Wickliffe Family Update

Dear Families,

We had a great short week at Wickliffe, and our students and staff are settling into their routines. This week, many classrooms continued to focus on getting to know one another and working together to establish classroom rules. Our process often begins by asking students about their hopes and dreams for the year. From there, teachers and students collaborate to create expectations for how they will interact and behave in the classroom to help everyone achieve those goals.

As part of this process, students and teachers also discuss logical consequences for when rules aren’t followed. There are three types of consequences that we discuss with students:

1. You break it, you fix it
2. Loss of privilege
3. Positive time-out or take a break

These consequences are designed to help students understand the impact of their actions and encourage them to find positive solutions. Our goal is to ensure that consequences are respectful, relevant, and reasonably implemented, always aiming to create a safe and productive learning environment for all.

The fall session of Wickliffe PTO's After School Discovery Session is beginning soon! This program lets K-5 students at Wickliffe explore diverse interests through fun extracurricular courses such as sports, art, engineering, languages, music, culture, and more. A flyer with the schedule of classes should have come home in your child's backpack this past Friday. The schedule is also posted on the After School Discovery page of the Wickliffe PTO website (https://www.wickliffepto.org/asd). Registration begins on Monday, Sept 9th at 7:00 PM. Some classes fill up quickly, so try to register your child as close to 7:00 PM as you can. Classes begin on Monday, Sept 23rd. Unless otherwise specified on the schedule, they will be held immediately after school from 3:00-4:00 PM and run for 6 weeks. We have some great new classes on the schedule this session - check out Capoeira (a Brazilian art form that combines movement, martial arts, and music), Play Club (supported child led play), and Korean Language and Culture. Please note that we are going to rotate our language classes more this year so that we have space for all of the classes - French will be offered in the fall, and Spanish will be offered in the winter. Please email us at wickliffeptoasd@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Below are a few reminders:

• Changes in Dismissal Routine: If your child’s dismissal routine changes on a given day, please inform both the classroom teacher and the school at [wickliffeattendance@uaschools.org](mailto:wickliffeattendance@uaschools.org).
• Bikes: Please make sure that you and your child walk your bikes once on school grounds during drop-off and pick-up times.
• Car Line at Dismissal: Please continue to have a sign with your child’s first and last name visible on your windshield.
• Mark Your Calendars: Early release on September 18th at 1:00 PM.
• PTO Fundraiser: The Flower Sale is happening until September 12th.

I hope you all enjoy the week ahead.

Warm regards,

Angela

Now through Sept. 12: PTO Flower Sale

September 13: UA Band Spread at UAHS honoring Wickliffe

September 16-20: Start with Hello Week (see information in the counselor corner)

September 18: Show your Wickliffe spirit and celebrate the three Cs Community, Compassion, and Civility

September 18: Town Meeting @ 8:30 (all invited)

September 18: Early Release @1:00

September 25: Literacy Night for parents @ 6:30

September 27: PTO Flower Sale Pick-up

October 3: Multilingual Parent Information Night

Oct. 4: Fun Run, Walk & Roll Fundraiser

Oct. 18-21: Wickliffe to host the Progressive Education Network National Conference

Wickliffe's 2024-2025 Breathe For Change Movement (B4CM) offers K-5th grade students the opportunity to explore social-emotional learning and wellness practices. Guided by certified facilitators and teachers, Shawna McEvoy and Sabrina De Libera, students will learn meditation, yoga, mindful movements, and other wellness techniques, which they are encouraged to share at home and in their classrooms. Monthly meetings will focus on different themes, with one day dedicated to learning strategies and the other to restorative practices.

Use this form to sign up your child today!

Please be sure to fill out this form no later than Wednesday, September 25th.

We are currently receiving calls from parents requesting that their student ride home with another student on the bus. Since our drivers are still in the process of familiarizing themselves with the students on their routes, we are unable to accommodate these requests until October 14, 2024.

As a reminder, after October 14, if you would like another student to ride home with your child on the bus, please email schoolbusquestions@uaschools.org at least 24 hours in advance.

As the school year kicks off, a few items have already found their way to the Lost & Found. Please encourage your child to check for any missing belongings, or feel free to visit the Lost & Found, conveniently located in the Town Square. To ensure that lost items are returned promptly, we highly recommend labeling your child’s belongings with their name.

Due to limited storage space, any unclaimed items will be donated on the last Friday of each month, beginning in September. We appreciate your help in keeping our Lost & Found manageable and ensuring that lost items are reunited with their owners.

Thursday, October 3rd

6:30-7:30pm

Tremont Elementary Cafeteria

Please join us for our Multilingual Parent Information Night!

Come and learn more about the ML program! We will discuss a variety of topics, and provide resources related to school and the Upper Arlington community. In addition, we hope this event provides an opportunity for families to connect.

If you will be bringing your child, we will have quiet activities for them to do during the event.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your ML Teacher (see below.)

