Wickliffe Family Update

Dear Families,

We’re in the final stretch of the school year, the last month is officially here! As we head into these final weeks, we’ll be taking time to celebrate and reflect on the growth our students have made this year—academically, socially, and emotionally. There is so much to be proud of, and so much to be thankful for. We are truly appreciative of each of you and the many ways you contribute to our Wickliffe community.

In addition, this week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and we’ll be celebrating our incredible teaching staff. Please consider sending a quick note of gratitude to your child’s teacher. Wickliffe simply wouldn’t be Wickliffe without the care, dedication, and love our staff brings to their work each and every day. Their impact is felt far beyond the classroom walls, and this week is a special time to let them know how valued they are.

We’re also looking forward to our annual Wickapoolza event on Friday from 6:00–8:00 PM! It’s always a fun evening for all, starting with a performance by our amazing Golden Star Choir, followed by outdoor activities and time to connect as a community. The weather is looking perfect, and we hope to see many of you there to cheer on our 4th and 5th grade choir participants and enjoy some springtime fun together.

Be sure to scroll through this update for important dates, sign-ups, and details as we head into the final weeks of the year.

Angela

May 5 - 13: Spring Book Fair

May 9: Town Meeting @ 8:30 AM – Golden Star Choir School Performance (We kindly ask that only parents of 4th and 5th grade choir members attend due to limited space.)

May 9: Wickapalooza @ 6:00 PM – Featuring the Golden Star Choir! (This event is open to all families and the community.)

May 16: Town Meeting - Gifford / England

May 23: Town Meeting - Peterson / Kernen

May 27: Field Day

May 28: 5th Grade Graduation (8:30). (This event is for 5th grade families only)

May 28: 5th Grade Party (3:00)

May 29: Town Meeting

May 29: Last Day of School (Early Dismissal @ 1:00)

For other dates specific to 5th grade, see the 5th Grade Parents section below

Wickapalooza is held outside on the school grounds (blacktop side) with family friendly activities for our whole community including bounce houses, live music, the book fair, a magician, crafts, and food trucks. Our Golden Star Choir will perform from 6-7 pm in the gymnasium for 4/5 families and activities will be from 6-8:30 pm.

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR THIS FUN NIGHT!

Sign up Here!

If the visitor spots are full, please refrain from parking in the staff parking lot. You are welcome to use the bus lane for parking between 8:30 AM and 2:15 PM. If you arrive early for Town Meeting, we kindly ask that you park on the street. To ensure staff have access to necessary parking, we appreciate your help in keeping the staff lot reserved for employees. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

If your family is moving—whether it’s to a new home within Upper Arlington or to a new community—please let us know as soon as your plans are finalized.

• Staying in UA? You’ll need to fill out a Change of Address Form.

• Leaving the district? Please complete a Withdrawal Form to help us support a smooth transition.

We wish you the very best in your new home—and, if applicable, in your next school adventure!

Mrs. Oberlin's 4/5 class is collecting used shoes in good condition for Soles for Souls. We learned about corporate philanthropy from Teresa Eigel, the Director of Community Engagement from DSW shoes. There is a donation cart in the Town Square! Bring us your shoes!

🚨 NEW DATES: May 5, May 12, May 19: 5th Grade only outdoor lunches

May 9: Golden Star Choir Town Meeting and Wickapalooza

May 15: 5th Graders to have lunch at Hastings

May 28: 5th Grade Graduation Town Meeting/Cookie Reception

May 28: 5th Grade Party after school (3 pm - 5 pm)

Our 5th Graders will be eating lunch outside on the dates below.

• May 5: 5th Grade Lunch Outside

• May 12: 5th Grade Lunch Outside

• May 19: 5th Grade Lunch Outside

WANT TO VOLUNTEER? Please click the link below:

Sign-up for parent volunteers for the 5th grade outdoor lunches

Happy May, Wickliffe Families!

I can't believe it is already the last month of school! I have sincerely loved every minute of being a Wickliffe Wolf this year! Although I am sad to leave this amazing place, I am very excited that Mrs. Shaffer will return next year! The rest of the school year, I will focus on transitioning things back to Mrs. Shaffer and getting our students ready to transition to their new grades next year! If you need anything at all in the coming weeks, please reach out at kkaram@uaschools.org or ext. 6503.

