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Wilder-Waite Weekly Update
October 27, 2023
Upcoming Dates to Remember
10/28/23 - Spook Spectacular 11 am - 2 pm at Wilder-Waite
10/28/23 - Dunlap Valley Fall Fest 5 pm - 8 pm at Dunlap Valley Middle School
11/7/23 - Make Up Picture Day & ECE Picture Day
11/7/23 - PTO Meeting, 6 pm, Wilder-Waite Library or via Zoom Call
11/10/23 - Veterans Day Aseembly (Scroll below for more information)
11/10/23 - Half Day - Student Dismissal at 11:15 am
Orange & Black Day - Tuesday 10/31
Wear Orange & Black - Tuesday 10/31 (NO COSTUMES)
Halloween is Tuesday, 10/31 and all students and staff are invited to wear Orange and Black to celebrate!
NO COSTUMES MAY BE WORN TO SCHOOL ON HALLOWEEN.
Picture Re-Take Day - Tuesday 11/7
Picture Re-Take Day & ECE Picture Day
Wilder-Waite's Picture Re-Take Day is scheduled for Tuesday, November 7th. Please note the following:
Any student that was absent on the original picture day (8/22) will automatically have a photo taken the morning of 11/7.
All ECE students will have their picture taken on 11/7.
Any student enrolled after August 22nd will automatically have a photo taken the morning of 11/7.
If a parent/guardian would like to request a retake, please respond to the email that Mrs. Stone sent on Wednesday 10/26.
If you purchased a picture package that has been received, and you would like a retake, you must return the package in its entirety in order to receive your retake photos for free.
For those students having pictures taken for the first time on 11/7, you may purchase a photo package using the order link below. The code is: 81595TA.
PE Testing - Week of 10/30
Next week during PE, your student will be doing some exercise testing. Please be sure to send your students to school with sneakers and have them well-rested for the activities. Thank You!
Veteran's Day 2023 Program
Veteran's Day Guest RSVP
If you know a Veteran that would like to attend the assembly, please click the link below and complete the form below by Monday, 11/6.
What's for Lunch?
Tuesday 10/31: Nachos grande, churro, cheesy refried beans, assorted fruit, milk
Wednesday 11/1: Brunch for lunch: cheese omelet, french toast, potato triange, baby carrots, milk
Thursday 11/2: Chicken nuggets, wheat roll, mashed potatoes, green beans, assorted fruit, milk
Friday 11/3: Cheese pizza, corn, side salad, assorted fruit, fresh baked cookie, milk
ADDITIONAL LUNCH OPTIONS
1. Vegetarian: Chef Garden Salad
2. Wowbutter and Jelly Sandwich with Cheese Stick
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.
Spook Spectacular is TOMORROW, Saturday 10/28!
**Special Reminder - Bring Your Own Treat Bag**
For all children attending Spook...
There will be LOTS of goodies to collect tomorrow, so please bring your own treat bag or bucket!
Thank You!
The BIG DAY is tomorrow! The hallways are filled with amazingly-decorated pumpkins, and now it's time to fill the school with students and their families!
- The gym will be filled with fun carnival games and cotton candy made by Mrs. Berg.
- Teacher Dunk Tank - get ready to dunk your favorite teachers!
- Tour the Haunted Library....If you dare...
- The Sweet Shoppe will be open in the caferia - home made goodies by Wilder-Waite families for purchase.
- Delicious food trucks outside of the school.
- The "Little Pumpkin Patch" for our youngest children attending
- Browse some of the raffle and silent auction prizes in the main hallway. Raffle tickets will be for sale as well.
π»πΈCostumes are Welcome at Spook Spectacular! π½π§ββοΈ
**Important Notes**
πPumpkin Decorating Contest π
If you student participated in the contest, please take your pumpkin home with you after Spook. Students may also take them home on Monday, 10/30. All pumpkins left behind will be thrown away on Tuesday 10/31. Thank you!
π° Silent Auction π°
The Spook Silent Auction LIVE! Get started today by downloading the Bid Beacon app so that you can be ready to start your bidding! And email will also be sent out on Monday containing the link and more details. The auction will end on Saturday, 10/28 at 2 pm.
Volunteers Needed
Wanting to get involved? Great! We need your help!
Our Sign Up Genius is ready for sign ups with a variety of needs. Please consider giving some time to help where you can! Thank you to all who is making this event Spooktacular!
Click the link below!
Annual Donation Drive - Deadline 10/31!
Donation Drive - 10/31 Donation Deadline
The deadline to donate is just around the corner! If you have not yet made your donation, please do so by Tuesday, 10/31!
We are at 86% of meeting our goal of $9,250! Won't you please consider donating if you are able! Please submit the purple form that went home with students in September or use the PayPal link below.
**Caterpillar Company Match**
For those families that selected to do a Company Donation Match with Caterpillar, please make sure to visit the link below.
https://www.caterpillar.com/en/company/caterpillar-foundation/matching-gifts.html
Once on the site, use the information below to complete your match:
1. Parent Booster USA Inc, Wilder Waite Elementary School
2. Wilder-Waite Grade School
Thank you for your support!
Dunlap Community Happenings
Valley Fall Fest - Tomorrow, Saturday 10/28!
Looking for plans after Wilder-Waite's Spook Spectacular on Saturday, October 28th? Head on over to Dunalp Valley Middle School for the 1st annual Valley Fall Fest!
This event is open to the elementary school students who will be a Dunlap Valley Spartan in the future. Wilder-Waite Grade School, Dunlap Grade School and Ridgeview Elementary students - this event is for YOU!
Check out the flyer below to join in on the fun activities planned.
**Please note that RSVP is required to attend.**
October is SOCKTOBER! Donation Deadline Monday 10/30
When: Today 10/18 - Monday 10/30
What: The Dunlap High School Student Council are collecting new socks and other new winter clothing items for the Bob Micheal VA clinic. Each item of clothing will earn you a certain amount of tickets, whichever classroom has the most amount of tickets will earn a special treat party!
- Socks= 1 ticket
- Winter hats, scarfs, and pairs of gloves= 3 tickets
- Pants and long sleeve shirts= 5 tickets
- Winter coats= 15 tickets
Donations can be dropped off to the school office. All donations are greatly appreciated!
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