Wickliffe Family Update
October 8: Early release @ 11:00 (no lunch) for Conferences
October 8: Board of Education regular meeting, city building, 6 p.m.
October 9: Town Meeting @ 8:30 am (De Libera/Stevenson)
October 9: Evening conferences
October 11: No School
October 14: No School
October 18-21: Wickliffe to host the Progressive Education Network National Conference
October 18: Town Meeting @ 8:30 am (Upstairs 2/3 classes)
October 18: Peter Reynolds Create Bravely Family Workshop - 5:00 - 6:30 pm
October 25: Picture Retake/Make-up day
October 25: Fall Fest
October 31: Fall Harvest Parade @ 1:45pm
Link to district School Year Calendar (also linked in the Helpful Links section below)
Dear Parents and Caregivers, We are thrilled to announce that Upper Arlington will be hosting the Progressive Education Network (PEN) National Conference at Wickliffe this year! The theme of the conference will be The Space Between: How Progressive Education Fosters Curiosity, Creativity, Community, and Connection. This is the first time a public school has been given this honor, and we’re excited to showcase the uniqueness of our school district in offering progressive programs. The planning team has curated an incredible lineup of events and guest speakers that will provide thought-provoking discussions on progressive education for educators across the nation. To learn more about PEN and the conference please visit: progressiveeducationnetwork.org The Wickliffe PTO is especially excited to share that Peter H. Reynolds, the acclaimed author of beloved books such as "The Dot" and "Ish", will be one of the featured speakers for the conference! As a bonus opportunity for our progressive education families both at Wickliffe and Barrington, Peter H. Reynolds has graciously offered to host a Create Bravely Family Night. This special event is designed to celebrate creative thinking and strengthen family connections through interactive activities and a film festival. When: October 18th 5:00-6:30 pm Where: Wickliffe Progressive Elementary Suggested Donation: $10 per person. (If you would like to contribute more, we welcome additional donations. All proceeds will be donated to the 2024 PEN conference.) Limited Tickets Available: Register here before they’re gone! We have a limit of 400 tickets available to share amongst our progressive education families (Wickliffe and Barrington) Volunteers Needed: Sign up here to assist with set up/activity tables/clean up We look forward to seeing you at Create Bravely Family Night! Warm regards,
Melanie & Annie
Wickliffe PTO Co-Presidents
Here is a link to the latest Elementary Explorations newsletter. In this issue you will find a recap and photos from Lesson 2, as well as a preview of Lesson 3.
Create Bravely Family Night - Friday, October 18th, 5:00-6:30 pm
Create Bravely Family Night is an event that celebrates creativity and community through the works of Peter H. Reynolds. Please join us for a film festival and interactive activities focusing on creative thinking, STREAM/STEM, literacy building, and community building to inspire creative thinking and family connections.
Where: Wickliffe Progressive Elementary
Suggested donation: $10/person
If you’d like to contribute more, we welcome additional donations. All proceeds will go to the 2024 PEN Conference. Let’s come together for a night of creativity and connection! Register here: https://www.wickliffepto.org/form/m/309066.
Volunteers are needed! Sign up here to assist with set up/activity tables/clean up if you would like to help make this event a success!
Fall Fest! - Friday, October 25th 6:00-8:00 pm
Fall fest is a free community event with lots of activities including bounce houses, a petting zoo, scavenger hunt, crafts, games, and more! - can’t wait to see you there! Stay tuned for more updates to come.
Veteran's Day Town Meeting & Breakfast at Wickliffe - Monday, November 11th
We will be honoring veterans on Veterans Day (Monday, November 11th). Veterans, their student(s) and their families are invited to breakfast and coffee provided by our PTO. Stay tuned for more details to come!
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging - Join Us via Zoom on the Last Sunday of each Month!
Wickliffe PTO's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging committee invite interested community members to join us on the last Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. via Zoom to talk about events, challenges, and opportunities in our school to create a more inclusive culture and support each student and staff member. New link to join the Zoom meeting will be out soon. Please email laura6747@gmail.com or riddhicochran@gmail.com with any questions!
Staff Appreciation
The Staff Appreciation Committee is on its way to making our wonderful Wickliffe staff feel appreciated and loved throughout the year and we need your help to make that happen! Here are some ways we will be showing our appreciation for our staff this school year:
- Monthly Coffee Cart
- Classroom Lounge Takeover - Be on the lookout for your Classroom Connections Team Leader about donations or snacks for the staff each week.
- Recess duty - We will expand this effort to include a few times over the year when our staff is particularly busy. Watch for a sign-up sheet to cover these shifts!
- Providing lunch and/or snacksduring the week(s) of parent/teacher conferences in October and March.
If you are interested in helping out our team this year, please contact Katie McShane at katie.e.mcshane@gmail.com.
Wickliffe Social - Save the Date - Friday, December 13th 7:00-11:00 pm
- New location! Woodlands Backyard at 668 Grandview Avenue
- New casual vibe! Open to all 21+ family members at a to-be-determined ticketed price - will include one drink
- Free admission for Wickliffe faculty and staff plus partner
- Silent auction items, games, food, and fun!
