Wiley Way
Week of March 18, 2024
Welcome to Wiley ~ Home of the Wiley Coyotes
Office Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
School Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:50 PM; early dismissal @ 12:04 PM
If you need anything, PLEASE EMAIL or phone the office staff at officewiley@uticak12.org/
586-797-6700 ; someone will respond promptly.
24 hr. Attendance Line: (586) 797-6799
Office Staff:
- Mrs. Candice Merivirta, Principal
- Mrs. Cathy Baumgartner, Administrative Assistant
- Mrs. Cari Muirhead, Clerk
SCHOOL INFORMATION
Dates to Remember
Month of March: March is Reading Month
WILEY YEARBOOK ON SALE THROUGH MARCH 22nd
Sunday, March 17: Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Monday, March 18: Kids STEAM Night (see flyer below to register)
Tuesday, March Tuesday 19: First Day of Spring; Gizmo Family Game and Literacy Night
Wednesday, March 20: DNO (Fundraiser) @ Chic-Fil-A
Friday, March 22: Early Dismissal (12:04 PM); end of 3rd Marking Period; In-District Transfers for the 2024-2025 School Year are due
Monday, March 25-Friday, March29: Spring Break
Monday, April 1: School Resumes
Message From Mrs. Merivirta
We hope that you are continuing to enjoy our One School Once Book selection of Fenway and Hattie. 😊 Staff and students are enjoying the story and the activities as well. Check out our week 2 trivia winners below.
We welcome Spring officially on Tuesday, March 19. Please remember to dress your child appropriately for the daily weather. Mother nature does not always pay attention to the seasons. 😀
Just a reminder, we will be hosting our Family Gizmo Game and Literacy Night on Tuesday, March 19. Please plan to join us for an evening of family games and literacy activities. Families that attend will receive a voucher to purchase a game that evening. Lots of our teachers will be there to help run games. It will be a great evening; we hope that you can join us!
This Friday marks the end of the third quarter. Students will be dismissed at 12:04 PM; teachers will use the afternoon to complete grades. When we return we will officially begin the fourth and final quarter of the school year. Time is flying by!
Spring Break will run from Monday, March 25 through Friday, March 29; there will be no school during this week. School will resume on Monday, April 1.
When we return from break we will be sending out information regarding M-STEP testing. This year's window is from April 8 - May 17. All third through sixth graders will be assessed in Math and ELA. Additionally, our fifth graders will be assessed in Science and Social Studies. This testing helps provide a comprehensive view of student achievement and progress.
Thank you for your help with traffic flow in the morning. PLEASE be sure to pull up as far as you can (up to the sign that says NO PARKING/NO STANDING), have students exit ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ONLY, and then pull away. If you/your child are unable to do so, please park and walk your child to the school. We need to ensure everyone's safety.
As always, thank you for all that you do to support and enrich your child's education and our school community. Together, we are achieving great things!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Merivirta
Mark Your Calendars ~ The Wiley Carnival is Coming!
The Wiley Carnival will be here before you know it! It will be held on Friday, May 3rd. In preparation, the Volunteer Group will be building baskets for a raffle. Please see the grade level list below to find out what you can donate to support your child's grade level basket.
Reading Month Calendar
Read along and enjoy a good book together!
In-District Transfers/Schools of Choice Opportunities
Applications for In-District transfers are due by March 22, 2024 and will be processed by April 2, 2024 (Applications received after March 22, 2024 will be processed at a later date, no later than August 29, 2024)
In addition the link below will show families current available space by grade and by school.
Enroll in UCS-SOC/Transfers Page The areas shaded green (on the chart in the link above) are currently available for families interested in Inter-district transfers or Schools of Choice opportunities. Areas shaded in pink are those that are currently closed to transfers or Schools of Choice applications. If you have questions, please contact our student services office at studentservices@uticak12.org.
Below you will find a revised copy of Policy 5300- the revisions are listed in blue.
WILEY SPIRIT WEAR
Wiley Spirit Wear is now available for purchase. Please view the flyer below and scan the QR code to check out the available items. Show your school spirit!
Class of 2037
It is hard to believe but we are already planning for next year! If you have a child that will be entering Kindergarten next year, please take this opportunity to begin the enrollment process! UCS offers both Kindergarten and Young 5's. Additionally, applications are now being accepted for the Great Start Readiness Preschool Program. Please check out the flyers below.
