Wiley Way
Week of May 20, 2024
Welcome to Wiley ~ Home of the Wiley Coyotes
Office Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
School Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:50 PM; early dismissal @ 12:04 PM
If you need anything, PLEASE EMAIL or phone the office staff at officewiley@uticak12.org/
586-797-6700 ; someone will respond promptly.
24 hr. Attendance Line: (586) 797-6799
Office Staff:
- Mrs. Candice Merivirta, Principal
- Mrs. Cathy Baumgartner, Administrative Assistant
- Mrs. Wendy Leach, Clerk
SCHOOL INFORMATION
Dates to Remember
May 22: 6th Grade Band Concert @ 6:30 PM; Last Dinner Night Out (DNO) Fundraiser @ Chick-Fil-A (30% goes to Wiley, all day long!!!)
May 27: No School Memorial Day
May 28: Wiley Talent Show
May 30: Field Day
June 3: 6th Grade Picnic and game
June 5: Kindergarten Celebration
June 6: 6th Grade Celebration; 12:04 PM Dismissal
June 7th: Last Day of School: 12:04 PM Dismissal
Message From Mrs. Merivirta
It is hard to believe that we are in the home stretch with just three weeks of school left. Students are finishing up their NWEA Spring Assessments; results will be shared with parents as the year comes to an end, providing information regarding student growth throughout the school year. Please remind your child, that although the year is coming to an end, learning is still happening! Encouraging your child to give their personal best each and every day is important.
Congratulations to the Wiley Science Olympiad Team, led by Mrs. Kathy Grose and assisted by Mrs. Becky Robinson. This is the 2nd year that Mrs. Grose has taken a team to Science Olympiad. Students competed against 32 other elementary schools last Saturday. Wiley's Team was awarding the Rising Star Award; they received three 1st place medals and a 6th place medal. They competed in 17 events. We are so proud of the entire team. See pictures below.
Many fun events are planned for the end of year, including our annual Field Day. Once again, Mr. Scaglione, with the help of many volunteers, will provide an exciting day of outdoor activities on Thursday, May 30. If you have not already done so, please consider volunteering to help.
Sincere thanks to the Parent Group and all the volunteers to worked to make Teacher Appreciation Week special. Staff was showered with breakfast treats, a luncheon, an ice cream sundae bar, a trolley of treats, as well as a gift card. Please know that your support, not only during Teacher Appreciation Week, but throughout the year helps to ensure the success of our students. Thank you!
As you may have noticed, construction is under way. Fencing has been placed around a large section of the Wiley playground on the south end. Workers will be present at various times as they begin work on the bus loop and the new south end playground.
As always, thank you for all that you do to support our school community. It is greatly appreciated and makes all the difference.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Merivirta
Wiley Science Olympiad
On Saturday, May 10, the Wiley Science Olympiad Team competed against 32 other teams from across Macomb County. The team, in its second year won three 1st place medals and one 6th place medal. As a team, only in their second year, they received the Rising Star Award.
We are so proud of the team ~ way to go Wiley Coyotes!
Pictured above:
Bottom- Arvi Arora- 4th grade Crash Car Eggspert 6th place, Hridahnn Chaunn-3rd grade Zowie Estimation 1st place, Emily Clark-3rd grade A is for Anatomy 1st place
Top- Mrs. Grose - Science Olympiad Coach, Paul Munya- 5th grade Rock Hound 1st place, Nathan Mathew-6th grade , A is for Anatomy, 1st place, Crash Car Eggspert 6th place, Micah Boucher -5th grade, Zowie Estimation 1st place
Wiley's 2023-2024 Science Olympiad Team
Wiley Bond Projects
In the next few weeks, outdoor projects will be getting underway. If you have not had the opportunity to check out all that will be happening, I encourage you to click on the link below.
You will find up-to-date information about the projects and learn more about what we can expect in the fall!
As always, if you have questions, please do not hesitate to call.
