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Wilder-Waite Weekly Update
January 19, 2024
Upcoming Dates to Remember
1/24/24 - PTO Cook's Night Out at Panera Bread from 4 pm - 8 pm
1/26/24 - Mrs. Gilles & Mrs. Heinz Class Field Trip to The Hult Center
1/30/24 - 2nd & 3rd Grade Music Program ( 2nd Grade - 6 pm show time, 3rd Grade - 6:45 pm show time - See Below for More Information)
2/1/24 - Kindergarten Round Up Pre-Registration Begins
Winter Weather & School Closures
With winter weather in full swing, we wanted to take a moment to remind families of the options to learn of school closures or late starts.
The district will send emails, text messages and phone calls. However, if a family does not receive those, please see the list below for alternate resources:
- Dunlap District Website: https://www.dunlapcusd.net/home (Scroll down the home page to RSS News Feed)
- Dunlap District Facebook Page: Dunlap School District #323
- WEEK News 25 or WMBD TV stations or webpages
REVISED School Calendar
We have now used 2 snow days this school year. Click the button below to access the updated calendar for your reference. We will now have school on the following days:
Monday, April 1, 2024
Friday, May 10, 2024
What's for Lunch?
Tuesday 1/23: Tangerine chicken over rice, steamed broccoli, assorted fruit, milk
Wednesday 1/24: Beef chili, crackers, cinnamon roll, potato smiles, baby carrots, assorted fruit, milk
Thursday 1/25: Chicken nuggets, wheat roll, mashed potatoes, green beans, assorted fruit, milk
Friday 1/26: 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.
Winter Weather Ready
Next week, we will be experiencing the COLDEST temperatures of the season. As a reminder, district policy states that students are expected to participate in outdoor recess when the temperature FEELS like 15 degrees.
- Please send your child with a coat, hat, gloves to stay warm while outside.
- When there is snow, only students with correct gear (pants, gloves, boots) will be permitted to play in the snow.
- On days when the temperature is too cold for outdoor recess, students will have indoor recess.
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2nd & 3rd Grade Music Program - Tuesday 1/30/24
Wilder Waite is excited to invite you to our musical performances with our amazing talented 2nd and 3rd graders. The students have been working hard and are excited to perform for you. All students are expected to participate. If your child cannot attend please send Mrs. Fredericksen an email by January 26th - mfredericksen@dunlapcusd.net
When: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 -- Each program will last approximately 22 minutes.
Grade 2:
- Please plan to arrive at 5:45 pm and report to the cafeteria and the show will start promptly at 6:00 pm. (We will have the 2nd grade students and families cleared out of the building as the next grade level arrives).
- What to wear: Grade 2 dress in nice clothes, or the theme, Baseball.
Grade 3:
- Please plan to arrive at 6:30 pm and go to your classroom. Your show will start promptly at 6:45 pm.
- What to wear: Grade 3 dress in nice clothes, or the theme, Cowboy/Cowgirl with a bandana.
Where: The show will be presented in the Wilder-Waite school gym. Parents and families will sit in the bleachers.
We are looking forward to seeing you at our music program. If you have any questions, please contact the music teacher, Mrs. Fredericksen at mfredericksen@dunlapcusd.net.
2024-2025 Kindergarten Round Up
Calling All Kindergarteners for the 2024-25 School Year!
Kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year is just around the corner! To be eligible for kindergarten, students must be five years of age by September 1, 2024. If your family has an incoming Wildcat kindergartener, more information can be found using the link below.
2024/25 Kindergarten Registration Link
(Will not be live until 2/1/24)
On Thursday, February 1st, the link above will be available for the pre-registration process. If you choose to complete the online form and upload all required documentation, a "snapcode" will then be emailed to you so that you may complete the registration process at home.
For those families needing to submit the required documentation in person, Wilder-Waite will offer extended office hours on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Please Note:
Teachers and building tours will not be available at this time. All incoming Kindergarteners and their families will be able to meet their teacher and tour Wilder-Waite in August before the first day of school.
Project Impact Winter Coat Drive
Lost & Found
Please remind your student to please check it when they have a minute to make sure there isn't anything for them to claim. All coats in the Lost and Found will be donated to the Project Impact Coat Drive if not claimed by Wednesday, January 31st.
PTO Updates
January Cook's Night Out
The next Cook's Night Out will be held at Panera Bread (Knoxville Ave.) on Wednesday, 1/24, from 4 pm - 8 pm. Flyer and more information will be coming home soon!
2nd Semester Events & Activities
The PTO met this past Tuesday for their first meeting of 2024. They are planning many events for the second semester of the school year, so please stay tuned for more updates! Information will be available in the weekly newsletter, Facebook or sent home with your student.
Dunlap Community Happenings
Dunlap Lacrosse
Dunlap Youth Lacrosse is hosting a pre-season clinic for returning and new players.
Coaches will introduce the sport of lacrosse to brand new players and work on developing skills for all returning players.
Registration is still open. Use the link below to register!
https://dunlaprec.sportngin.com/register/form/189458575
Join us at The Yard in Peoria
3-4:00 pm for ALL new BOYS players
4-5:00 pm for ALL new GIRLS players
4-5:30 pm for returning GIRLS U12/U14 players
5-6:00 pm for returning BOYS and GIRLS U8 and U10 players
5:30-7:00 pm for returning BOYS U12/U14 players
All returning players bring your gear if you own your own.
On January 22nd, we are hosting a Parents' Meeting at 6PM at Dunlap High school Auditorium. At this meeting we will discuss our plans for the new season! Great opportunity to answer all your questions.
Follow us @dunlapyouthlacrosse on Instagram and at Dunlap Youth Lacrosse on Facebook for the most up to date information with our organization.
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