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Wilder-Waite Weekly Update
September 1, 2023
Upcoming Dates to Remember
9/4/23 - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
9/5/23 - 5th Grade Band Sign Up/Instrument Rental at Ridgeview Elemenary, 3-5 pm
9/7/23 - 4th & 5th Grade Orchestra Sign Up/Instrument Rental at Ridgeview Elementary, 3-8 pm
9/12/23 - PTO Meeting 6-7 pm in the Wilder-Waite Cafeteria
9/22/23 - School Improvement Day - HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS (11:15 am dismissal - NO lunch served)
Car Line Procedures
As families begin settling in with their morning drop off routine, please take a moment to review the Wilder-Waite Car Line Procedures. These guidelines are in place to ensure that every student arrives and departs school promptly and safely each day.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping our car line run smoothly every day!
CAR LINE PROCEDURES
- Enter the car line using Atlantic Street.
- Drop off begins at 7:25 am and no earlier.
- Parents MUST remain in their vehicle. Please do not park your car and get out of your vehicle while in the car line.
- Please do not park your car in the lot and walk your student up to the front doors. It is a safety hazard while the car line is moving.
- Please follow the Wilder-Waite staff outside each morning as they direct traffic. Cars need to pull forward, even past the front doors to allow for the car line to move efficiently.
Car Line Directional Map
Updates from the Wilder-Waite PTO
Fall Scholastic Book Fair
The Fall Book Fair is coming to Wilder-Waite September 12-14! We are looking for volunteers to help with set up, tear down, and running the cash registers. Click the sign up genius link to claim your spot now!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4CA4A92CA7FE3-2023#/
Book Fair Hours:
Tuesday, Sept 12: During school hours 8:00 AM-1:00 PM. Your child's class will have a time slot at the book fair to preview books as well as purchase.
Wednesday, Sept 13: Right after school from 2:15-5:00.
Thursday, Sept 14: Come join us at night from 5:30-7:30.
Donation Drive
Earlier this week, your child brought home a purple packet including lots of important information about PTO.
Please remember to send in your $50/student donation to help support all the hard work PTO does for our staff and students. You may send in check, cash, or use the paypal link below. If you choose the PayPal option, please return the puple slip to the school office for tracking purposes.
Thank you for your support!
PTO Donation Tracker
Spook Spectacular - Seeking Donations
Our school's largest fundraiser, Spook Spectacular, is this October. Much of our fundraiser success is thanks to generous donations from our own Wilder-Waite families. Every year, the PTO Spook Committee works to secure donations for our raffle and silent auction.
If your family has an interest in donating an item, activity, gift card, etc., please contact Erin Gatton (eringatton@gmail.com). We are very appreciative for any donation, of any kind!
Our PTO also has a wish list on Amazon, for any families who would like to donate this way:
Thank you in advance for your support!
5th Grade Band Sign-Up Night
Calling all 5th graders who are interested in joining band!
Sign-up and instrument rental night is coming up on Tuesday, September 5th. From 3-5 pm, families are invited to visit Ridgeview Elementary. Registration will be an "open house" format, so families do not need to stay the entire time. Please come when you are able!
If you have any questions, please contact our band teacher, Mrs. Shea at jishea@dunlapcusd.net.
Ridgeview Elementary School:
3903 W Ridgeview Dr, Peoria, IL 61615
4th & 5th Grade Orchestra Sign-Up Night
If you have any questions, please contact our orchestra teacher, Mrs. Ardner, at mardner@dunlapcusd.net.
Ridgeview Elementary School:
3903 W Ridgeview Dr, Peoria, IL 61615
What's For Lunch?
Tuesday 9/5: Chicken noodles, breadstick, mixed vegetables, assorted fruit, milk
Wednesday 9/6: Beef soft taco, churro, steamed broccoli, assorted fruit, milk
Thursday 9/7: Chicken tenders, wheat roll, mashed potatoes, green beans, assorted fruit, milk
Friday 9/8: Bosco sticks, corn, side salad, assorted fruit, milk
ADDITIONAL LUNCH OPTIONS
1. Vegetarian: Chef Garden Salad
2. Wowbutter and Jelly Sandwich with Cheese Stick
3. Vegan: Chocolate Chickpea Spread on Whole Grain Flatbread
Please have your student inform their teacher every morning of their lunch choice.
Milk is available for purchase for a la carte for $0.45.
NEW Student Attendance Policy for Dunlap Football Games - PLEASE READ
Dunlap Community Updates & Happenings
Wilder-Waite Grade School
Website: https://ww.dunlapcusd.net/
Location: 10021 North Pacific Street, Peoria, IL, USA
Phone: 309-243-7728
Facebook: www.facebook.com/wilderwaite