October 24, 2022
Wilson Wildcat Families,

We are excited to share an art opportunity! Wilson Elementary will host three artist workshops for 3rd-6th graders. Thursdays: November 3, 10 and 17 from 3:00-4:30pm.  

Be sure to reserve your spot and learn more at this link!


Have a great week!

Ken Hermanson
MONSTER MASH
Sat., Oct. 29th, 6:30-8:30 pm
Wilson Blacktop

  • Hallway of Horror
  • Games
  • Crafts
  • Costume Parade
  • Doughnuts
  • Dance
  • Pumpkin Carving Contest

Monster Mash is coming SOOOOOON! This fun fall festival-themed dance is open to ALL current Wilson families and has been a tradition for many, many years!

Highlights:

  • Carved/Decorated Pumpkin Contest.
  • Bring your child' s pumpkin to the school on Friday, October 28 to enter it into the contest.
  • No pumpkins will be carved at the Monster Mash.
  • Costume Contest.
  • Winners and prizes are announced at the event. 

Tickets $4 person/$20 family. Children 5 and under - FREE! Purchase your tickets at link below, save $1 per person at the door!

We would like ALL families to join in this event! Scholarships are available. Contact Melissa Alfstad, School Counselor: MelissaA@spokaneschools.org.

We NEED your HELP in planning this FUN event! Please sign up to volunteer/donate/loan items listed.

THANK YOU!! This is going to be FUN! 
OCTOBER COAT DRIVE
We have boxes at Wilson to accept donations for the annual coat drive. Check the link below for more on this event!

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We are gearing up for Monster Mash! Sign up to donate and/or volunteer!


October 28 - Orange and Black Day
October 29 - Monster Mash (Saturday) 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Parents - Be sure to check with your teachers regarding classroom celebrations! This will vary as different teachers have different classroom plans.

BE IN THE KNOW!!

Attendance Matters
We have a building goal we have a 92 percent attendance rate. Currently we are at 82 percent so we have some room to grow.
Parents can underestimate the number of year-end absences for their children.

60% of parents said their child was absent an average of 2+ days a month, but not 10+ days a year.

If a child is absent an averages of 2+ days a month, then they are absent far more than 10+ days a year.
SPS webinar: Social media effects on student health and safety
 
SPS kicks off its monthly webinar series next Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m., with Avoid the Overshare: Social media effects on student health and safety.
 
SPS will partner with the Mead School District and ESD101 talk about social media's effects on brain development, how to connect with students on setting boundaries, and tips on how to have better online interactions.
 
Register here. A recording will be available after the webinar for those unable to attend.
Preschool
Spokane Public Schools still has openings at some of our part-day free preschool sites in your area. Learn more and fill out an interest survey at www.spokaneschools.org/preschool. To see if you child is eligible call Juliana Greiner at (509) 354-3176 or Shani Codr at (509) 354-2777. Nearby locations with possible openings are at: Jefferson, Grant, Roosevelt and Frances Scott. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.
The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
  • Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, 509.354.7344 
  • Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, 509.354.7284