The Wilmot Word: 4-25-25

Congratulations to Miles and Hudson who were recognized this week at the Illinois Principals Association Student Recognition Breakfast. These students represented Wilmot and were honored for their creativity, kindness, and perseverance. Way to go!

Administrative Assistants Day was celebrated on Wednesday. On behalf of the entire staff, I want to thank Mrs. Fine and Mrs. Reich for everything they do for all of us. You help make Wilmot run like a well oiled machine and we appreciate all that you do for every student, staff member and Wilmot family!!

We are very grateful to the staff from Childhood Victories, Inc., for spending time in all of our buildings this week to present age-appropriate sexual assault and abuse awareness and prevention curriculum in accordance with Erin’s Law (House Bill 6193). If you are interested in additional information to review with your child as a follow-up to the presentations, please see the links below that correspond to each grade level.

Be Seen and Heard eBook (Grade K-3)

Follow Up Videos:

K-1st Grade

• The Number One Rule

• Safe/Unsafe Secrets

• Trusted Hero

2nd Grade

• Inner Sirens

• Trusted Hero Team

• How Do You Share?

3rd Grade

• Safety Power Word

• How Do You Tell?

• Rule Number 4

4th Grade

• Tricked Into Trust

• Turn It Around

• Persistence

5th Grade

• Awareness

• Healthy Boundaries

• Trusted Hero Team

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Children’s AUTHOR Karma Wilson will visit Wilmot kindergarten and first grade students on Friday, May 9th!

If you would like to order books by Karma Wilson please use the online ordering form by clicking here. Only online orders will be accepted and should be placed by Wednesday, May 7th. For any specific questions, please contact Kara Schaper, Wilmot Librarian at kschaper@dps109.org.

If you have a current K-4th grade student who is not returning to Wilmot next year, please complete the form linked here and linked below as soon as possible. This information not only supports us with making class placements but knowing your child is moving allows us to prepare for your child's transition. Prior to your child's last day at Wilmot, we will prepare all records for transfer. As a reminder, our school office will not be open during the summer months. Please complete this form even if your child is transferring to another DPS109 school.

In October, we began sharing weekly tech tips in our newsletters to encourage digital safety. If you missed a tech tip or just want to review them, we have a Digital Hub for you to view them at your convenience. Make sure to keep your eyes open for more tech tips to come in the following weeks!

Hi Wilmot Families! Field Day is coming up on Thursday, June 5th and we would LOVE to have you join us as a volunteer to help the day run safely and smoothly. Please fill out this form if you are interested in volunteering at Field Day on June 5th. We welcome all who are interested in volunteering to join us. For those who are interested, you will learn more about the time commitment and details of what being a volunteer entails by completing the Google Form linked below.

Wow, it is hard ti believe it is almost May. Our staff have helped to rework our annual May Mash-up, which brings us together with fun activities to support school spirit and a positive community. Click here to see the calendar of activities.

Click this link to order your yearbook. Enter this code: 101592328580619.

Don't forget to make your 2 free custom pages by April 21.

As we did last year, we will combine our grade level music concert with an art share. Below are the dates for all music concerts and art share events. The Art Share will begin at 5:45 pm and the music concert will begin at 6:00 pm.

• Kindergarten -Tuesday, May 6

Dear Wilmot Students, Staff, and Families,

We are excited to offer these special spirit days to celebrate our Wilmot community. Students should not feel that they need to buy anything and get creative with items already in their homes. Below you will find our Friday fun days and special spirit dates.

Thank you,

Wilmot Student Council

Friday Spirit Days

• 5/30/25 - Beach Day - Beachwear. Ex: Hats, Sunglasses (No bathing suits)

We hope you can make it!