Looking Ahead to the 2024-2025
The district has just released the tentative calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. Please note that the calendar is contingent on the state approving the request for an early start (before Labor Day).
WILEY HAPPENINGS
Sixth graders in Media Center created inspirational and motivational posters that focus on a positive attitude. Students identified a quote that was meaningful to them and utilized graphic design ideas using Canva to create and print posters that have been hung around the building to foster kindness and positivity among students and staff. Their work is also featured on the district web page.
Mrs. Champagne's kindergarteners worked with their 6th grade buddies to design and build a leprechaun trap. Hopefully they were able to catch a leprechaun!
Fourth grade students in Mrs. Leo's class had the opportunity to research and present biographies on notable people throughout time. Students selected their person, researched and wrote a biography about their person, created a Bottle Buddy of their famous person, and presented them to their classmates and others. Many students dressed the part as well. Check out some of the note-worthy people they reported on below.
Share a Story
Take a few minutes to share this story about welcoming Spring with your child. Happy reading!
WHO SHOULD YOU CONTACT?
Often times parents have questions or concerns but do not know who direct them to. Below is information from the UCS handbook in regards to communication flow and creating a winning team. Please read below to help direct you to the correct person.
Your Child’s Teacher
- Classroom curriculum, materials, instruction, and/or assessment questions
- Questions regarding your student’s progress
- Information that may impact your child’s learning
- Minor classroom discipline concerns
Your Child’s Principal
- Program and classroom concerns, following conversation with teacher
- Office Referrals (discipline concerns)
- Building management questions
- School and classroom curriculum, materials, instruction, and/or assessment questions
- Concerns that were brought to teacher's attention but were not resolved
School District - Executive Administrator of Schools
- If questions/concerns have not been addressed after speaking with the building principal, please contact the Executive Administrator of Schools Office at (586) 797-1114
- Parents and eligible students who have questions or concerns regarding pupil rights may contact the Executive Administrator of Schools Office at (586) 797-1114
Reminder About Birthdays
Birthday Celebrations
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.
WILEY COMMUNITY CLOSET
At this time they are not accepting any more donations. If you would like information or would like to schedule a visit to the Closet please email Mrs. Kurmas at karrie.kurmas@uticak12.org.
Stay Connected with our Wiley Volunteer Parent Group
WAYS TO SUPPORT WILEY AND STAY IN TOUCH
Extended Day Opportunities
Too Sick to Come to School?
Take a Peek at These Health Department Guidelines
When is your child too sick to attend school? The following guidelines, along with the advice of your family doctor, will help you decide when your child should stay home:
• Cold and/or cough – a child with deep mucus that causes a cough and heavy nose drainage cannot function at school.
• Fever – fever is a warning that something is wrong. A child should remain at home for 24 hours after the fever is gone without the use of medication.
• Rash – a rash, spots or blotches on the skin can be the first sign of many illnesses. Rashes require a physician’s release stating they are not contagious.
• Stomachache/Upset – a child who is vomiting or has diarrhea should be kept at home and may return 24 hours after the symptoms are gone.
• Head Lice – a child with head lice must remain at home until treatment is complete and school officials confirm he or she is free of lice. Check your child’s head before school begins in the fall and routinely during the school year or if he or she complains of an itchy scalp. Look around your child’s ears and back of the neck for nits, which are tiny, white, oval-shaped lice eggs that are attached to the hair near the scalp. Nits may look like dandruff or scalp flakes, but nits do not move and are difficult to dislodge. Notify the school office immediately if your child has head lice. Begin treatment immediately by contacting your doctor or purchasing over the counter medication from the drug store. To prevent spreading head lice, wash all infested garments, hair accessories, bedding and other surfaces with hot water and disinfectant. You must sign your child in at the office when he or she is returning to school after treatment for head lice.
Utica Community Schools has a no pet policy on school property.
Recess
Students will have the opportunity to go outside with their classmates during designated times throughout the day. Recess helps to promote social and emotional learning and development for all children. Allowing time for our students to engage in peer interactions provides them with an opportunity to practice essential social skills. Recess also benefits our students by increasing their level of physical activity improving their memory, attention, and concentration. Each class will have a recess attached to the lunch program. We go outside whenever possible and stay inside if it is raining or the temperatures are below 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Students will have an optional second recess each day with their classroom teacher. Please have children dress for the weather.
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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