they will be looking for your car sign indicating which student(s) you are picking up. PLEASE PLACE A SIGN WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD OR PASSENGER WINDOW.

****Your child’s teacher MAY give you a sign but you may not have it on the first day. HOWEVER, we might be able to break 1st day of school records if you just MAKE a quick sign with your child's name on it! It doesn't have to be pretty. It can be on a piece of scrap paper, a napkin, or even a receipt you found in your car 😜 and have it ready to go on our FIRST day!

⭐️ If you do NOT have a sign, we kindly ask that you PLEASE roll your window down and be prepared to tell that staff member WHO you are picking up.

‼️If you do not have a sign AND you do not roll your window down to indicate who you're picking up, we cannot get your child lined up and you will then find yourself in the valet loop waiting even longer as staff scramble to rally your child. This, in turn, slows down all the cars behind you. So trust us, everyone (including your child) benefits from either having a sign, or simply rolling down your window!

⭐️ Once they know who you are picking up, you will pull up to next available spot to pick up your student.

😘If you need to help your child with a seatbelt we ask that you please pull up in the bay to buckle them in!

💕Lastly, we just ask that you come to the valet line with an extra dose of kindness and patience. Our staff members are working very hard, in the heat, to ensure a safe and speedy dismissal for all. Your kindness goes a long way and sets a positive example for our students to follow.

And finally, we understand that sometimes special circumstances arise. These systems outlined here are simply the most common practices. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you have a specific situation.

Finally, as always, if you still have questions, please feel free to ask here. I will do my best to clarify or find answers for you! Thank you!

Week of Aug 5th -

Monday - Red

Tuesday - Orange

Wednesday - Yellow (wear the yellow shirt from Dr. Rodriguez)

Thursday - Green

Friday - Blue

Week of Aug 12th -

Monday - Purple

Tuesday - Pink

Wednesday - Black

Thursday - White

Friday - Brown

August 20th: Picture Day :)

August 21st: PLW - NO SCHOOL

August 26th: PTA Peter Piper Night

Principal - Ms. Kari Baltes

Email Ms. Baltes

School Website

Location: 1818 S Avenida del Sol

Tucson, AZ 85710

Phone Number: 520-584-5500

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