WILKERSON
ELEMENTARY
ADMINISTRATION
Robert D. Livernois, Ph.D., Superintendent
Joe Konal, Chief Academic Officer
Michael Schulte, Principal
Kelly Raeside, Secretary
Sharon Piotrowski, Clerk
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Wilkerson school community is to ensure that all children will learn. We will develop socially responsible
lifelong learners by providing a safe and positive environment that celebrates the individual successes of all children. We
will challenge, guide, motivate and nurture every child to achieve their personal best and to be a meaningful contributor to
our community. We will respond to the diverse needs of each child through best practices and collaboration among all
stakeholders.
FEBRUARY 2015
GENERAL INFORMATION
Office Phone: 586-825-2550
Absence Line: 586-825-2550 #2
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Latch Key:
Before School Begins – 6:45 a.m.
After School Ends – 6:00 p.m.
ENTER DOOR #38
SCHOOL TIMES
8:17 AM- Entry Bell
8:22 AM – 3:29 PM
FOOD SERVICES
Hot Lunch
Milk
Breakfast
½ DAY DISSMISSAL 11:33 A.M.
Wilkerson Elementary
12100 Masonic Blvd., Warren, MI 48093
Phone: (586) 825-2550 Fax: (586) 698-4385
$2.75
.60
$ 1.25
PRINCIPAL’S
CORNER
Can you believe that we are
already past the halfway point
in the school year? As we look
back on this school year,
please take some time to
reflect on the academic
progress of your child. Here are some little
things we can all do to make sure that each
student progresses each year:

Does your child have homework? If so,
are you helping to make sure it gets
completed?

Are you reading with (or to) your child
every night?
Or, are you making sure
your student is reading every night?
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Are you checking grades regularly on the
Parent Portal (for grades 3-5)
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Have you looked at testing data (for
example, the Iowa test scores), to see
your child’s strengths and areas for
growth?
If you have any concerns about your child’s
academic growth, please contact the
teacher.
In other news, we have much to celebrate,
and much to prepare for. We are getting
ready for:
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“March is reading Month” activities.

Life Skill assemblies

The next round of common assessments
(Iowa test, WCS Writing task, WIDA,
and M-STEP)
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PTO election nominations
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Band concerts

Spring Parent Teacher Conferences and
book fair
Lastly, our lost and found bins are overflowing.
There are boots, hats, gloves,
coats, water bottles and lots more. There
are also eye glasses in the office. If your
child has had anything turn up missing,
please check in our bins. We will be donating
unclaimed articles during the February
break.
IDENTIFICATION
Please be sure to have picture ID available
when you are signing your child out early or
when you are volunteering at school.
We
are trying to tighten up on our safety
procedures and your cooperation is greatly
appreciated.
COUNT DAY
The state requires two school count days.
The first one was Wednesday, October 1,
2014 and the second one is Wednesday,
February 11, 2015. It is very important that
all students attend school on these days.
We ask that parents make every effort
possible to have their children attend school
on count days.
½ DAY OF SCHOOL
FEBRUARY 13, 2015
DISMISSAL AT 11:33am
NO SCHOOL
WINTER BREAK
School will be closed February 16 through
February 20, 2015 for midwinter break.
Classes will
resume on Monday, February
23RD at 8:17 a.m.
SPRING PICTURES
THANK YOUR SERVICE SQUAD
MEMBERS!
Mrs. Haddad
There are many students at Wilkerson that
choose to participate and be a member of
our Service Squad. These students are very
willing to give their time and energy to help
the staff and students each and every day.
I would like to thank each of you for doing
your personal best! If you see a member of
our Service Squad please thank them for
their dedication and commitment!
KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!
TUESDAY, MARCH 17TH
SICK CHILDREN
Another safety concern is
when children should return
to school after being ill.