Stay Connected with our Wiley Volunteer Parent Group
WILEY SPIRIT WEAR
Wiley Spirit Wear is now available for purchase. Please view the flyer below and scan the QR code to check out the available items. Show your school spirit!
As we continue to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month here is a story that tells the true story of Lao American artist Malichansouk Kouanchao, who had to leave her home as a child due to war. Through warm watercolor illustrations, we see how Mali and her family lived in their community, what they did every day, and her memories of crossing the Mekong River to get to safety in Thailand when she was just five years old.
Take an opportunity to listen to this story with your child to learn about other cultures.
Looking Ahead to the 2024-2025
The district has just released the tentative calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. Please note that the calendar is contingent on the state approving the request for an early start (before Labor Day).
WHO SHOULD YOU CONTACT?
Often times parents have questions or concerns but do not know who direct them to. Below is information from the UCS handbook in regards to communication flow and creating a winning team. Please read below to help direct you to the correct person.
Your Child’s Teacher
- Classroom curriculum, materials, instruction, and/or assessment questions
- Questions regarding your student’s progress
- Information that may impact your child’s learning
- Minor classroom discipline concerns
Your Child’s Principal
- Program and classroom concerns, following conversation with teacher
- Office Referrals (discipline concerns)
- Building management questions
- School and classroom curriculum, materials, instruction, and/or assessment questions
- Concerns that were brought to teacher's attention but were not resolved
School District - Executive Administrator of Schools
- If questions/concerns have not been addressed after speaking with the building principal, please contact the Executive Administrator of Schools Office at (586) 797-1114
- Parents and eligible students who have questions or concerns regarding pupil rights may contact the Executive Administrator of Schools Office at (586) 797-1114
Reminder About Birthdays
Birthday Celebrations
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.
WILEY COMMUNITY CLOSET
At this time they are not accepting any more donations. If you would like information or would like to schedule a visit to the Closet please email Mrs. Kurmas at karrie.kurmas@uticak12.org.
WAYS TO SUPPORT WILEY AND STAY IN TOUCH
Too Sick to Come to School?
Take a Peek at These Health Department Guidelines
When is your child too sick to attend school? The following guidelines, along with the advice of your family doctor, will help you decide when your child should stay home:
• Cold and/or cough – a child with deep mucus that causes a cough and heavy nose drainage cannot function at school.
• Fever – fever is a warning that something is wrong. A child should remain at home for 24 hours after the fever is gone without the use of medication.
• Rash – a rash, spots or blotches on the skin can be the first sign of many illnesses. Rashes require a physician’s release stating they are not contagious.
• Stomachache/Upset – a child who is vomiting or has diarrhea should be kept at home and may return 24 hours after the symptoms are gone.
• Head Lice – a child with head lice must remain at home until treatment is complete and school officials confirm he or she is free of lice. Check your child’s head before school begins in the fall and routinely during the school year or if he or she complains of an itchy scalp. Look around your child’s ears and back of the neck for nits, which are tiny, white, oval-shaped lice eggs that are attached to the hair near the scalp. Nits may look like dandruff or scalp flakes, but nits do not move and are difficult to dislodge. Notify the school office immediately if your child has head lice. Begin treatment immediately by contacting your doctor or purchasing over the counter medication from the drug store. To prevent spreading head lice, wash all infested garments, hair accessories, bedding and other surfaces with hot water and disinfectant. You must sign your child in at the office when he or she is returning to school after treatment for head lice.
Utica Community Schools has a no pet policy on school property.
Recess
Students will have the opportunity to go outside with their classmates during designated times throughout the day. Recess helps to promote social and emotional learning and development for all children. Allowing time for our students to engage in peer interactions provides them with an opportunity to practice essential social skills. Recess also benefits our students by increasing their level of physical activity improving their memory, attention, and concentration. Each class will have a recess attached to the lunch program. We go outside whenever possible and stay inside if it is raining or the temperatures are below 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Students will have an optional second recess each day with their classroom teacher. Please have children dress for the weather.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER, AT WILEY...
Previous Newsletters
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