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Message from Mr. Hammerschmidt
Last week, a significant amount of time and energy was spent recognizing our wonderful staff. Much of this, was because of parents. It's easy becoming complacent in not saying thank you every time someone helps to volunteer here at Wilson, and it never should. As a building, we have terrific parent support here at Wilson. If there is a project, we have people willing to step up and help. As a school community, we are all blessed to have involved parents at all capacities. Thank you!!
I encourage you to find ways to get involved, whether here at school or even taking the extra 5 minutes a night working with your kid.
District Communication
The Neenah Joint School District is seeking new and better ways to inform and engage all members of the district community. With this goal in mind, we are inviting district parents and community members to take a survey regarding the district's communications efforts. You can participate in the survey by going to http://www.NeenahSurvey.org, or visiting any of the district school offices to complete the paper version. The survey will be available from May 2nd through June 8th. Data from the survey will be used to develop a communications plan for the district, and to better inform the community of district happenings. If you have any questions, please contact the Donovan Group by phone at 888-352-1026, or by email at survey@donovan-group.com.
Wilson 2012-13 grade configuration
For the 2012-13 school year, Wilson elementary will continue to have all of it's sections of kindergarten. We will use the computer lab as an additional classroom and utilize two mobile lap top carts. This addition, along with all 5th graders being in a 1 to 1 ration with Ipads, really begins to move Wilson in a new direction with technology.
Doing the right thing
This past Monday, our students gathered in the gym to talk about "Doing the right thing". Several staff talked about what "doing the right thing" looks like in the hallway, the classroom, recess and the lunchroom. Teaching kids to learn from their choices is very important in their development. As parents, we can encourage the same thing. When our children make a poor choice, instead of getting upset we can ask them "are you doing the right thing?" Help them make the right choice by teaching them. If they continue making the wrong choice, we need to keep teaching.
Movin' and Munchin' program
Thanks to everyone that participated in our 1st Movin and Munchin competition. Mrs Johnson's 4th graders won the classroom competition and Ms Huss won the teacher competition.
Student Success Team-Parent Involvement opportunities
Our Student Success Team has been working on dividing into 4 subgroups with parent/staff collaboration in each. Our organizational meeting is Tuesday, May 22nd at 6:30 in the library. See the attached invite to the right of this.
Wilson PTO updates
Dream Big! READ!! Our school library and computer lab will be open mornings in June and July, Monday through Thursday from 8AM-11AM. All students in area public and parochial schools are invited to register at the school library closest to them. Preschoolers accompanied by an adult are also welcome to participate!!!
NJSD Summer Library Dates:
June dates: June 11-28
July dates: July 9-19
PTO updates:
Thank you, Wilson teachers and staff, for all you do for our students at Wilson. And thank you to all of our volunteers who donated time and food for Teachers’ Appreciation Week.
Do you have a green thumb? Want to help beautify the school grounds? Please join our newly formed Beautification Committee on Friday, May 18 at 2:15 pm outside Mrs. Schmidt’s room. We will be removing “good” plants, covering the invasives and covering with mulch to prepare the ground for more gardening this summer. We need LOTS of newspaper to use to cover the invasives, so please bring some to school with you along with a shovel and gardening gloves if you have them. Hope to see you there!
Volunteers Needed for the Bike Rodeo on Friday, May 25. If you can help for all or a portion of the day, please email Gwen Sargeant at historygrove@yahoo.com.
Volunteers Needed for Field Day on Monday, June 4. This is a wild, wacky and WET event for our students to come out to play after lunch with various water stations around the playground. Although they get wet anyway, we won’t play if it is really cold or storming – a Rain Date is set for Tuesday, June 5. We need at least 30 volunteers to make this event successful. If you can help with set-up from 10 am – 12 or for the actual event from 12-2 (or both!), please contact Jolene Schneider at JSchneider@pbclaw.com.
Bakers and volunteers needed for our Election Day Bake Sale to be held on Tuesday, June 5 from 8 am to 6 pm. Please email Julie Last at jamalast@sbcglobal.net if you can send in baked goods or help staff the sale for a 2-hour shift on the 5th.
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CALLING ALL BOYS!! Do you love camping, fishing, racing or sports? If so, Cub Scouts is for you!! Cub Scout Pack 3091 is the Wilson School pack and is for all boys who will be in first through fifth grade during the 2012-2013 school year.So why wait until fall to join us? Please join us for our spring Raingutter Regatta and Ice Cream Social, where the boys build & decorate their own boats and race them in raingutters in the Wilson Parking Lot. Then we finish off the evening with an ice cream social. Building a boat together is a great parent and son activity and gives you a glimpse into what Scouting is all about.
Event Details
WHEN: Monday, May 21, 6:30 – 8 pm
WHERE: Wilson Cafeteria and parking lot
COST: FREE to attend. If you wish to sign up for Cub Scouts that night the cost will be $11.25 plus an optional $9 for Boys Life Magazine.
To get your free boat kit, please contact Cubmaster, Jeremy Fifield at 920-851-6327 or jfifield@new.rr.com or Mrs. Rowe in the school office.
