Wickliffe Family Update

Dear Families,

It’s hard to believe we’ve arrived at the final week of school! As we wrap up the year, I want to thank you for your partnership, support, and encouragement throughout this school year. It has been a joy to watch your children learn, grow, and thrive.

This week, we’ll also be celebrating and saying goodbye to our 5th grade class. They have shown such perseverance, kindness, and compassion, and we’re excited to cheer them on as they cross this milestone. 5th grade families: we’ll begin welcoming you into the building around 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday, once all students have arrived for the day.

As we head into summer break, we hope your family enjoys a season full of rest, fun, and connection. While school will be out, we’ll continue to send occasional updates over the summer to help you stay informed and prepared for the new school year.

Please be sure to check the information below about when to expect your child’s class placement and other important details for the start of school.

Wishing you a safe and wonderful summer—we look forward to welcoming you back in August!

Warmly,
Angela Evans

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)

August 4: 1st-5th placement announced to families

August 5th & 6th: Kindergarten Screening (all day)

August 8: Kindergarten placement announced to families

August 10: PTO Kindergarten Meet-up @ 3:00

August 11: Kindergarten information night @ 6 pm

August 12: Meet the teacher @ 4:00-5:30

August 13: First day of school for students

August 27: Parent information nights:

• 2nd and 3rd @ 6-6:45 pm

• First, 4th, and 5th @ 7:00-7:45 pm

We know everyone is looking forward to this fun day! Please be prepared - make sure students wear tennis shoes, bring sunscreen, water bottles, hats, and an extra change of clothes!

We’re looking forward to welcoming our 5th grade families to graduation on Wednesday! We plan to begin the ceremony between 8:30–8:40, once all students and guests are settled.

Family members of 5th graders will be able to enter the building around 8:15, after all students have come in from the playground and buses. Seating will be available in the back of the gym for families.

To help the ceremony run smoothly, we ask that everyone keep the pathway clear where our 5th graders will enter on the far side of the gym. They will parade through to the back before taking their seats, and we want to ensure that this walkway remains accessible for all students and staff.

The ceremony is expected to last about 90 minutes. Afterward, 4th and 5th graders and their family members will remain in the gym while the rest of the school exits, clapping out the 5th grade class. Families and 4th/5th graders are then invited to stay and enjoy a cookie reception to celebrate together.

Yearbooks were distributed to students this week. if you missed the original order, families can still purchase a yearbook. Yearbooks are $16 and can be paid for with exact cash or a check made out to Upper Arlington Schools.

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!

August 4: 1st-5th placement announced to families

August 5th & 6th: Kindergarten Screening (all day)

August 8: Kindergarten placement announced to families

August 10: PTO Kindergarten Meeting up @ 3:00??

August 11: Kindergarten information night @ 6 pm

August 12: Meet the teacher @ 4:00-5:30 (all certified staff present)

August 13: First day of school!!

August 27: Parent information nights:

• 2nd and 3rd @ 6-6:45 pm

• First, 4th, and 5th @ 7:00-7:45 pm

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!

What have students been up to in Elementary Explorations? Click the links to find out and to see pictures and videos from Lesson 14 - Crash Test, Lesson 15 - Aerodynamics/Parade Floats, and Lesson 16 - ExplOLYMPICS.

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, the PTO would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible school community!

To our teachers and staff: Your dedication, creativity, and compassion make our school a place where children thrive. We are deeply grateful for all you do!

To our families and volunteers: Your time, energy, and support have made every event and initiative possible. Whether you provided supplies, donated to fundraisers, or volunteered your time at events, you made a big difference!

To our students: Your curiosity, resilience, and joy inspire us every day. You are the reason we do what we do!

We’re proud of everything we’ve accomplished together this year, from fun family nights to fundraisers, classroom support to community building. None of it would be possible without you!

Wishing everyone a relaxing, safe, and joyful summer! We look forward to another great year ahead!

With gratitude,

Wickliffe PTO

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

Progress Reports: Elementary and Secondary

In order to access your child’s IEP progress report, your child’s intervention specialist or speech language pathologist will share the report after each reporting period. You should receive the 4th quarter progress report via SameGoal by the end of the day on Friday, May 30th.

Community survey on master planning options

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 now through 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!

Check out the Leaving UA Soon? page on UA Mobile Learning Resources for what to do next and tips on how to take important files with you.

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”.