Wiley Way

Welcome to Wiley ~ Home of the Wiley Coyotes

Office Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

School Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:50 PM; early dismissal @ 12:04 PM

If you need anything, PLEASE EMAIL or phone the office staff at officewiley@uticak12.org/

586-797-6700 ; someone will respond promptly.

24 hr. Attendance Line: (586) 797-6799

Office Staff:

• Mrs. Candice Merivirta, Principal
• Mrs. Cathy Baumgartner, Administrative Assistant

April 29: DNO Fundraiser @ Chic-Fil-A 4:30-8:30 PM

May 3: Wiley Carnival (5:30-9:00 PM, UHS)

May 6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week

May 8: Wiley Parent Volunteer Meeting @ 7:00 PM

May 15: Bagel Day

May 16: Skate Night

May 27: No School Memorial Day

May 28: Wiley Talent Show

May 30: Field Day

Nearly all of our 3rd-6th graders have completed their ELA and Math M-STEP assessments. This week our 5th graders will take their Science and Social Studies assessments. Thank you for supporting your child by making sure that they get a good night's rest, eat breakfast, have their laptop charged, and are to school on time. If students arrive late and their class is testing they will have to wait in the office until that session is done to join their class. We ask that you do not schedule appointments or early dismissals on testing days as well. We appreciate your support.

We hope that you had the opportunity to join the district-wide Art Show this past week. The event showcased from students across the district. Below you can see many of the pieces submitted by our Wiley Coyotes. Nora Roberts, 6th grader, was awarded a ribbon for the Superintendent's Choice!

As you know, construction will begin in the very near future for the major outdoor renovations happening at Wiley! We are excited about the plans for a reconfigured parking lot, a bus loop in the back to improve student safety, new playground structures, landscaping, and a new electronic sign. There will be some improvements within the building as well. We will keep you updated as things progress. If you have questions along the way, please contact the office and we will connect you with the people who can answer your questions. Please see the link below to stay updated and learn more about the projects.

The Wiley Carnival will be held this coming Friday (May 3) from 5:30-9:00 PM at UHS. We hope you and your family will join us for a night of fun! Wristband sales have been extended through this Wednesday, May 1st. Volunteers are still needed to assist with events as well. A special message went out this evening with links to both. Please help if you can. The sign up genius for volunteering at the event is: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FACA728A7FDC43-48811858-2024#/

Next week we will celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week. As always, the Parent Group organizes special treats for the staff to show their appreciation. One of the projects they like to do is DOOR DECORATING that goes with the theme for the weekly celebration. They are in need of parents who can come in Thursday and/or Friday, during the day or evening, to help decorate the doors. It is a huge undertaking and your help is needed. If you can help, please use the sign-up genius to do so:

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0B4DAFAF2BA2FAC61-48940211-door

Thank you for your help with traffic flow in the morning. PLEASE be sure to pull up as far as you can (up to the sign that says NO PARKING/NO STANDING), have students exit ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ONLY, and then pull away. If you/your child are unable to do so, please park and walk your child to the school. We need to ensure everyone's safety.

As a reminder, PLEASE do not drop students off on 21 Mile Rd, just east of Shelby. This is very dangerous, especially if you are allowing students to enter your car out of the driver's side, near traffic. Although it takes time, please pull into the school parking lot to drop off your child.

As always, thank you for all that you do to support and enrich your child's education and our school community. Together, we are achieving great things!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Merivirta

In the next few weeks, outdoor projects will be getting underway. If you have not had the opportunity to check out all that will be happening, I encourage you to click on the link below.

You will find up-to-date information about the projects and learn more about what we can expect in the fall!

As always, if you have questions, please do not hesitate to call.

https://www.uticak12.org/wileybondupdates

The Wiley Carnival will be here before you know it! It will be held on Friday, May 3rd. In preparation, the Volunteer Group will be building baskets for a raffle. Please see the grade level list below to find out what you can donate to support your child's grade level basket.

Wiley Spirit Wear is now available for purchase. Please view the flyer below and scan the QR code to check out the available items. Show your school spirit!

Once again, our student artists' work stood among the best at the District Art Show. Mr. Stark strives to help students develop and refine their skills in art and produce exceptional art work. Check out the work that was on display at this years' show. 6th grader, Nora Robinson's piece was awarded the Superintendent's Choice Award.

