Wickliffe Family Update

Dear Families,

I hope you’re all having a great weekend! We had a wonderful week at Wickliffe, including an all-school dance gathering in the gym, as the cold temperatures kept us indoors from our planned all-school recess. The staff continued the fun on Friday, with our staff winter-themed names! Friday evening, Mrs. Zelnik led 90 4th and 5th grade students as they performed at the Upper Arlington Winter Fest. I hope you all stayed warm—what a fantastic way to kick off the holiday season! A big thank you to our students, families, and staff who supported our talented singers.

As we head into the final weeks before winter break, we’re keeping up the energy and spirit of our community. On December 19th, we’ll have an all-school PJ Day to celebrate our Winter Sing-Along Town Meeting.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the families who supported Mrs. Oberlin's and Mrs. Miller's classes in their holiday gift drive for the children of Heart to Heart Food Pantry families. Last week, they delivered gifts collected for 30 families—what an incredible way to show kindness and generosity this season!

As the weather gets colder, please make sure your child comes to school dressed for the elements, including coats, hats, and gloves. On snowy or muddy days, boots are also recommended. We prioritize outdoor play and will go outside for recess as long as the windchill is above 19 degrees. Thank you for helping your child stay warm and comfortable during these chilly months!

The Wickliffe Wolves Around The World planning subcommittee will be meeting on Sunday at 8 pm (here is the link to join the zoom call- Meeting ID: 446 650 7269). This meeting is open to anyone interested in learning more about this event.

Warm wishes,
Angela

December 10: Wickliffe Wolves Around the World planning committee meeting

December 12: Town Meeting (Blake)

December 13: Wickliffe Parent Social, 7 -11pm @ Woodlands Backyard 668 Grandview Ave.

December 19: Town Meeting (Winter Sing along) **ALL SCHOOL PJ DAY**

December 23 - January 6: Winter Break

January 7: Wickliffe Wolves Around the World planning committee meeting

January 10: Town Meeting

January 20: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No school

January 22: Early dismissal (1:00 Dismissal)

January 26: DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) meeting

January 27: Town Meeting

Join us for a fun night out in support of Wickliffe PTO! There will be drinks, appetizers, auction items and raffles, games, and more. This adult-only night will be hosted at Woodland’s Backyard in Grandview. Tickets are $45 per person and include one drink ticket. Tickets are expected to sell out. They will not be sold on site. Raffle/drink tickets can also be purchased at this time or onsite. https://www.wickliffepto.org/wickliffe-social. Funds raised go towards field trips, teacher grants, PTO special events and more.

December 13, 2024 7 -11pm

Woodlands Backyard

668 Grandview Ave.

Columbus, OH, 43215

If your child will need to leave early for an appointment during the school day, please email us in advance so we can ensure they and their belongings are ready when you arrive.

Students may sometimes be at recess or in a related arts class, which can take extra time to locate them and gather their things. To help streamline the process, please notify us as soon as possible by emailing both your child’s teacher and wickliffeattendance@uaschools.org. If your child will be leaving and returning later, please include that information in your email.

Thank you for helping us make this process as smooth as possible!

Upcoming testing dates for 2nd graders:

• Mon 12/9

• Wed 12/11

• Thurs 12/12

We are thrilled to share the wonderful news that Mary Morris, our traveling art teacher, welcomed a baby boy on Thanksgiving Day! Both mom and baby are doing well, and we couldn’t be happier for her and her family.

Please join us in sending warm congratulations and best wishes to Mary as she begins this beautiful new chapter.

Please encourage your students to check the Lost and Found regularly between now and winter break.

The next donation day is scheduled for January 31. Thank you for helping us keep our Lost and Found manageable!

I hope this season is bringing you joy, gratitude and time to spend with your loved ones! If you need anything during the holiday season don’t hesitate to reach out to me at extension 6503 or kkaram@uaschools.org. Below you will find information of our December counseling lesson and a new counseling group opportunity for 5th grade girls!

Take good care,

Kaitlyn Karam

Afterschool Discovery Sign-Up Opens at 7 PM on Monday, Dec. 9

Registration will open Dec. 9 and close Dec. 13. Classes will begin Jan. 13. There is a full schedule with many new classes! Visit the website at https://www.wickliffepto.org/asd

ASD is a PTO program, administered entirely by volunteers from Wickliffe families. We regularly seek volunteers for ASD dismissal. Whether you can volunteer only one afternoon or a regular series of afternoons, we welcome your help! Sign up to volunteer here.

DEIB Wickliffe Wolves Around the World Planning Mtg. Dec. 10 @ 8 PM

Wickliffe PTO's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging committee had our first Wickliffe Wolves Around the World subcommittee meeting (notes here) and plan to meet again Tuesday, December 10, at 8 p.m. and Tuesday, January 7, at 8 p.m. - here's the link to join.

Lunch Volunteers Needed!

Ms. Jessica and Mr. Tim need an extra set of hands in the lunchroom. Duties would include helping kids open lunch items, tidying up tables between groups, stacking chairs, etc. Please consider signing up here!

Upper Arlington Schools is proud to offer students the ability to travel abroad with their teachers and peers as part of our Global Education Program. As we begin to think about future opportunities within this program, we are inviting students and families currently in grades 5-10 to share some thoughts to inform our travel selections. Students in these grades will be eligible for school-sponsored global travel opportunities in the 2025-2026 school year. Parents/guardians may complete this survey. We invite parents/guardians to preview the student survey before asking your grade 5-10 student(s) to take it at home to share their feedback.

Below are links to both a parent/guardian survey and a student survey. The surveys will close on December 18 at 4 pm.

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.

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”.