The Wilmot Word

Thanks to the Wilmot PTO and all of our students and families for making this a great week for our staff!

Hi Wilmot Families! Field Day is coming up on Thursday, June 6th and we would LOVE to have you join us as a volunteer to help the day run safely and smoothly. Please fill out this form if you are interested in volunteering at Field Day on June 6th. We welcome all who are interested in volunteering to join us. For those who are interested, you will learn more about the time commitment and details of what being a volunteer entails by completing the Google Form linked below.

Hi, Fabulous Parents! ALL of our ceramic projects are ready to take home! Woohoo! And they look SOOOOOO amazing!!!! This year, we will give back the clay projects on the same day we pass back all artwork from the year. All will come home in the generously donated paper bags from Trader Joe’s the week of May 20th.

Here is where YOUR HELP is needed… By May 20th, PLEASE send in a hard container AND WRAPPING. Both parts are SO important in order to make sure your child’s VERY FRAGILE ceramics masterpiece gets home safely. Descriptions of containers, wrapping and sizes of clay projects are below.

The Container- The container needs to be very sturdy and should be something you already have at home. Ideas for the container are: a gladware container or any sort of sturdy box, such as a shoebox, small Amazon box, etc.

The Wrapping- The wrapping is VERY important so nothing breaks on the way home. Some ideas for the wrapping are: bubble wrap, tissue paper, kitchen towels, etc. Please send enough to fill the container.

Info on sizes for each grade’s project is below. Please double-check with your child about the approximate size, as each student's original clay masterpiece varies in size.

1st Grade- Pinch Pot Animals- Most of the precious pinch pot animals are about 4 in. x 3 in. x 2 in. at most. (A few might be a little longer.)

2nd Grade- Clay Monsters- The adorable clay monsters can be about 7 in. x 5 in. x 7 in. at the most. (Many have very fragile tails, horns, wings, long tongues, teeth, big eyeballs, etc.)

3rd Grade- Coil Pots- Most of the charming coil pots are about 3 in. x 3 in. x 5 in. at most.

4th Grade- Ceramic Fish- Most of these cutie-pies are smaller than 5 in. x 5 in. x 5 in..

5th Grade- Ceramic Cupcake Containers- The colorful bottom piece is similar to a pinch pot in size, and the delicious-looking top part is similar to a coil pot in size, so maybe 3 in. x 3 in. x 7 in.

Thanks so much! I am SO PROUD of every student and I am SO excited for you to see all of their magnificent artwork!!! Also, it’s been an absolute pleasure creating art with your children this year, and I’m already totally looking forward to creating even more art with them next school year!!! Have a wonderful summer!

--Susan Dubin, Wilmot Art Teacher = )

sdubin@dps109.org

The annual PTO End of Year Bash is almost here. Come out and celebrate the end of an amazing year with friends and family.

• Friday, June 7th, 5:00pm-7:00pm
• Wilmot Blacktop
• Coaches from High Five Sports are donating their time to Lead Games. Click here to learn more about High Five

There is no cost to attend, but individuals will have to pay for or bring their food.

If you have a current K-4th grade student who is not returning to Wilmot next year, please complete the form linked below as soon as possible. This information not only supports us with making class placements but knowing your child is moving allows us to prepare for your child's transition. Prior to your child's last day at Wilmot, we will prepare all records for transfer. As a reminder, our school office will not be open during the summer months. Please complete this form even if your child is transferring to another DPS109 school.

Third grade students attended an assembly hosted by the band and orchestra teachers to see and hear the instruments available for next year! To learn more about the band and orchestra program, please visit the Instrumental Music Website and save the dates below.

Instrumental Music Open House (Virtual)

Monday, May 13th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Google Meet Link will be shared in another communication

Instrument Fitting Night at Caruso Middle School

Tuesday, May 21st 3:45 - 8:15 pm

Wednesday, May 22nd 2:45 - 7:15 pm

Thursday, May 23rd 3:45 - 8:15 pm

15 minute time slot on one evening to try three instruments!

Sign-up Genius Link will be shared in another communication

The annual PTO school supply kit sale has started. Ordering school supplies from the PTO is optional. If you would like to order school supply kits, click the link below. Kits will be delivered directly to your child's classroom for opening day. If you have any questions, please email wilmotschoolsupplies@gmail.com

Click here to see a list of school supplies for the 2024-2025 school year.

If you missed our in-person kindergarten registration, don’t worry! It’s not too late to register your kiddo for Kindergarten! Our online form is available on our registration page. Please reach out to our front office at 847-945-1075, if you have any questions.

If you have an incoming kindergartener (or a new to Wilmot 1st-5th grader) for the 2023-2024 school year it is important that you complete the registration process as soon as possible. Please note that only those students who are fully registered will receive an invitation for our spring Kindergarten Round-Up. Please spread the word. Kindergarten staffing decisions are based on the number of FULLY enrolled students.

Active K-5 students currently enrolled are NOT required to re-register annually. Early Learners Pre-K students ARE required to register for Kindergarten.

Earlier this week a newsletter was emailed to our 5th grade families reminding them to have all proper health forms completed before entering middle school. These newsletters were emailed out by your future building nurse, you can review it here.

Caruso is pleased to offer cold weather gear options for ALL 6th, 7th & 8th grade Physical Education (PE) Classes. We want to emphasize that purchasing these items is entirely optional. However, should you decide to acquire them, students will have the flexibility to wear these specialized garments both indoors and outdoors during PE sessions.

Click here for ordering information

Wow, it is hard ti believe it is almost May. Our staff have helped to rework our annual May Mash-up, which brings us together with activities to support school spirit and a positive community. Click here to see the calendar of activities.

• 5/15 - Beach Day (Beachwear -No bathing suits)

Click the link below to see our New PTO Newsletter. Learn about:

• Ordering a yearbook
• Next PTO meeting is Tuesday, May 21