The school policy is that the
child must be fever free
for 24 hours. A child returning too soon will
usually have a relapse and go home sick. All
contagious diseases should be reported to
the office. During the winter, children do
not get out because of weather, and
therefore are in their classrooms without
fresh air and need all their immunities up to
par. Again, it takes everyone doing their
part to keep everyone healthy during the
winter. Also, for every day a child is absent
they have that many days to make up their
work.
THE BOOK FAIR
IS COMING
MARCH 9-16, 2015
Please email Mrs. Hardy if you are
interested in volunteering for the Book Fair.
[email protected]
SNOW DAY…NO SCHOOL?
If we get a lot of snow overnight and you
are not sure if Wilkerson is open. DO NOT
CALL THE SCHOOL! Watch TV channels 2,
4 or 7 for school closing announcements or
check the website.
To receive school closing information
through your phone text: WCSKIDS to
57780.
If you hear or see Warren Consolidated
Schools is closed, it means that Wilkerson
is closed.
Tips for Better Communication Between Home
and School.
◊ Review all papers your child brings home each
day.
◊ Sign and return forms on time.
◊ Inform the school of any changes in your
address, phone number or emergency contacts.
◊ Call your child’s teacher or write a note any
time you have a question or concern.
YEAH!! WE’RE GOING ON A
FIELD TRIP!
Safety & Service Squad Reward Day
The place is booked and the date is set.
th
June 5
will
be
On
the safety and service squad members
enjoying
a
fun-filled
day
at
CJ
Barrymore’s. This is a thank you to the members
for all their hard work. The staff and students
are so lucky to have these kids help us each and
every day we are at school.
We thank these
Wilkerson students for all their service to the
school and the children.
◊ Return phone calls from school as soon as
possible.
◊ Volunteer at school as often as you can.
◊ Attend PTO and other parent meetings.
◊ Read school newsletters and PTO notes.
◊ Look for announcements on the marquee.
◊ Inform the school office and teacher when
you know your child will be absent.
◊ Get to know other parents and keep their
phone numbers handy.
THE DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED to
Wednesday, February 11 from 6-7:30 pm in
the Wilkerson Café.
Wilkerson
Elementary
is
having a science fair on
February 25 & 26.
All
interested
students
are
welcome to participate. Students in Grades
K-2 may be assisted by their parents.
Students in Grades 3-5 may work alone or
with a partner in their grade level. Students
will receive more information from their
teacher or from the school website.
Science Kits are available through the school
for $6.00. Each kit includes:
36 x 48 Presentation Board
Colored labels of the scientific method
12 sheets of colored paper
Have your child sign up now to join in the
Science Fair. Participation forms need to be
turned no later than February 11th.
Pennies for the Homeless~
THANK YOU to all of our families that donated pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and gift
cards for this year’s Pennies for the Homeless Drive. Our kids and families dug deep into their
pockets and couch cushions and we were able to donate $800.00. The classroom that collected
the most coins won a pizza party and that class was…..Mrs. Puffer’s class!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! All money and items collected were donated to the MISD Homeless
Education Foundation. Also thank you to Lisa Kessler for all her help running this year’s
collection.
February 11th
The PTO will have our new apparel line, tote bags along with water bottles for sale at our
Science Night. If we do not have the size or style you want, we will be taking orders.
February 9th -13th
A second apparel sale will be available for those who did not have a chance to order in
December.
February 16th
The Wilkerson PTO dinner night will be at BD’S Mongolian BBQ located at 29004 Gratiot in
Roseville, from 2-8pm. We will receive a 15% kick back from the evening’s sales. Remember to
bring your flyer in and the wait staff will attach it to your bill.
The 2015 Talent Show is coming up!!! Audition forms will be coming home on February 11 th and
MUST BE TURNED IN NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 25TH!! This will give students an
opportunity over winter break to practice their act before Auditions!! More info will be coming
home soon!!!!!!
Nominations for the 2015/2016 PTO Board
As a PTO member, you have the privilege of nominating and electing individuals who you feel will best meet
the needs of your Wilkerson PTO. The nomination process will begin on February 23rd and will close on March
5th at the end our PTO Meeting. Please review the nominations/elections guidelines below and cast your vote
for the 2015/2016 Wilkerson PTO board. All positions are up for re-election except President.
