Mini- THON Community Carnival
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It’s Mini-THON weekend! This annual event allows our students and community to raise as much money as possible for the Four Diamonds Foundation which helps in the fight against pediatric cancer.
Our community is invited to join us for Mini-THON Community Hours from 6:00-9:00 pm, February 23, 2019, in the Wilson High School Gymnasium. It is a $5 entrance fee for everyone. Enjoy food, drinks, games, music, merchandise, bouncy house, raffles, and fun for the whole family! And it’s all For The Kids!
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Early Dismissal for Students
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As a reminder, there will be an early dismissal for students on Thursday, February 28. Elementary students will be dismissed at 11:45 am and secondary students will be dismissed at 11:00 am.
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Nominate Your Favorite Teacher for Extraordinary Teacher of the Year!
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Wilson Education Foundation (WEF) is excited to partner with Sun Federal Credit Union for the 4th Annual Wilson Extraordinary Teacher of the Year! YOU can nominate a Wilson teacher for this special honor!
One Wilson elementary teacher (K-5) and one Wilson secondary teacher (6-12) will be recognized as Wilson's Extraordinary Teachers of the Year. These 2 teachers will each receive a $1,000 award ($500 from Sun FCU & $500 from WEF)!
Applications are available
here
. Students, faculty, and staff, are encouraged to nominate a deserving educator. Deadline for nominations is April 15, 2019.
The winning teachers will be announced and recognized in May 2019.
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Please note the full list of days that will now be regular school days:
Closure On:
Will Be Made Up On:
Tuesday, January 29 Monday, June 3
Wednesday, January 30 Tuesday, June 4
Thursday, January 31 Wednesday, June 5
Tuesday, February 12 Thursday, June 6
Wednesday, February 20 Friday, June 7
This means that the last school day is currently June 7, 2019 (graduation will remain on Saturday, June 1, 2019). Information will be shared about additional inclement weather make up days should they occur.
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Looking for Hosts for Students from our Sister School- Shijiazhuang No.1 High School
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The International Cultural Partnership is hosting 40 students from our sister-school, Shijiazhuang No. 1 HS, during the first week of October 2019. If you have a spare bed in your house, and can provide breakfast and dinner, this is a great opportunity for you and your family to make a friend for life, and learn about the exciting culture of China!
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2019 Wilson Summer Child Care Camp
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This notice is intended to gather information pertaining to the 2019 Wilson Summer Child Care Camp for children entering 1
st
grade through 5
th
grade in the 2019-2020 School Year. As you may recall, Wilson Child Care did not offer a 2018 Summer School Age Child Care Camp and the reason was due to low enrollment. We are looking to see what the interest is for the 2019 Summer School Age Child Care Program; this information will give us a better idea whether we should offer the program or not.
If you are currently not enrolled in Wilson Child Care and you are interested in signing up your child(ren) for the 2019 Summer School Age Child Care Camp, please reach out to the Child Care Main Office, 610-670-0180 ext. 4823. Due date is Friday, February 22, 2019.
To help you better decide on whether you are interested or not, please use these program related items and anticipated rates.
- Full & Half Day options available
- Vacation Day credits will be given (# of days given will reflect how many contracted days per week you attend)
- More Field Trips will be offered (optional)
Full Days Half Days
5 Days = $220.00 5 Days = $180.00
4 Days = $200.00 4 Days = $160.00
3 Days = $180.00 3 Days = $140.00
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Wilson School District Ranked on the Niche 2019 Best School Districts in America
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The Wilson School District was recently ranked at 39 out of 498 schools in Pennsylvania and 430 out of 11,861 school districts in the nation on the Niche 2019 Best School Districts in America list. Our ranking is based on a rigorous analysis of key statistics and reviews from students and parents using data from the US Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and more! Congratulations to our entire Wilson Community who worked collectively to achieve this honor.
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Wilson Theater Company to Present “Les Miserables” March 14-16
Join our talented Wilson Theater Company as they present the musical “Les Miserables,” based on the classic novel by Victor Hugo. Les Miserables is the story of Jean Valjean, a prisoner who breaks parole to create a new life for himself while evading the grip of the police inspector, Javert. Set in post-revolutionary France, the story reaches resolution against the background of the June Rebellion.
Tickets are selling fast, so get yours
here
today!
