Dear families,

It was great seeing all the students as they returned from Spring Break! The start of April brought April Fool's jokes including an announcement from me. Giggles and jumping loudly above my office made my day!

Just a reminder that every month we are required to complete a fire drill and tornado drill. Now, we are required to practice a fun new drill. It's a Floor is Lava Drill. Remember that with all drills, we must stay quiet and listen to the adults. So, for the first part of this drill, I want you to make sure that all items are picked up off the floor around your desk. I'll give you a minute. Now put your arms out and make sure you are an arm's length distance from your neighboring classmates. Now, jump 5x to avoid the lava. That concludes our floor is lava drill! Happy April Fool's Day!

We are gearing up for our Spring Fun Festival next Friday. There are links to opportunities for you to volunteer. One says that it is for staff, but it is now opened up to the community. The High School Key Club has filled many spots as well as Kenyon volunteers, but we still need your help. Another way to help is to provide baked goods for the cafeteria and the 4 Corners game. More information can be found below.

Mrs. Springer is busy preparing for our K-2 Spring Musicals and Talent Show. Tryouts for the Talent Show is next Tuesday and Wednesday. Parents are welcome to attend the show in the gym. The Upcoming Events Calendar at the end of this update includes events through the end of the school year. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call or email.

Wiggin Street was recognized again for exceeding state standards by earning an overall 5-stars on the Traditional Report Card for our performance across the five rated components during the 2023-24 school year. Congratulations also to East Elementary and Twin Oak Elementary for also being recognized!

We hope to see everyone next Friday at the Fun Festival! This is a community event, so feel free to invite others to attend.

Best wishes,

Christy Grandstaff

A lot goes into creating class lists. Teachers meet with the next grade level as well as other staff that work closely with the grade level to make sure the classes are well balanced. Students' academic levels and Social Emotional needs are just a couple of ways that teachers look at to balance the classes. This continues into the summer as we are made aware of new enrollment. For these reasons, we feel it is important to wait till August to share the final lists.

If you have an educational reason for a teacher request, please submit it in writing via email to myself at cgrandstaff@mvcsd.us by May 1st, 2024. Also, if you know your child will not be attending next year, please let us know.

Envelopes were sent home with your child today for the Fun Festival's pre-sale of game cards and wrist bands. If for some reason, you do not receive an envelope, feel free to use the information below and write on an envelope containing the money to be sent in with your student.

Desserts Needed:

The 4 Corners Game is always a big hit! Students can win cakes, brownies, cupcakes, and other desserts. These items are greatly needed and can be donated the morning of the 11th, and brought to the office, or students can deliver them to Mrs. Clippinger's room.

We are also in need of the following donations: cookies, brownies, Rice Crispy Treats, etc. for desserts in the cafeteria. Thank you!!!

5th Grade students looked at the structure of eggs and made connections to the duck eggs they are incubating in math class.

Continuing Open Enrollment is for students who are currently Open Enrolled to Mount Vernon School District and desire to continue open enrollment with the District for the 2025-2026 school year.

• Complete your application through the Parent Portal on the District website.
• Instructions for Continuing Open Enrollment are located on the Parent Resources Page.
• Continuing Open Enrolled opens March 1, students will have until April 10 to complete this process.

If your address has changed since your last application, please update your child's emergency medical form in the Parent Portal on the District website and you will also need to provide proof of residency.
Instructions for Change of Address are also located on the Parent Resource Page.

If you have any questions concerning Continuing Open Enrollment, please contact Jessica Shelton jshelton@mvcsd.us or contact John Frye jfrye@mvcsd.us .

Students grades 3-5 will be taking the Ohio State Tests mid to end of April. Detailed dates will come out next week. Please make sure that all appointments are scheduled around these dates as it is difficult to get all makeups done with lots of absences.

Want to better understand the tests and help your child to be more successful? Check out this resource from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce.

State Testing Tips for Students

• Get enough sleep beforehand
• Eat a healthy breakfast
• Stick with regular routines
• Remain positive and have a growth mindset

Community flyers can be found on our district website here. Check them out!

Registration Link

https://forms.gle/ibFZHRtDJVPRRVJ97

Payment Link

https://www.mt-vernon.k12.oh.us/HometownTickets.aspx

Click here for the 2024-25 Mount Vernon City School District Yearly Calendar

April

8 PTO Meeting

11 Spring Fun Festival

15-16: 4th and 5th ELA OST

18 No School

20 Easter

22-23: 3rd ELA OST and 5th Science OST 24-25: 5th Grade Math OST (Advanced 5th on the 24th and 28th.)

24 Wiggin Street Kindergarten Registration

25 Arbor Day (K/3 only at 1:45 @ Community Park)

25 Gifted Seminar- Ohio History Center

28: Advanced 5th Math Part 2

29-30: 3rd and 4th Math OST

May

2 Popcorn Friday

2 5th Grade Music Recruitment Concert @ HS Theater; 1-2 pm

5-9 Teacher Appreciation Week

6 4th Grade Ag Day

6. K-2 Spring Musical Rosse Hall

6 FOW Meeting, 5:00

7 Talent Show- Dress Rehearsal 10 am

7 Talent Show- 2:00 pm

8 Grade 4 Hygiene Lesson

9 Grade 4 & 5 Puberty Lessons

11 Mother’s Day

13 5th Grade Heartland Camp (Busses leave 9am/Return around 5pm)

14 3rd Grade MV History/Community Services Field Trip

14 4th Grade Ohio Statehouse Field Trip

16 Grade 5 Field Trip to Columbus Museum of Art

20 Field Day

21 Field Day Makeup day

21Band and Orchestra Instrument Try-It Day

22 PBIS Reward Event

23 Senior Breakfast

23 2nd Grade Field Trip to The Works

23 5th Grade Cases for Smiles

25 MVHS Graduation

26 Memorial Day (No School)

27 Morning Flag Ceremony/ Memorial Day Observance

28 5th Grade vs. Staff Hockey Game

29 Final Report Cards go home

29 Last Day of School/End of 4th 9 wks

29 KDG Graduation 9:30 am

29 5th Grade Graduation 10:30 am

29 5th Grade Clap-out 11:45 am

29 2-hour early dismissal, 1:30 pm

30 Teacher Work Day

The district has created a new Facebook page to help keep the community informed of the important and wonderful things happening district wide. You can log into Facebook and follow the new page here.

Christy Grandstaff

Email: cgrandstaff@mvcsd.us
Website: https://www.mt-vernon.k12.oh.us/wigginstreetelementary_home.aspx
Location: 207 Wiggin St, Gambier, OH, USA
Phone: 740-427-4262
Facebook: facebook.com/wigginstreet
Twitter: @wiggin_street

Email: cgrandstaff@mvcsd.us
Website: mvcsd.us
Location: 207 Wiggin St, Gambier, OH, USA
Phone: 740-427-4262
Facebook: facebook.com/wigginstreet
Twitter: @wiggin_street