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     March 29, 2018

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Don't Forget Spring Break Starts 
Friday, March 30!

Spring break for both students and staff of the Wilson School District will be Friday, March 30 through Monday, April 2.  Classes resume on Tuesday, April 3. District offices will be closed during that time as well.  Enjoy your time off!

Snow Make Up Days and Last Day of School for Students
The snow days that occurred on Wednesday, March 7, Wednesday, March 21, and Thursday, March  22 will not be made up. Therefore,  the last day of school for students will remain Friday, June 8. Graduation will remain Saturday, June 2.

Please note: should there be any additional closures this school year, students may need to report the week of June 11.  You can review our full school calendar Here .

 

Attention, Please!

REMINDER: Annual Business Privilege/ Mercantile Tax Filing
A reminder to all persons and businesses that transact wholesale, retail, service and rental business within the Wilson School District that your annual business privilege/ mercantile tax return f or the calendar year ended December 31, 2017, and estimate d return for calendar year ending December 31, 2018, along with supporting documentation, must be filed on or before APRIL 17, 2018.  Annual tax return forms are mailed to registered businesses in January 2018. If your business is not registered, please contact the Wilson School District Tax Office. Registration forms, tax return forms, and instructions, as well as, an online filing option, are available at www.wilsonsd.org, administration, business office.   If you have any questions relative to the tax, you may contact the Wilson School District Tax Office, 2601 Grandview Blvd., West Lawn, PA 19609-1324, or call (610) 670-0180 ext. 1117.   Office hours are 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

   
2018-19 Kindergarten Pre-Registration
The Wilson School District is now accepting Pre-Registration for students that will be starting kindergarten in the fall of 2018.  Kindergarten is open to students that will be age five (5) or older, on or before September 1, 2018.  To pre-register your child, please complete the Online Form.  Questions may be directed to  Dr. Kate Long, Director of Pupil Services,  at 610-670-0180 ext. 1124.   Please pre-register by Friday, April 6.
   

 

Applause! Applause!

Wilson Sweeps the "You Be the Chemist" Contest!
Wilson had a great showing at the recent "You Be the Chemist" contest! Colb y Snyder from Wilson West placed 1st; Aaron Zie from Wilson Southern placed 2nd; Sindura Sridhar from Cornwall Terrace placed 3rd; and Aryan Kalidindi from Wilson West placed 4th. There were 10 schools present at the competition and a total of 45 participants. The top four finishers at the competition are invited to Penn State Main Campus on April 14th to compete in the state challenge. How amazing is it that all four of those students are from Wilson! We could not be more proud of our students, and wish them the best at the State Competition!  
Wilson Art Students Rock!
The Reading Berks Guild of Craftsmen announced the Stanley G. Seltz Student Awards for high school students' artwork and some of our very own Wilson students won! Students from 19 schools participated in the annual exhibit. Kathryn Grey received the Burkhart-Gerhart Family Award; Kristina Bryan received second place, Fine Arts; Nia Gallagher and Isabelle Garcia both received Awards of Merit. Congratulations!

 

Supporting Our Students

Wilson to Host Fourth Annual You Can Do the Rubik's Cube Competition
The Rubik's Cube competition is open to all interested students in grades 4-8. The competition will be held on May 2, 2018, in the Wilson West Cafeteria from 6-8 pm. The event will consist of solo heats (6:00-7:00), team heats (7:00-8:00), awards, and a small raffle to benefit a local charity. Students may participate in the team division and solo division (if they are part of a team)! Students are encouraged to sign up with their own teams, however, students without a team can still sign up and coordinators will work to create teams, if enough students enroll. Please make sure to sign-up by April 7, to guarantee a spot in this exciting event! Sign up  here.

Wilson Theater Company Presents
Urinetown: The Musical
April 26, 27 & 28 | 7:30 pm

The Wilson Theater Company is excited to present the  Tony Award winning social satire 
URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL .
 

Urinetown  is an earnest fable of love, greed and revolution, set in a town plagued by drought.  A simple enough plot, complete with a villain, hero, and romance.  A malevolent corporation controls the town 's public amenities and the president's daughter falls for the leader of a "pee-for-free" rebellion.  All of this according to Little Sally, the shows ragamuffin philosopher, is a bad subject for a musical (so is the title!), but it is outrageously funny!  The show spoofs the great American Musical and will get the audience doing more than passively sitting in their seats. It will get them laughing, get them groaning, get them thinking.  Do yourself a favor, and go see Urinetown For tickets, visit www.wilsontheater.org.  
To review more details about the show, you can review the Stage Notes .


Van Reed Football/Cheer Registration Information
Van Reed Football/Cheer Registration is NOW open! Visit www.vanreedbulldogs.org for registration information.  Walk-in registration will be held on Wednesday, April 11, from  6:30-8 pm in the Lower House Cafeteria.  
International Food & Culture Festival
Everyone is cordially invited to have a taste of the world at the International Food & Culture Festival on Friday, April 6, 2018! Come to experience  food, culture, and performances from around the world! Students and teachers will be representing various countries, such as, Greece, Romania, India, Italy, Spain, West African and Asian countries, and more!

