Happy New Years!

Welcome to 2012! We are excited for the rest of the school year. See you on the 3rd.

Happy Holidays!

We wish you all the Happiest of Holidays!

Community Council Minutes

12/15/2011 Community Council Minutes

3:45 Meeting at Wilson Elementary School in room by the Principals office. Anyone who has items they wish to discuss are always welcome to attend.

These notes are being taken by Brigitte Ballard.

In attendance:
Brigitte Ballard (at 4:00)
Delores Droesbeke
Bethann Matousek
Sarah Ann Delaney
Holly Fjeldsted
Rikki Wardle
Joy Hayes (guest to discuss parent universities)
Sundee Ware (4:15)
Absent
Paul Vaslet
Ivie Foster

Introductions and School Updates
Christmas Cards for Senior Citizens
Coins for Christmas brought in just under $1000
Cafe Rio raised $453.00
Feed the Snowman
MLK Jr Display 1/16

4:10 Parent Involvement Policy
Present final draft copies and questions about implementation
Vote on Parent Involvement Policy. Vote was approved by all members in attendance.

4:20 Meeting Time Change
Vote on Revised Community Council Calendar and Meeting Time. Vote was approved by all members in attendance.
New Proposed time is the third Thursday of each month at 4:00 PM. The Meeting will still be held in the school conference room.
January 12 at 4PM Wilson Conference Room
January 18 at 6PM District Board Meeting Principal and Chairperson
February 23 at 4PM Wilson Conference Room
March 15 at 4PM Wilson Conference Room
March 28 at 6PM District Board Meeting Principal and Chairperson
April 19 at 4PM Wilson Conference Room
May 17 at 4PM Wilson Conference Room

4:30 Parent University
Parent University Survey Results









Parent University Plan Discussion
We have decided that we will start this and pilot some ideas we have. We want to video teachers showing how to do the homework and put it on Skype. These will also be put on the community council blog.

4:40 AYP Status
Current Reality & Data (Sundee)
More information is coming. We wish testing could be put back another week because it falls right after winter break. Sundee needs us to approve a change to our Trustland budget. She would like to use our left over money for and AmeriCorp to hire another aid. One of our AmeriCorp went to a different job and this money is left over. This new aid will help with Imagine If, Guiding Reading for 1st grade, and for ABC Club.
Literacy and Numeracy
Vision/Plan Discussion

4:50 Other Items
Update on school events
How can we publicize the blog? Giveaways for students.

4:55 Debrief
Future Agenda Planning (Rikki)
Emergency Plan – May 25th proposed emergency drill.
Review Tasks (Rikki)
Notice:
*All Meetings will begin on time and the schedule will be kept
*If you have items you would like to add to the agenda please e-mail suggestions to Rikki Wheatley (Rikki.wheatley@usu.edu) or Sundee Ware (sundee.ware@loganschools.org)
To do before next meeting:
Electronic vote on the Parent Involvement Plan
Send Home Parent Survey
Employee of the Year

Winter Break December 22 to January 2

December 21 – ½ Day Professional Development - Dismiss @ 1

December 22-30 – Winter Break – No School

January2 – Winter Break – No School

January 3 – First Day of School in 2012

Half Day tomorrow...

December 21 – ½ Day Professional Development - Dismiss @ 1

Fundraiser Thanks!

Thanks to all of you who supported our Cache Valley Direct Savings Guide fundraiser. We rose over $1300. We appreciate all that our families do to help our school..

Community Council meeting today!

Anyone is welcome to attend. Come to Wilson Elementary today Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 3:45 p.m. Meeting will be held in the office.

Orchestra Concert Today!

Don't forget the Orchestra Concert today at 2:45 PM!

Lost and Found Reminder...

Items that are not claimed by Wednesday, Dec 21^st will be given to charity. Please take the time to look through the lost and found.

Radon Warning

Radon is a cancer-causing, colorless, odorless radioactive gas.

