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Wilder-Waite Weekly Update
September 8, 2023
Upcoming Dates to Remember
9/12/23 - Fall Book Fair - Students shop during school hours
9/12/23 - PTO Meeting 6-7 pm in the Wilder-Waite Library
9/13/23 - Fall Book Fair - Open 2:15 pm - 5:00 pm
9/14/23 - Dunlap Homecoming Parade - 4:45 pm
9/14/23 - Fall Book Fair - Open 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
9/22/23 - School Improvement Day - HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS (11:15 am dismissal - NO lunch served)
Attendance Reminders
1. If your student is going to be absent, please call the school office at 309-243-7728, email the office (astone@dunlapcusd.net) OR use the "Email and Absence" link on the Wilder-Waite Grade School website. We request that you inform the school by 8:15 am the morning of your student's absence.
2. When you need to pick up your student during the school day (i.e. appointment) or if you need to take them home early from school, please make sure to: (1) Call/email the office to let them know the pick up time AND (2) Inform the teacher with the same information.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Vision & Hearing Screenings
Dunlap Homecoming Week - Spirit Wear Days
The Dunlap High School homecoming football game is next Friday, September 15th. Next week, Wilder-Waite students are invited to celebrate homecoming week with dress up days. Check out the schedule below!
- Monday 9/11 - Sports Day: Wear your favorite sports team jersey/t-shirt
- Tuesday 9/12 - Decade Day: Dress like the decade of your choice - 70s, 80s, 90s, your choice!
- Wednesday 9/13 - Wildcat Wednesday: wear any Wilder-Waite spirit wear or blue and white
- Thursday 9/14 - Color Day: Wear the color assigned to your grade
- Kindergarten: Wear Purple
- 1st Grade: Wear Red
- 2nd Grade: Wear Blue
- 3rd Grade: Wear Yellow
- 4th Grade: Wear Green
- 5th Grade: Wear Project Impact White T-shirt
- Friday 9/15 - Maroon and Gold Day: Wear anything Dunlap or maroon and gold
Updates from the Wilder-Waite PTO
Fall Scholastic Book Fair
The Fall Book Fair is coming to Wilder-Waite September 12-14! We are still looking for volunteers to help with set up, tear down, and running the cash registers. Please consider helping out by clicking 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 pm-5:00 pm
Thursday, Sept 14: Come join us in the evening from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
September PTO Meeting
The first PTO meeting of the year is Tuesday, September 12th! The meeting will be held in the Wilder-Waite library from 6 pm - 7 pm. All parents and guardians are welcome to attend to learn what the PTO has planned for this school year. For those that cannot make the meeting in person, there is an option to join via Zoom. Log in information is below:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86046296140?pwd=R3NXYkFMdUg3b1NwanZXV0ZVVjlBZz09
Meeting ID: 860 4629 6140
Passcode: Wildcats
PTO Donation Tracker
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.
**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!
Spook Spectacular 2023
Mark your calendars! Our 73rd Annual Spook Spectacular will be held on Saturday, October 28th. This is our biggest fundraiser of year and is a community tradition! A letter detailing Spook was sent home this week with your child so that they know about the upcoming fun!
Donations:
If you are wanting to donate an item for our online auction the Spook team is happy to accept your donation. We depend upon your generous donations to make Spook a success! To donate an item (i.e. experience/activity, gift card, etc.) please contact Erin Gatton at eringatton@gmail.com. We also have a wish list on Amazon, for any families who would like to donate this way: Spook 2023 Wish List
Volunteers:
We are also in need of volunteers! This is a great way to get involved with the school and meet other parents. Please contact Christina Morales at newby31@gmail.com to get involved or volunteer. No job is too big or too small when it comes to being a part of this tradition. Thank you so much!
What's For Lunch?
Tuesday 9/12: Cheese omelet, french toast, potato triangle, baby carrots, assorted fruit, milk
Wednesday 9/13: Corn dog, sweet potato fries, steamed carrots, juice slushie, assorted fruit, milk
Thursday 9/14: Chicken nuggets, wheat roll, mashed potatoes, green beans, assorted fruit, milk
Friday 9/15: 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
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.
2023 Dunlap Homecoming Parade
DHS Homecoming Parade
The Dunlap Homecoming Parade is Thursday, September 14th starting at 4:45 pm! The Wilder-Waite 5th Graders will be marching in the parade representing Project Impact. All students and their families are welcome to attend this free event. See you there!
Thursday, Sep 14, 2023, 04:45 PM
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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