February 2024

This year's Reading Fair will be held on Tuesday, February 6th.

An Open House for our families to attend and come check out all of the great displays will be on the evening of Tuesday, February 6th. Kindergarten & 1st Grade will be from 5:00-5:30 pm and 2nd & 3rd Grade will be from 5:45-6:15 pm.

Our PTC will be selling "Valentine's Grams" on Monday, February 12th through Wednesday, February 14th. Students will have an opportunity to purchase them during their lunch time. There will be more information sent out on the PTC and WES Facebook Pages when we get closer to those dates.

We will have our Classroom Valentine's Day parties on Wednesday, February 14th from 2:15-3:00 pm. Your child's teacher will communicate more details about this party.

Our PTC will be hosting another Movie Night on Thursday February 15th. Be sure to bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. Concessions will be offered. Be on the look-out for PTC to announce the movie they will be showing and any additional details!

We will get an extended weekend this month with Winter Break. No school from Friday, February 16th through Monday, February 19th. Students will return to school on Tuesday, February 20th.

It's time to order a yearbook! They are $13.50. You can place your order by returning the order form to school or going online at www.strawbridge.net and use code: YB28186. The deadline to order is March 15th.

Just a reminder that our After School IREAD Tutoring sessions for our invited third graders begin this month. They are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The first session is on Tuesday, February 13th. This is only for students who are registered to come. If your child is attending, please arrive on time at 4:30 pm to pick them up. Thank you!

We are in the heart of our winter season! You will receive information on delays and cancellations by receiving a call, text, and/or email from Skylert. To check your settings, go to Skyward Family Access-Skyler tab. Please read KVSC's Guidance for eLearning Days HERE.

We also post about delays and cancellations on our Facebook Page and Class Dojo.

All eLearning days will include live instruction equal to at least 50% of our daily instructional minutes. Teachers will deliver instruction via Zoom and each school has developed a schedule for students to follow.

eLearning Model

Teacher Office Hours: After 9:00 a.m. /anytime not on Zoom Meetings

Teacher Lunch: Teacher will communicate with students/parents lunch time.

Classroom Expectations

• Teachers will schedule a Zoom session from the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Teachers will schedule a Zoom Session between 1:00-3:00 pm to check-in with students and offer support that students need.

• Reading & Math lessons will be live.

• Following the grade-level’s schedule, students will complete Reading, Math, and lessons in Art, Music, or Gym. In addition to whole group lessons, students will also work with their teacher in small group lessons and there will be some opportunities for a student to check in 1-1 with their teacher.

Classroom Morning Session Time

• Teachers will schedule a Zoom Session for Live Instruction from 9:00-11:30 am

Specials Teachers Session Time (Art, Music, & P.E.)

• Specials Teachers will meet with their scheduled classes that they are regularly scheduled to meet with.

• Specials Teachers will teach a lesson on Zoom with their classes.

Classroom Afternoon Session Time

• Teachers will schedule a Zoom session between the hours of 1:00-3:00 pm to check-in with students and assist as needed.

Attendance

We are responsible for 180 days of instruction. Therefore, attendance will be taken daily, Monday-Friday. Teachers may use discretion on due dates.

If you are in need of a coat, please reach out to Mrs. Viehman, our Social Worker. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we have free coats to offer you!

If your child is sick and will be absent, please call in each day that they are absent to let Mrs. Ward, our Nurse, or the Office know. Thank you!!!

REMINDER: Please call the office if you need to make a change for your child's Dismissal Transportation. For example: You will be picking your child up rather than riding the bus home. Please DO NOT message your child's teacher on Class Dojo. We want to make sure the message gets to your child and your child's teacher. Please call in at 219-956-3221. Please call in before 1:00 pm. Thank you!

A reminder that we dismiss at 3:25 PM for Parent Pick-Up. Due to safety concerns with traffic backing up to the highway, we begin releasing students 3-5 minutes before our scheduled dismissal of 3:25 PM for Parent Pick-Up Students. We are asking for your assistance with arriving to pick-up your child closer to 3:25 PM. This will prevent the line from backing up into the highway. Your assistance with this request is very much appreciated!

Some Attendance Tips:

• Make sure your student keeps a regular bedtime and establishes a morning routine.

• Turn off all electronics including TVs, phones, and tablets at bedtime.

• Have backpack and clothes prepared the night before.

• Check with our school nurse or office staff if you are not sure about when to keep your child at home due to illness.

• Avoid scheduling vacations while school is in session.

• Make every effort to schedule doctor appointments around school hours.

• Talk to teachers and our social worker for advice if your student feels anxious about going to school.

• In the event that your student cannot get to school in their normal manner, develop a plan with another family member or trusted adult to get them to school that day.

Kankakee Valley Developmental Preschool Peer Applications for the 2024-2025 school year will be available in the main office of DeMotte Elementary, Wheatfield Elementary and Kankakee Valley High School on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Completed applications will need to be returned to the main office at Kankakee Valley High School no later than Friday, March 1 2024. If you have any questions about the preschool program, please contact our Preschool Teacher, Rosie Van Syoc at rvansyoc@kv.k12.in.us

Do you or someone you know have an Incoming Kindergartener for the 2024-2025 School Year?! You (or They) can pre-register during the month of April!

Stop by our WES School Office during the month of April to get your packet and complete the necessary paperwork!

The March PTC Meeting will be Thursday, March 7th at 3:45 pm in our WES Cafeteria.

All of our 2nd and 3rd graders will be taking IREAD during the week of March 4th. For those students who are absent, we will complete make-ups the following week.

Parents: Please help us by trying to avoid scheduling appointments during this week. Please keep your routines as normal as possible with good bed times and a good breakfast. We appreciate your support in advance!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Our 2nd Grade Music Program is on Tuesday, March 19th at 5:30 pm. We can't wait to showcase our 2nd grade's great musical talents!

Our Spring Break is from March 23rd through March 31st. Students return on Monday, April 1st.

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Location: 251 S Center Street, Wheatfield, IN
Phone: (219) 956-3221
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