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2019 Iron Chef Competition & Benefit Auction
Get your tickets NOW for the 6th Annual Wilson Iron Chef Competition & Benefit Auction on Sunday, March 24, 2019, from 1:00-5:00 pm at Wilson High School. During this exciting family-friendly event, watch three local chefs face-off during a timed competition. Using 3 secret ingredients, each chef will create a unique dish, earning the title of 2019 Wilson Iron Chef!
Restaurants will vie for your vote with samples during the People's Choice Competition. Additional restaurants and food-related businesses will offer tasty treats ranging from entrees to appetizers and desserts. All food samples are included with the cost of admission. You will not leave hungry! Plus enjoy student performances, auctions, and raffles!
Tickets:
General Admission:
Adults: $15 in advance | $20 at door
Students (18 & under): $10 in advance | $15 at the door
Children under 3 are free.
or
First Taste: $25
Enter at 12 pm, an hour before general admission opens at 1 pm, for the first opportunity to sample tasty treats from vendors.
For more information and to purchase tickets, click
here
.
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JUULing: What Parents Need to Know Informational Event
Join us for a parenting program as Council on Chemical Abuse Prevention Specialist, Teresa Detweiler, discusses vaping and JUULing: What Parents Need to Know. This informational event will be held
March 7, 2019, from 6:30- 8 pm, in the Wilson West Auditorium.
Teen vaping and JUULing has reached “epidemic proportions,” according to The Food and Drug Administration (FDA). While there are many types of e-cigarettes, the most popular and, therefore, the most dangerous among them is the JUUL, which has swept through middle schools and high schools, creating a new generation of smokers. Because the JUUL is less recognizable than other e-cigarette devices, parents might not even realize their child is vaping. Attendees will learn about the health risks of JUUL and how they perpetuate nicotine addiction. Come hear about this new trend and learn about the impact these electronic cigarette devices can have on our youth.
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The Anthony Myers Movement Reading Royals Challenge!
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Anthony Myers is a student at Berks Catholic High School who In the Fall of 2018, at the age of 16, was diagnosed with high-grade glioma, a form of brain cancer. This experience led to an extraordinary outpouring of support, care, and concern. On March 23, with the Reading Royals, Anthony would like to pay tribute to those who have supported him and also raise funds for others who are experiencing difficult times.
As part of this initiative, the Anthony Myers Movement is inviting schools to purchase tickets to the event, where the four schools with the highest number of tickets sold will be invited to participate in a dodgeball game during the Royals game. The semi-finals will be held on the ice, between periods 1 & 2, and the finals will be held between periods 2 & 3. Dodgeball on the ice…an experience to remember! For additional details and to purchase tickets, click
here
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9th Annual Baseball & Softball Pasta Fundraiser
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Mark your calendar for Friday, March 15 from 4:30 pm- 8:00 pm, for the annual Wilson Baseball and Softball Pasta Fundraiser. The event will be held in the Wilson High School Upper House Cafeteria. Tickets are $10 each and take out is available.
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Wilson School District is offering a Softball Clinic on Saturday, March 9 from 4-8 pm at Wilson West Middle School. The clinic will be an opportunity to work with Wilson softball players, ages 7-14, on improving skills, enhancing techniques, and learning what it takes to become a better softball player. The Wilson Varsity Softball Head Coach will be directing the camp with the assistance of the softball coaching staff. Click
here
for more information.
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Dance for Grace Fundraising Event
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On Saturday, March 9 at 6 pm, the Academy of Movement of the Yocum Institute will host a special fundraising event to benefit the Austerberry family whose daughter, Grace, has been diagnosed with Alpers Syndrome. The “We Dance for Grace” showcase will feature live performances, awesome raffles, and more!
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Donations Needed for Upcoming Costa Rica Trip
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This March, a team of 27 high school students will be traveling to Costa Rica where they will be staying with host families, attending local schools, and working with the community on humanitarian efforts. As part of this trip, the team is working to collect school supplies to help less fortunate children in the public education system in Costa Rica (Alajuela Region). Needed supplies can be found
here
. In addition, monetary contributions are also welcomed. Checks should be made payable to the “Wilson School District” with “Costa Rica” in the memo line. You can bring your supply donations and monetary donations to the Upper House office by Monday, March 19. Any questions, please contact Ramón Márquez at
marram@wilsonsd.org
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