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April 22-26 is Spirit Week at Wilkes!
Monday, April 22 - "80's Day" Dress like the 1980's.
Tuesday, April 23 - "Super hero day" Dress like your favorite superhero, or wear a T-shirt with your Superhero on it.
Wednesday, April 24 - "Wacky Wednesday" Wear wacky clothes.
Visit OMSI for free! March 12, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Transportation will be provided. Children must have an adult with them at all times. More information coming out soon!
NO food or beverage is allowed at OMSI.
The attached flyers below have all the information. As well, messages have been sent out via Parentsquare.
Wilkes is in Reynolds School District. When you are listening to news reports on radio and TV regarding school closures because of inclement weather, watch and listen for Reynolds School District. You can also download the Flash Alert app to get all emergency notifications from Reynolds School District. If you click on the Parent tab and then on Delays and Closures, it will take you to the page to get Flash Alert. Notices will also be sent via ParentSquare.
Welcome Back to the 23-24 school year! Our Wilkes families do not need to purchase school supplies. The school will be providing school supplies this year. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the office.
The first day of school is Tuesday, Sept. 5. We have new school hours this year. The school opens at 8:35, instructional day begins at 8:50, dismissal is at 3:20.
Letters will be sent out this week with information regarding your student's teacher and bus route. We look forward to seeing you all next week!!
View and confirm access to the Student Rights Handbook here.
New way of communication for your school!
Help your child succeed in school: Build the habit of good attendance early.
Did you know?
- Starting in preschool and kindergarten, too many absences can caus children to fall behind in school.
- Missing 10% or about 2 days each month over the course of a school year, can make it harder to learn to read.
- Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.
Absences and tardiness can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up.
Can My Child go to School Today?
Please follow these guidelines to help all students stay healthy and ready to learn.
Please DO NOT SEND AN ILL STUDENT TO SCHOOL. The other page of this letter gives examples of when your student should not be in school. If your student is ill, please CONTACT THE SCHOOL.
Monday and Tuesday, Nov 20 and 21, are parent teacher conferences and there is no school. No School Wednesday. Thursday and Friday there is no school for the Thanksgiving Holiday, Nov 23 and 24.
Fridays are Wildcat days. We encourage all students to wear their green Wildcat T-shirt or another green shirt every Friday.
EPHC is now sponsoring the Free Food Market at Wilkes. First Friday of each month, from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.
- Bring your own grocery bags if possible.
- No ID necessary.
- You can park in the parking lot in the front of the school.
- We will open at exactly 4:00 pm. We cannot start early even if there is a line.
- First come, first served. There will be limited quantities.
Available items will include fresh fruits and vegetables, dry and non-perishable items, and occasional dairy products.
If you don't qualify for SNAP, we have other programs available.
IT IS EASY TO APPLY!
Call your SNAP specialist today and ask how to access food assistance resources, or to complete a SNAP application.
What is the Adapted At-A-Glance School Profile?
The At-A-Glance School and District Profiles are an overview of a school or district and its accountability data. The Audience is parents and families, and the goal is to provide a brief overview of the school or district in a format that is easy to read. Due to missing 2019-20 data, the At-A-Glance School and District Profiles were adapted to still meet this goal.
Your school's At-A-Glance Profile can be found on the school or district website, as well as on the Oregon Department of Education's link:
Annual Notice about State Assessments
Oregon Law requires all districts to inform parents that a form is available from the Oregon Deparment of Education that provides the opportunity to opt your child out of the ELA and Math assessments. The form must be filed annually and is available in multiple languages.
The forms can be found on the district website:
https://www.reynolds.k12.or.us/district/parent-exemption-guidelines-state-testing
WILKES FAMILY RESOURCES
Katie Nesbitt, School Counselor
503-491-2724, Ext 4613
knesbitt@rsd7.net
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We're so excited for the new school year!