Wizards Newsletter

Welcome back! We hope your family had a restful and joyous break. This week, we have enjoyed reconnecting with students, re-establishing routines, and continuing to build a safe, supportive, and engaging school community. Thank you for your continued partnership; we look forward to this next stretch of the school year.

Your voice matters! As we continue to implement Levels One & Two of High Reliability Schools (HRS), we're capturing feedback from families to improve how our school functions. Share your thoughts and help us create the best environment for our students by clicking the box BELOW!

The State of Iowa requires all Kindergarten students to have a dental screening certificate on file.

In the coming month, ICCSD nurses will be offering free dental screenings to students who have not yet submitted a completed certificate. This screening is a simple visual check of the mouth using a flashlight and gloves. Please note that this is not a substitute for a full dental examination by a dentist, which is recommended for all children at least annually.

If any concerns are noted during the screening, you will be contacted and encouraged to follow up with a dental care provider. Assistance in obtaining dental care is available if needed.

If you do not wish for your child to participate in this screening, please contact the school.

Thank you,

Jess Havlicek-Epps

School Nurse, Wickham Elementary

January 19th- No School, District Closed

January 20th- 5th Grade Orchestra Trip

Week of January 26th- Dance Marathon Week!

February 5th- Wickham's Got Talent (More details coming)

Linked here is our 2025-2026 District Calendar!

We’d love to welcome your little one to our preschool family! Our preschool teachers are certified in both general and special education, and we offer free half-day programming for 4-year-olds at all of our elementary schools, with full-day tuition options also available at all locations.

Preschool registration for the 2026-27 school year opens Feb. 5, 2026. Register on-site between 4 & 6 pm at City High, Liberty High, or West High School. Online registration is also available beginning at 4 pm on Feb. 5.

Learn more at www.IowaCitySchools.org/Preschool

WE NEED YOU - EXEC BOARD & PTO VOLUNTEERS

We invite all parents and caregivers to get involved with our Parent Teacher Organization by attending our monthly meetings, volunteering at school events, and supporting the many activities that enrich our students’ experience.
Whether you can help occasionally or are looking for a more active role, your time and ideas truly make a difference.

Some of our volunteers' kids are currently in their last years at Wickham. With that being said, we are beginning to consider executive member roles for the 2026–2027 school year and encourage anyone interested in leadership or learning more about these positions to send us an email at wickhampto@gmail.com. Your involvement—at any level—helps strengthen our school community.

Wickham's Got Talent - REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED to Wednesday, January 21!
Thanks to parent volunteers, planning for the 2025-2026 Wickham’s Got Talent event is underway. We are thrilled that we once again get to showcase our talented Wickham community!

IMPORTANT DATES
January 21 - Last Day to Register and Video Submissions Due

February 3 @ 6pm - Rehearsal @ West High School Auditorium
February 5 @ 6:30pm (Performers to arrive @ 6pm) - Talent Show @ West High School Auditorium

Please review the Information Sheet and fill out both the Registration Form & Video Submission Form using the links below to complete the sign up process.

Information Sheet
Registration Form
Video Submission Form

The PTO is also excited to announce this event will be FREE to attend. With that being said, all students must be accompanied by an adult. This is NOT a drop off event! We appreciate your attention to this as we strive to be respectful and responsible Wickham Wizards!

Questions, email Marline Sewell at wickhampto@gmail.com

Spirit Night with Chick-fil-A
Support Wickham Elementary and grab a meal at Chick-fil-A on Monday, January 19 from 5-7pm.

Use the QR code provided to download the App.
Mobile orders using the code "WICKHAM" give back 20% to Wickham Elementary.

Chick-fil-A prefers guests use the mobile option. Walk up orders will be honored by giving back 10% of sales.

PTO Meeting - Wednesday, February 4 @ 7 p.m.

Join us for our next monthly PTO Meeting on Wednesday, February 4 @ 7pm.
A virtual link will be provided prior to the meeting.

It’s time for the MidWestOne Bank Art Show! This is an optional project. All entries must be submitted to Ms. Lasansky by February 20, 2026. Each year, MidWestOne Bank selects 50 featured artists, and the chosen artwork will be professionally framed through their partnership with Blick Art Materials in Downtown Iowa City.

ALL entries will be displayed at the MidwestOne Bank Downtown location, and everyone is invited to the open house on April 9, 2026.

Important Instructions:

• Projects must be mounted on a separate sheet of construction paper at home.
• The entry form must be filled out, signed, and attached to the back of your artwork. (See the entry form for full instructions.)

We are very excited to see all the entries!

Ms. Lasansky and Ms. Goeken

Looking for information on Securly, our web filtering tool?

Find all the information here www.IowaCitySchools.org/Securly.

It is the policy of the Iowa City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact:

• Laura Cottrell (Executive Director of Educational Services & Student Success) for programming at cottrell.laura@iowacityschools.org
• Nick Proud (Chief Human Resources Officer) for employment at proud.nick@iowacityschools.org, 2255 N. Dubuque Road, Iowa City, Iowa 52245, (319) 688-1000; or
• If you are unsure how to proceed or would like assistance in discussing your options, you may also contact Janet Abejo-Parker at ombuds@iowacityschools.org or (319) 688-1312