It is a natural decay product from uranium that over time may accumulate in homes. The U.S. Surgeon General and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency say radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and the 2^nd leading cause of lung cancer overall – about 21,000 U.S. deaths annually. Elevated levels of radon can only be measured through testing. Radon test kits are available from the Utah Safety Council and local hardware stores. Also, $6 discounted kits are available online for purchase that come with a laboratory analysis. Order kits from www.radon.utah.gov and obtain other useful information. Please visit the Bear River Health Department website: www.brhd.org click on ENVIRONMNETAL HEALTH then click on RADON- READ MORE HERE – to see more radon information and get details specific to your locale.

Orchestra Concert

December 14 – Orchestra Concert @ 2:45 pm

Box Tops

Keep turning in Box Tops! You are doing great. You can turn them in loose or on the box top collection sheets. Either way is great. We are keeping track of how many each class turns in. The class with the most box tops turned in will get an ice cream party at the end of the year!

Community Council

Wilson’s School Community Council meeting will be Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 3:45 p.m. For those interested in attending the agenda will be posted in the office and online prior to the meeting. For all current and up to date information and notifications about Wilson Elementary look at www.wilsonwildcat.blogspot.com

Reminder to Students

• Dress appropriately for the weather!!

• Check the lost and found!!

• Have a safe and enjoyable break!!

Employee of the Year!

Nominate your favorite teacher, classified employee or school volunteer for the 2011-2012 school year. There are nomination forms available in the front office or online at http://www.loganschools.org/EOTY.html

These nomination forms need to be turned in by Decemeber 21^st.

Lost and Found!!!

Items that are not claimed by Wednesday, Dec 21^st will be given to charity. Please take the time to look through the lost and found.

Principal's Message

Greetings Wilson Families,

Wilson Elementary is a Title 1 School

Parents, according to the NCLB law, have the right to know the professional qualifications of their child’s teacher. Additionally, parents must be notified if their child is being assigned to or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who is not highly qualified. Any teacher who has not taken and passed the PRAXIS is not highly qualified. All of the teachers at Wilson Elementary are Highly Qualified. If you have questions, call (435-755-2340) or email me at sundee.ware@loganschools.org

Carrolyn’s Clothing Drive

Thank you once again for your unequaled support of Wilson’s (Carrolyn’s) Clothing Drive. You may have seen the article in the Herald Journal on November 23, 2011. This year our fabulous community donated and dispersed ONE TON of clothes. We served 150 people and were able to give the remaining clothes to Ellis Elementary who will use them in their Clothing Drive.

School Improvement Plan

This year our School Improvement Plan focuses on 3 areas.

Goal #1- Language Arts Common Core –Wilson Elementary will meet AYP in Language Arts for the 2011-2012 School Year

Goal#2 - Math Common Core: All students at

Wilson Elementary will continue to meet AYP in Math.

Goal #3 - ESL Implementation Plan: The ALL subgroup will make AYP for the 2011-2012 School Year

Vocabulary is the key ingredient for helping your student. You will notice that we have word study in every grade. Please become familiar with the format of “Words Their Way” so that you can encourage your student..

Miss Sundee

Reminder to Parents

1. No School from December 22-30 and January 2.

2. School resumes on January 3.

3. Happy Holidays!

Community Council Agenda for December 15th

Wilson Elementary School Community Council Agenda

December 15, 2011

4:00 PM

Introductions and School Updates (5 min)

Parent Involvement Policy (2 min)

· Present final draft copies and questions about implementation

Vote on Meeting Time Change (3 min)

· New Proposed time is the third Thursday of each month at 4:00 PM. The Meeting will still be held in the school conference room.

Parent University (15 min)

· Parent University Survey Results

· Parent University Plan Discussion

AYP Status (15 min)

· Current Reality & Data (Sundee)

· Literacy and Numeracy

· Vision/Plan Discussion

Other Items (10 min)

· Update on school events

· How can we publicize the blog?