It is hard to believe but we are already planning for next year! If you have a child that will be entering Kindergarten next year, please take this opportunity to begin the enrollment process! UCS offers both Kindergarten and Young 5's. Additionally, applications are now being accepted for the Great Start Readiness Preschool Program. Please check out the flyers below.

The district has just released the tentative calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. Please note that the calendar is contingent on the state approving the request for an early start (before Labor Day).

Often times parents have questions or concerns but do not know who direct them to. Below is information from the UCS handbook in regards to communication flow and creating a winning team. Please read below to help direct you to the correct person.

Your Child’s Teacher

• Classroom curriculum, materials, instruction, and/or assessment questions
• Questions regarding your student’s progress
• Information that may impact your child’s learning

• Minor classroom discipline concerns

Your Child’s Principal

• Program and classroom concerns, following conversation with teacher
• Office Referrals (discipline concerns)
• Building management questions
• School and classroom curriculum, materials, instruction, and/or assessment questions
• Concerns that were brought to teacher's attention but were not resolved

School District - Executive Administrator of Schools

• If questions/concerns have not been addressed after speaking with the building principal, please contact the Executive Administrator of Schools Office at (586) 797-1114
• Parents and eligible students who have questions or concerns regarding pupil rights may contact the Executive Administrator of Schools Office at (586) 797-1114

The teachers and staff at Wiley support and encourage the recognition of a child’s birthday during the school day. It is an annual milestone in every child’s life that should be celebrated not just at home, but in school as well, where children spend one-third of their day with teachers, classmates, and peers. While there are many wonderful and creative ways to celebrate a child’s birthday in school, birthday celebrations at Wiley will not include food treats. Instead, the focus at Wiley will be recognizing the day in a variety of special ways that do not include food treats. Some possibilities include:

· Class sings “Happy Birthday”

· Happy Birthday Recess/Gift

· Morning “Happy Birthday” PA announcement

· Parent makes a donation of book to class library or a classroom game

· Student reads favorite book to class

· Parent/special someone reads story to class

Your child’s teacher will have more information on how birthdays will be celebrated in the classroom. As educators, caregivers and loved ones we all want the best for our students. Thank you for joining us in giving students healthy opportunities to celebrate important events and achievements.

At this time they are not accepting any more donations. If you would like information or would like to schedule a visit to the Closet please email Mrs. Kurmas at karrie.kurmas@uticak12.org.

When is your child too sick to attend school? The following guidelines, along with the advice of your family doctor, will help you decide when your child should stay home:

• Cold and/or cough – a child with deep mucus that causes a cough and heavy nose drainage cannot function at school.

• Fever – fever is a warning that something is wrong. A child should remain at home for 24 hours after the fever is gone without the use of medication.

• Rash – a rash, spots or blotches on the skin can be the first sign of many illnesses. Rashes require a physician’s release stating they are not contagious.

• Stomachache/Upset – a child who is vomiting or has diarrhea should be kept at home and may return 24 hours after the symptoms are gone.

• Head Lice – a child with head lice must remain at home until treatment is complete and school officials confirm he or she is free of lice. Check your child’s head before school begins in the fall and routinely during the school year or if he or she complains of an itchy scalp. Look around your child’s ears and back of the neck for nits, which are tiny, white, oval-shaped lice eggs that are attached to the hair near the scalp. Nits may look like dandruff or scalp flakes, but nits do not move and are difficult to dislodge. Notify the school office immediately if your child has head lice. Begin treatment immediately by contacting your doctor or purchasing over the counter medication from the drug store. To prevent spreading head lice, wash all infested garments, hair accessories, bedding and other surfaces with hot water and disinfectant. You must sign your child in at the office when he or she is returning to school after treatment for head lice.

Utica Community Schools has a no pet policy on school property.

Students will have the opportunity to go outside with their classmates during designated times throughout the day. Recess helps to promote social and emotional learning and development for all children. Allowing time for our students to engage in peer interactions provides them with an opportunity to practice essential social skills. Recess also benefits our students by increasing their level of physical activity improving their memory, attention, and concentration. Each class will have a recess attached to the lunch program. We go outside whenever possible and stay inside if it is raining or the temperatures are below 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Students will have an optional second recess each day with their classroom teacher. Please have children dress for the weather.

Email: candice.merivirta@uticak12.org
Website: wiley.uticak12.org
Location: 47240 Shelby Road, Shelby Charter Township, MI, USA
Phone: (586) 797-6700
Facebook: facebook.com/ucswiley