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     May 10, 2018

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We want to hear from you!  Let's work together to make the Wilson School District even better!

We are excited to announce our first-ever Wilson School District Student, Staff and Parent Survey.  Through the survey, we would like you to share your thoughts on the District's climate. We will use the feedback received to ensure that our District offerings meet the needs of our students, parents, and staff, and are consistent with the District's goals.

Your feedback is essential to the Wilson School District, and we appreciate your thoughtful responses. Please know that all responses will remain anonymous, and will only be reported to the district as a whole. This survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete and is open to all Wilson students grade 4-12, parents, and staff members. The deadline to participate is Friday, May 25, 2018.

Please click here to begin the survey.

 

Attention, Please!


PRESENTATION: A Conversation about 
Digital Citizenship & Our Kids

Digital c itizenship i s not so different from traditional citizenship. We still need to guide students to  be kind, r espectful, and responsible. What's new is teaching them how to apply these values to the realities of the digital age in and out of the classroom. During this m eeting, we will discuss the issues facing parents &  guardians, as we all struggle to have our kids/students create positive digital footprints. This meeting is intended to brainstorm ideas and what supports are needed to help our kids be positive digital citizens. Chris McCaffrey,  Wilson Instructional Technology Specialist, will be presenting on  Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at 6 pm in the HS Library.  All are welcome!


End of School-- Important Dates!
There will be an early dismissal on Friday, May 25 AND Friday, June 8.  Secondary students will be dismissed at 11 am, and elementary students will be dismissed at 11:45 am.  There will be no school for students or staff on Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day.

 

Applause, Applause!

Staff Appreciation Week
It is Staff Appreciation Week at the Wilson School District and we want to thank all of our staff for all they do every day to empower our students to create their own future!  And, thank you to the parents and community for all you did this week to show our staff just how much you appreciate them!
What's So Cool About Manufacturing 
Congratulations to Wilson West Middle students Madelyn Greene, Katie Dallas, Aidan Hunter, and Jakob Hoffert on taking second place in the statewide "What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" competition! Check out their award-winning video!
 
Rubik's Cube  Competition
Students in grades 4-8 gathered at Wilson West Middle School on May 2 to compete in the Annual Rubik's Cube Competition. Students competed in teams of 6-8 to solve 25 cubes as fast as they could, and also, in solo heats to see who was the fastest solver! Congratulations to all of the hard-working students who participated in this fun event! Happy cubing!

 

Supporting Our Students

Annual Wilson Games
We are excited to announce that the Annual Wilson Games will be held on Friday , May 18 from 9:30 am- 1:30 pm, in Gurski Stadium. This annual event consists of three activities: running, softball throw, and jumping. The events allow students of all ability levels and ages to participate and have fun! "Peer buddies" join our athletes to assist with each event, while friends and family cheer the students on. It is a great day for all to enjoy! 


4th Annual Elementary Reading Olympics
The Fourth Annual Elementary Reading Olympics is right around the corner. This exciting event will be held Wednesday, May 16, at Southern Middle School. Doors open at 5:30 pm, so please join us to show your support for our outstanding readers! For additional information, please email Dr. Veronica Andes (Supervisor of Language Arts)  or call 610-670-0180, ext. 1114.

Dynamic Drinkware Spirit Cup Fundraiser
Please support Wilson Southern Middle School by participating in our 2018 Dynamic Drinkware Spirit Cup Fundraiser. You will find a huge variety of graphics to choose from, including a custom cup featuring our Wilson  Bulldog  logo .  Click here for details. 

Important Information for Our Graduating Seniors
We can't believe that it is almost time to say goodbye to the Class of 2018!  There is a lot of important information for our graduates available here.  In addition, here is some additional important information for our graduates and their families to be aware of:



Baccalaureate:
Baccalaureate is organized by our student-led Connect club and will be held in the auditorium on June 2 at 8:00 am. 

Cap and Gown Party:
Parents of seniors are busy planning the annual Cap and Gown party for the class of 2018. Please click here to learn more about the evening!

Cap and Gown Tickets:
Sale Dates:  May 9th, 11th, 16th, 18th, 21st, & 30th  (In the Upper House Cafeteria)
Tickets are $30 (No tickets will be sold at the door.)
Sponsor-A-Scholar Program
The Wilson Academic Boosters/PTO offers a program to honor graduating seniors who are members of the National Honor Society. At graduation, these seniors wear satin sashes over their graduation gowns noting their NHS membership. In years past, the sashes were "on loan" to the students during the graduation ceremony and had to be promptly removed and returned at the conclusion of the graduation ceremony, often before photos could be taken. The Wilson Academic Boosters/PTO created the Sponsor-A-Scholar program to allow our honored graduates to keep their sashes as a remembrance of their outstanding achievements. Click here for the form or to learn more.
Student Art  Shows-- REMINDER!
The community is invited to join our talented Wilson artists at our upcoming art shows and festivals.  We are so proud of the incredible students and teachers who have worked so hard to create beautiful displays of their amazing creations! All art shows are free and open to the community.  

