"Knightly" News

October

• 26-30: Red Ribbon Week
• 26: Pumpkin Decorating Contest
• 26: Standards-Based Grading Parent Meeting, WSE Media Center, 9 am
• 27: PTO Snack Prep for Halloween, 9 am
• 28: Battle of the Books practice, Media Center, 4-5:30 pm (pick up in bus loop)
• 30: Classroom Hayrides (throughout the day)
• 30: WSE Trail for Treaters Set Up, 1:45 pm
• 30: Costume Parade, spectator viewing in Gym, 2:15 pm (doors open at 2:05 pm)

November

• 3: Picture Retakes
• 3: Student Council Officer Elections, OHS Auditorium, 1:45 pm
• 10: 1/2 Day, Conferences
• 11: 1/2 Day, Conferences
• 12: 1/2 Day
• 13: No School
• 16-20: 4th & 5th Grade Swim Unit
• 25-27: Thanksgiving Break, No School

WSE is having some spooky fun with a whole-school CLUE Game: A Mystery @ WSE! Students and staff are working together to solve the school mystery using their listening skills, teamwork, deductive reasoning, and knowledge of story elements to piece together the clues and crack the case. Featuring four of our very own staff members as characters and familiar locations throughout WSE, the mystery brings our school to life in a fun and exciting way! Each day, new clues are revealed, giving everyone a chance to put on their detective hats and figure out what happened. Along the way, students and staff have opportunities to win fun prizes for solving puzzles and cracking the mystery. It’s a fun way to add a little excitement leading up to Halloween!

Join us as we celebrate healthy choices and living a drug-free life with fun spirit days! Wear red on Monday, sweats on Tuesday, superhero attire on Wednesday, and a hat on Thursday. On Friday, students can wear their Halloween costumes during the parade! See the flyer below for details. Together, we can make a difference!

Show off your creativity in our Pumpkin Decorating Contest!

Pumpkins should be decorated, not carved.

Please drop off your pumpkins on Monday, October 26 to be displayed. We can’t wait to see your spook-tacular designs!

Halloween is just around the corner, and we’re excited to bring back our Halloween Parade & Trail for Treaters on Friday, October 30! The costume parade will begin inside the building at 2:15 p.m., with spectators watching from the gymnasium.

Students should bring their costumes to school and will change before their classroom parties and the parade. Please choose a costume your child can put on independently.

Costume reminders: Costumes must be non-violent. Weapon accessories and scary masks are not allowed. Due to allergies, spray-painted hair is also prohibited.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

During the parade, we will also host our Trail for Treaters! Families who would like to participate can set up along the parade route and hand out treats to students. Think of it as a “Trunk or Treat”... just without the trunks! 😉

If you’re interested in participating, please reserve your spot by signing up below.

Parent-Teacher Conferences are approaching soon! Please use the link below to sign up for a conference time for each of your students. Once you've signed up, you'll receive a confirmation email for your child’s scheduled conference. Our goal is 100% participation!

Classroom teachers are listed by grade level, and if you'd like to meet with any of the Specials teachers, they are available at the bottom of the list.

If you have any questions or need assistance with scheduling, feel free to contact our office. We’re happy to help!

Conferences are just 2.5 weeks away! Let’s show our appreciation for our amazing staff by treating them to a catered dinner before conferences on Tuesday, November 10.

If you'd like to "sponsor" a staff member for this special meal, please sign up using the link below. A big thank you to our PTO for organizing this thoughtful gesture!

Congratulations to the following students for being selected as their classroom PRIDE winner for the week!

P - Positive Attitude

R - Responsible Actions

I - Integrity Within

D - Determination to Succeed

E - Expect Excellence

Y5s & Kindergarten: Harper Cervantez, Allie Guzman, Sadie Wesseldyk, Whitley Weber

1st grade: Ira Milton, Ryder Keeley, Finley Nitz

2nd grade: Colin Kastran, Rose Myers, Kyirah Shumaker, Adrianne Guzman

3rd grade: Elliott Olmstead, Lucien Guiter, Elowen Lindner

4th grade: Skylar Miller, Natalie Mol, Jackson Dee

5th grade: Zoey Kackley, Rylee Rysenga, Evan Long

Friendship Wesleyan Church is offering Thanksgiving baskets with an uncooked turkey, sides, and dessert to families needing support. Baskets will be available November 21, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Please complete the form below to request one.

This is the time of year when illness begins to spread. If your child has a fever or is sent home with one, please make sure they are fever-free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school.

Likewise, if your child has vomited, they should remain home for at least 24 hours with no vomiting. These precautions help keep both our students and staff healthy. Thank you!

Conversations about lockdowns can bring up big emotions. Here are ways to help your child feel heard and supported:

1. Listen calmly. Give your child time to share concerns without dismissing feelings or rushing to fix them.

2. Validate feelings. Try, “I understand why that feels scary.” Avoid promises such as “Nothing bad will happen.”

3. Keep explanations simple and honest. Share age-appropriate, verified information. It’s okay to say, “I don’t know, but I’ll help find out.”

4. Offer ways to cope. Drawing, relaxing activities, or talking with a trusted adult may help. Remind children that keeping them safe is adults’ responsibility.

5. Limit upsetting media. Be mindful of news, online content, and conversations your child may overhear.

6. Reach out for support. If worry persists, worsens, or affects sleep, eating, or daily activities, contact your child’s school counselor or healthcare provider.

You don’t need all the answers. Listening, staying present, and reminding your child they can come to you can make a difference.

1) Set Goals and Make a Plan: Help students identify meaningful goals and create action plans with intentional steps to achieve success.

2) Monitor Progress and Make Adjustments: Provide regular feedback and opportunities for students to self-assess their progress, recognize growth, and adjust their behaviors when needed.

3) Reflect and Evaluate: Encourage students to reflect on their choices, thoughts, and words and consider how they align with their goals and vision for their learning and future.

As the weather cools down, please send your child with appropriate layers for outdoor recess! Review our Recess Dress Code below, which is based on the “real feel” temperature. Snow gear is required whenever there is snow, regardless of temperature. Thank you for helping our kids stay warm and ready to play!

🏀 Hoopsters Basketball is open to boys and girls in 3rd–5th grade! This 3-on-3 program costs $60, with practices beginning in December and games in January. Register by November 10 to join the fun!

📣 Otsego Junior Cheer’s winter session is open to students in Young 5’s–5th grade! The season runs November 9–February 6 and costs $60. Practices will take place in the OMS Cafeteria, with practice days to be announced. Young 5’s participants must turn 5 by December 1.

Planning to cheer on our Otsego Bulldogs this year? 🐾 OPS Home Event Passes/Punch Cards are now available and can be used for regular-season home athletic events! 💙💛

Young 5s

Kindergarten

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade

Join us for Mileage Club on Tuesdays & Fridays! Walk or run during lunch recess and help rack up miles for your student’s classroom. Every lap counts! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️Weather permitting.

Attendance Line: (269)694-7880

WSE BASE: (269)694-7835

Email: jknight@otsegops.org
Website: http://wse.otsegops.org/
Location: 538 Washington Street, Otsego, MI, United States
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