Please RVSP using the Google Form here: https://forms.gle/H9GrxTfuBWD7bAnj8

Anjali Das, Wickliffe, Windermere, and Barrington

(adas@uaschools.org)

In light of the tragic school shooting in Georgia this week, we wanted to reshare some information about our safety plans.

• Safety preparedness: Safety is our top priority for all students and staff in our schools. We make every effort to be prepared for every possible type of emergency by regularly conducting safety drills and collaborating with our school resource officers and the Upper Arlington Police Division. Collaboration with families and local safety officials are critically important, and we are grateful for the strong partnerships in place in our community. You can learn more about our safety preparedness and prevention efforts at www.uaschools.org/safety.

• Reporting concerns: We also reinforce with all students and staff members the importance of reporting any suspicious or concerning activity. We encourage all students, staff members and family members to share their concerns either by phone or email. Students and family members can also file a report through our STAY SAFE, SPEAK UP! reporting system. In addition to the link in this email, you can also find the SPEAK UP! system linked to our website and available in ClassLink on all student iPads. Reports filed through this system can be made anonymously. If your safety concern requires immediate attention from law enforcement, please call 911.

The fall session of Wickliffe PTO's After School Discovery Session is beginning soon! This program lets K-5 students at Wickliffe explore diverse interests through fun extracurricular courses such as sports, art, engineering, languages, music, culture, and more. A flyer with the schedule of classes should have come home in your child's backpack this past Friday. The schedule is also posted on the After School Discovery page of the Wickliffe PTO website (https://www.wickliffepto.org/asd). Registration begins on Monday, Sept 9th at 7:00 PM. Some classes fill up quickly, so try to register your child as close to 7:00 PM as you can. Classes begin on Monday, Sept 23rd. Unless otherwise specified on the schedule, they will be held immediately after school from 3:00-4:00 PM and run for 6 weeks. We have some great new classes on the schedule this session - check out Capoeira (a Brazilian art form that combines movement, martial arts, and music), Play Club (supported child led play), and Korean Language and Culture. Please note that we are going to rotate our language classes more this year so that we have space for all of the classes - French will be offered in the fall, and Spanish will be offered in the winter. Please email us at wickliffeptoasd@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Shanna Jaggars, Marisa Martin, Mayling Mckinley, Robin Ralston

Committee Members

After School Discovery

Wickliffe Progressive Elementary PTO

-Dine in or take out and 20% of proceeds will benefit the Wickliffe PTO!

-Call 614-548-8890 or walk in to place orders mention “Wickliffe PTO” prior to ordering.

-Online orders can be placed at citybbq.com/order using the code “GIVE”

-Third party delivery apps are NOT included (Door Dash, UberEats etc).

Fall Flower Sale - August 28 - September 12

We are working with Foertmeyer & Sons Greenhouse again this year for the fall mum sale. The mums that are produced by Foertmeyer are beautiful and help us raise money to support our teachers and school community. The sale will be August 28 - September 12. You'll receive an email with your child’s online link for ordering. Flower pick up will be September 27th. Be on the lookout for additional information coming soon!

Fall AFter School Discovery Begins Monday, September 23rd

This year's PTO After School Discovery program lets K-5 students explore diverse interests through fun extracurricular courses like STEM, fashion, Lego sculptures, magic, chess, music, drama, basketball, and more! After School Discovery has been a huge success in the past because of the amazing support from our Wickliffe community, including school staff, families, and local businesses. After School Discovery classes will begin Monday, September 23rd. If you have any questions, please contact wickliffeptoasd@gmail.com. Thank you!

Wickliffe Fun Run, Walk or Roll - Friday October 4th

We are excited for our students to be able to participate in a Fun Run, Walk or Roll this year on Friday, October 4th, 2024! This event is a great experience for all - our goal is to unite our Wickliffe community! Parents and caregivers are welcome to join us and we always need volunteers. Be on the lookout for additional information about the event coming soon!

Lunch Volunteers - Sign Up Today!

Chef Jim and staff need two volunteers every school day to help with lunch service. This is a fun and fast-paced activity that really helps the lunch periods go smoothly. Plus, it's a great way to see your little one(s) during the day! Sign up here.

Please remember to bring a hat or other hair restraint and sign in at the main office. Be sure to wash your hands once you arrive, grab an apron, and have fun! If you have some lunchtime flexibility and are interested in being a sub, reach out to Andrea Porter at acporter426@gmail.com to be added to the list.

2024/2025 Classroom Coordinators

Classroom coordinators aim to help teachers. They are a liaison between the teacher, PTO, and classroom families, helping to bridge communication and community. They help with communication by relaying information to families about announcements, reminders, activities, events, and volunteer opportunities within the classroom and the larger community. If you are interested in pursuing this role for your child’s classroom this year please indicate your interest here or email Anita Bracha at a_rigoli@yahoo.com.