Remaining Art Shows:
West Middle School: May 14, 6-8 pm
Shiloh Hills: May 15, 6-8 pm
Spring Ridge: May 21, 6-7:30 pm
Whitfield: May 17, 6-7:30 pm
Bulldog Summer Blast Registration 
As summer approaches, we are excited to offer Bulldog Summer Blast, a fun, 6-week program taught by Wilson teachers to help foster learning through the summer months! This program, for kids who completed kindergarten through 3rd grade, will help diminish the "summer slide" and offer continued academic opportunities while having fun outside. For more information and to register, visit www.Wilsonsd.org/bulldogsummerblast

 

Camps and Clinics

Field Hockey Intramural Program
The Wilson Field Hockey Coaching Staff and current players will again be hosting a FREE field hockey intramural program May 29- June 1.  This program is open to all girls currently in 1st-6th grade.  Join us on Bulldog Field, from 3:45 - 4:45 pm each day, for fun games and age-appropriate drills, to introduce the sport to new players and improve those with more developed skill.  For more information, please view the Flyeror contact Coach Kim Underwood.  To register, please Click Here.

Wilson Athletic Camps & Clinics | Registration is NOW Open!
The Wilson School District offers to residents of the Wilson School District, sports camps/clinics designed to give students the opportunity to improve skills, enhance techniques, and enjoy their sport or activity. Wilson coaches staff the camps, along with Wilson athletes, and sometimes special guest staff.  Each camp has a size limit (min/max).  Registration for all camps is first come - first served.
Please be advised, if you register a child for a camp after it has been filled, you will be notified and your child placed on a waiting list.  Please visit the
Athletics Webpage for registration information.  Camp dates are as follows:

Wilson Theater Company Announces 2018 Summer Theater Camp
The Wilson Theater Company is excited to announce that the Wilson Summer Theater Camp will return July 2018!  Wilson teachers Jody and Karyn Reppert, along with fellow staff members and students, will lead elementary and middle school students in exciting and creative camps this summer!  Camps are being held July 16-19 and July 23-26,and are available for both elementary and middle school students.  For more information, please view the Camp Flyer, and to register, please visit www.wilsontheater.org.

 

Help Wanted

Summer Teaching Opportunities
Wilson is seeking educators with a bachelor's degree in special education for its Extended School Year Program.  The part-time program runs mornings from June 25 through July 26. 

The following openings are currently available:

Intermediate (grades 3-5) Autistic Support
Primary (grades K-2) Autistic Support
Primary (grades K-2) Learning Support
Intermediate (grades 3-5) Learning Support
                                                           Intermediate (grades 3-5) Life Skills

The rate is $35/hour and interested applicants can email  jobs@wilsonsd.org.


 

Wilson Child Care/PreSchool

Preschool Open House
If you would like to learn more about the  Preschool and Child Care Services offered at Berkshire Heights Early Learning Center, we invite you to join us at one of our Preschool    Open Houses, where you can tour the facility and meet the staff.  Open Houses will be held from 6:00 - 7:00 pm on Wednesday, May 16.   If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 610-670-0180, ext. 4823, or visit us online at  www.wilsonsd.org/childcare  .    Space is limited!

 

Community Events

Gurski Tournament
Please join us for the 14th Annual John Gurski Memorial Golf Classic on Friday, June 22, 2018.  The family of legendary Berks County football coach, John Gurski, continues his legacy in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association to organize a first class golf outing in his memory to benefit support services for individuals and families, as well as, research and care advances to effectively treat and prevent Alzheimer's disease.  On behalf of the Gurski family, thank you! For more information on sponsorships, player registration, or volunteering, please click here
Grandview Gallery Opening
Please join us at our opening reception of Bulldog & Brushstrokes by Jeff Stumhofer on  May 10  from 
5-7:30 pm.   This exhibit is a collection of new work by a 1994 Wilson High School Alumni. Jeff experiments with the interplay of color and texture.  His reaction and relationship to those experiments produce a vibrantly colorful breadth of work.  Lite refreshments to be served. Wilson Art Rocks!    #grandviewgallery #jeffstumhofer #wilsonartrocks

Berks Area Youth Recreation 
Join Berks Area Youth Recreation this Summer for Summer Fun and Learning! Check out the flyer
for more information. BAYR is a PA Nonprofit Youth Organization.

 

Aquatics 
May Open Swim Schedule Updates
Our Tuesday & Thursday open swim schedule for May will now be from 8:00-9:00 pm. For the full list of open swim dates and times click here. 

Summer Swimming Lessons
Wilson School District Aquatics will be offering swimming lessons again this summer. Session I begins June 11 and runs every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday until June 20th. Registration for Summer Session I will open on May 15th, and you can find class times and additional information here
Summer Open Swim  Opportunities
Wilson School District Aquatics will offer open swim opportunities Monday through Friday,  12:30-4:30 pm .  Information regarding summer pass costs can be found here.  
Birthday Party Rentals
Interested in renting the pool for your next birthday? You can do that at the Roy G. Snyder Natatorium! All rental rates and general information can be found here.

 

Community Libraries

Sinking Spring Library
Make a Mothers Day Card
Stop by the Sinking Spring Library between 10-2 on Saturday, May 12 to make a beautiful Mother's Day card. Use quality scrapbook paper, stickers, and other materials to make a heartfelt greeting and give it to the mom in your life. All ages are welcome to make a card.
Sinking Spring Library
Spring Cleaning
Kick start  your Spring Cleaning on Saturday, May 19, at the Sinking Spring Library: Learn the basics of using essential oils, then get hands-on and make your own cleaning spray, room spray, and laundry stain stick to take home and try for yourself. Cost is $15 for materials; please RSVP to 610-678-4311 by May 14 to attend this adult event.

 

Stay In Touch

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