Wixom Howler Edition 13

November 19th-Half Day

November 27th-Half Day

November 28th-29th Thanksgiving Break

Michigan weather is constantly changing each day. Please make sure your child has the proper attire for outdoor play. We go outside every day for students to enjoy the fresh air. If you are in need of resources as we approach the winter months please don't hesitate to reach out to Taneia.

Picture Retake Day is scheduled for November 19th, 2024.

If you are in need of support for the Winter Holidays please complete the form below. This form will only be viewed by Principal Giles.

https://forms.gle/FPSTaetD7Vwke9kx6

Wixom has a long tradition of supporting families for the Holidays. This year, we want to provide families with Holiday support by collecting gift cards from various stores to give to families so they can shop for their children and feel a sense of excitement and support. The Snow Angels Program provides us with the opportunity to help make the holidays special.

It is as simple as the following steps:

1. While you are out shopping pick up a gift card for any increment. (Target, Walmart, Meijer, Kroger)

2. Drop the gift cards off at Wixom by December 9th.

3. The week of December 9th families will be contacted to pick up gift cards.

CALLING ALL ARTISTS! It is time to submit your Reflections entry this year. The National PTA Reflections theme for the 2024-25 school year is "Accepting Imperfections”.

You may only enter ONE piece per the following art categories you qualify for:

• Dance Choreography

• Film Production

• Literature

• Music Composition

• Photography

• Visual Arts (2D and 3D)

Only new and original works of art will be accepted. All entries are due by: November 12, 2024

Submit:

• Original artwork to school

• Entry Form: Wixom Reflections Entry Form

• Consent Form: PTA Reflections Consent Form

For more information: https://www.wlcsd.org/families/ptsa-council/reflections

Contact Darcell Baxtresser (wixomptareflections@gmail.com) with any questions.

PTA UPDATES

The Wixom PTA Google Calendar can be found here: https://shorturl.at/QyTie Events for the entire school year can be found here. You can also add them all to your own Google Calendar with one click!

Upcoming PTA Sponsored Events:

• November 8: Skate Night @ Bonaventure 6 - 8:30 PM Theme is Pink Out!

• November 12: Reflections Contest Submissions Due

• November 22: Popcorn Day, Free popcorn with PTA Membership. Or bring $1 to school

Thank you to our school community for a fun and successful Color Run on October 11. Our school community raised $6,500 leading up to the event. We especially wanted to thank our corporate donors and sponsors: The Peterson Companies, Inc; Marco’s Pizza; Michigan Hardwood Distributors, and Cantoro’s Italian Market. These funds will go towards student learning materials, field trips and assemblies, and teacher recognition and support.

Looking for an easy way to support our school? Shop for groceries at Kroger and they will contribute money to our PTA. It’s easy to sign up in the Kroger App:

1. Click the three horizontal lines in the upper right corner

2. Choose “Rewards”

3. Choose “Community Rewards”

4. Search for “Wixom Elementary PTA” and enroll

In addition to receiving phone calls and email notifications from the school district in the event of a school closing or emergency, parents can also sign up to receive SMS Text messages.

Find the helpful step-by-step instructions linked below as well as the video tutorial on signing up for SMS messages.

Signing Up for SMS Messages via Skylert

If you do not have access to a computer at home for your child to use for iReady lessons,

please contact the school and we may be able to let you borrow a Chromebook. We have a limited number of Chromebooks available for students to borrow for the year.

Front office: 248-956-3400

Principal: Taneia Giles (TaneiaGiles@wlcsd.org)

Principal Secretary: Mrs. Michele Abele (MicheleAbele@wlcsd.org)

Building Secretary: Mrs. Tamara Baker (TamaraBaker@wlcsd.org)

Office: 248-956-3400

FAX: 248-956-3405

Absence Line: 248-956-3490

Late Bus Hotline: 248-956-5199 - All late buses will be listed on the hotline if the driver is running TEN OR MORE minutes late.

Address:

301 North Wixom Road
Wixom, MI 48393