NOMINATION / ELECTION GUIDELINES
- All nominees MUST be a paid PTO member
- Only one (1) vote per family membership
- Only one (1) representative per family may qualify for office
- Only those who have signified their verbal consent shall be nominated and elected to an office.
- A person shall not be eligible to serve more than four (4) consecutive years in the same office
- Only one person per position may be listed on the nomination ballot. Ballots with the same name listed
for more than one position will be considered invalid.
- Any nominee for the position of Treasurer must have a minimum of one (1) year board experience with
the Wilkerson PTO. Not necessarily the preceding year. This position is a two (2) year term.
- Only those who have signified their verbal consent shall be nominated and elected.
- Nominees will be given up to 24 hours after contact from the nomination committee to give verbal
consent.
- In the event of 2 or more candidates are nominated for the same position a paper ballot vote will be hold
before the April PTO meeting
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Shall be general assistant to the President
Perform duties of the President in his or her absence
Oversee all committee chairpersons and volunteers
shall audit all committee chairpersons for the membership
shall receive and process all volunteer lists
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Keep accurate minutes of the meetings
Post and provide the agenda and minutes from all meetings
Writes and distributes PTO meeting reminders
Submits school calendar of events to district cable channel
- Sends cards, flowers, acknowledgements or contributions to the Wilkerson staff for Birthdays, Births,
hospitalization, deaths, welcoming a new teacher and holidays/special occasions.
- Organize the Teacher’s Welcome Back Luncheon
- Organize the Welcome Breakfast
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Shall be responsible for all monies received and disbursed from the Wilkerson PTO
Keep an itemized account of all receipts and expenditures to be reviewed at each meeting.
Shall give an itemized financial statement at every membership meeting
Responsible for, along with the rest of the PTO board, preparing and presenting a proposed budget for the
upcoming school year
Two (2) Trustee positions need to be filled; this position is a one (1) term
- One or both Trustees must attend all assemblies
- Inform membership of upcoming assemblies and the result of each assembly
- Keep inventory of supply cupboard and restock when necessary
- Provide refreshments at PTO meetings
- Shall aid with any committee work
- Shall aid in V President in making volunteer calls.
- Organize Wilkerson Family Dinner Nights
Keep sending in Box Tops, Campbell Soup labels. Just to give you an idea by just sending in box tops we
receive 2 checks during a school year and our first check this year was over $1,700.00! That is amazing! This
money will help pay for any upcoming events. Every little bit helps.
Please join Kroger Community Rewards by logging onto www.krogersommunityrewards.com .
For the first quarter we received a $400.35 check, just from our community grocery shopping. These are very
simple ways to help raise funds for Wilkerson.
As always we welcome all questions, comments, ideas or concerns. Please do not hesitate to contact any of the
board members via email or phone. Also please check us out on our Wilkerson Facebook.
PRESIDENTV.PRESIDENTTREASURERSOCIAL SEC.SECRETARYTRUSTEETRUSTEE-
Michele Monacelli
Shawn Lifshay
Michelle Graczyk
Michele Kipisz
Lisa Kessler
Dory Brookbanks
Kristine Miller
215.7407
838.4932
202.3927
751.8095
242.1858
822.0364
773.5923
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
On Tuesday, February 10, 2015, Warren Consolidated Schools will host
an informational parent meeting for all families with children entering
Kindergarten in September, 2015. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. in
the Performing Arts Center located at 12901 Fifteen Mile Road in
Sterling Heights, attached to Sterling Heights High School.
Parents attending will be provided with information about
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All Day and Half-Day Kindergarten Options;
Year-Round and Traditional Calendar
Kindergarten curriculum;
Health requirements to attend Kindergarten;
Breakfast and lunch options;
Transportation; and
Before- or after-school Latchkey services
In addition, student registration packets will be available as well as
information on registration dates and times.
