Wilmeth Elementary Newsletter

During November and December, we are talking about Empathy. We are using this definition at school:

Empathy: is understanding and connecting to other people's feelings

Character Strong Family Newsletters

Kindergarten Family Connection -Empathy

1st Grade Family Connection -Empathy

2nd Grade Family Connection -Empathy

3rd Grade Family Connection -Empathy

4th Grade Family Connection -Empathy

5th Grade Family Connection -Empathy

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Wilmeth Elementary Website

Wilmeth's events can be viewed in "list" view with flyers linked in or as a "calendar" view!

Check it out - CLICK HERE

McKinney Education Foundation offers a unique opportunity to support a specific project or goal designed especially to meet a need on our campus by one of our very own Wilmeth staff members. The Family Funded Grant site below provides a direct link to donate. Thank you for your support!

Read more here- https://secure.qgiv.com/event/mefgrants/team/974135/

See some examples of the board games below!

💙Thank you to those who have donated- we are at 76% of the goal! Almost there!

Angel Tree List- CLICK HERE

Angel Tree Sign Up- CLICK HERE

Wilmeth PTO Birthday Message Sign Up & Donation - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceQYA5yyO2OSPR4Rzr7yYdN0-jvANQ6ANxmZmh9Mrb3pwHWA/viewform

Helpful Links:

School Menus

Meal Prices & Payment

My School Bucks (online cafeteria payment system)

Free/Reduced Lunch (participants complete each year)

Wilmeth PTO Website -> https://www.wilmethpto.com/

PTO Volunteer Opportunities-> https://tinyurl.com/bddkttec

Class Party Donation->

https://tinyurl.com/wilmethpaypal

PTO Remind Group -> Text @wilmethpto to 81010 or remind.com/join/wilmethpto

Wilmeth Yearbook Order-> https://web.treering.com/create-account/101554911235433?PassCode=101554911235433 (school code 101554911235433)

Wilmeth PTO Checklist Flyer

It’s almost Party Time!

You’re invited to join us for the decoration committee! Join us online on Tuesday, Nov. 19th 9:00 am OR Thursday, Nov. 21st at 11:00 am.

https://meet.google.com/dmp-brcr-ppr

Same link for both days.

In order to make 12 Days of Joy a success, we need help from our Wilmeth family. Sponsor one of the 12 days (sponsorships are $250 plus) or donate 60 items to be gifted as part of one of the days. If you (or your business!) are interested, please sign up below or contact Jill Mayer or Tonya Harmon before November 22nd.

https://www.signupgenius.com/.../4090944AAA923ABFC1...

PayPal @WilmethPTO

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?fbclid=IwAR0bj6jTI4n_MZh6jL_sp1KCev24RyvdJzSXpMVwkDf7qwCcngBg3xhGe8E&hosted_button_id=YU2Y2RKCZTW4E

Watch DOGS Sign Up-> https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49ADAF29A2FCC70-51433094-watchdogs#/

Here is the link to complete your annual background check: https://www.mckinneyisd.net/human-resources/volunteer/ .

Click below to order!

https://web.treering.com/create-account/101554911235433?PassCode=101554911235433

Here is the link to complete your annual background check: https://www.mckinneyisd.net/human-resources/volunteer/ . We look forward to seeing you this year!

Providing a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors is among our highest priorities. Our school district has undertaken a number of necessary steps toward preparing staff and students for emergencies, securing facilities, and working cooperatively with law enforcement/emergency services.

Click this link to learn more about McKinney ISD's Safe and Secure programs and initiatives.

The handout linked explains the Standard Response Protocol that staff and students follow and practice throughout the year. Please use this link to view the Standard Response Protocol handout.

24-25 ALPHA Information

24-25 ALPHA Instructional Dates

24-25 ALPHA Testing Dates

Mondays- ALPHA day for Wilmeth's 1st & 2nd Graders

Mondays - ALPHA day for Wilmeth's 3rd Graders

Thursdays & Fridays- ALPHA day for Wilmeth's 4th & 5th Graders

**Please note: Alpha classes will be at Walker Elementary.

Please join us for the 3rd Annual MISD Father Daughter Dance—A Night in Paris—for a night of dancing, pictures, and light refreshments.

The dance is for young ladies in K-5th grade. You do not have to be a McKinney ISD student to attend the dance.

Father Daughter Dance

Saturday, December 7, 2024

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

McKinney Boyd High School (600 Lake Forest Drive, McKinney)

Tickets: $24 per person

Photos

Pictures will be available through 5804 Photography. It's a great photo opportunity for the holidays. You may follow the link below and order packages online until Dec. 6, 2024.

Corsages and Boutonnieres will be available for $20 each.

Click below to register for the Father Daughter Dance (Photo pre-order link is available on the registration page.)

https://mckinneyisd.reg.eleyo.com/.../father-daughter-ball

Possession and Use of Personal Telecommunications Devices, Including Cell Phones, and Other Electronic Devices (See Appendix I) The district permits students to possess personal cell phones for safety purposes; however, these devices must remain turned off during the instructional day, including during all testing, unless they are being used for approved instructional purposes. Devices should be kept in student backpacks during the school day.

MISD Student Handbook

Email: kellis@mckinneyisd.net

Wilmeth Office Email: wilmethoffice@mckinneyisd.net
Website: https://schools.mckinneyisd.net/wilmeth/
Location: 901 La Cima Drive McKinney, Tx 75071
Phone: 469-302-7400