Debrief (5 min)

· Future Agenda Planning (Rikki)

· Review Tasks (Rikki)

Notice:

*All Meetings will begin on time and the schedule will be kept

*If you have items you would like to add to the agenda please e-mail suggestions to Rikki Wheatley (Rikki.wheatley@usu.edu) or Sundee Ware (sundee.ware@loganschools.org)

To do before next meeting:

- Electronic vote on the Parent Involvement Plan

- Send Home Parent Survey

- Employee of the Year

Coins for Christmas

Coins for Christmas will start on December 5^th and continue through December 9^th. Classes will compete in a coin (spare change) drive for a prize! The money will provide winter necessities for Wilson students.

Dates to Remember

December 5- 9 – Coins 4 Christmas

December 14 – Orchestra Concert @ 2:45 pm

December 21 – ½ Day Professional Development - Dismiss @ 1

December 22-30 – Winter Break – No School

January2 – Winter Break – No School

January 3 – First Day of School in 2012

PTA President Message

Happy Holidays!

I hope everyone was able to “Gobble ‘til you Wobble” on Thanksgiving and find a few minutes to think about some things to be thankful for. We are blessed to live in America, lucky to have public education, and have the right to vote.

Just a reminder our PTA meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 4:10 in the teachers lounge at the school. Mark your calendars for our next meeting on December 7th.

Now that the Holiday Season is upon us, it is a great time to learn how other parts of the world and other religions celebrate what most of us call Christmas. It is called different names and is celebrated at various times of the year throughout the world. Check it out!

Thanks to all of you who give of your time and talents to make Wilson Elementary as wonderful as it is! You are truly appreciated.

Tiffani Rudd

Wilson Elementary, PTA Pres. 2011-2012

435-770-9664 tiffani.rudd@era.com

Clothing Drive

Carrolyn’s 3^rd Annual Clothing Drive for Wilson was held on Monday, November 22^nd. It was a huge success. The remaining articles of clothing will now make its way to Ellis School and benefit even more families in our community. Thank you Wilson Families for all your support and generosity.

LUNCH AND BREAKFAST MENU

Happy Thanksgiving!

We hope all of you have a safe and fun Thanksgiving.

Community Council

11/17/2011 Community Council Minutes

3:45 Meeting at Wilson Elementary School in room by the Principals office. Anyone who has items they wish to discuss are always welcome to attend.

These notes are being taken by Brigitte Ballard.

In attendance:

• Brigitte Ballard

• Delores Droesbeke

• Bethann Matousek

• Ivie Foster

• Rikki Wardle

• Paul Vaslet

• Sundee Ware is at a district meeting

3:45

SCC Schedule

Third Thursday of every month at 4:00 PM is our new proposed time and date for Community Council Meetings. Will be voted on next month.

4:00 (Parent Involvement Policy (Proposed School Parent Involvement Policy in italics and in blue below)

Wilson Elementary School Parent Involvement Policy

Wilson Elementary School values the essential role of parents and other community members as initial teachers, invested partners, and mentors, that are committed to insuring the academic and social success of all students. As part of this commitment, Wilson Elementary School teachers, administrators, and other staff members will actively participate in collaborative efforts to provide the best possible educational environment and resources for our students. To accomplish this goal, Wilson Elementary School will:

Involve parents in the development of its School Improvement Plan by:

• Inviting and actively encouraging parent representation on the School Community Council

• Soliciting parent involvement in the development and review of the School Improvement Plan

• Ensuring the School Improvement Plan is readily available to parents and other invested stakeholders for review

Involve parents in the process of continuous improvement by:

• Openly sharing school achievement data with parents

• Inviting and providing a means for parents to give input regarding academic and social goals

• Willingly discussing the classroom use of research-based instructional practices with parents

Provide ongoing support, coordination, and technical assistance to build capacity for meaningful parent involvement by:

