![page background](https://cdn.smore.com/_fr/heartfelt-22.3354d136.jpg)
![Logo](https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/3790/thumb-b557cd37ad43fec0db38e2f6c96f9a31.jpeg)
![page background](https://cdn.smore.com/_fr/heartfelt-22.e63ea3d3.jpg)
Wilder-Waite Weekly Update
February 23, 2024
Upcoming Dates to Remember
2/27/24 - Spring Picture Day
3/1/24 - Wildcat Den Day
3/12/24 - PTO Meeting, 6:30 pm, Wilder-Waite Library
3/19/24 - 3/21/24 - PTO Donuts with Grownups (More Information to Come!)
3/22/24 - School Improvement Day - Half Day for Students (No Lunch Served)
3/25/24 - 3/29/24 - Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
Spring Picture Day - Next Tuesday 2/27
Spring Picture Day is coming up on Tuesday, 2/27! Ordering options:
- Order online at inter-state.com/order using Order Code 85281PF.
- Turn in your paper order form with payment to the Wilder-Waite office no later than Tuesday morning, 2/27.
**PLEASE REMEMBER**
For Spring Pictures, ONLY students who preorder will be photographed.
5 Essentials Parent Survey - Please Complete
The 5 Essentials Parent Survey is intended to help our school district make decisions with the ultimate goal of helping students learn and grow!
Please help us reach our goal! Your participation is valued and we need your help! Our goal is to reach a 20% parent participation rate.
Have you taken the survey yet?
Click the button below to take the 5Essentials Parent/Guardian Survey. You will need to enter a valid email address, select “Peoria County” and select the school for which you will be completing the survey.
Thank you in advance for your participation!
What's for Lunch?
Tuesday 2/27: Chicken noodles, breadstick, mixed vegetables, assorted fruit, milk
Wednesday 2/28: Beef nachos grande, churro, cheesy refried beans, assorted fruit, milk
Thursday 2/29: Chicken tenders, wheat roll, mashed potatoes, green beans, assorted fruit, milk
Friday 3/1: Cheese pizza bread, corn, side salad, assorted fruit, fresh baked cookie, milk
ADDITIONAL LUNCH OPTIONS
1. Vegetarian: Chef Garden Salad
2. Wowbutter and Jelly Sandwich with Cheese Stick
Please have your student inform their teacher every morning of their lunch choice.
Milk is available for purchase for a la carte for $0.45.
JDRF Coin Wars - Begins Monday 2/26
The class with the highest coin donation will be rewarded with a popsicle party! Start bringing in those coins and good luck!
Request for Extra Pants
With all of the melting snow, there have been quite a few slips and wet clothes. The office has given out almost all of our extra pants for boys and girls. We are currently seeking the following:
- Girls Pants/Leggings - sizes 6, 8, 10
- Boys Pants/Sweatpants - sizes 6, 8, 10
If any families are looking to donate new or gently used pants, please feel free to drop them by the office at your convenience. Thank you in advance!
PTO Updates & Save the Dates
PTO has been planning a bunch of great events for this Spring! In addition they would like to send the following updates:
PTO Newsletter
Be on the lookout for the all-new PTO newsletter. Stay up to date with all things specific to PTO. The goal is to send the first newsletter in March via Smore. Be sure to keep an eye on your email!
Open PTO Positions
Are you interested in taking a position within the Wilder-Waite PTO next year? If so, there are openings and the PTO would LOVE to have your help! The PTO is currently seeking a new Treasurer and Social Media Chair. If you would like to learn more, please contact the PTO President, Sam Auch, at wilderwaitepto@gmail.com.
Upcoming PTO Dates to Remember
3/19/24 - 3/21/24 - Donuts with Grown-ups (PTO sponsored donut breakfast at WW before school)
April 2024 - Spring Book Fair (date TBD)
5/6/24 - 5/10/24 - Staff Appreciation Week (Take the survey below to get involved!)
5/16/24 - Picnic on the Playground
Fill the Recess Bins -Sports Equipment Drive
Staff Appreciation Survey
The PTO is seeking volunteers for Staff Appreciation Week in May (5/6/24-5/10/24). Please see the survey below that provides details on how you can help. They are seeking ideas as well!
There are jobs that can be done during the school day or at home.
Thank you!
Dunlap Valley Literacy Night - Thursday 3/14
Dunlap Community Happenings
Wilder-Waite Grade School
Website: https://ww.dunlapcusd.net/
Location: 10021 North Pacific Street, Peoria, IL, USA
Phone: 309-243-7728
Facebook: www.facebook.com/wilderwaite