Wiggin Street Parent Update

October 13, 2023

Better Together

Families,

This week we realized that we needed to change our walker dismissal routine to assure that all students safely get home. This was not due to any serious threat, but after hearing some concerns and observing the current practice, we realized that a change was needed. We are also working on making our stairways more safe for all and have been emphasizing that everyone needs to walk on the right hand side. Some students have received special brag tags from me for following the rules on the stairway.

We have a fun PBIS Reward Event scheduled for next Thursday. There will be extra recess with Kenyon athletes from 2:15-2:45 for those that earned 50 PBIS points! Check out the video below to learn more.

Lastly, there is no school next Friday, October 20th. Our teachers will be meeting for district professional development.

Hope you all have a great weekend,

Christy Grandstaff

PBIS Reward Event on Thursday, October 19th

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Twinning

Miss Carla and Rosalyn realized they have the same cool glasses!

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Recess fun!

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It's getting colder!

1st and 3rd Grade YES Concerts

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18 People in a Piece of Paper!

Pumpkins on Parade

Beginning at 5 pm on Tuesday, October 24th, your family is invited to bring a blanket or chairs to sit on the front lawn of Wiggin Street to decorate a pumpkin. Each child or family needs to bring their own pumpkin and Friends of Wiggin Street will provide decorations. Parents are expected to stay with their children and help them to create a boo-tiful pumpkin creation. The event will last from 5-7 pm.

Third Grade Fall Ohio State Testing

On October 24th and 25th, 3rd grade students will take the Fall administration of the state English Language Arts Assessment. In case of absence, the make up day will be October 26th. The test will take place between 9:30-11:30 on these days. We would ask that you please not schedule any special appointments for these dates.

Fall Harvest Parade and Parties

We are excited for our parade and parties on October 27th! Children are invited to participate in our annual costume parade. The parade will begin at 2:15 with parties following. The exception is 3rd grade who has a party before the parade due to specials from 2:45-3:30.

Costumes should come to school in a bag and children should be able to get in and out of their costumes easily. (If you feel your child needs help with his/her costume, please contact the classroom teacher.) Please make sure that there are no scary costumes because of our younger students. There should be no Halloween masks. No pretend weapons of any kind are permitted at school even as a part of the costume. Please save those for trick-or-treat night.

We ask parents not to pass out treats along the route, however some of the local businesses may pass out candy to kids.

PTO Corner

Our next Friends of Wiggin Street meeting will be November 7th at 5:00 pm. We hope to see you there!

Our Scholastic Book Fair will be during Parent/Teacher Conferences with set up on October 31st and sales on November 1st, 2nd, and 6th. If you are available at these times, please consider volunteering to help with the book fair by clicking on the link below. Thank you!

Scholastic Book Fair

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

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Scholastic Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair will be open during Parent/Teacher Conferences. Students will also be able to create a wish list and/or purchase items on Wednesday, November 1st during school hours. A digital e-wallet shopping link will be provided prior to the sale that can be shared with family and friends.

Drop off Coats for Kids at Wiggin Street Office

Lost and Found

Fall has arrived! Please remind your student to get their sweatshirts and jackets from lost and found. You can also submit this form to let us know what you are looking for, and we will do our best to get it to your child.

Remember that it is helpful to label all jackets, lunchboxes, bookbags, etc.

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Upcoming Events

Click here for the 2023-24 Mount Vernon City School District Yearly Calendar

October

19 1st Grade Pumpkin Patch Field Trip

19 End of 1st 9 weeks

20 Teacher In-service (No School)

24 YES Concert-Grade 4; 9:35-11:15 am

24 Pumpkins on Parade; 5-7:00

24 WS Fall Gr. 3 ELA OST Part 1

25 WS Fall Gr. 3 ELA OST Part 2

27 Fall Harvest Parade/Parties 2:15 pm

27 Report Cards go home

Morning Drop Off Safety Reminder

For those dropping off students in the morning, please do not get out of your vehicle. If your student needs assistance getting out of the vehicle, please pull off to the right side and walk them safely to the sidewalk.

Also, students are to walk in front of their car when exiting from the passenger side, so parents can watch for them. For this reason, please do not back up to go around a car. If you leave plenty of space between cars, you can go around if needed.

This is for the safety of all students, so that no one gets injured. Thank you!

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Idle-free Zone

For pick up, please do not arrive until 3:30. There is no stopping, standing, or parking on E. Brooklyn St. allowed. Also, please reminder that our school is an Idle-free Zone. Protect our children and the community by turning off your engine.