• Insuring faculty meetings and School Community Council meetings include discussions of ways to encourage and improve parent involvement

• Providing annual training to school administrators and teachers on effective strategies to improve parent involvement

• Using the School Community Council and Parent Teacher Association as vehicles to facilitate successful parent involvement activities

• Supporting parents in their role as initial teachers through the use of Parent Universities designed to help parents build the skills needed to assist students with academic work

• Notifying parents of the school’s Title I status and providing an explanation of the improvement process associated with this status

• Using district Title I funds to support a half-time parent liaison at the school

Conduct an annual assessment of parental involvement by:_

• Reviewing parent ratings on the Indicators of School Quality (ISQ) survey to determine target areas for improvement

• Review the Title I Parent Involvement Evaluation Form, as completed by the School Community Council, to determine how the school might improve support for parental involvement

• Administer an annual parent involvement survey to solicit feedback from parents on the success of current activities and request input for future efforts

• Compile an annual summary report of parental involvement activities for distribution to parents and other community members. The principal will also provide an annual report to the district of how Title I funds were used to support parent involvement

4:15

Parent University

Math and focus at parent teacher conferences. Must be labeled better so people know what it is. Was successful, but could have been better. How can we get more parents to come? Thinking of ideas. What would motivate them?

Can teachers help? Would it be worth it? Below is a survey we are thinking of sending home to parents. (In italics and blue.)

Parent University Survey

What grades do you have students in?

Would you be interested in attending a class to teach you how to help your student do his/her homework?

• Yes

• No

What Subjects would be most helpful to you?

• Math

• English

• Science

• Social Skills

• Other ________

How would you be most likely to participate in these classes?

• Online

• DVD to be sent home

• Classes in person at the school

If you attended classes at the school when would be the most convenient time?

• Before school

• After school

• During SEP conferences

4:30

Debrief

Monday 5-8 pm is the clothing drive. Most of the clothes will go to our own students that need them. We are trying to have clothes for 130 families. Clothing for children and adults is acceptable. We are also going to provide clothes to refugees and homeless. Anything left will be transferred to other elementary schools that have children that need clothes.

Other charity things we are doing are: Christmas Cards for Elderly, Coins for Christmas, and Feed the Snowman Food Drive

5:00

Dismiss

Community Council Agenda for November 17th

November 17, 2011

3:45 PM

Introductions and School Updates (5 min)

Parent Involvement Policy (10 min)

• Presentation and Discussion of final draft (Sara and Rikki)

Parent University (25 min)

• Parent University Plan Presentation (Sara)

• Parent University Survey Draft (Rikki)

SCC Schedule (10 min)

• Date and Times for Meetings (Sara)

Debrief (10 min)

• Future Agenda Planning (Rikki)

• Review Tasks (Rikki)

• School Functions and Programs (Sara)

Notice:

*All Meetings will begin on time and the schedule will be kept

*If you have items you would like to add to the agenda please e-mail suggestions to Rikki

Wheatley (Rikki.wheatley@usu.edu) or Sundee Ware (sundee.ware@loganschools.org)

Toy Library Donations

As you clear out toys and closets this fall, please consider donating clean toys, puzzles, DVDs, bilingual and educational items for ages 6 & under to the Family Information & Resource Center in the white portable behind Wilson Elementary. The center is open 9am-4pm on school days.

Help Wanted!

Wanted!!!! Volunteers to help in the Media Center. Jobs would include: Shelving returned books, mending books, stamping, processing new books, putting AR stickers on books, making copies, cutting, coloring and putting together.

