Monday, September 2: Labor Day, no school
Tuesday, September 3: School Resumes
Friday, September 6: LAST DAY TO PURCHASE DEVICE INSURANCE
Tuesday, September 10: Title 1 Meeting (6:00 PM); Open House (6:30 PM)
Wednesday, September 11: Parent Volunteer Meeting @ 7:00 PM in Media Center
Wednesday, September 18: NO SCHOOL; Teacher Professional Development
What a great start to the new year! Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through the utilization of our Drop Off/Pick Up lane at the start and end of each day. PLEASE remember to drive slowly and carefully; we still have parents, particularly of our Kinders and first graders, parking and walking up to the building.
We encourage parents of students in grades 2-6 to utilize the drop off/pick up lane as much as possible to keep the flow going. Please continue to pull up and move forward in the lane. Remember, you may not get out of your car when it is in the loop; your child (with the assistance of an adult if needed) should come to you and enter through the passenger side of the car only. Once your child is safely in the car, you may pull into the drive through lane to exit.
Students should arrive at 8:50 AM to wait outside their door, with adult supervision. Students will enter the building when the bell rings at 9:00 AM. The exception to this is if your child is coming for breakfast; they may enter the building through Door #4 beginning at 8:40 AM.
If you are arriving late, you and your child must enter through the Office Door; you must sign your child in.
Our Open House will be held on Tuesday, September 10 at 6:30 PM; We will hold our Annual Title 1 Parent Meeting prior to the Open House beginning at 6:00 PM. Plan to join us to meet your child's teacher and earn about the grade level curriculum.
Our first Parent Volunteer Group meeting will be held on September 11 @ 7:00 PM in the Media Center. Please plan to join us to learn about the many ways the group supports our staff and students, as well as ways to become involved.
Please note that you can access past issues of the Wiley Way by clicking on the buttons at the end of this newsletter or by visiting the Wiley homepage online.
As always, we look forward to working in partnership this year to help every child succeed! If you ever have a question or a concern, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Merivirta
Utica Community Schools has a new mobile app! Search for 'Utica Schools' in your phone's app store and download the free app to stay up-to-date on district and school news. The old mobile app 'Utica Community Schools' is no longer supported and should be deleted from your devices. Download at the App store here and Google Play here.
While we understand the appeal of having fast food delivered to school, we prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of our entire student body. Allowing outside food deliveries creates logistical challenges, disrupts the school environment, and can lead to unfair advantages for some students. For these reasons, fast food deliveries during school hours will not be permitted. We encourage all students to either bring a packed lunch or enjoy the free meals provided in our cafeteria.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
We are asking for your assistance to ensure that our security procedures during the school day are effective and efficient. When you wish to visit Wiley Elementary, come to front door marked OFFICE. At this door we have a security camera, intercom, and buzzer. To help us assist you when you would like to enter our school:
- Please press the buzzer to speak with someone in the office
- You will be asked to state your name and reason for visiting
- You will be asked to show your photo id into the security camera
- Office staff will buzz the door for you to enter the building
- Please pass through the lobby and enter the office
- Office staff will help you with your request
In addition, we are asking you to not let any visitors in the door as you enter (as they come up behind you) or as you exit the building.
The teachers and staff are committed to student safety and security, and we would like to thank you for your assistance in helping keep the students of Wiley safe.
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.
Any prospective volunteer of Utica Community Schools including those who will be supervising students, working with students, chaperoning field trip, etc. must complete a Criminal History Check Form and be cleared prior to any volunteer services.
Volunteer background checks must be completed annually. If a parent has students in more than one school, only one volunteer form must be completed.
Click on the link below the photos, complete the form and return to Wiley Office.
STAY CONNECTED WITH WILEY
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