Wilmeth Elementary Newsletter

Angel Tree List- CLICK HERE

Angel Tree Sign Up- CLICK HERE

Monthly Average Daily Attendance

August - 96%

September - 97% 🎉

October - 97% 🎉

November - 96%

Let’s spoil our teachers and staff with a gift card! As part of 12 Days of Joy, one day teachers and staff participate in a fun mystery gift card giveaway. We are looking to collect 60 gift cards valued at $25 or more. Please drop off gift cards in an envelope addressed to PTO to the front office by December 18. Reach out to Jill Mayer or Tonya Harmon with questions.

Holiday Gift Card Donation Sign Up- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090944AAA923ABFC1-52475257-holiday?useFullSite=true#/

Calling all volunteers: we need help to run this fun experience for the kiddos, please take a look at the sign up genius below and fill in the spots we still need help with! Without y’all we would *not* be able to provide this wonderful experience for our Longhorns!

Holiday Pop Up Shop Volunteer Sign Up (MISD Background Check required)-

It’s almost Party Time!

Volunteer Sign Up for Decorating (MISD Background Check required)-

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FAEAD29A3FDC43-46253935-decorating#/

Winter Party Volunteers Needed for December 20th! MISD Background Check required.

Party Volunteers Sign Up Here- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FAEAD29A3FDC43-winter1#/

*Please note- 4th grade party time has been adjusted on Dec. 20th for class parties.

**More information coming soon to RSVP for Winter Parties as a visitor.

🧡 Thank you Kindness Crew & Longhorns Families for making this happen for local MISD families- your donations were incredible! What an amazing community we have! Shout out to Ms. Morgan-Boyte for organizing & delivering baskets! 🧡🦃🧡🦃🧡🦃

Student Council Meeting- December 10th- 3:10-4:00pm.

5th Grade Choir Field Trip - Dec. 12th.

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

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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

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 83% of the goal! Almost there!

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

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

Sign up is below!

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.

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