Amy Court Training

Hello! I am Amy Court, a School Social Worker from USU. My job is to help the children at Wilson Elementary by providing services that improve social and emotional development. I also assist with family issues and other mental health needs. I will be implementing some Second Step groups that teach social skills, behavior management, and violence prevention. I am also available for different types of counseling and consultation. October is National Bully Prevention month and I gave a school-wide presentation, training Wilson’s students on how to stop a Bully and how to become a Buddy. We talked about the typical things that bullies do and what kinds of things buddies can do. Ask your child to tell you about the 3 steps for bully prevention: STOP, WALK, and TALK. We also discussed the use of the new “Buddy Box”…a locked box kept in the office where students can drop notes about bully problems not being resolved. If you would like to know more, please feel free to contact me at the school. 755-2340 ext. 4010. You can also email me anytime at amy.court@loganschools.org

Clothing Drive

Today is the last Day for Carrolyn’s Clothing Drive Donations. Bring any clothing you would like to donate to our school today.

Picture Retake today!!!

Today is the day for picture retakes!

Reflections

Theme: Diversity Means…

All Wilson students are invited to create an original art entry based on the theme, ‘Diversity Means…’. Students can submit one entry per category. There are 8 categories, including Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Photography, Musical Composition, Visual Arts, Theatre Production*, and 3D Art*. (The last two categories are being piloted for the nation in Utah only* this year!)

Entry Forms can be picked up at the office. Category requirements are very specific and can be found online at www.utahpta.org/entry-forms or on the bulletin board near the PTA office. Entries can be turned in until – November 22^nd.

The Reflections program lets students explore their creativity and express themselves in a variety of art forms. Please encourage your child(ren) to participate in as many areas as they would like! Submissions will be judged at the local level and top entries will be sent on to regional, state, and/or national levels for judging. All participants will be recognized for their contributions.

Students with a theme idea for the 2013-2014 Reflections program can submit their idea for a chance to win $100. Write up the idea on a Program Theme Search submission form and give to the office by Thursday, Nov. 10^th

Health & Wellness

Flu Protection is recommended in ages 6 months through 18 years. The flu can be a serious disease for children of all ages, causing them to miss school, activities, or even be hospitalized. CDC and doctors recommend flu vaccinations for everyone 6 months and older. For more information, visit www.brhd.org, www.flu.gov and www.cdc.gov

Picture Retake Day

November 10 – Picture Retake Day

If you want your child's pictures retaken... tomorrow is the day!

Clothing Drive

Carrolyn’s 3^rd Annual Clothing Drive for Wilson will be held the week of Thanksgiving. We are looking for gently used or new clothing to help our Wilson Community. Please bring your donations to the office before November 11^th. Thank you Wilson Families for all you support.

No School Today!

November 7 – ½ Day Professional Development - Dismiss @ 1

Thanksgiving Break

November 22 – ½ Day Professional Development - Dismiss @ 1

November 23-25 – Thanksgiving Break – No School

We hope you all have a very safe and fun Thanksgiving!

Dates to Remember

November 7 – ½ Day Professional Development - Dismiss @ 1

November 10 – Picture Retake Day

November 11 – Last Day for Carrolyn’s Clothing Drive Donations

November 22 – ½ Day Professional Development - Dismiss @ 1

November 23-25 – Thanksgiving Break – No School

PTA President Message

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanks to all of you who attended and participated in the Fall Festival!

The PTA fundraiser was huge success as well! The ordered items are scheduled to be delivered November 3^rd. We will do our best to get the orders sorted and delivered to the student’s A.S.A.P.

Thanks also to those of you who took the time to browse and support the Book Fair that took place during Parent Teacher Conferences. A big thanks to Tanna Jenkins for chairing the event and those who volunteered their time with the register.

The theme this year for Reflections is “Diversity Means…” Entry forms are available on the bulletin just outside the PTA room. Start thinking about what area you would like to participate in. There are six categories,

· Dance choreography

· Film production

· Literature

· Musical composition

· Photography

· Visual arts

Hopefully we will all be able to take a minute to reflect on all of the things we are thankful for. If it is a person, tell them. It might make all the difference in the world!

I am thankful for all of you and wish you a wonderful Holiday Season!