Tickets will be sold in $1 increments, and food prices will be between $1 and $2. Please join us on Friday, April 6,  from 5- 8 pm in the High School Lower House Cafeteria (enter through the parking lot entrance). All are welcome!

Little Laxer Program
Little Laxers is a program designed to introduce boys and girls in grades K-2 to the exciting game of lacrosse.  The program will include six - 1 hour sessions starting on Sunday, April 8, through Sunday, May 13.  Sessions will be held on Bulldog Field from 1:30 - 2:30 pm.  The cost is $40, if your child has a stick, or  $60, if your child needs a stick.   To register your child, please visit www.wilsonlacrosse.com.  For more information, or if you have questions, please contact Joe Lenart.

 

Wilson Education Foundation

WEF Facilitated Scholarships
The following scholarships are facilitated through the Wilson Education Foundation and applications are now being accepted:


Anne Douglas-Minnich Future Enterprises Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship is presented to a Wilson High School Senior from the Special Education Department, who demonstrates intention to pursue post-secondary education or technical training (to a two or four year institution) after graduation. Deadline to apply is Friday, May 4.  This Scholarship is awarded at the Academic Awards Ceremony.


   
General (RET) US Army Fred & Denise Franks Scholarship for Public Service
The General (Ret) US Army Fred & Denise Franks Scholarship for Public Service will be granted to a member of the senior class, who demonstrates intention to pursue a future in Public Service. Ideal candidates will be completing a 4-year field of study at an accredited school in the field of: health care, education, or other public service major.  Deadline to apply is Friday, May 4.   This Scholarship is awarded at the Academic Awards Ceremony.

 
 
Lorin Maurer Memorial Scholarship
Recipients of this award will possess a strong balance of academic, athletic, and leadership skills.  Minimum requirements for the scholarship are a GPA of 3.0 and participation in one varsity sport.  In addition to the attributes listed above, interested scholarship applicants should demonstrate exemplary teamwork, the ability to persevere through difficult obstacles, and have a very strong work ethic.  Deadline to apply is Friday, April 27.   This Scholarship is awarded at the Athletic Awards Ceremony.


 
Barbara Heckman Spirit of Wilson Scholarship
The Barbara Heckman Spirit of Wilson Scholarship will be granted to a Wilson senior female student athlete, manager, or trainer, who will attend post-secondary education for which the scholarship funds will be used. Priority will be given to a female who participated actively in athletics and is a good student, but, who also, exudes the spirit of Wilson in her support and/or participation in other athletic/extracurricular events.   Deadline to apply is Friday, April 27. This Scholarship is awarded at the Athletic Awards Ceremony.   



 

Camps and Clinics

Wilson Girls Volleyball Youth/Elementary Clinic
Calling all Wilson 3rd-6th grade girls!  Would you like to learn about the great sport of volleyball?  Wilson Athletics is offering a FREE instructional volleyball clinic on Tuesday, May 1, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm in the WHS gymnasium.  This clinic is designed to introduce the sport of volleyball to our Wilson youth/elementary students.  The clinic will be run by the new HS Girls Volleyball Coach, Denny Werner, as well as, the HS staff and players.  To register, please email Coach Werner at  [email protected].  Be sure to include the student's name, grade, and school.

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 serve.
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.

 

Wilson Aquatics

3rd Annual Wilson Aquatics Easter Egg Hunt
Come and enjoy a new way of hunting Easter Eggs!  You will have the challenge of looking for eggs hidden and floating in the pool.  There will be prizes in some of the eggs, so "hop" on in, and don't forget to bring a waterproof bag to collect your eggs.  There will be a family swim before and after the hunt.  This event will be held on Saturday, March 31, from noon - 4:00 pm and is for kids ages 12 and under.  The cost is $3 per person.  No registration is required.  For more details, please visit the Aquatics Website.

New Open/Lap Swim Schedule Announced
Shake off the winter blues by joining us at the pool!  
New this Spring is Open Swim on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:00 pm.  Bring the family and come in for lap swimming.  F or more information, please visit the  Aquatics Website .
 
Aqua Aerobics is Back!
Aqua Aerobics with Alison Snyder is back! Join us in the Roy G. Snyder Natatorium for a 45 minute Aqua Aerobics session through June 8. Classes will run every Monday & Wednesday evening from 8:00-8:45 pm.  Not on our mailing list? Click Here to register your e-mail for updated schedules as the seasons change!

Registration for Spring Learn To Swim Session III
There is limited availability for group lessons for Session III of the Spring Learn to Swim program!   Group lessons will be held on Monday & Wednesday evenings from Monday, April 16, through Wednesday, May 2, and will consist of six 30-minute lessons.  If you are interested, please contact Erin Kurtz at 610-670-0180 ext. 3072.

 

Class Reunions/Alumni

WHS Class of 1973
The Class of 1973 will be holding their 45th Class Reunion on  Sept. 15, 2018.  Please Click Here for more information for the reunion!

