Wilson October 2024 eNews

October 2024

Oct. 3 - PTCO Meeting (5:30 - 7:00pm)

Oct. 4 & 7 - No School

Oct. 7 & 10 - Parent/Teacher Conferences

Oct. 14 - 24 - APEX fundraiser

Oct. 24 - APEX Fun Run

Oct. 17 & 18 - No School

Oct. 25 - Halloween Big Parade of Little People

Nov. 7 - 'I Love to Learn' Night (5 - 6:30pm)

Nov. 14 - PTCO Meeting (6:00 - 7:30pm)

Nov. 25 - 29 - No School

2024-2025 District Calendar

Exciting News Alert! Our Apex Fundraiser is just around the corner, happening in two weeks! We're gearing up to raise funds for support vital programs like Safety Patrol, Veterans Day Breakfast, and the Families in Need Fund, and we need your support! Stay tuned for more details on how you can get involved and help make a difference. #ApexFundraiser #SchoolCommunity #SupportEducation

Greetings Wilson Families,

It is already October and the year is in full swing! We had a blast kicking off the year at our WELCOME BACK night in September, where over 800 people joined in the fun! As we head into October, we look forward to coming together for some different activities.

We have our October PTCO (Parent Teacher Community Organization) on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 5:30-7:00 in the library. Childcare is provided, so bring your kids and give some input on how to make Wilson the best place to be.

Conferences are just around the corner. If you haven't signed up for our conferences on October 7 and 10, please do so here - conference sign up.

We have our APEX FUN RUN fundraiser starting on Monday, October 14 and ending on Thursday, October 24 with the Fun Run. We will need parent/guardian volunteers to help during the Fun Run on the 24th. Watch for more information on this from our volunteer coordinator, Kristine Wippich.

We also have The Big Parade of Little People Halloween parade on Friday, October 25 for our first-fifth grade students. Our kinder students will be able to walk through our halls in a mini parade the morning of Oct. 25. There will be more information to come, including a permission slip families will sign.

With everything coming up this month, we hope to see you soon!

Sincerely,

Chris Forrest

Fall Parent/Teacher conferences will be held virtually or in-person on October 7 and 10. Please sign up for a conference today.

1. Click on the name of your child's teacher (if you have more than one child attending our school, click on 'Register for Multiple Conferences' and follow the prompts to schedule your children.

2. Select the desired date/time and virtual or in-person for your conference by clicking on 'sign up.' Submit the requested information.

You will receive an email confirmation and reminder of your conference, as long as you enter your email address. If you need to make a change after signing up, please contact the school office at 763-506-4700.

STUDENT MORNING DROP OFF REMINDERS

We are working hard to keep our morning drop off line moving quickly and safely for all families and students. If you drop your student off in the morning, please review the reminders below:

• Do not park in the drop off line, this line is for drop and go only.

• All adults must remain in the car during drop off. If you would like a longer goodbye with your child, please feel free to park in the lot or at Sunny Acres and walk them over to the door.
  

• Make sure that your child exits your car on the side closest to the building/sidewalk.

• At 9:10, students who eat breakfast are allowed into the cafeteria to eat. Other students will wait for the 9:20 bell behind their grade level cone.

• Follow directions of staff directing traffic for everyone's safety.

STUDENT AFTERNOON PICK UP REMINDERS

Parents and guardians, for the safety of our students and patrols, please review our dismissal map below. PLEASE NOTE - there is NO parking on Sunny Lane. To pick up students, please drive through the parent pick up line (option #1) or park at Sunny Acres and walk to pick up your student (option #2). Parent pick up students will remain by door #2 until picked up by a parent/guardian. Thank you for keeping our students safe!

There are no cellphones or smart watches allowed at Wilson during the school day (9:10-4:00).

We understand that some families may want their student to have a cellphone or smart watch for before or after school. These devices are a distraction to student learning. If a student has a cellphone or smart watch, they will be required to turn it in to the main office for safekeeping during the school day. They will be able to pick it up at the end of the day.

