November is here and 2nd quarter has started!
We hope you’ll take a few minutes to catch up on our News.
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WCS Parents:
Have you completed your required forms yet on FinalForms? Why not take a minute and do it now while you’re online.
It’s critical to have your child’s emergency medical information and contacts updated each year.
You’ll find all the info you need to get started on our
Final Forms
page. Then come back to the newsletter and catch up on the news!
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Our WHS Theatre will present Shakespeare’s comedy,
Much Ado About Nothing,
on November 15, 16, and 17!
Synopsis:
Claudio falls in love with Hero and their marriage is agreed upon. However, a jealous Don John plots to break up the happy couple. Meanwhile, Beatrice and Benedick despise love and engage in comic banter. The others plot to make them fall in love with each other by a trick in which Benedick will overhear his friends talking of Beatrice's supposed secret love for him, and vice versa. It’s full of witty dialogue, comedic moments, and a hint of tragedy, and of course it features our talented students!
New this year is online ticket reservations and purchase through
wilmingtonhs.booktix.com/
. Now you are able to reserve tickets, pick your seats, and pay for them online!
Show Times:
Friday 11/15
at 7:30pm
Saturday 11/16 at 7:30pm
Sunday 11/17 at 2:00pm
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The WHS FFA program is selling citrus, apples, wreaths, BBQ sauce, meat sticks and more! Orders and payments are due by November 8th, so get your orders in. Check out the
order/info form
today and get your order to an FFA member by 11/8.
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Wilmington knows how to build community! You turned out to celebrate Homecoming Week with our students and supported the Band at the 63rd Annual Chili Supper.
You filled seats and enjoyed choir and band concerts, cheered our Cross Country teams to league victories, supported our fall athletic teams, helped organize a Fall Festival for our elementary families, donated socks through the HS Interact Club, and so much more.
Here are some highlights from October:
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- Families celebrated Fall with fun, food, and games at the Elementary PTO’s Fall Festival.
- Holmes hosted international visitors.
- Kids showed their #CanePride during Homecoming Spirit Week.
- East End students participated in Project TRUST at Camp Kern (WNJ article 10/31))
- Jeff Walls, from the Clinton County Solid Waste Management District, visited and students learned how to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
- Denver Elementary hosted a Fire Safety Family Fun Night.
- East End Student Council members were recognized at the October Board meeting.
- Elementary students participated in Red Ribbon Week activities. The theme was "Be you. Be Unique. Be drug free."
- Have you seen the weekly video from Holmes Elementary? Visit their facebook page and see what they've been up to each week.
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- Our WMS students participated in the Real Money. Real World. simulation.
- MS Choir and Band performed at the Fall Concert.
- Students in science class experimented with bridges and weight loads.
- Staff and students alike showed their school spirit during Homecoming Week.
- A number of students were selected to showcase their artwork at Southern State.
- The 8th Grade Football team finished their season 8-0!
- MH Unit visited Schappacher Farms.
Subscribe
today to our Middle School Newsletter and keep up with all the happenings at WMS!
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- WHS celebrated Homecoming 2019 with the whole community.
- Wilmingtones and Choraliers performed for the Fall Concert.
- Journalism students attended an Ohio Scholastic Media Association journalism conference at Otterbein University.
- Mrs. Killen organized a pen pal program with high school and elementary students.
- Students collected socks for the homeless and donations for Unicef, and volunteered at Brake for Breakfast.
- Ceramics class visited Queen City Clay.
- Students participated in Red Ribbon Week activities. The theme was "Be you. Be Unique. Be drug free."
- Lady Cane Tennis won the Highest GPA Award for Fall Athletics!
- The Pride of Wilmington Marching Band qualified for OMEA State Marching Band Finals.
- MH Unit traveled to Schappacher Farms
- Art Department published The Focal Point newsletter highlighting Alumnus Artis Spotlight and Art happenings at the high school.
- HS Leadership students participated in the Anthony Munoz Leadership Conference.
Every day at WCS is an opportunity to learn. We encourage you to follow our schools on social media for more WCS happenings. You can find links to our main channels for each building at
wilmingtoncityschools.com/communication
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It’s just a couple of absences here and there, what can it hurt?
Parents are often surprised to learn that missing just a couple of days each month,
regardless of the reason
, has a negative impact on their child’s education. It’s also considered chronic absence. Visit these resources to learn more:
At WCS, we’re constantly trying to reinforce positive messaging about the importance and benefits of strong attendance. If your child is struggling with attendance, we encourage you to reach out to a teacher, guidance counselor, or Principal. For more information visit
wilmingtoncityschools.com/attendance.
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Instagram Anti-Bullying Features
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If you child is on Instagram, make sure they know about the latest enhancements to Instagram that are designed to help users to combat cyber-bullying on the platform.
- Hiding "likes" count from public view (poster can still see the number) - Kids often feel pressured to post things that get them more and more "likes" for their friends to see, sometimes leading to inappropriate/harmful posts.
- Notifications that let the user know if the post they are creating might be considered mean-spirited, giving them a chance to rethink/reword the post.
- Banning content showing self-harm, providing resources to people that search for that content.
