The Wheeler Times
๐พWildcat Life - Events - News๐พ
๐March 2024๐
๐WE ARE SO LUCKY TO HAVE YOU! ๐
This is a crazy and exciting time of the year! On one hand we have great weather, that gets our Wildcats excited, on the other hand we have a lot to do with testing and getting our last few months of lesson in before the end of the school year. As always, I want to emphasize that we are not destined to be successful without you by our side. While we have our Wildcats at our Wheeler home most of the weekdays' daylight time, you are still THE MOST important part of their life. Without your influence, support, support and caring hands we not complete.
That being said, there are some thing we need you help with:
Testing season is here! Please be sure that your students are in school every day and on time. Remember to get them to be early so they are well rested and keep close communication with their teachers regarding their academic progress. Not only is it VERY important for them to be successful for their future to and have the highest level of proficiency in reading, writing and math, but as a school our students proficiency and attendance dictate our school letter grade!
In case you are not aware, our TUSD dress code policy changed (see document attached below). Basically, the only requirement is that they are covering undergarments. Of course wearing head coverings inside the building, except for religious purposes, is not permitted. Our families at wheeler are more conservative than what this new dress code allows. I have been asked by families and some staff to look into having our own Wheeler dress code/uniforms. As announced in the school council agenda, there was a discussion regarding this during our meeting and the site council members favored this idea. However, we need our families, at large to be in agreement in order to proceed. There will be a meeting on Wednesday, March 20th, at 4:00PM to discuss this and answer any questions you may have. I am taking a quick poll in this newsletter to measure the interest in our community. Please take the poll below!
In partnership,
Dr. Rosalinda Rodriguez
Proud Wheeler Elementary Principal
This is not a vote for or against an adoption of dress code, just a poll to see if there is interest.
Thank you for participating!
Would you support having a more conservative dress code?
WE STILL HAVE TIME! GIVE YOUR STUDENTS THE EXTRA CREADIT!
I hope this year you consider giving the kids the extra credit! We have been able to do such great things at Wheeler with your contributions! Anyone can give, share this with your friends!
๐๐พ๐ GO WHEELER!๐๐พ๐
Would You Like to Volunteer at Wheeler ES?
Would You Like to Volunteer at Wheeler ES?
Wheeler Wildcat PTA Corner
A huge thank you to everyone who helped and volunteer for the Santa photo booth at the 2nd Annual Winter Program!
We are so close to our goal of 125 members. If you have not joined yet, and are interested, please email us or visit our website.
Attendance and Punctuality is an Important Skill for Ours Wildcats' Future
This year, there is a new way to call in your students when they are sick and excuse their absences online! The good news is you do not have to make a new account or have a separate app. All you have to do is log in to your Parent Vue account. Please see the document below for instructions!
DATES TO REMEMBER!
Music in our Schools Month
National Nutrition Month
Women's History Month
Maintenance Worker's Appreciation Month
Youth Art Month
3/4- 3/7- Love of Reading Week
3/4-3/8- Read-A-Thon 8:00AM-9:00AM
3/4-3/7 - Spirit Week
3/7- Literacy Night at 5:00PM
3/8- Grading Day- NO SCHOOL
3/8- International Social Emotional Day
3/8- International Women's Day
3/11- 3/15- Spring Break NO SCHOOL
3/17- St. Patrick's Day
3/19- Pima County Dental Health Mobile Unit on Campus
3/20- Professional Learning Day NO SCHOOL
3/20- Dress Code/Uniform Community Forum Meeting at 4:00PM
3/21- Classroom/Group Pictures
3/21- Individual Spring Pictures
3/22- Movie Night
3/22- Wildcats of Excellence Awards Ceremony 9:00Am- 11:00AM
3/28- 5th Grade Classroom Group Pictures
3/28- Kinder & 5th Grade Cap & Gown Pictures
3/29- Spring Holiday NO SCHOOL
WE ARE WHEELER ELEMENTARY!
E โ EFFORT
A โ ACTIONS
D โ DECISIONS
S โ SHOW RESPECT
Email: Rosalinda.Rodriguez@tusd1.org
Website: https://wheeleres.tusd1.org/Home
Location: 1818 South Avenida Del Sol, Tucson, AZ, USA
Phone: (520) 584-5500
Facebook: facebook.com/wheelerwildcats
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