September 15-October 15: National Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month
September 26-October 11: Fun Run Fundraiser Collection
October 1: Family Rink Night (see flyer below)
October 2: Robotics Team Meeting @ 6:oo PM in Media Center; see flyer below
October 6: Band-O-Rama (see flyer below)
October 8: Parent Volunteer Meeting @ 7:00 PM
October 9: Walk and Roll to School Day
October 11: Fun Run
October 14-20: Digital Citizenship Week
October 16: NO SCHOOL (PD for teachers); Dinner Night Out (DNO) ~ Chuck E Cheese (info to come!)
October 19: Family Wellness Fair (see flyer below)
October21-25: Pumpkin Raffle
October 25: Picture Retake Day
I hope that you are enjoying the lovely fall weather ~ hopefully, it will last for a few more weeks until our Fun Run.
Students brought home information on Friday. Collections for the event will run from September 27 to October 11 . The money raised from this will help fund field trips for students, provide schoolwide assemblies, as well as support materials and resources for classrooms. The Parent Volunteer Group kicked off the event with an assembly on Friday, September 27.
As mentioned that Friday, October 4th, will be Utica High's Homecoming and we will again have additional support. Blue flyers will come home on WEDNESDAY, October 2nd; please look for one in your child's backpack. If you do not receive one, have your child request one on Thursday. They will be necessary to get into our lot that day.
Reminder, students are not to arrive before 8:50 AM (unless they are getting breakfast). They are to wait outside their door, as there will be teacher supervision. Students will enter the building when the bell rings at 9:00 AM. The exception to this is if your child is coming for breakfast; they may enter the building through Door #4 beginning at 8:40 AM. Please remind students that when they line up they are to get in line; there is no catch, tag or playing on structures before school for safety's sake.
If you are arriving late, you and your child must enter through the Office Door; you must sign your child in.
As always, we look forward to working in partnership this year to help every child succeed! If you ever have a question or a concern, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Merivirta
With the new school year in full swing, here are some helpful homework tips for parents to support their children’s learning at home.
While we understand the appeal of having fast food delivered to school, we prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of our entire student body. Allowing outside food deliveries creates logistical challenges, disrupts the school environment, and can lead to unfair advantages for some students. For these reasons, fast food deliveries during school hours will not be permitted. We encourage all students to either bring a packed lunch or enjoy the free meals provided in our cafeteria.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
We are asking for your assistance to ensure that our security procedures during the school day are effective and efficient. When you wish to visit Wiley Elementary, come to front door marked OFFICE. At this door we have a security camera, intercom, and buzzer. To help us assist you when you would like to enter our school:
- Please press the buzzer to speak with someone in the office
- You will be asked to state your name and reason for visiting
- You will be asked to show your photo id into the security camera
- Office staff will buzz the door for you to enter the building
- Please pass through the lobby and enter the office
- Office staff will help you with your request
In addition, we are asking you to not let any visitors in the door as you enter (as they come up behind you) or as you exit the building.
The teachers and staff are committed to student safety and security, and we would like to thank you for your assistance in helping keep the students of Wiley safe.
The teachers and staff at Wiley support and encourage the recognition of a child’s birthday during the school day. It is an annual milestone in every child’s life that should be celebrated not just at home, but in school as well, where children spend one-third of their day with teachers, classmates, and peers. While there are many wonderful and creative ways to celebrate a child’s birthday in school, birthday celebrations at Wiley will not include food treats. Instead, the focus at Wiley will be recognizing the day in a variety of special ways that do not include food treats. Some possibilities include:
· Class sings “Happy Birthday”
· Happy Birthday Recess/Gift
· Morning “Happy Birthday” PA announcement
· Parent makes a donation of book to class library or a classroom game
· Student reads favorite book to class
· Parent/special someone reads story to class
Your child’s teacher will have more information on how birthdays will be celebrated in the classroom. As educators, caregivers and loved ones we all want the best for our students. Thank you for joining us in giving students healthy opportunities to celebrate important events and achievements.
Any prospective volunteer of Utica Community Schools including those who will be supervising students, working with students, chaperoning field trip, etc. must complete a Criminal History Check Form and be cleared prior to any volunteer services.
Volunteer background checks must be completed annually. If a parent has students in more than one school, only one volunteer form must be completed.
Click on the link below the photos, complete the form and return to Wiley Office.
STAY CONNECTED WITH WILEY
Email: candice.merivirta@uticak12.org
Website: wiley.uticak12.org
Location: 47240 Shelby Road, Shelby Charter Township, MI, USA
Phone: (586) 797-6700
Facebook: facebook.com/ucswiley