Wickliffe Family Directory

To safeguard students' privacy, the school does not share class lists - however, families can add a student's teacher assignment to the Wickliffe family directory. Once others update the teacher assignment for their children, you will be able to connect with the families in your child's class. Please take a moment to add your child's teacher assignment to your family's directory profile by clicking here (or use the PTO website menu option My Account / My Forms / Step 1: Family Information > Next Step to Step 2: Student Information).

The online directory can only be viewed by current Wickliffe families. The Wickliffe Family Directory is a secure, password-protected online directory that allows Wickliffe families to easily update their own contact information and find the contacts of the parents of their student's classmates and friends. Find out more in the Directory FAQs.

Volunteers - Always Needed and a Great Way to Connect with your Wickliffe Family Community

We always have opportunities to volunteer and all are welcome! If you are interested in volunteering on a committee or in a specific role, please fill out the survey to indicate your interest and we will be in touch! If time constraints limit your availability, please be on the lookout for sign up geniuses for various needs throughout the year!

One way we are celebrating our District commitment to student and staff well-being is by celebrating Start with Hello during the week of September 16-20th, 2024. Start with Hello is a week dedicated to making new social connections by engaging in conversation with one another to create a sense of belonging among young people. Start with Hello gives us an opportunity to practice engaging in conversation with one another and celebrating the importance of inclusive connections.

In our school community, you may notice or hear your student talking about The Start with Hello Challenge which is a Monday-Friday Spirit week that provides an opportunity to connect compassionately and show an appreciation for new and future friends.

We hope you enjoy this celebration of Start with Hello in our school community.

Start with HELLO Week Challenge | September 16-20th

• Meet-n-Greet MONDAY: Meet a new friend today and start with HELLO! We will also have talking cards at lunch to help start conversations!
• Take Care TUESDAY: Find time during the day to decorate the playground/sidewalks around the school with positive and inclusive messages!
• Wickliffe WEDNESDAY: Show your Wickliffe spirit and celebrate the three Cs--Community, Compassion, and Civility
• Thank Someone THURSDAY: Find a few minutes to write a thank you card or a nice note for someone.
• Free Play FRIDAY: School wide recess

The UACS Technology department provides 2 ways for caregivers to manage screen time, review web history, manage apps and internet access after school hours. The typical built-in Apple ScreenTime and Parental controls do not work because the district manages iPads for school use at a district level - the typical consumer level settings are not available. Caregivers can review web activity and disable internet access through the Lightspeed Relay Parent Portal. Additionally, caregivers can control app access and set rules through the JAMF Parent app. Questions may be directed to FamilyTechHelp@uaschools.org.

JAMF Parent Guide for Parents

JAMF Parental Controls Manual

JAMF Parental Setup and Guide Videos

Lightspeed Parent Portal

Please do not apply stickers or write on the iPad keyboard cases, as devices may be reassigned to other students throughout the year. Reassignment occurs when students graduate, transfer, or when devices need repair.

The new keyboard cases are district property and are durable assets intended to last for several years.

Instead of stickers we encourage students to personalize their iPads using other means, such as utilizing colorful silicone bands to provide a way to uniquely identify your device from other students.

Attendance Information - Click link for full details

• If your child will be absent from school, please email wickliffeattendance@uaschools.org. Please state a reason for your child’s absence. If you are emailing your child’s teacher regarding attendance, simply copy the attendance email - no need to send separate emails.

• There is a link to the attendance email in the Upper Arlington Schools app

• District Attendance Policy

• Please obtain a medical excuse for ANY visit to a doctor, dentist, therapist, etc that occurs during a school day.

Planned Absence Form - Forms should be completed 10 school days in advance of the first date of the planned absence whenever possible. Otherwise, the absence may be unexcused.

District Website Link

• 2023-2024 School Year Calendar

• A-E Calendar

Drop off/Pick up information

Instagram Account ~ @wickwolves

Lunch Menu

Lunchroom Helper - click here to Volunteer

Nurse Notes

Any prescription medication administered at school requires written authorization from the student’s physician as well as written parental permission. Per Ohio Revised Code, the Prescribed Medication must be received by the health office in the container in which it was dispensed by the provider or pharmacist (we cannot accept medication in baggies). Medication authorization forms and other health forms can be found on the district website at: UA Health Forms. Should you have any questions, please contact the Wickliffe Health Office at 614-487-5150.

PowerSchool Parent Portal: https://ps-uar.metasolutions.net/public/home.html

If you need assistance logging into PowerSchool, you may reach out to: familytechhelp@uaschools.org

Technology Family Support

• Check out this resource for K-5 families.

• WOSU Digital Wellness

• CommonSense Media Activities

Transportation Services

Email: schoolbusquestions@uaschools.org

UA Flyer Connection

Wickliffe PTO

Links to Previous Updates:

All of our updates can be found on the Wickliffe website under “school news”.