The Wilmot Word: 4-17-25

If you have a current K-4th grade student who is not returning to Wilmot next year, please complete the form linked here and linked below as soon as possible. This information not only supports us with making class placements but knowing your child is moving allows us to prepare for your child's transition. Prior to your child's last day at Wilmot, we will prepare all records for transfer. As a reminder, our school office will not be open during the summer months. Please complete this form even if your child is transferring to another DPS109 school.

Erin’s Law (House Bill 6193) was signed by Governor Pat Quinn on January 24, 2013. This law requires schools to implement an age-appropriate sexual assault and abuse awareness and prevention curriculum for grades Pre-K through 12. District 109 partners with Childhood Victories, Inc., an organization founded by Victor Pacini who is a motivational speaker and a survivor of sexual abuse. Speakers from Childhood Victories, Inc. provide programming for our students that teaches them basic skills to keep them safe from dangerous or abusive situations. The program, Be Seen and Heard 2.0, is developmentally appropriate, interactive, aligned with learning standards, and will cover the following topics:

• Distinguishing safe from unsafe touches

• Safety rules at home and school

• Saying “NO”

• Secrets

• It’s not the child’s fault if someone touches them

• Telling a trusted adult

The staff from Childhood Victories, Inc. will be presenting to our elementary students on the following dates:

• Wilmot: Thursday, April 24th

Requests to Opt-Out: If you prefer that your child opt-out of this prevention education session, please email me and your child’s teacher by Thursday, April 17.

In October, we began sharing weekly tech tips in our newsletters to encourage digital safety. If you missed a tech tip or just want to review them, we have a Digital Hub for you to view them at your convenience. Make sure to keep your eyes open for more tech tips to come in the following weeks!

Hi Wilmot Families! Field Day is coming up on Thursday, June 5th and we would LOVE to have you join us as a volunteer to help the day run safely and smoothly. Please fill out this form if you are interested in volunteering at Field Day on June 5th. We welcome all who are interested in volunteering to join us. For those who are interested, you will learn more about the time commitment and details of what being a volunteer entails by completing the Google Form linked below.

We’re excited to welcome our incoming 6th grade families to Caruso Middle School! Parents and guardians are invited to join us for a 6th Grade Information Night on Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 6:30–7:30 PM at Caruso.

Come learn more about what to expect in middle school, meet members of our team, and get your questions answered. We can’t wait to meet you! Click here for more information.

Click this link to order your yearbook. Enter this code: 101592328580619.

Don't forget to make your 2 free custom pages by April 21.

As we did last year, we will combine our grade level music concert with an art share. Below are the dates for all music concerts and art share events. The Art Share will begin at 5:45 pm and the music concert will begin at 6:00 pm.

• Kindergarten -Tuesday, May 6

Dear Wilmot Students, Staff, and Families,

We are excited to offer these special spirit days to celebrate our Wilmot community. Students should not feel that they need to buy anything and get creative with items already in their homes. Below you will find our Friday fun days and special spirit dates.

Thank you,

Wilmot Student Council

Friday Spirit Days

• 5/30/25 - Beach Day - Beachwear. Ex: Hats, Sunglasses (No bathing suits)

We hope you can make it!