Tiffani Rudd, PTA President

Wilson Elementary 2011-2012

435-770-9664 or tiffani.rudd@era.com

Principal's Message

We would like to extend our condolences to Ms. Sundee whose mother passed away. As an office, we want to thank all of you who supported our first Parent Teacher Conference by making an appointment to visit with your child’s teacher. We know that when parents and teachers talk and cooperate together, great things can happen for your children.

At this Thanksgiving time, we want to share some of the things for which we are grateful:

v Safe community in which to live

v Freedom to live in peace

v Soldiers willing to fight for the right to freedom for all

v Dedicated and caring teachers and staff who want to see students succeed

v Supportive parents who help at school and create an environment for learning at home

v Amazing students who want to be at school and learn

v Awesome PTA who provide fun activities and support for all

HAVE A VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Red Ribbon Week - October 24-28

Red Ribbon week is October 24 - 28. As part of Red Ribbon Week, we will have the following “School Spirit” Days:

Monday- Dream Big! Wear your pajamas

Tuesday-Join the fight against drugs! Wear Camouflage

Wednesday- Team up against drugs! Wear your favorite “team” shirt

Thursday- Sock it to Drugs- Wear crazy socks

Friday- Pledge to be drug free! Wear RED

Reminder about Parent Teacher Conferences and Fall Break!

Just a reminder about Parent Teacher Conferences and Fall Break this week...

October 17 – SEP Conferences 4 – 8 p.m.

October 18 – ½ Day Dismissal @ 1 pm SEP Conferences 2 – 8 p.m.

October 19 – No School

October 20 - 21 – Fall Break – No School

Make sure you know when you are scheduled to meet with your child's teacher for SEP Conferences. If you do not have a time please contact the school.

No School Today!

Just a reminder... there is no school today for a Teacher Collaboration day. Have a safe weekend!

Community Council Minutes

10/13/2011 Community Council Minutes

3:45 Meeting at Wilson Elementary School in room by the Principals office. Anyone who has items they wish to discuss are always welcome to attend.

This meeting is being recorded by Rikki Wardle.

These notes are being taken by Brigitte Ballard.

In attendance:

• Brigitte Ballard

• Delores Droesbeke

• Sundee Ware

• Bethann Matousek

• Sarah Ann Delaney

• Ivie Foster

• Rikki Wardle

• Paul Vaslet

• Holly Fjeldsted

Every council member present is presented with a School Community Council Handbook by Rikki Wardle.

Why a Community Council?

Duties of a School Community Council

Ideas for recruiting members for your School Community Council

Ideas for effective School Community Council Meetings

School Community council Plans

Collaborating with Businesses

4:00

Trustland Video

Are we using the funds to help students get what they need in their learning?

We must start putting the agenda online before our meeting.

The funding can help with our trust land plan depending on what we vote for in our School Improvement Plan. Must be academic.

www.schoollandtrust.org

School Improvement plan submitted must be approved by school board. Must be academic. Must be voted on by council.

4:20

School Improvement Plan Video

1 Billion in funds statewide

Oil and Gas production in the leasing of the Trust Land generates lots of money.

Self funded.

4:30

School Improvement Plan

Sundee hands out final product of what we discussed. Literacy - Numeracy – Subgroups

In March we review our progress.

Khan Academy (Parent University) Bill Gates

Mrs. Matousek talks about what she is doing in her class. Kids made their own Thinking Maps to decide what they think they are working on.

4:43

Parent Improvement Plan

Due at the end of December

Rikki has created a Parent Involvement Policy already. We need to review it and approve it.

Next meeting is November 17^th.

4:51

SEP's

Parent University (Khan Academy) will be available.

Gifted and Talented

4:58

Meeting adjourned

No School Tomorrow!

No school tomorrow for a Teacher Collaboration day. Have a safe weekend!

