Wizards Newsletter

Hello, Wizard families! We are settling into our routines as we reach the Day 10 milestone! Today we had lots of staff members and students showing support for the Hawkeyes, with a few brave Cyclones in the mix. 🙂

Our carline is also running smoothly. Classroom teachers welcome students into their classrooms for a "soft start" beginning at 7:40. The first bell rings at 7:50, and the second bell rings at 7:55. Students should arrive at school by 7:50 so they can get to class and prepare for the start of the day.

As you may remember, our district has adopted the High Reliability Schools Framework to ensure equitable outcomes for all students. Last school year, Wickham became Level One certified, demonstrating that we have a safe, supportive, and collaborative school environment. This year, we will continue this focus and begin working towards improving instruction in every classroom (HRS Level Two). Our teachers will learn how to enhance their instruction for all learners as we embrace the philosophy of continuous growth for everyone.

Have a wonderful weekend, and thank you for your continued support of our Wickham Wizards!

Morning Drop Off:

Drop off begins at 7:40am - First Bell rings at 7:50am - Tardy Bell rings at 7:55am

• School staff will begin car line at 7:40am
• Pull forward, as directed by staff
• Stay in your vehicle
• For safety reasons, please do NOT park and walk your student to the building
• If dropping off snacks or other large items, please alert staff if your child needs help
• Please stay in your drop off lane and behind the car in front of you
• Exit the parking lot in the lane you entered (school lane turns right on Oakdale and median lane turns left on Oakdale)

After School Pick Up:

Pick-up begins at 2:55pm (M,T, W, F) at 1:55pm (Th)

• Please visibly write the last name(s) of the child/ren you pick up on the back of this paper with heavy black marker
• Post or hold this sign in the front window of your vehicle during pick up so that staff can see the name/s
• Staff will begin the pick up line once school busses are loaded and leaving the parking lot
• Once signaled by staff to begin, please pull as far forward as possible to wait for your child/ren
• When all of your children are secured in their seatbelts, exit the parking lot safely

September 18th-20th & 23rd-24th- 5th Grade School of the Wild Field Trip

September 27th- PTO Fall Fun Fair & Silent Auction (5:30 pm - 7:30 pm)

September 30th- West High Homecoming Parade (6 pm - 7 pm)

October 2nd- National Walk/Ride your Bike to School Day

October 6th- Run for the Schools (More Information Here)

October 24th- Picture Day

Linked here is our 2024-2025 District Calendar!

Attendance:

If your student will not be at school please make sure to let the office know!

PLEASE use Infinite Campus to input your student's absence ahead of time or morning of.

- Emily & Susan

macleod.emily@iowacityschools.org / schepanski.susan@iowacityschools.org

Wickham Fall Fun Fair and Silent Auction- Grade Basket Donations:

Every year, each grade brings in items to make themed “Grade baskets.” These baskets are always very popular.

This year, we request that each child bring one new item to school to contribute to his/her grade’s baskets (see themes below). If you have an item that you would like to contribute that is NOT your child’s grade-themed basket, we would still greatly appreciate the donation and will add this item to another basket. If your family would rather help by sending a monetary donation to help purchase larger items for the grade’s basket, that would also be greatly appreciated. Please turn in all new items to your child’s teacher or monetary donations to the office (in an envelope labeled “silent auction,” and checks made out to Wickham PTO) NO LATER THAN Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 18.

Kindergarten: Hot Wheels, Arts & Crafts, Disney Princesses/Superheroes.

First Grade: Legos, Slime/Kinetic Sand, Barbie/Dolls.

Second Grade: LOL, Nerf, Science Toys.

Third Grade: Squishies, Vehicles/Remote Control, Nerf.

Fourth Grade: Sports/Outdoor, Card Games, Harry Potter.

Fifth Grade: Candy, Gift Cards, Board Games, coding/robotics.

We are also in need of baskets, tissue paper, and rolls of clear plastic wrap.

Pre-order wristbands for sale:

Join us for food and beverages, face painting, balloon animals, a photo booth, and inflatables at the Wickham Fall Fun Fair!

A wristband is required for entry (students and guardians). This is our largest fundraising event of the year. Please order family wristbands for immediate family members only. If your family is bringing additional friends or students please have those individuals purchase their own wristband. A wristband is required for entry and all students must be accompanied by an adult. This is not a drop-off event.

Pre-Order tickets by 9/24 at 7pm: $15/person or $45/family at https://www.wickhampto.org/store

Admission (day of): $17/person or $50/family

Pre-ordered wristbands will not be shipped - they should be picked up at the registration table on the night of the event.

Payment Options:

o Online payments may be made at www.myschoolbucks.com. There is no fee for users.

o Checks may be sent to the school with the student. Checks should be made out to “Nutrition Services”. Please write the student(s) name on the memo line.

o Cash is not the preferred method but it may be sent to school in a sealed envelope, with the student’s name clearly listed.

MySchoolBucks Information:

Families can set up online accounts at www.myschoolbucks.com, where they can:

o See all student transactions.

o Make payments to the account at no charge.

o Set up email notifications to alert them when their student’s balance falls below their designated level.

During the 2024-2025 school year students will have the opportunity to travel off school grounds for various field trips! Prior to field trips, teachers will reach out about the plan. This communication will include specific details regarding the field trip. If you feel you need to keep your child from attending any field trip please contact their homeroom teacher PRIOR to the date of the event and alternate arrangements will be made.

Please complete one form for EACH of your students who attend Wickham!

Linked here: https://forms.gle/ofZ6BDg6Uc6iMQHT6

Looking for information on Securly, our web filtering tool?

Find all the information here www.IowaCitySchools.org/Securly.

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.