From your very own Student Council
3-5th grade only:
Whole School Program: May 31st
The Wilson Student Council is using the money we have raised from our sales to bring in a speaker. His name is Matt Glowacki. Thanks to all of you who have purchased hot cocoa, pizza and hot dogs; because you made this all school event possible!
Talent Show:
June 1st at 1pm!
All Students:
Freezy pop Friday:
Back by popular demand is Freezy Pop Friday. Starting April 27th, every Friday to the end of the school year will be Freezy Pop Friday. This includes May 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th and June 1st. Freezy pops will be sold on the playground at 2:15. The cost will be 1 for 50 cents or 3 for a $1.00.
UW Eau Claire Football Camp at NHS June 18-20
Grades 2-12 (Fall of 2012)
Register ASAP Form is attached on the right
Rocket Youth Football Camp
July 23-25 at NHS
Grades 2-8 (Fall of 2012)
Registration form is attached on the right
or email Coach Dietrich at kdietrich@neenah.k12.wi.us
The Neenah High School Girls Basketball program has two summer offerings for girls of the NJSD. The Summer Youth camp the week of June 25 - 28 and a Youth League for girls entering grades 5 - 8. Information for both of these are attached and are available in the schools office. Additional information can be found on the Neenah Girls BB Website - http://neenahgirlsbbc.com. Questions may be directed to Andy Braunel (NHS Girls BB Coach) at abraunel@neenah.k12.wi.us.
Summer School
Summer School will be held Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am - 11:00 am during the weeks of June 11, 18, 25, and July 9 and 16, ending July 19. Please call our school office if you would like to register your child at Wilson or at any NJSD school. Registration forms are available on the Neenah Joint School District website under Parents. If you are unsure of summer plans, we would prefer that you enroll your child, and withdraw later if necessary. We strive to have enough teachers to meet student needs.
Child Find Screening
The Neenah Joint School District conducts developmental screenings for preschool-age children who reside within the school district. The purpose of the screening is to identify children who may need instruction before reaching kindergarten age or who may have special needs. If you have, or know of someone who has a child who is between the ages of two years, nine months and age five, please contact Taft Early Learning Center at 920.751.6980 ext. 101 to schedule an appointment. The screening dates are the first Friday of each month and typically takes an hour.
Summer School Offerings Through the Fox Valley Consortium
Summer School Consortium Registration Forms are available on summer school classes that are offered through the Fox Valley Consortium. Fox Valley Consortium school districts include: Appleton, Freedom, Hilbert, Hortonville, Kaukauna, Kimberly, Little Chute, Menasha, Neenah, Oshkosh, and Shiocton. All Consortium classes are listed on the Appleton Area School District website atwww.aasd.k12.wi.us. Classes offered in the Neenah Joint School District are also listed on the Neenah Joint School District website at www.neenah.k12.wi.us. Please call Neenah High School at 920-751-6900, ext. 154 or 128, if you have any questions.
Summer Choir opportunity
Copy and paste the following link:
http://www.neenah.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/SummerChoir2012.pdf
Summer Choir Registration
June 11 – 15, 2012
Grades 2-4: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Grades 5-8: 12:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Complete online registration and mail the $10 materials fee to:
NJSD Summer Choir
Attn: Barbara Hallman, MS Choir
600 Elm Street
Neenah, WI 54956
More Activities for kids.
DOG FIRST AID Learn how to care for your dog in an emergency Ages 11 - Adult. For activity registration information view our activity guide at www.neenahgov.org, email: parkrec@ci.neenah.wi.us or call our office (920) 886-6060.
Winagamie Junior Golf Academy Offering classes, leagues, and events throughout the summer. To register go online to www.winagamiegolf.com
Summer Opportunities for Kids
Looking for things for your children to do this summer? Check out these opportunities. Brochures and registration materials are available in the main office.
Youth Go Badges for Baseball: A program for girls and boys in 4th - 8th grades where students will learn baseball and team-building skills while playing baseball non-competitvely. Youth will meet at Memorial Park on Wednesdays and at the field next to Roosevelt on Fridays. This program starts June 11th.
Youth Go Drop-in Youth Center: Students who have completed 4th grade this year and current 5th graders can use the Youth Go Drop-in Center at 213 Nicolet Blvd. Youth Go provides a safe supervised place for youth to go during drop-in hours to do a wide variety of enrichment activities, spend time with friends, and sign up for field trips. There is no cost. Call Youth Go at 722-1435 or stop in at the main office for a Check Us Out brochure listing their drop-in hours and website.
Camp Nan a Bo Sho: Campers learn independence skills, make friends and enjoy many outdoor activities. Different experiences are provided for different age groups.
Sibling Summer Programs: Offered for children ages 6 - 17 who have brothers or sisters with special needs.
Upcoming Events
Fri, May 18
Book Exchange 12 – 2:15
Gardening 2:15 pm out front of the school
Fri, May 25
Bike Rodeo for grades 1-5
Fri, June 1st
Wilson Talent Show 1-3pm.
Mon, June 4
Field Day 12-3pm
Tue, June 5
Election Day Bake Sale
Wed, June 6th
10:30-12 Awards Day Celebration
12:00 dismissal
Last Day of School!
Mon, June 11th
8-11 Summer School Begins
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