October 14-20: Digital Citizenship Week
October 16: NO SCHOOL (PD for teachers); Dinner Night Out (DNO) ~ Chuck E Cheese (info to come!)
October 19: Trunk or Treat @ Eppler (see flyer below);Family Wellness Fair (see flyer below)
October21-25: Pumpkin Raffle
October 23: 2nd Grade Concert @ 6:30 PM
October 25: Picture Retake Day
October 31: Halloween (school wide parade @ 10:30); Early Dismissal (12:04 PM)
November 1: End of First Quarter; Early Dismissal (12:04 PM)
November 5: No School; Election Day
November 6: Evening Conferences (4:45-7:45 PM)
November 7: Early Dismissal (12:04 PM); Afternoon (12:45-3:45 PM) and Evening Conferences (4:45-7:45 PM)
We are excited to welcome Mrs. Cheryl Koehl as our new clerk. She will be assisting Ms. Cathy in the office. Be sure to say hello when you stop by and welcome her to the Wiley Family!
A huge thank you to our fantastic Parent Volunteer Group for organizing and facilitating our Fun Run. Students had a great time! Thank you for all of the generous donations; we have reached our school-wide goal of raising over $30,000! Your generosity will provide transportation for our students so that they can attend field trips to enhance their learning, provide funding for assemblies, as well as support teacher needs. Thank you!!! We truly appreciate your support!
You received an email the other day regarding our Fall Conferences. Beginning Monday, October 14, at 6:00 AM, you may begin to schedule conferences. Although we prefer in-person conferences, you do have the option of scheduling a virtual conference if that works better for you. The window will be open until 6:00 PM on Monday, October 28. Conferences will be held on Wednesday, November 6th, from 4:45 PM -7:45 PM. They will also be available on Thursday, November 7, from 12:45 PM-3:45 PM and from 4:45 PM-7:45 PM. The conferences will provide an opportunity for teachers to share your child's successes and areas that they will continue to focus on throughout the year. We are hopeful for 100% participation!
We are getting ready for Halloween! The parent group is sponsoring our annual Trunk or Treat. The family event will be held Saturday, October 19 at Eppler Jr. High, from 1:00-3:00 PM. See the flyer below for more information.
Please plan to join us the evening of Thursday, October 24th for an evening of fun and math! We will be hosting a Family Math Night; parents and students are invited to come and play math games as well as learning the importance of Math Fluency and how parents can help at home. Please see the flyer below.
As always, we thank you for your partnership in ensuring that every every child succeeds! If you ever have a question or a concern, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Merivirta
While we understand the appeal of having fast food delivered to school, we prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of our entire student body. Allowing outside food deliveries creates logistical challenges, disrupts the school environment, and can lead to unfair advantages for some students. For these reasons, fast food deliveries during school hours will not be permitted. We encourage all students to either bring a packed lunch or enjoy the free meals provided in our cafeteria.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
We are asking for your assistance to ensure that our security procedures during the school day are effective and efficient. When you wish to visit Wiley Elementary, come to front door marked OFFICE. At this door we have a security camera, intercom, and buzzer. To help us assist you when you would like to enter our school:
- Please press the buzzer to speak with someone in the office
- You will be asked to state your name and reason for visiting
- You will be asked to show your photo id into the security camera
- Office staff will buzz the door for you to enter the building
- Please pass through the lobby and enter the office
- Office staff will help you with your request
In addition, we are asking you to not let any visitors in the door as you enter (as they come up behind you) or as you exit the building.
The teachers and staff are committed to student safety and security, and we would like to thank you for your assistance in helping keep the students of Wiley safe.
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.
Any prospective volunteer of Utica Community Schools including those who will be supervising students, working with students, chaperoning field trip, etc. must complete a Criminal History Check Form and be cleared prior to any volunteer services.
Volunteer background checks must be completed annually. If a parent has students in more than one school, only one volunteer form must be completed.
Click on the link below the photos, complete the form and return to Wiley Office.
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