Wilder Blast
October 2024
From the Principal
Wilder Family,
We had a great full month of school. I have enjoyed getting to know our students an families this month and I am excited to continue getting to know each of you. This is a special place to be and I want to thank you for welcoming me into the community!
At the end of this month, we will have our parent-teacher conferences, this is an important time for us to share what your student is doing and create family and school connections. We look forward to seeing all of you in person at our conferences.
Our new classroom addition should be starting this month. Be aware of this new construction project as you are in the carline.
With students in mind,
Mrs. Hangen
Calendar at a Glance
October
2: Ms. Bergen Birthday
7: Papa John's Night
7: Ms. Cvitak Birthday
8: Ms. Horton Birthday
11: Fall Fun Fest
16: Fire Prevention Lessons at Wilder
17: Ms. Nagy Birthday
18: No School
21-Nov. 1: Parent Teacher Conferences
24: Ms. Coleman Birthday
November
4: No School
5: No School
5: Ms. Colton Birthday
21: Ms. Browning Birthday
25-29: Thanksgiving Break
Reminders and Updates
From our Custodian, Ms. Kristi
- Remember the carline runs along Sunset to Hillsboro. It is important you follow the car line and do not try to enter from other streets. Entering the carline from other directions can block traffic.
From our Front Office, Ms. Jill
- School starts at 7:20 and it is important your student is at school on time. If your student is late, you will need to come inside and check your student in for the day.
- Make sure you are making transportation changes for the day before 2:00.
- We have a new Hall Pass printer to hopefully speed up check-ins to the building. Please know if you come on a busy day, you might have to wait.
From Nurse Jill
- We will have a free seasonal flu vaccine clinic will be held at Wilder on October 16th, 2024 for students. Permission forms will be sent home with students. If you would like for your child to participate, please complete the permission form and return it to school with your student by October 11th, 2024. Written parental consent is required for your child to participate. If you have any questions or you would like to confirm that your child flu consent form has been received please call Nurse Jill at 417-523-5330.
From our Counselor, Julie
- In Classroom Counseling we are working on conflict resolution preK-5. We have defined that a conflict has 2 sides and at least 2 people involved. We have also practiced a problem-solving method called the Time Machine. In the Time Machine, students are able to go back and talk about a problem with a peer or sibling once everyone is calm. Ask your student to teach you about the Time Machine!
- Ask "Are you willing?"
- Take a deep breath
- Wish each other well
- Say "123 Let's Do It!"
- Say" I don't like it when _____________________ Please ___________________.
- The receiving person will say, "Okay, I can do that"
- Fist bump or high five to signal moving forward.
Read to Succeed
Attendance
Your student's attendance matters. Being at school on time consistently is important to your students success at school! Reach out if you need support getting your students to school on time daily.
Starting in October we will have surprise attendance days! This is where we will recognize students who are at school throughout the year!
Wilder's Current attendance is 94%.
Behavior Expectations
PBIS
We are practicing the Wilder Way everyday! See a new poster we have in our bathrooms to reinforce bathroom expectations.
PTA Information and Updates
Fall Fun Fest
- It's time to get your Fall Fun Fest tickets! Just $10 lets you play all the games you want! (Tickets will be $15 at the door.) Visit https://tinyurl.com/FFFTickets24 to purchase your ticket.
- Sign up to volunteer for a shift: https://tinyurl.com/FFFVolunteer24
Wild Dudes
- Our first Wild Dudes breakfast will be October 30th! Students can bring their dad, uncle, grandpa, brother, or other dude in their life.
Papa John's Night is Monday, October 7!
- They will donate 10% of all sales from 4-8pm to Wilder! Glenstone location only. https://www.papajohns.com/
The Pickleball Tournament has been canceled for this year.
Community Table Resources
Wilder Elementary
Website: www.sps.org/Wilder
Location: 2526 South Hillsboro Avenue, Springfield, MO, USA
Phone: (417) 523-5300