 

Wilson Child Care/PreSchool

2018 Summer Child Care Program
Summer Child Care enrollment is NOW OPEN!   The Preschool Summer Program  is held at the Berkshire Heights Early Learning Center located at 711 North Wyomissing Boulevard, Wyomissing.    The Preschool  Summer  Program is for ages 3 to incoming Kindergarten students (Children must be toilet trained to attend).      The Preschool Summer Program operates Monday through Friday from  6:30 am - 6:00 pm.   We are state licensed and offer both full-day and  h alf-day options.    The Preschool summer program is OPEN to ALL children, not just Wilson School District residents!     For more information, please contact the Main Office at 610-670-0180 ext. 4823 or visit us at  www.wilsonsd.org/childcare .  Space is limited - sign up early!

Please note:  The School Age Summer Program is not being offered for the Summer of 2018. 

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 Tuesday, April 24, and 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!

Enrollment Information - Preschool and Before & After School Child Care  Program
Enrollment  for the 2018-2019 School Year Program is NOW open for both the Preschool Program at Berkshire Heights Early Learning Center and the Before & After School Care Child Care Program, held at each Wilson Elementary School.  

The Preschool at Berkshire Heights Early Learning Center, which is located at 711 N. Wyomissing Blvd., Wyomissing, is a public program (both Wilson and Non-Wilson Residents are welcome) and available for all children ages 3 through 5 years old. Children must be toilet trained before entering the program.  We offer Half and Full Day options, provide a high-quality academic program, and we are State Licensed.  

The School Age Child Care Program is available at EACH Wilson Elementary School and is available for Wilson School District elementary students, Kindergarten through 5th grade.  We offer care Before School or After School, or you can select both.  

Space is limited, so it is first come, first serve.  Once the Preschool and School Age Centers are full, a waiting list will be in place.  Completed paperwork and registration fee is required at time of enrollment in order to be reserve your spot.   Please visit  www.wilsonsd.org/childcare,  or call us at  610-670-0180 ext. 4823,  for more information.  

 

Employment Opportunities

Seeking (2) Preschool Part-Time Assistants 
Wilson School District is seeking applicants for (2) Preschool Assistants.  These are part-time positions, Monday - Friday, at $11.54/hr.  One position is a 28.75 hrs./wk. (11:15 am-5:00 pm) and the other position is 25 hrs./wk. (hours worked vary each day).  Individuals interested in applying must possess at least a High School diploma and be 18 years of age or older. Individuals interested in applying, please send resume to  Steve Good .

 

Community Events

R eading United Returns to Gurski Stadium
Reading United A.C., the  Greater Reading area's premier minor league soccer team,  recently announced that they will play all 2018 Premier Development League and Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup matches at G urski Stadium on the campus of Wilson High School.

Reading United will host their first regular season home match at Gurski Stadium on Saturday, May 26th, 2018, when they play FA Euro. Kickoff is set for 7:00 pm.

Tickets for all Reading United 2018 regular season matches are available online at  www.readingunitedac.com/tickets

Chemistry for April Fools' Day
Join the Penn State Berks Chemical Society for a tricksters' fun and educational program that engages children in discovering chemistry. This is an innovative, hands-on opportunity for children to run several simple trickster experiments and explore basic chemistry concepts. This exciting program is for ages 5+ and will be held on Saturday, March 31, from 10 - 11:00 am at the Township of Spring Administration Building.  Register by March 23, by calling 610-678-5399.  Please note:  A parent must stay during this program.

Women's Club to Honor Contest Winners
On Tuesday, April 10 at 7 pm, the Woman's Club of Spring Township, will honor the Wilson Creative Writing Contest Winners.  The meeting will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church, 4125 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, and is free to attend.  Guests are welcome and light refreshments will be served. Contact Marilyn at 
610-777-5781 for more information.

Healthy Kids Running Series
The Healthy Kids Running Series is a program for kids from 2 years thr ough 8th grade. Races take place once a week over five weeks and offer age appropriate running events including the 50 yard dash, the 75 yard dash, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile, and the 1 mile run. This spring, the races will be held at Shiloh Hills Park on Sundays April 8, 15, 22, 29, and May 6. Races start at 4 pm; come early
 to register! For more information, or to register, click Here.

 

Community Libraries

West Lawn- Wyomissing Hills Library
Special Free Presentation
On Wednesday, April 4 at 7 pm, the West Lawn- Wyomissing Hills Library will host a free presentation by Attorney Scott Hoh, entitled "The Genius of the Founding Fathers and the U.S. Constitution -- Understanding Our Legal System and the Role of the U.S. Supreme Court."  Don't miss this entertaining, lively, and informative program. Light refreshments will be served. Contact the library at 610-678-4888, or go to www.berks.lib.pa.us/swl for more information.

Sinking Spring Library
Special Project--Dragon Eggs!
Easter eggs are nice, but Dragon Eggs are awesome! Upcycle one or two of your plastic eggs into fancy Dragon Eggs on Thursday, April 12 at 6:30 pm. The library will provide all materials. All ages 3- adult are welcome to attend this free event and no registration is required.

 

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