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Spring has arrived and we're closing in on the end of another year at WCS! We hope you'll take a minute and catch up on our news.
In this Newsletter:
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Kindergarten Registration
Registration is open for the Class of 2031! If your child was born on or before September 30, 2013 they are eligible for Kindergarten this fall. Registration packets can be picked up at our Central Registration Office, located in the Middle School. You can also pick one up at our Board of Education office at 341 S Nelson Ave.
For details on registration requirements and Kindergarten Orientation please visit our Enrollment page today.
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2017 GOTR participants from East End on race day and completing their service project.
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Girls on the Run Program
Denver Place Elementary is participating in Girls on the Run this spring!
They have 14 girls participating this year. 6 Staff members received training - Karen Long, Carrie Peelle, Alea Shope, Natalie Steinmetz, Courtney Caparso, and Leighanne Dyer. All of the coaches are sharing in the organization and leadership. 2 of the coaches are CPR trained, and there is a CPR trained coach at all meetings.
According to their website, "At Girls on the Run we inspire girls to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind. Trained coaches lead small teams through our research-based curricula which includes dynamic discussions, activities and running games. Over the course of the ten-week program, girls in 3rd-8th grade develop essential skills to help them navigate their worlds and establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness. The program culminates with girls positively impacting their communities through a service project and being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5k event"
From one past participant, "Girls on the run is a fun program where all girls can be themselves and have fun. We also get to learn people skills that we can use when now and when we get older. We get fit and have fun and get a 5k at the end of the year."
The team will be participating in a Girls on the Run 5k in Cincinnati on May 12th! They will set up a practice 5K in the Denver Place neighborhood at an upcoming meeting, on Monday, April 23rd. Everyone in the community is invited to come on the 23rd to encourage the girls in this event. Wish them luck and cheer them on if you see them running around the neighborhood getting ready for their big event.
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Band Fundraiser: 8th Annual Mattress Sale
SAVE THE DATE Saturday, April 14
Support the Wilmington Band on Saturday, April 14. We will be sponsoring our
eighth annual
mattress sale. Profits go directly to the Band Program. Brand new, name brand, top quality mattress sets with full manufacturer warranties.
Much higher quality for price than a retail store!
All sizes, price ranges, delivery and
financing
will be available.
Floor models will be on display in the Wilmington High School gym from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 14.
If you, or anyone you know is in the market for a new mattress...check out this fundraiser!! If you need a new mattress
before our sale
or have any questions, please contact [email protected].
Every Sale
will benefit our Band Program!!!
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ClassDojo and School Communications
Did you know that you can be engaged with your child's education through ClassDojo? ClassDojo is a classroom communication app that connects teachers and parents.
"Teachers can encourage students for any skill or value - whether it's working hard, being kind, helping others or something else. Students can showcase and share their learning by adding photos and videos to their own portfolios. Parents can follow along and share in classroom moments, check up on grades, homework, and behavior, and see what students are learning." (ClassDojo.com)
Fast fun facts about ClassDojo:
- Actively used in 90% of K-8 schools in the US, and in over 180 countries
- 1 in 3 US kids aged 5-14 have learned about Growth Mindset and Empathy with ClassDojo (see videos here)
- Translated and used in over 35 languages
- 20% of team has a teaching background
- Connecting families to classrooms worldwide
To participate, all parents need to do is reach out to their child's elementary teacher. All the teacher needs is an email. Parents will receive an email from Class Dojo that explains the set up.
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Elementary Updates
WCSD Elementary principals are excited to share information with our students and families about the new grade level centers being formed for the start of the upcoming school year. The new grade level centers will include the following grades in the existing elementary buildings:
Holmes - Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Graders
Denver Place - 3rd and 4th Graders
East End - Preschool and 5th Graders
Jen Martin will be the principal at East End (PreK and 5). Karen Long will be the principal at Holmes Elementary (K, 1, 2). And Cortney Karshner-Rethmel, will be the principal at Denver Place (3, 4).
We are planning opportunities for you to visit your child(ren)'s new school at a Family Night in May. In addition, your child will have the opportunity to take a field trip in May to the grade level center that they will attend next year and have an opportunity to interact with their grade level peers. Students and families alike will have opportunities to meet their new teachers and classmates and tour their new grade level center. Specific dates and details about these exciting events will be shared with you soon.
There is a team of teachers, parents, and community members working closely with building and district leadership to plan a smooth transition to these new grade level center. Committees are working on the following aspects of the transition:
More information will be shared with you via our school website, Class Dojo, and the district newsletter. If you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to your building principal and ask!
For additional information, transportation plan, and FAQ's please visit our Grade Level Center page at wilmington.k12.oh.us/glc.
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Spring Testing
With Spring comes AIR (American Institutes for Research) testing in our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classes, and State Testing in our MS and HS. Our testing will begin in April in all buildings. Testing can be a stressful time for parents and students both.
Do your kids get stressed by tests?
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Physical Signs of Test Anxiety
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Emotional Signs of Test Anxiety
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* butterflies in the stomach
* pain or upset stomach
* cold, clammy hands.
