Wickliffe Family Update

Dear Families,

As we head into these final weeks of school, events are beginning to wind down. We have just a few Town Meetings left, Field Day on May 27th, and our 5th Grade Graduation Ceremony. We are cherishing these last days with our students before we close the doors for summer.

Wishing you a wonderful week,
Angela

May 19: Last 5th Grade only outdoor lunch

May 23: Town Meeting - Peterson / Kernen

May 26: Memorial Day, No school

May 27: Field Day

May 28: 5th Grade Graduation (8:30). (This event is for 5th grade families only, Cookie reception immediately following)

May 28: 5th Grade Party (3:00 -5:00 on the playground)

May 29: Last Day of School (Early Dismissal @ 1:00)

During the past few weeks, we have seen an increase in disruptions during class time due to student use of smartwatches. We ask that you remind your student not to use their smartwatch during class and also to remember to save your own messages for your student until after the school day.

Looking ahead to next year, the Board of Education has approved an updated policy regarding students’ use of cellphones and smartwatches at school. The goal of the updated policy, 5136 Personal Communication Devices, is to reduce distractions, promote healthy habits and reduce screen time for our students. This new policy will be in place when we begin the upcoming 2025-2026 school year in August. At the elementary level, students may have personal communication devices (i.e. cellphones or smartwatches) at school, but these devices must be kept in lockers or backpacks during school hours. Students should only access these devices before or after school hours.

It is also important to note that state lawmakers are currently considering legislation that may further restrict the use of cellphones and smartwatches in schools. We will share more information if that legislation does become law.

Our Lost and Found is once again full, and we’ll be donating all unclaimed items a week after school ends. If you're visiting the building for any of our upcoming events, please take a moment to stop by the Lost and Found closet to look for any missing items.

Looking Ahead to Next Year:

• Please be sure to label your child’s clothing and personal items. This simple step makes it much easier for us to reunite lost items with their owner. (Check out Mabel's Labels for an easy way to buy lables that also support our PTO.)

• We’re looking for volunteers to help keep the Lost and Found organized. This includes checking for names on items, tidying up weekly, and helping with monthly prep for donations.

Thanks for helping us keep our Lost and Found under control—and for supporting our efforts to return items to their rightful owners!

If your family is moving—whether it’s to a new home within Upper Arlington or to a new community—please let us know as soon as your plans are finalized.

• Staying in UA? You’ll need to fill out a Change of Address Form.

• Leaving the district? Please complete a Withdrawal Form to help us support a smooth transition.

We wish you the very best in your new home—and, if applicable, in your next school adventure!

If all visitor spots are full, please do not park in the staff lot. You’re welcome to use the bus lane for parking between 8:30 AM and 2:15 PM.

If you’re arriving early for a morning event (such as Town Meeting or Open House), we kindly ask that you park on the street to help keep the lot open for staff arrival.

We appreciate your help in keeping parking spaces available for our staff—thank you for your cooperation and understanding!

Happy May, Wickliffe Families!

I can't believe it is already the last month of school! I have sincerely loved every minute of being a Wickliffe Wolf this year! Although I am sad to leave this amazing place, I am very excited that Mrs. Shaffer will return next year! The rest of the school year, I will focus on transitioning things back to Mrs. Shaffer and getting our students ready to transition to their new grades next year! If you need anything at all in the coming weeks, please reach out at kkaram@uaschools.org or ext. 6503.

Summer Offerings:

Just a reminder that Upper Arlington has partnered with Hazel Health, a teletherapy service that is offered free to any students attending UA elementary schools! If this is something you would be interested in for the summer, please let me know, and I will submit a referral.

Summer Syntero Groups- Here is the Flyer for Counseling Groups offered by Syntero this Summer.

As the school year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate YOU - our incredible PTO volunteers! Please join us at S.I.P. Brewery on Thursday, May 22nd from 6-8 pm! This is a casual get-together to sit back and relax with a beverage in hand. All are welcome!

5055 Dierker Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43220. https://sipbrew.com/

New designs and merchandise including hats, tank tops, totes and more! Courtesy of the Awesome Company - take a peek and place your online orders through the end of May 2025. Order here: https://http-theawesome-com.printavo.com/merch/wickliffe-spirit-spring-sale-2025

We’re entering a pivotal phase in planning the future of our aging middle schools and Burbank Early Childhood School — and we need your feedback!

Take the online community survey by Sunday, June 15, and help guide the next steps. Visit www.uaschools.org/facilities to complete the survey and explore helpful resources to inform your responses.

It’s critical that we hear from as many voices as possible to ensure the final master plan reflects the priorities of our entire community. We’re counting on your participation!

Don’t forget to update your email address for college applications or job hunting.

Your UASchools email will stop working 1 month after you graduate!

Attendance Information - Click link for full details

• If your child will be absent from school, please email wickliffeattendance@uaschools.org. Please state a reason for your child’s absence. If you are emailing your child’s teacher regarding attendance, simply copy the attendance email - no need to send separate emails.

• There is a link to the attendance email in the Upper Arlington Schools app

• District Attendance Policy

• Please obtain a medical excuse for ANY visit to a doctor, dentist, therapist, etc that occurs during a school day.

Planned Absence Form - Forms should be completed 10 school days in advance of the first date of the planned absence whenever possible. Otherwise, the absence may be unexcused.

District Website Link

• 2024-2025 School Year Calendar

• A-E Calendar

Drop off/Pick up information

Instagram Account ~ @wickwolves

Lunch Menu

Lunchroom Helper - click here to Volunteer

Nurse Notes

Any prescription medication administered at school requires written authorization from the student’s physician as well as written parental permission. Per Ohio Revised Code, the Prescribed Medication must be received by the health office in the container in which it was dispensed by the provider or pharmacist (we cannot accept medication in baggies). Medication authorization forms and other health forms can be found on the district website at: UA Health Forms. Should you have any questions, please contact the Wickliffe Health Office at 614-487-5150.

Our health clinics track communicable illnesses and work with local public health agencies to mitigate potential outbreaks. If your student is diagnosed with or treated for a communicable illness/condition (strep, pinkeye, influenza, COVID-19, lice, etc.), please report those to the school nurse at wickliffehealthclinic@uaschools.org, or wickliffeattendance@uaschools.org. Thank you for partnering with us to ensure Wickliffe is a healthy learning environment for all of our students!

PowerSchool Parent Portal: https://ps-uar.metasolutions.net/public/home.html

If you need assistance logging into PowerSchool, you may reach out to: familytechhelp@uaschools.org

Technology Family Support

• Check out this resource for K-5 families.

• WOSU Digital Wellness

• CommonSense Media Activities

Transportation Services

Email: schoolbusquestions@uaschools.org

UA Flyer Connection

Wickliffe PTO

Links to Previous Updates:

All of our updates can be found on the Wickliffe website under “school news”.