Community Council

Thanks to all of you who took the time to vote for our community council. The parent representatives this year are:

Sarah Ann Delaney Brigitte Ballard

Holly Fjeldsted Ivie Foster

Paul Vaslet Rikki Wheatley

Our teacher representatives are:

Bethann Matousek Dolores Droesbeke.

Wilson’s School Community Council meeting will be Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 3:45 p.m. The agenda for the meeting will be posted in the office and online prior to the meeting for those interested in attending.

Red Ribbon Run @ Cedar Ridge

The "Red Ribbon Run" will be held Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Cedar Ridge Middle

Parent Teacher Conferences and Fall Break!

October 17 – SEP Conferences 4 – 8 p.m.

October 18 – ½ Day Dismissal @ 1 pm SEP Conferences 2 – 8 p.m.

October 19 – No School

October 20 - 21 – Fall Break – No School

Make sure you know when you are scheduled to meet with your child's teacher for SEP Conferences.

National Walk to School Day

Today is National Walk to School Day! Did you walk to school? Let us know.

National Walk to School Day tomorrow!

Tomorrow October 5 is National Walk to School Day. Make sure you walk to school!

Also, a tracker was sent home with your student please return that as soon as possible. The trackers must be received by Tuesday, October 4^th, in order to be entered in the prize drawing.

Principal's Message

Fall Greetings,

I would like to take this time to thank you for all of your support - Not only for the School Community Council elections, but for the Back to School Night and hope you will support the Fun Run.

I would like to mention that we will be holding SEP Conferences on October 17^th and 18^th. I am always encouraged by the great turnout we have during those conference times. Conferences give us a way to “track success”, to celebrate and to plan for your child.

At that time, we will have sign ups for our Parent University. Parent University sessions will be brief (about one half hour), yet provide a wealth of useful material to parents. The teaching team from each grade level will develop a concise picture of literacy and numeracy class work, focusing on the most challenging content taught during that particular nine week period. They may include such things as a PowerPoint presentations and printed handouts or teachers may prepare hands-on activities for students and parents.

XOXO Miss Sundee

SEP Conferences

SEP Conferences are October 17^th from 4-8 pm and October 18^th from 2-8 pm. Online scheduling will be available from October 2^nd – 9^th. Follow instructions on the letter that we send home with your student. If you do not have access to the internet please contact the school and we will schedule a conference appointment for you.

PTA President Message

Happy Fall Ya’ll!

Thank you for the tremendous support we had with the Great American PTA fundraiser!

Items are scheduled to be delivered to the school on November 2^nd and we will get those packaged and sent home with the students as quickly as we can.

During parent teacher conferences, October 17^th and 18^th, the Book Fair will go on in the Auditorium. Before or after your conference, please take a few minutes to browse the books. This is a great chance to touch, feel, and read them in person and get a jump start on some holiday shopping!

Red Ribbon week is October 24 - 28. As part of Red Ribbon Week, we will have the following “School Spirit” Days:

Monday- Dream Big! Wear your pajamas

Tuesday-Join the fight against drugs! Wear Camouflage

Wednesday- Team up against drugs! Wear your favorite “team” shirt

Thursday- Sock it to Drugs- Wear crazy socks

Friday- Pledge to be drug free! Wear RED

The 2^nd Annual Fall Festival will be Friday, October 28^th starting at 6 p.m. with a Costume Parade for parents and family to watch. Again this year, we will have the Pumpkin Decorating contest! Start thinking of creative ways to paint, decorate, and assemble your pumpkin! Please make sure the students, NOT the parents do the majority of the work. Prizes will be awarded the night of the Festival. We will announce more activities the closer the Festival gets.

We are still in the process of contacting volunteers for events- if you haven’t heard from us, you will!

Please call (435)770-9664 or email tiffani.rudd@era.com anytime with questions or concerns. Thanks for all of you, for your kids, and the PTA!

