The Wilmot Word: October 4, 2024
Reminder - There is no school on October 14
Upcoming Safety Exercise
You received an email earlier this week notifying families about our upcoming safety exercise on October 15th. As a reminder:
Students in grades K-3 will read the book I’m Not Scared, I’m Prepared, followed by a discussion with their teacher.
Students in grades 4-8 will watch a short screencast reviewing the components of ALICE, followed by a discussion on how to respond in various situations.
If you have any questions about ALICE or safety procedures at your child’s school, please contact our Director of Safety and Security, Solveig Jurmu (sjurmu@dps109.org), or reach out to your building principal.
Save the Date - Parent Teacher Conferences (Sign-Ups are Live)
Mark your calendars! Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 24th from 1:00-4:00 pm & 5:00-8:00 pm and on Friday, October 25th from 8:30-11:30 am. All DPS109 schools will hold in-person parent-teacher conferences this year with an option to Zoom for parents/guardians who are not available for an in-person conference. Parents will sign up for a conference using Sign-Up Genius. Click the link below to find teacher sign ups.
It is best practice to hold one parent conference per child, to ensure that both parents receive the same information regarding their child’s strengths and needs. Therefore, I ask that parents sign up for one joint conference per student. If this is a concern, please reach out to me directly. We look forward to seeing all of our parents during conferences. Conferences are a discussion between parents and teachers. At this time elementary conferences do not include students and therefore we ask that children not attend the parent-teacher conference.
District 109 Digital Safety Tip
Throughout the school year, we will feature practical technology tips in our newsletters, offering fresh ideas for families to use at home developed by our own Student Resource Officer, Lauren Maldonado, and our Innovations Specialist, Maria Galanis.
While we encourage everyone to limit time spent on devices, we understand that these tools can foster meaningful connections when used wisely. However, in today’s digital age, it can be difficult to stay informed about the latest apps and trends to ensure your child's online safety. We want to do our part in supporting students and families in the various ways they can implement security settings on their children’s devices and monitor time spent online. What better time to introduce these tech tips than October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
Click the the photo below and check out the videos.
Lost and Found - Please Encourage Students to Check the Lost and Found Tables
Picture Retakes - October 23 - 8:50 - 10:15
Reminder: Health Information Due Soon!
It is very important that we have the most up-to-date health information for your child. There are some important deadlines coming up soon.
PHYSICALS: All new students, Early Learners, kindergarteners, and 6th graders must have an updated health form on file by October 15th, or they will be excluded from school.
EYE EXAMS: Kindergarteners and new students must have an updated eye exam on file by October 15th, or they will be excluded from school.
DENTAL EXAM: All new students, kindergarteners, 2nd graders, and 6th graders must have an updated dental exam on file by May 15th of this school year.
Get more information by clicking here.
CALENDAR ALERT: Day of school added on Monday, March 3, 2025
Due to the unexpected cancellation of school following the recent storms on August 28, 2024, DPS 109 will have to make up that day of school on Monday, March 3rd, 2025. The Board of Education just approved the calendar change last night and it has been updated on our website today. Please plan accordingly.
PTO Corner
Check out the PTO website and weekly newsletter which are linked below. You will find information about:
- Ways to get involved in the Wilmot PTO
- Book fair is coming
- Pie Fundraiser
It's time for Wilmot's first ever Elsie Mae's Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser!!
It's time for Wilmot's first ever Elsie Mae's Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser!! Buy Elsie Mae Pies for Thanksgiving and a portion of the proceeds will be donated back to Wilmot. Elsie Mae's has the best pies in the area. Elsie Mae's sweet shop uses local produce and family recipes to preserve traditional-style baking and canning. They have many options to choose from for the holiday. PTO will communicate date/time/location for Pie pickup the week of Thanksgiving. Order pies for everyone you love! 20% of sales will be donated back to Wilmot.
Orders will be taken October 1st to October 31st through the Wilmot PTO website. You can learn more about Elsie Mae Pies at https://www.elsiemaescanningandpies.com/ . Whole pies are (9") and serve about 8 people. They will be delivered fully baked and fresh and just need to be warmed at 375 degrees for 15-20 min to enjoy.
Click the flier below to order these delicious pies!
Save the Date - Wilmot Wolves Go See The Chicago Wolves
Join Wilmot families and friends for a day of fun at a Chicago Wolves
hockey game.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17
VS. ROCKFORD ICEHOGS
DOORS OPEN AT 2PM: PUCK DROPS AT 3PM
Important Dates
Monday, October 14
Legal Holiday - No school
Tuesday, October 15
District-wide safety drill
PTO meeting - 1:30 pm - Zoom
Wednesday, October 16
PTO Book Fair-in the GMA
Thursday, October 17
PTO Book Fair-in the GMA
Friday, October, 18
PTO Book Fair-in the GMA
Sunday, October 20
PTO Book Fair-in the GMA
Wednesday, October 23
Picture Retakes
Thursday, October 24
Cultural arts assembly -Lloyd Bachrach, Yes, You Can!
Dismissal at 11:40 am and PARENT conferences in the afternoon and evening
1:00-4:00 pm & 5:00-8:00 pm
- Friday, October 25
Daytime parent conferences - 8:30 - 11:30 am (no school for students)
Tuesday, October 29
4th Grade Opera Field Trip 9-11:30
Thursday, October 31
Halloween parade/parties - schedule TBD
Tuesday, November 5
Election Day - No School