Summer Offerings:

Just a reminder that Upper Arlington has partnered with Hazel Health, a teletherapy service that is offered free to any students attending UA elementary schools! If this is something you would be interested in for the summer, please let me know, and I will submit a referral.

Summer Syntero Groups- Here is the Flyer for Counseling Groups offered by Syntero this Summer.

Please join us for our last general PTO meeting of the year Monday, May 5th at 7:00 pm where we will voting on the executive slate for next year.

Next week, we’re celebrating our incredible Wickliffe staff! Join us in showing gratitude for the amazing work they do for our students and greater community every day. Volunteers are needed! Sign up here:

Sunday, May 4 – Kickoff Decorating Party
🎨 Meet outside the school from 4:00–5:00 PM to decorate sidewalks with chalk and hang up posters.
Bring chalk and any posters you’d like to display!

Monday, May 5 – Flowers & Breakfast
🌼 PTO will provide breakfast for staff.
🌸 Students: Please bring 1–2 flowers to contribute to a class vase for your teacher. PTO will supply flowers for support staff.

Tuesday, May 6 – No School

Wednesday, May 7 – Wellness Day
💆‍♀️ A massage therapist will be on-site providing short chair massages for staff throughout the day.

Thursday, May 8 – Potluck Lunch
🍽️ PTO and families will provide a special lunch.
👉 Sign up here to bring a dish, drink, or dessert.

All Week – Volunteer for Recess & Lunch Duty
🛝 Help give staff a break!
👉 Sign up here to cover a shift.

Bonus Treat – Toft’s Grand Scoop Discount
🍦 Mention Wickliffe during Teacher Appreciation Week or at the end of the school year to receive 10% off in-store gift card purchases—perfect for teacher gifts!

Thank you for helping us celebrate the amazing team that makes Wickliffe so special!

Spring book fair is coming, but with a twist! New this Spring, we will be using Literati for our fair. Look for a backpack flyer with more information this week. In the meantime, check out our Literati Book Fair website. Lastly, please consider helping with classroom visits. Sign up here!

Wickapalooza is held outside on the school grounds with family friendly activities for our whole community including bounce houses, face paint, photo tent, tie dying, the book fair, food trucks, crafts, music and more! Click here for more information!

• Outdoor Activities for all families 6-8:30 pm
• Golden Star Choir Performance 6-7 pm in the gymnasium for 4/5 families

Flower sale delivery and pickup is May 16th!

We will need assistance throughout the day in unloading plants from the delivery truck, sorting orders, and loading orders into cars. Sign up here:

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0D4FAAAF22A5F58-56135115-fall

Upper Arlington Schools currently offers an online learning opportunity for students in grades 6 through 12 through the UA Online Academy. The UA Online Academy provides a unique blend of online coursework, live virtual class meetings and periodic in-person interactions. Families will have the opportunity to enroll in the UA Online Academy for the 2025-2026 school year.

To enroll in the UA Online Academy: The enrollment window for the 2025-2026 school year opens Monday, May 5, 2025. If your student is ready to commit to participation in the Online Academy for the 2025-2026 school year, please complete the UA Online Academy Enrollment Form. Please note that this will be at least a semester-long commitment through December 2025.

The deadline to open enroll is Monday, May 12th at 8:00 am. If you have any questions, please contact mrjordan@uaschools.org or onlineacademy@uaschools.org.

Are you ready to become a cyber spy? This summer, Upper Arlington Schools invites you to step into the world of cybersecurity with the Cybersecurity Bootcamp — a FREE, hands-on, and immersive experience designed for students entering grades 7 thru 9 or those joining the University of Cincinnati Early IT Microschool next year. This exciting experience will teach you how to outsmart hackers, protect secrets, and stop cyber villains in their tracks.

Throughout the camp, students will dive into some of the following topics: number systems, binary, data destruction, digital forensics, and cryptography.

Students have the opportunity to earn the CompTIA ITF+ Industry recognized credential, setting you up for future tech success.

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

• 2024-2025 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.

Our health clinics track communicable illnesses and work with local public health agencies to mitigate potential outbreaks. If your student is diagnosed with or treated for a communicable illness/condition (strep, pinkeye, influenza, COVID-19, lice, etc.), please report those to the school nurse at wickliffehealthclinic@uaschools.org, or wickliffeattendance@uaschools.org. Thank you for partnering with us to ensure Wickliffe is a healthy learning environment for all of our students!

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”.