It’s important that families login to complete back to school forms online (Also known as “Back to school verification.”) This step ensures that our school has access to emergency contact information for the safety of each student, and allows you to access attendance, school handbooks, progress reports and grades in the coming weeks.

Breakfast and lunch are at no cost to families this year, however, the cost of a la carte items, such as milk, or extra meal items will not be covered. Students will need to have funds in their meal accounts to purchase any additional food items. If your family needs access to educational benefits, please visit ahschools.us/freereduced to complete an application.

Login to A-HConnect to complete your student’s back to school forms for the upcoming school year.

• Parents/guardians can access back to school forms by clicking the lock icon and “Login” at the top right corner of any district or school website.
• Then, select, "My Student Information."
• Next, choose “Online registration.”
• Select “Back-to-school annual verification.”
  View the tip sheet for directions.

If you need help finding your login/password, call 763-506-HELP or email 506help@ahschools.us for assistance.

Dear Families,

Welcome to the Square 1 Art Fundraiser! Right now, children are busy creating colorful, fun artwork that you may purchase on unique gifts and keepsakes. Keep a lookout for more details about the fundraiser coming to you soon!

Student absences can be reported via the Web (you will need to know your parent account information) or via the ParentVUE Mobile App.

You will still be able to contact the attendance line at 763-506-4706 to report an absence 24/7.

Every day that your student will be late or absent, you must enter attendance online or call the attendance line in order to have your students' absence counted as excused. Please DO NOT email your child's teacher with attendance information.

October is Responsibility month

Each month, with the help of our school social worker Amalia Page, our students will learn about and practice a monthly character trait. This month will be all about Responsibility. Ask your student throughout the month how they have been responsible and making good choices at Wilson.

School voices, opinions, ideas WANTED!

First PTCO meeting:

October 3rd - 5:30-7:00pm

All are welcome - childcare provided!

Apex Fun Run Fundraiser starts October 14th and the Fun Run will be October 24th! Keep your eyes out for more information to come!

Get involved- PTCO needs a 2023-2024 Vice President, Box Tops Coordinator and Social Media/Marketing

Help donate to Teacher Conference Dinners

Opportunities for involvement:

● Follow our FB page @wilsonptco

● Download the Box Tops for Education appselect Wilson Elementary. Bonus referral code Z9FN7D5I

Questions contact Vanessa Lark: wilsonanokaptco@gmail.com

Volunteer, Impact Lives Positively!

Are you interested in walking with your kids' class in the Parade of Little People October 25th (All 1st - 5th grades are walking)?. We would love to have you join us, sign up here Parade of Little People

Would you like to help but can't come during the day? We are looking for donations for our teacher conference meals. If you are willing to donate please sign up here Conference Donations

Do you have your volunteer paperwork done for this school year? If not follow this link Wilson Volunteer Application. This is just another way to keep informed on things happening at Wilson.

Please reach out to the Volunteer Service Coordinator Kristine Wippich if you have any questions at Kristine.Wippich@ahschools.us or 763-506-4755

FEATURED CLASS- 10/08: Drawing Palooza

We are looking forward to our upcoming classes and would love to see your student enrolled. Register now to ensure a spot for one of our many activities including:

• 10/01: Dungeons and Dragons

• 10/08: Spooky Trio

• 11/12: Chess Club

For even more classes and opportunities: All Current Youth Community ED Classes

Questions about Community Ed?

Please contact Tricia Josephs at tricia.josephs@ahschools.us or 763-506-4712

Need help with online registration?

Please contact Erinn Gardiner at 763-506-5144

*Financial assistance available if needed, please call to inquire

Anoka-Hennepin offers parenting classes and resources for families. Supporting Wilson as our Parent Educator is Nichol Michels. Each month, Nichol will offer resources for parents in her monthly newsletter.

This month's Parent Press focuses on family engagement. When families and schools connect, they create a partnership that benefits students, educators, and the entire school community. Family engagement improves academic skills, fosters open communication, and provides a feeling of belonging within our schools.

October parent resource

For additional information and resources please visit our district website.

Wilson apparel is available to all students and families. There are many fun items to choose from. If interested, please visit our vendor Innovations Plus. Orders can be placed at anytime during the school year.