* sweaty palms
* feeling hot or cold
* headaches
* nausea
* feeling faint
* sleepless nights
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* frequent tears or excessive crying
* feelings of anger and/or helplessness
* irritability
* becoming easily frustrated
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| From left to right - Educators Emily Schmetzer and Cindy Morris, student Sydney Wright, and educator Jessica Shelton. |
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Peers Helping Peers
What a great article about a terrific program at WHS!
Leaders Cindy Morris and Emily Schmetzer have worked hard with their team of educators and students to teach and implement ASD Strategies in Action - real-life, practical, evidence-based strategies to support, educate, and work with students on the autism spectrum.
We hope you'll take a minute to learn about our Peers Helping Peers program and how it is helping our students that are on the spectrum.
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| UHC Playmakers presented to check to Mrs. McCarty-Stewart on March 1st |
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East End Wins Big!
Thanks to a nomination from an East End parent, Jackie Morris, East End Elementary has been awarded $4000 from United Healthcare's Buckeye Playmakers.
What is Playmakers? "Sports, physical activity, and active play can help kids maintain a healthy lifestyle. Playmakers is a sweepstakes designed to improve the health of young buckeyes by advancing school resources for physical activity." (BuckeyePlaymakers.com)
East End Principal, Jen Martin, will be able to use the money to improve the health and wellness of their students. Thanks, Jackie, for taking the time to nominate East End!
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East End Preschool Receives a 5-Star Rating!
Congratulations to our East End Preschool team! They've earned a 5-star rating for meeting the quality standards established by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and the Ohio Department of Education.
Our preschool was developed in 1990 to serve children with a variety of special needs. The current program model was adopted to include children with typical development in order to create a community of learners, one with an appropriate and enriching learning environment and experience for all.
The curriculum is guided by the Early Learning Content Standards provided by the Ohio Department of Education. The daily schedule provides for a combination of whole group, small group and individual instruction, as well as learning through center based activities. Children are given an opportunity to interact with peers and adults in the classroom, as well as motor time and outside play. The social curriculum is supported through the Responsive Classroom philosophy which fosters safe, challenging, and joyful classrooms.
Step Up To Quality recognizes and promotes programs that meet quality program standards that exceed preschool licensing and health/safety regulations.
Our preschool staff, over the last 2 years, has been working hard to gain extra certification to exceed state standards and licensing requirements to earn this 5 star rating.
Our team consisted of:
Jamie Bryant - teacher
Ciara McGee - teacher
Elexis Wiederhold - teacher
Sharon Clifton - speech pathologist
Emily Schmetzer - speech pathologist
Lindsey Callahan - psychologist
Cindy Miller - aide
Rhonda Shumaker - aide
Carol Ilg - aide
Jen Martin - Principal
In 2018 we also welcomed Tammy Gregory to our team as a new preschool aide.
We are fortunate to have a wonderful team of educators, specialists, and aides that create such an enriching learning environment for our youngest students.
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Celebrating our Students
We've collected some recent articles highlighting the accomplishments of our WCS students. From the 2018 graduates of Leadership Clinton Youth Collaborative and East End's Sweetheart Dance, to WMS BUGS, our kids have been busy learning, achieving, and leading!
So take a minute and catch up on the latest WCS Students in the News. We think you'll be just as proud of them as we are.
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2018-2019 School Calendar
The 2018-2019 school calendar was approved at the February 26, 2018 Board meeting and can be found at the following link.
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School News:
Stay Connected
Each building has their own web page
, calendar, and social media channel for your convenience.
*Please double check each building's calendar for changes as an event approaches.
4/14 Band Fundraiser - Mattress Sale 10am-5pm WHS
4/23 BOE Meeting at WMS 7:00pm
4/28 Shred-it Day at WHS 8-11am - Bring your documents to shred to the WHS parking lot and have them securely shredded for free! (Sponsored by Wilmington Savings Bank and WCS)
Additional Building Highlights:
Every Monday at 7pm - Facebook Bedtime Story Live
Mondays after school - Mini Clubs and Girls on the Run
4/8 Dayton Dragon's Game
Facebook Bedtime Story 7pm
4/12 Skate Night 6-8:30pm
4/16 PTO Meeting 4:15pm
4/20 Interim Reports go home
4/23 GOTR Practice 5K
4/26 Recorder Concert 6pm Auditeria
4/30 Student of the Month Lunch
4/5 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-7:30pm
4/11 PTO Meeting 5:30pm
4/12 Mr. Davis' Art Club
4/20 Interim Reports go home
4/30 Caught Doing Good Lunch
4/10 Testing Begins - See
schedule
PTO Meeting 4pm
4/20 Interim Reports go home
4/13 ABC Dance 6:30pm
4/18 ABC Meeting 5pm
4/20 Interim Reports go home
4/10 State Testing Begins - See Schedule
4/12 Report Card Fair 4-7pm
4/14 Band Fundraiser: Mattress Sale 10am-5pm
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National Honor Society Induction 7pm
4/25
Student of the Month Pizza Party
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