While these enhancements may help, they can never take the place of the influence and guidance of loving parents and caregivers. Take some time, get to know the social media platforms your child uses, and help them to stay safe and make healthy choices when using social media apps.
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Social-Emotional Learning
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What is Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and why is it important to understand?
A child’s emotional intelligence reflects how they handle frustration or conflict, manage their emotions, develop relationships, and make decisions.
Helping your child to develop skills to manage their emotions, handle frustration and conflict, and make responsible decisions can have a positive impact on their success at school. Students have daily opportunities to put those skills to good use as they struggle to learn difficult new concepts, navigate friendships on the playground or a sports team, and build confidence in themselves so that they can make healthy choices.
This year, the Ohio Department of Education adopted K-12 Social and Emotional Learning Standards for Ohio schools
. They are currently developing
resources
for schools, parents, and community members to use in helping children develop the skills necessary for success in school and beyond.
This is the first article in a series on this topic.
We hope you’ll follow along with us as we explore each of the 5 domains of SEL, along with age-based expectations, tips for parents, and how our schools are working to enhance each child’s social and emotional learning.
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ATHLETICS: KIDS, PARENTS, AND SPORTSMANSHIP
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As parents, spectators, and community supporters, we plan a critical role in helping our student athletes understand healthy competition and good sportsmanship, build character and self-confidence, and develop a strong work ethic and commitment to their team. Our kids are watching and listening more than you know, and the example we set for them is critical.
Participating in athletics provides so many benefits to children, giving them a healthy activity, strong mentors, and a chance to meet and make new friends. Student athletes are also less likely to use drugs or skip school.
Check out
To Practice Good Sportsmanship
(Prevention Action Alliance’s
Know!
article) for more information.
Let’s do our part, set a positive example, and help student athletes get the most out of their experience.
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We've collected some recent articles highlighting recent student and staff accomplishments. We hope you'll take a minute and read up on our awesome WCS students. We think you'll be just as proud of them as we are.
BTW...
While you’re online, why not complete your forms on
Final Forms
, if you haven’t already done so? It’s critical to have your child’s emergency medical information and contacts updated as quickly as possible.
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Each building has their own web page and social media channel for your convenience.
New this year: Our Elementary buildings share one calendar! Just look for the building initial for building specific events (D, H, E) or All for events that are common among all 3 elementaries.
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11/5
Election Day!
11/5
WMS P/T Conf. 4:00-7:30pm
Elementary P/T Conferences 4:30-8:00
11/6
Late Arrival
11/7
Elementary P/T Conferences 4:30-8:00
11/12
Elementary PTO, HS Media Center 6:30pm
11/13
FFA mtg 6:00pm
11/15-17
Theatre Fall Play
11/20
FFA Greenhand and Chapter Degree
Ceremony, HS Auditeria 6:30pm
11/21
6th Grade Band Concert 7:00pm
11/25
Board Mtg at Holmes, 7:00pm
11/27-29
No School - Fall Break
Please double check each building's calendar for changes as an event approaches.
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11/5
Picture Retakes 9:30 am
11/5
P/T Conferences 4:30-8:00
11/6
Late Arrival
11/7
P/T Conferences 4:30-8:00
11/12
Elementary PTO, HS Media Center 6:30pm
11/15
Recycled Christmas Ornaments due
11/25
Board Mtg at Holmes, 7:00pm
11/27-29
No School - Fall Break
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11/5
Election Day
11/5
Picture Retakes 9:30 am
11/5
Yearbook Activity Pictures 9:00
11/5
P/T Conferences 4:30-8:00
11/6
Late Arrival
11/7
P/T Conferences 4:30-8:00
11/12
Elementary PTO, HS Media Center 6:30pm
11/15
Recycled Christmas Ornaments due
11/25
Board Mtg at Holmes, 7:00pm
11/27-29
No School - Fall Break
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11/5
P/T Conferences 4:30-8:00
11/6
Late Arrival
11/7
Picture Day(retake/make-up)
11/7
P/T Conferences 4:30-8:00
11/12
Elementary PTO, HS Media Center 6:30pm
11/15
Recycled Christmas Ornaments due
11/25
Board Mtg at Holmes, 7:00pm
11/27-29
No School - Fall Break
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11/5
Parent/Teacher Conf. 4:00-7:30pm
11/6
Late Arrival
11/15
Interims
11/21
6th Grade Band Concert 7:00pm
11/25
Board Mtg at Holmes, 7:00pm
11/27-29
No School - Fall Break
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11/6
Late Arrival
11/8
9th grade vision and hearing testing
11/9
Powder Puff Game
11/11
FFA Veteran’s Day Ceremony
11/13
FFA mtg 6:00pm
11/15-17
Theatre Fall Play
11/20
FFA Greenhand and Chapter Degree
Ceremony, HS Auditeria 6:30pm
11/22
11th grade vision and hearing testing
11/25
Board Mtg at Holmes, 7:00pm
11/26
Grandparents’ Day
11/27-29
No School - Fall Break
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For Athletics events please visit our website and follow our Athletic Director on Twitter
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