Wilson Focus Facts 2023

Welcome to the journey!

It's time for back to school.

Days start bright and early,

We'll learn life's special rules.

We're on a new adventure.

There's much to see and learn.

Our knowledge is at the center.

We'll learn new skills at every turn.

Search for wonder in each day.

Exploration will be our goal.

Learning combined with work and play,

The joy of the journey fills our soul.

Enjoy these special treasures.

Give them love and watch them glow.

Learning is one of life's best adventures.

So, let's work together to help them grow!

Written by: Mrs. Moats, Asst. Principal

Dear Wilson Focus Families and Friends,

LEARNING ... THE GREATEST ADVENTURE FOR ALL! (our school wide theme)

We have begun our Wilson Focus School 2023-24 journey! We have already experienced a few incredible adventures. We are especially grateful for the adventure of meeting our new 3rd graders and all of the new students to Wilson, and of course welcoming back our returning students and families.

We want to thank all of you for your patience in the adventure of our new bus hubs where students meet for their journey to school and home. We acknowledge how we've had to adjust to meet the changing times and driver shortages. We are so glad that our students and families have made the adjustment to be part of the opportunities provided at Wilson Focus School.

We are so excited to find the joy in our learning journey together! Let the adventures begin!

Feel free to reach out to me at any time, Luann.jacobs@ops.org or (531) 299-2260.

Mrs. Jacobs

Please return the following to your child's teacher.

1. Family Census Information Packet—Please return to school immediately upon completion, unless you completed on the student portal, please correct or add any necessary information and return to school. It is very important that we have an emergency number should your child become ill or get injured here at school. The health information form should be completed with any changes that have occurred over the summer regarding immunizations, etc.This can also be updated online.
2. Signed form acknowledging receipt and review of our Schoolwide Behavior Management Plan, School/Home/Student Compact; and Bus Expectations.
3. Insurance for ipad completed form and money (Optional)

Arrival: It is important to not arrive until after 7:35 a.m. If you are here before 7:35a.m. please keep your child in the car or stand outside with them to supervise.

Pick Up: If you are picking up your child after school please remember to be here by 3:35.

Tardy and Early Release: Unless for a medical appointment, students who come late or are picked up early, the time is counted as unexcused and adds to their total absences. When a student comes into the classroom late or leaves early it interrupts not only their learning but the learning of the entire class.

Buses: If your child normally rides the bus home and you want to pick them up at 3:30 pm or 4:30 pm on Enrichment days, it is critical that you call the office by 3:00 p.m. for us to make the switch from bus to parent pick up. Students will be placed on the bus unless we have a parent phone call. This is for the safety of your child.

Enrichment begins Tuesday, September 5th. Watch the school calendar carefully for any Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday we do not have Enrichment. School ends at 4:30 pm on Enrichment days. Visit the following link to our calendar. https://www.ops.org/domain/4040

Attendance: It is important for students to show up each day on time for their school journey and so we can work together to GROW your child's academic knowledge. It is parent responsibility to contact the school to report absences by calling (531) 299-2260. Provide doctors notes for excused absences.

Student excitement is taking off as they look forward to their Enrichment adventure! Classes begin with Session #1 on Tuesday, September 5th. Students chose their classes the week of August 21st. Visit this link to find more information and class descriptions.

https://www.ops.org/domain/3847

Reminder to call school by 3:00 p.m. if you are picking up your students. Plan to arrive promptly at dismissal on enrichment days at 4:30 p.m.

Parent Pride meets throughout the year to plan activities that support our school. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Mark your calendars and join the group for these upcoming adventures!

• Friday, Sept. 8th - Family Movie Night from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the GYM
• Tuesday, Sept. 12th - Parent Pride Meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. This meeting is held virtually. A link will be sent to all family emails on file.
• Thursday, Sept. 21st Qdoba Family Fun & Fundraiser at 12414 L St., Omaha, NE 68137 4:00-8:00 p.m.

  
  

There will be opportunities to volunteer and/or donate items for special events.

Please contact wilsonfocusparentpride@gmail.com if you would like more information. Parent Pride would love to have you join themto support our school community.

Your Wilson Focus School Staff is ready to guide the 2023-24 journey on many learning adventures!