Please plan on attending this important step in starting your child’s
formal education in the Warren Consolidated Schools.
For more information, please visit the WCS webpage, www.wcskids.net
BIRTHDAY TREATS
We understand that birthdays are very important to our students! In order to
help you choose appropriate Birthday Treats, we have set the following guidelines:
Birthday Treats must be delivered in the morning before lunch and packaged to be
passed out, easily.
Good:
cookies (individually packaged)
Better:
prepackaged healthy snacks like Goldfish crackers,
pretzels, fruit bars
Best:
pencils,
erasers,
stickers,
etc.
(these
must
be
individually packaged for each student because they will
be sent home in the students’ backpacks at the end of
the day).
Please do not send in:
Cupcakes with frosting (too messy)
Drinks
Sheet Cakes (or any treats that need to be cut)
Pizza
Frozen Treats
Refrigerated Treats
Balloons
All teachers have been asked to follow these guidelines.
We truly appreciate your cooperation!
Michael Schulte
Principal
WILKERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FEBRUARY, 2015
Monday
Sunday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
2
3
4
8
9
10
Kdg. Registration
Performing Arts
Center – 6:00pm
11
Thursday
5
12
Vision
Screening
Count Day
Ann Arbor Handson Museum
6-7:30pm
Friday
6
7
13
14
½ Day of
School
Dismissal at
11:33am
Vision Screening
15
16
NO SCHOOL
WINTER
BREAK
22
23
Classes
Resume
17
NO SCHOOL
WINTER
BREAK
24
Vision Screening
18
NO SCHOOL
WINTER
BREAK
25
Saturday
19
NO SCHOOL
WINTER
BREAK
26
20
21
NO SCHOOL
WINTER
BREAK
27
28
NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND
Under Federal law, you as parents may request the following specific information about the
professional qualifications of your children’s teachers:
1. Whether the teacher has met the state qualifications/licensing for their grade
level/subjects.
2. Whether the teacher is on a temporary permit or waiver.
3. The teacher’s majors, graduate certificates/degrees, and discipline fields.
4. Paraprofessional services and qualifications
For further information, please call: (586) 825-2550.
CHILDREN IN VIDEOS / NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
Occasionally your child(ren) may be videotaped/photographed throughout the school year at various
school activities. This video may be replayed on the school channel - Channel 9 in Warren. Pictures
may also be put in local newspapers. Please indicate in writing to Mr. Schulte if you do not want
your child viewed on our educational channels or their picture put in newsletters.
Warren Consolidated Schools is committed to the concept of equal employment opportunity as a
necessary element in its personnel program. It is the policy of the district to prohibit
discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, height, weight, marital
status, handicap or other characteristic in accordance with the law. Compliance inquiries should be
addressed to the Chief Human Resources Officer, 31300 Anita, Warren, MI 48093, (586-6984099).
WARREN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
31300 Anita | Warren, Michigan 48093 | 1-888-4WCS-KIDS | www.wcskids.net
Student Achievement
A focus on measurable student achievement in
our Professional Learning Communities.
2015 Board of Education
Susan G. Trombley, President
Megan E. Papasian-Broadwell, Vice President
I.Susan Kattula, Secretary
Brian White, Treasurer
Benjamin I. Lazarus, Trustee
Elaine G. Martin, Trustee
Kaitlynn Schwab, Trustee
Dr. Robert D. Livernois, Superintendent
High Expectations
High
expectations
for
every
stakeholder, including students, staff
and parents.
Strong Relationships
Strong relationships among all stakeholders, including:
teacher-student, parent-teacher, principal-teacher, and
superintendent-board member.
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disability Act
of 1990, and the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, it is the policy of the
Warren Consolidated Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color,
religion, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, disability, height, weight, or
marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or
be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or in
employment. Inquiries should be addressed to the Chief Human Resource
Officer, 31300 Anita, Warren, Michigan 48093, (586) 825-2400, ext 63110.