No School on Monday, January 18th |
In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, there will be NO school for students or staff on Monday, January 18. All District offices will be closed, as well, on January 18.
Also, as a reminder, our secondary students will follow a modified hybrid schedule next week. You can review that schedule here.
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Free Kindergarten Readiness Program for Wilson Families |
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We are excited to offer Building Bulldogs-- a totally free program designed to prepare our newest Bulldogs for Kindergarten! These free family virtual workshops are designed to build skills for Kindergarten success and to build confidence for students transitioning into Kindergarten. The program run by Wilson teachers, has activities so children can experience Kindergarten learning. Building Bulldogs is available for residents of the Wilson School District with children who are 4/5 years old before 9/1/20. Please complete this interest form so we can provide you with additional information regarding the program and dates.
In the meantime…..save the Date for Virtual Parent Information Night: Monday February 8, 2021 (times and link to join will be provided as the event approaches)!
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Opportunity to Support Families In Need |
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The USDA recently announced that the waivers that allow schools to serve ALL children meals for free, regardless of their income, will be continued through the end of this school year. This new announcement is designed to ensure that families are supported with nutritious meals amid the pandemic. Therefore, ALL students are eligible for a free full breakfast and lunch each school day throughout the rest of the school year.
We are so happy that we can offer these free meals, however, there are still families in our district who are challenged to pay their past due food services balances from the previous school year. During these challenging times, we are offering our community an opportunity to donate to these unpaid balances. Donations can be made in the following ways:
- Write a check to “Wilson Food Services” and indicate “student balance donation” in the memo line. Mail the check to “Wilson Food Services, 2601 Grandview Blvd., West Lawn, PA 19609
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Donate on-line through our e-Funds payment system, by selecting “pay for food services donation.”
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If you currently have a positive food service balance due to all meals being free this year and would like to donate a portion of that balance to families who have unpaid balances, simply complete the Foodservice Donation Form
Thank you for giving back to our community!
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Honors Internship Program -- Informational Meeting |
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Did you know that Wilson offers a High School Internship Program? If you are a current sophomore or junior, take a moment to consider the Wilson High School Honors Internship Program as you create your schedule for the 2021-2022 school year.
This academic program provides real world experience and an opportunity to put all that academic knowledge to work while building a professional skill set.
Students who participate in this program experience immeasurable personal growth and create professional relationships that last beyond high school. To learn more about the program check out this presentation.
Don’t miss our virtual Honors Internship Q&A event on January 19, 2021 from 6pm to 7pm. You can join the Q&A at this Google Meet link.
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Wilson Theater Company Announces Rescheduled Dates for Little Women |
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Join the Wilson Theater Company for their production of the classic “Little Women.”
The show will now run January 21, 22 and 23 at 7 pm. Both in-person and live stream tickets are available at this link.
Based on the semi-autobiographical 1869 novel of the same name, Little Women is a story of family, hope, and incredible strength. The musical pieces together vignettes which honestly portray moments from the novel to tell the story of Jo March and her sisters as they bind together to overcome the gamut of life’s challenges.
Through the four March sisters and their mother, the audience will witness the power of the human spirit and recognize how love and imagination fuel resilience in the face of adversity.
The show’s poignancy derives from its delicate balance of comedy and drama, melodrama and realism, which all work together to capture the aspirations, struggles and sufferings of the March family. You won’t want to miss this inspiring performance!
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Save the Date - High School Scheduling Night |
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On Thursday, February 4, the High School will be hosting their annual scheduling event outlining the scheduling process and allowing parents to meet with various departments and learn about offered classes and opportunities during a student's high school years.
This year’s event will be held virtually. Links will be provided in the immediate future, so be on the lookout!
If you are the parent of an incoming 9th grader, the online presentation will be from 6-6:45 pm. The session for incoming 10, 11, and 12 grade parents will be from 6:45-7:30 pm.
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Check Out the Wilson Mini-THON Online Merch Store! |
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Make sure to support Wilson Mini-THON by ordering merchandise from their new online store!
The store is only available until January 24th, so get your orders in now! Click here to visit the store and make your purchase today!
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Students Design the Wilson School District
2020 Holiday Card
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We want to take the time to recognize the students who designed and wrote our holiday cards this year.
The card to the left was designed by Emiline Harding, a 5th grade student at Whitfield Elementary School. The greeting was written by Samantha Grove, a 4th grade student at Green Valley Elementary School.
The card to the right was designed by Emma Lovell, a 5th grade student at Spring Ridge Elementary School, and the greeting was written by Isabella Rothermel, a 4th grade student at Whitfield Elementary School. We are so proud of our incredibly talented students!
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Home Events Available Through Live Stream |
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To view our home high school athletic events this Winter Season, you can stream them through the following links:
Live Steam Links for High School Home Games:
High School Basketball/Wrestling link
High School Swimming and Diving link
Let's support our hard-working student athletes!
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Wilson Learn to Swim Program Resumes |
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The WSD Learn To Swim Program will resume with small group lessons beginning January 24, 2021.
The program has been redesigned to meet physical distance guidelines. Instructors are trained to perform lessons to meet physical distancing guidelines.
Students in the WSD Learn To Swim Program will still enjoy the dynamic nature of station advancement, while limiting contact with new groups and instructors.
Swim lessons will be staggered to offer time for one group to enter while another group exits. If you're interested in enrolling your child please visit the website as space will be limited.
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It’s that time of year again…time to show our appreciation and support to the men and women who fought to preserve the freedom that we all enjoy every day!
Please join us in participating in the Valentines for Vets Community Service Activity! Your efforts truly make such an impact. The Valentines are collected and distributed to veterans who have served to protect the freedom we all enjoy and hold so dear. It sends a message of pride and goodwill to the men and women of our country who have given so much of themselves for our country and for our benefit! Thank you, in advance, for your participation.
You can participate by sending valentines designed, decorated, and written by kids!!!! The more the better! The Veterans’ hospitals have also requested that glitter, sequins, etc., are used sparingly to decorate your valentines. Valentines in all languages are appreciated!
In order for the project to be successful, we will need them by Friday, February 5th, so that they can be sorted, quarantined, and delivered in time for Valentine’s Day. If you would like your class or organization to participate, please send valentines to me, Krista Steffy, at Cornwall Terrace. Please email me with any questions at stekri@share.wilsonsd.org.
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