Tiffani Rudd

PTA President,

Wilson Elementary 2011-2012

Reminder to Parents

Reminder to students:

• Support Wilson and RUN or WALK Saturday, October 1^st.
• FRIDAY is Spirit Day - wear a Wilson Wildcat shirt or something Red, White or Blue.
• Remember SAFETY while ‘Trick or Treating’ this Halloween.

Reminder to parents:

• Please schedule your child’s SEP conference time. Online scheduling is available October 2-9.
• Read 20 minutes with your child.
• Happy Halloween!

Dates to Remember

October 1 – Fall P.A.W.S. Fun Run @ 9 am

October 5 – National Walk to School Day

October 14 – No School – Teacher Collaboration Day – Conference Preparation

October 15 – Red Ribbon Run @ 9 am

October 17 & 18 – Book Fair During SEP’s

October 17 – SEP Conferences 4–8 pm

October 18 – ½ Day Dismissal @ 1 pm - No Kindergarten - SEP Conferences 2–8 pm

October 19 – No School

October 20-21 – Fall Break – No School

October 24-28 – Red Ribbon Week

October 28 – Fall Festival @ 6 pm

October Lunch Menus

Reminder of the Wilson Fun Run - 5K & 1 Mile this Saturday!

Wilson Elementary Fun Run

P.A.W.S. – Pursuing Athletics with Success

Saturday, October 1st @ 9am 1 Mile $5 OR 5k $15

Event will help Fund Wilson’s Summer School, Physical Education & Anti-Bully Programs.

T-shirts will be given to all participants that pre-register by September 28. Register online at www.wilson.loganschools.org or in the main office at Wilson. Registration the day of is also available. The Run will begin and end at Wilson Elementary and laps the Island area. All donations and volunteers welcome.

For more information contact: Sara at 755-2340 or sara.Shaffer@loganschools.org

Some of Our Sponsors:

Fredrico’s Pizza

Renegade Rentals

Firehouse Pizzeria

Picture Day Reminder

Just a reminder that school pictures will be taken tomorrow!

Wilson Wildcats 200 CLUB

We will continue to give and collect paw prints for our 200 Club Reward System. Listed below are the details about the 200 Club.
200 CLUB REWARD SYSTEM:

1. All students can participate daily.

2. Students may deposit their paw prints in the front office before or after school or on their way to lunch.

3. Paw prints will be collected by grade.

4. Drawings will take place every Tuesday and Thursday.

5. 2 students from each grade will be drawn at that time.

6. When students name are drawn, they will come to the office and draw a 200 Club number. Their paw print will go on the 200 Club chart on that number. When the chart has 10 students in a row, we have a BINGO party. Those 10 students are invited to the party.

SOME WAYS Students can earn Paw Prints:

1. Giving their Best Effort in class, lunchroom, etc.

2. Displaying Good Citizenship

3. Practicing our social objective for the week.

For example, if our social objective for the week is Responsibility (one of our school rules), a student could earn a paw print when a teacher sees them achieving success in responsibility. Success in responsibility includes being on task, in the right place at the right time, and completed homework.

4. Teacher’s Choice

P.A.W.S Fun Run on October 1st (Actual Flyer)

Here is the actual flyer for the fun run... See you there!

Western Academic Talent Search:

The Western Academic Talent Search deadlines are approaching. To find out more about this voluntary testing and recognition program, access www.centerforbrightkids.org or leave a written message in Mary Griffin's mailbox in the office at Wilson School.

Student Drop Off Pick Up

Please do not drop off or pick up students in bus lanes or parking lot in front of the school during the hours of 8:45-9:15 a.m. and 3:15-4:00 p.m.

It is a safety issue to have students running in the parking lot between buses to meet parents. Also, please do not interfere with special education buses on 500 East. The best drop-off and pick-up areas are 400 East or 100 South.

*Kindergarten parents: Bus lanes must remain open at all times. Do not park along the curb when dropping off or picking up students.