Wingate Elementary News

Monday, May 1st - Kindergarten Round Up - 4:15-5:15

Thursday, May 2nd - Special Olympics Send Off 9:05am

Friday, May 3rd - Lunch Hero Day

Friday, May 3rd - Explorer Challenge Fun Run

Saturday, May 4th - Girls on the Run 5K

Monday, May 6th - Friday, May 10th - Teacher Appreciation Week

Monday, May 6th - Modern Band and Percussion Performances (9:05am & 6:00pm)

Wednesday, May 8th - School Nurse Day

Thursday, May 9th - Student led conferences 4-8pm

Friday, May 10th - No school for students - Student Led Conferences 8am-4pm

Monday, May 13th - Senior Walk 9:10am

Tuesday, May 14th - Kindergarten Pastries with Parents 9am

Thursday, May 16th - 4th grade Colorado History Day

Thursday, May 23rd - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!

May Staff Birthdays

May 2nd - Brenda Welch (tech lab)

May 3rd - Kayla Brown (Kindergarten teacher)

May 6th - Ashley Hesch (Librarian)

May 10th - Emilee Cawlfield (4th grade teacher)

May 11th - Chera Miller (Instructional coach)

May 12th - Meghan Connell (2nd grade teacher)

May 13th - Kristi Payne (Secretary)

May 22nd - Kevin Hoskin (Assistant Principal)

Dear Wingate Families,

As we approach the end of another enriching school year, I wanted to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt appreciation to each and every one of you for your unwavering support and dedication throughout the academic year.

This year has been filled with countless memorable moments, achievements, and growth for our students, and none of it would have been possible without the incredible partnership between our school and our families. Your commitment to your child's education and well-being has been truly remarkable, and it has made a profound difference in their journey of learning and development.

I am continually inspired by the passion, creativity, and resilience displayed by our students. Their enthusiasm for learning and willingness to embrace new challenges serve as a testament to their character and the strong foundation of support provided by their families.

I also want to express my deepest gratitude to our exceptional educators and staff for their dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to our students' success. Your tireless efforts and passion for teaching have undoubtedly made a lasting impact on the lives of our students, and I am immensely grateful for all that you do.

As we look forward to the upcoming summer break, I encourage you to take this time to rest, recharge, and create lasting memories with your loved ones. The summer months provide a wonderful opportunity for relaxation and rejuvenation, and I hope you all take full advantage of it.

As we prepare to embark on a new school year in the fall, I am filled with optimism and excitement for the possibilities that lie ahead. Together, we will continue to build upon the strong foundation of excellence, collaboration, and community that defines our school.

In closing, I want to express my deepest appreciation for your continued partnership and support. Your involvement and dedication are truly valued, and I am grateful for the opportunity to work alongside each and every one of you.

Wishing you all a joyful and rejuvenating summer break!

Join us on Friday, May 3rd at 5:30 (run starts at 6:00)for a slimy, slippery, wet, wild, and fun adventurous racecourse on Wingate school grounds. Obstacles and surprises abound! 1/3-mile loop – do as many or as few laps as your legs will carry you!

Proceeds will go to Wingate PTO and will be used for teacher and school requests.
Important Information: Rain or shine – No refunds. This is a family event; guardians must stay on property grounds. We encourage adults to register and run too! Bring cash or credit cards for food options. Come for an evening of crazy fun and enjoy dinner too! Shoes are required on the course. (We suggest shoes you are willing to part with.)

If you would still like to sing up to participate, please do so no later than 5pm on Thursday for your $15 registration. On Friday, the registration goes up to $20 the day of the event. https://wingate.ptboard.com/formvw?store=4133&form=10

We also cannot make this event work without generous volunteers helping with the stations. We don't have many volunteers signed up yet! There are lots of different volunteer options.

Volunteers can sign up here:

PTBoard.com

Lastly, packet pick up is THIS Thursday from 9-10am and 4-5:30pm. We will also have a bus riders pick up directly after school on Thursday for kids to come pick up their packets.

Several fun events are planned for the last day of school (May 23rd)

• Field Day 9am
• Picnic lunch on the lawn during lunch. **Please note that lunch and recess times have been swapped for the day! Lunch times are as follows:
• Kindergarten: 11:15-11:35
• 2nd: 11:35-11:55
• 1st: 11:55-12:15
• 3rd: 12:15-12:35
• 4th: 12:35-12:55
• 5th 12:55-1:15
• 5th grade graduation - 1:45pm
• All school assembly and end of year slide show 3:10pm

Parents are welcome to join us for these events!

Student led conferences will take place on May 9th (4-8pm) and May 10th (8am-4pm). You should receive information from your child's teacher regarding specific conference times and a sign up method (if necessary). For more information about conferences, please reach out to your child's teacher.

This year's conferences will also feature a student art show!

Wingate would like to extend a special thank you to our wonderful Wingate PTO. They raise funds for classrooms, plan and execute special events and serve as ambassadors for the parent community. Wingate is a better place because of our PTO! The following members served on this year's board: Anna Hileman (President), Faith Rodriguez (Treasurer), Dana Russell (Secretary), Kristen McGee, Ressie Barrett, Leah Mast, Tyson Babayco, Sean Steimel, Kathy Pritzl, Holly Leever, Melissa Greenfield

If your child has medications in the Wingate health office, please plan on picking them up by the end of the day on Thursday, May 23rd. A parent or guardian must sign out the medications (they cannot be sent home with students.) If medications are not picked up, they will be disposed of.

If you have moved or are planning to not return to Wingate next year, please notify our school office. It is essential that we have current information in our school database including updated addresses.

Our wonderful kitchen manager, Miss Lisa, has adjusted the lunch menu for the final days of school to include student and staff favorites. The lunch menu will be different than the online menu. For May's lunch menus, please use the following link https://drive.google.com/file/d/14dEnTk5ZnP2wOnH-8DSJmMopLZ3AvVvi/view?usp=sharing

If you would like to help with the last Fun Friday of the school year, please sign up here:

Fun Friday Volunteer Sign Up

RMS is currently looking for individuals or businesses who would like to sponsor

the Student of the Month program/lunches. The cost to sponsor the program is

$300. This is a great way to honor our students for their hard work while getting

the chance to advertise your business. Students are recognized during advisory in

front of their peers, receive certificates, they get their picture put on our Student

of the Month Board, they are reconginzed in our Monthly newsletter, and they get

to have a Jimmy John’s lunch box and have a special lunch with their teachers.

If you choose to sponsor you will get:

1. Your name on the marquee during the month you sponsor.

2. Name/Logo on the school website.

3. Name/Logo on the school Facebook feed.

4. Name/Logo in the monthly RMS newsletter.

If you are interested in sponsoring our Student of the Month program please

contact Shelley in the front office at 970-254-7003.

We are currently looking for sponsors for the 2024-25 school year.

The new Grand Junction High School will be opening this fall, and there is an opportunity to be a part of this exciting moment in our community. See below graphic for more information, or go to: https://grandjunctionbooster.com/legacy-bricks. We are also attaching a flier to this email as well.

We are also taking reservations for those interested in 12” x 12” pieces of the current gym floor, as memorabilia pieces. Delivery will most likely be in June or July, as long as the floor comes up nicely. For more information, go to: https://grandjunctionbooster.com/memorabilia

If you have any questions, please email: BoosterClubGJHS@gmail.com