Wilson Wildcat Families,
It appears that winter is coming and will be here tomorrow or next week. Please read below for reminders on dressing for weather. You can also scroll to the bottom for our guidance on what we monitor for cold weather and recess. We do head outside in cold weather and want everyone to be ready.
We are excited to have the our annual Veterans assembly back at Wilson this year. If you would like to recognize family members look for the link to share that information with us. Students will announce their family members, if willing, at the assembly.
We are working to upgrade our PTG Website to carry all that is going on with that group and the activities that take place. We hope you will use the link in this newsletter and on our web page for Wilson to get the information you need.
We will be starting to increase the use of our Wilson Facebook page for updates and events also. Look for that site to develop.
I encourage all of you to check out the PTG page for information on one of our teachers, Art Jacobson. Several students had him at Wilson the last three years. There is an update from a his daughter on our PTG Website.
Ken Hermanson
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- November 7 - Monday Late Start - 9:30
- November 10 - Veterans Day Assembly - 10:00 AM
- November 11 - No School - Veterans Day
- November 15 - 5th Grade Career Fair - Field Trip
- November 17 - Art Night - 6:00 - 8:00 PM
- November 21 - Monday Late Start - 9:30
- November 22 - Spirit Day - Cougar/Husky Attire
- November 23 - 25 - Thanksgiving Break
- November 28 - Monday Late Start - 9:30
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Next Thursday is our Veterans Day Assembly at Wilson. We are gathering in the gym at 10:00 AM to Honor, Respect and learn more about our national holiday.
Please use the link below if you would like us to acknowledge an active duty or Veteran from your family.
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A FREE EVENT FOR WILSON FAMILIES
We provide the inspiration & supplies,
You supply the creativity.
6:00 - 8:00 PM
November 17
JOIN US!
Questions about this event?
Text Laura @ 509-363-2807 for more information.
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Online yearbook sales are now live! To order your yearbooks, please click HERE and then click "Buy Tickets". The deadline for orders is Friday, December 2. Each yearbook is $21.00.
Many were unable to purchase a yearbook last year because we ran out. I've opened the sales early this year so that I can add more books to our order before the printer's order adjustment cutoff date. After December 2, I will not be able to adjust the order so please get your orders in ASAP. We will not have extra books to purchase at the end of the year.
If your child would like a yearbook and you cannot afford it at this time, please contact Melissa Alfstad for a promo code -- melissaa@spokaneschools.org.
Additionally, I NEED PHOTOS submitted by you to add to the yearbook! It is my desire to make sure every student is represented in the pages of this memory book, but I cannot do that without parents and teachers submitting images. To do so, please click on THIS LINK and input the information to get to our school's page (our school id is 709912 if you want to find our page using that). You have to create an account and then you can start uploading pictures into the folders I've set up to dump them into. There are folders for special events as well as by grade. Each person can upload a max of 50 photos. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to email me at carlyh@spokaneschools.org.
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November PTG EVENTS and News
- Tues
- 7:00-8:00 PM
- Meeting ID: 863 2266 5646
- Password: 20222023
- Link is below
- Thursday, November 17 - Art Night
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A free event for our families. 6:00 - 8:00 PM. We provide the inspiration & supplies, You supply the creativity.
- Tuesday, November 22 - Cougar - Husky Attire Day
- Our spirit day in November celebrates the Apple Cup football game between the Washington State Cougars and the University of Washington Husky Football teams. On this day staff and students where the colors of the teams. WSU is Crimson and Gray, UW is Purple and Gold!
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Please visit our PTG Website linked below for messages and information in the Wilson Community. You will find information on current events and calendars.
A new post from a parent that shares information on Art Jacobson who is on a leave of absence.
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Happy fall Wilson families and friends!
We are focusing on Gratitude this month and I wanted to take a moment to let you know how grateful I am to be the counselor at Wilson and a part of this amazing community. If we haven’t had a chance to meet yet, please feel free to stop by my office (rm. 153), call me (509.354.4510), and/or send me an email .
I love partnering with you to ensure that all our kids can thrive and feel connected. In addition to meeting with students individually and in small groups, I get to visit classrooms to explore our monthly traits for social emotional learning through PurposeFULL People. Stay tuned for more updates and suggested activities coming your way so you can participate at home as well!
Warmly,
Melissa Alfstad
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We are thankful for you being part of our school community! The world is changing quickly and we want to do everything we can to help students be successful in school and life.
We are excited to tell you that we will be using a program called PurposeFull People this year. This program teaches skills that will help students be successful in school and in life.
We believe that students should have safe, predictable places to learn where they feel included. Students should have healthy and helpful connections with teachers and classmates. They should also experience learning that will help them tackle challenges inside and outside of school. PurposeFullPeople is more than a set of lessons - it is a partnership between schools and families to create a place where students feel like they belong and learn skills that will help them be the best they can be!
Purposefull People has three main goals for students: Be Kind, Be Strong, and Be Well.
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Be Kind: Social skills like listening, friendship, solving conflicts, and leadership.
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These skills are taught alongside Empathy, Respect, & Cooperation
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Be Strong: Skills that help students focus, stay organized, and set goals.
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These skills are taught alongside Responsibility, Courage, & Perseverance
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Be Well: Skills that help students handle their emotions and deal with stress.
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These skills are taught alongside Gratitude, Honesty, & Creativity
This year, you’ll be invited to join the fun! We will send letters home about the skills and strengths being taught each month. Each letter will include some ways to build these skills at home, discussion starters, and fun challenges you can try with your family.
The path forward is full of growth! We cannot wait to partner with you in this work…
- To teach students how to build strong friendships
- To work together to solve problems, big and small
- To grow skills for life
- To become PurposeFull People
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Gratitude Family Connection Newsletters |
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BUNDLE UP!
Autumn has arrived and winter is not too far behind. Please send your students with coats, hats, boots, etc... as we will go outside every day we can. We know that outside play is vital for children to not only get exercise and fresh air, but essential for their brain and social development too. Click the link for a brief article from Harvard Health on 6 reasons children need to play outside.
More information about inclement weather, line up, and recess:
- Rain: We evaluate the safety of students and staff in being outside. We also consider how wet students may get during line up or recess.
- Poor Air Quality: When the Air Quality Index is between 100 - 150 we will limit student's time outside and offer an alternative for vulnerable students.
- Cold Temperatures: Using the temperature and the wind chill charts we stay inside/line up inside at "feels like"10 degrees or less.
- Our recesses are scheduled for 20 minutes or less
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We have a building goal we have a 92 percent attendance rate. Things move quickly during the early part of the year. My data base from the district says we are at 94.9% average daily attendance. |
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News from the District Office |
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SPS webinar: Social media effects on student health and safety
SPS kicks off its monthly webinar series next Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m., with Avoid the Overshare: Social media effects on student health and safety.
SPS will partner with the Mead School District and ESD101 talk about social media's effects on brain development, how to connect with students on setting boundaries, and tips on how to have better online interactions.
Register here. A recording will be available after the webinar for those unable to attend.
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Spokane Schools Preschool Offerings |
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Spokane Public Schools still has openings at some of our part-day free preschool sites in your area. Learn more and fill out an interest survey at www.spokaneschools.org/preschool. To see if you child is eligible call Juliana Greiner at (509) 354-3176 or Shani Codr at (509) 354-2777. Nearby locations with possible openings are at: Jefferson, Grant, Roosevelt and Frances Scott. We look forward to hearing from you! |
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SPS Nondiscrimination Statement |
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Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.
The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
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Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, 509.354.7344
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Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, 509.354.7284
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