Wizards Newsletter
February 23rd, 2024
Message from Principal Daubs
Winter building FAST scores were shared with students this week during Morning Meeting time. Teachers reviewed end of year building goals and had students set individual goals. Ask your child what their reading/math goals are and how you can support them reaching their goals.
We have a couple staff members that will receive a pie to their face if building goals are met!
We are looking forward to Spring Conferences!!
It's a great time to celebrate all the wonderful things your child is doing at Wickham. Conferences will be student led and are 25 minutes long. Conferences are being offered in person and via Zoom.
Conferences will be offered on:
February 28th, 3:10 pm - 7:10 pm
March 4th, 7:40 am - 7:10 pm
1. To log in to PTC Wizard, follow this link: https://app.ptcwizard.com/iccs-wickham
Login using your Infinite Campus Parent Portal username & password
(If you do not remember your username/password- follow the directions in the section below before moving forward.)
2. Once logged in the first step is to select the conference event you are wanting to schedule conferences in. Click the "Add/Edit Meetings" Button on the Wickham Spring Conferences.
3. Select the "Teachers" button in the top left of your screen and view your students attending Wickham.
4. Click on the teacher(s) you would like to schedule conferences with.
Click on your student's homeroom teacher and look over the available dates and times for conferences. Choose a date & time that works best for your schedule.
If you would like to schedule with a specials teacher you will have the option to do this as well.
5. After choosing your date/time, click the button in the top right-hand corner that says "Agenda."
If you would prefer Zoom please state this in the comment box before moving forward.
Then click "Confirm this agenda" once you are happy with your date/time.
You will receive an email confirmation, as well as see this on PTC Wizard.
If you do not remember your Infinite Campus username or password:
1. Visit the IC Parent Portal Login Page: https://iowacityia.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/iowacity.jsp
2. Click "Forgot Username" or "Forgot Password."
3. After using these buttons to reset your password, return to the above steps on PTC Wizard.
If your account is disabled or you are having a different issue,:
Please contact Emily at 319-688-1175, or email her at macleod.emily@iowacityschools.org
If you are emailing please include the following details:
- Parent's First & Last Name
- Student First & Last Name
- Issue you are having (Locked out, no account, forgot user & pass, etc)
February 28th- Conferences, 3:10 - 7:10 pm, PTO Meeting at 7pm
February 29th- No School for PreK
March 1st- 1st & 2nd Grade Music Sharing
March 4th- No School, Elementary Conferences 7:40 am - 3:10 pm, KG Registration Day
March 11th-15th- No School/District Closed for Spring Break
March 20th- PTO Meeting at 7 pm
Future Dates:
May 8th- World Wide Wickham 5:30 - 7 pm
June 5th- Last Day of School. End of Year 5th/6th Grade Celebrations
Linked here is our 2023-2024 District Calendar!
Extended Learning Program (ELP) Update
The district's ELP services are intended for the most advanced students who need additional challenging learning experiences beyond the general curriculum. The criteria for qualifying to receive ELP services is outlined on the district website, also linked here in the elementary section: https://www.iowacityschools.org/academics-programs/extended-learning-program. Information regarding acceleration requests may also be found on the district website. The ELP department is currently working to update our identification policy, which will be updated on the website prior to the 2024-25 school year.
This spring, we will be looking at the data we have from district assessments. Students who show high potential will be provided an opportunity to complete an additional ability assessment to help make the determination of eligibility to receive ELP services in 4th grade during the 2024-25 school year. We will email families of 3rd grade students who are recommended for further testing no later than Friday, March 1. For this year, families of 3rd grade students and 6th grade students may also request that their child(ren) take the additional ability assessment. If you would like to request that your child take the additional assessment, please complete this Google Form. Requests must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 8. Details of the testing timeline will be shared with families of students who will be taking the assessment.
If your child is currently in 4th grade, they will be reviewed next year in the fall of 5th grade. If your child is new to the district (in 3rd-6th grade) this year and has not been screened for ELP services in the Iowa City School District, you may request that your child take the ability assessment. We are excited about the expansion of ELP services that are being planned for the coming school year, and will be sharing more information in the coming months.
If your student will not be at school please make sure to let the office know.
Please send an email regarding your students absence to macleod.emily@iowacityschools.org and schepanski.susan@iowacityschools.org
You may also call the school at 319-688-1175. If no one answers please leave a voicemail with your students name, grade, and reason for absence (illness, appointment, etc.)
Lastly- you can now report absences through Infinite Campus.
Teacher Conferences Meal
Wickham Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is providing a meal for teachers during conferences on Monday, March 4. We would like to support our teachers by providing a potluck from 12:00 to 5:00 that day. Please bring your items to Wickham by 11:30 a.m. on March 4. The theme is Soups and Salads. We will be feeding 35 people. Use the sign-up below to volunteer for a portion of the meal. Thank you!
Wickham General PTO Meeting
Please note the date change!! Our next general PTO meeting will be held Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 at 7 PM via Zoom. We hope to see you there, we have a lot of exciting things coming up! We will get to hear school updates from our 4th grade and ELP teachers. The Zoom link will be sent out the morning of the meeting. Please reach out with any questions.
The American Academy of Pediatrics says that you should keep your child home if:
- They have had a fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit within the past 24 hours (the fever should stay away without using fever-reducing medicines like Advil, Tylenol, or Ibuprofen)
- They have had episodes of vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours
- They are not well enough to participate in class
Also, please teach your children to wash their hands and cover their coughs and sneezes. This will help to keep everyone healthy and in school this winter!
We love our volunteers and are always looking for more people to help out! There are many opportunities throughout the year to volunteer at school. Please click the link below to fill out our volunteer form!
Non Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of the Iowa City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact Eric Howard, Director of Equity and Employee Relations, 1725 N. Dodge St., Iowa City, IA 52245, 319-688-1000, howard.eric@iowacityschools.org.