WhatNot!
April 23, 2025
Message From the Principal
Dear Wildwood Families,
Hope you are all doing well. April is already moving along and the end of the year is in sight! This is always the time of year when things seem to get extra busy and we have so much to get done. Besides learning in the classroom and the upcoming state testing in May, a few upcoming events include the Spring Fling (I thought I’d go and see what it’s all about.), the Book Fair and Art Show (It sounds wonderful and who doesn’t like books?), and the Spring Festival on Saturday, May 3 (lots of fun!). I hope to see many of you and your children at these upcoming events.
The Gaga pit is busy! It came last week and the kids are playing. It is a little wild but they seem to really enjoy the game. It’s fast-paced and anyone can play, which is really nice. I haven’t jumped in yet but will one of these days. Maybe with the 1st graders - they’re a little more my speed. I wouldn’t survive a minute with the 4th and 5th graders. I know my limitations.
Have a great week and thanks for all you do for Wildwood!
Beth Rhine
Calendar
April
24 Elementary School Site Council Meeting 3:30-5p - Beach Elementary
25 Mileage Club 7:50am
4/28-5/2 Book Fair (Night Fair 4/30)
30 Art Show 6-7:30p
May
3 Spring Festival
5-9 Staff Appreciation Week
5-16 CAASPP Testing
Family Survey - Planning for 2025-2026
Even though the school year isn’t over, we are starting to plan for next year. Before the end of the year, we will be creating classrooms for the 2025-2026 school year. If you would like to give input regarding the classroom environment that best fits your child’s needs, feel free to fill out the survey. Student Placement Needs Survey
If your child isn’t returning to Wildwood next year, it would be helpful if you would let us know. Feel free to email me (brhine@piedmont.k12.ca) and/or the office, wildwoodoffice@piedmont.k12.ca.us .
Art News
Library
Book Fair
The 2025 Books Inc. Book Fair kicks off on April 28 th! Remember that 15% of all sales goes back to Wildwood!
1. Sign up to Volunteer! STILL NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS!
We need help setting up the actual fair, operating the register during book fair hours, and packing up at the end. We rely heavily on volunteers to make this happen, so please sign up if you can! Sign Up Here!
2. Remember our teachers: At the fair, there will be wish lists for each teacher set out. While you’re at the fair picking out books for your child, please purchase a book from your teacher’s wish list! There will be labeled teachers’ bins to place the paid books inside. Also please remember our wonderful ancillary teachers!
3. Come to our night fair on Wednesday April 30 th from 5:00-7:30 PM!
- Conveniently the same night as the SPRING ART SHOW 6-7:30!
- Catch a "read aloud" with Ms. Ludmer at 6:30pm! Our Head Librarian, Ms. Ludmer, will be reading a lively piece for all to enjoy. Cookies and milk will be passed around!
- Taco Truck 5:00-7:30 AND Mr Softee truck 6:00-7:30!!
Any questions, please email Morgan Driskill morgan.driskill@gmail.com
April 28th-May 2nd Hours:
Monday 3-4:30 PM, Tuesday 3-4:30 PM, Wednesday 5-7:30 PM, Thursday 3-5 PM, Friday 3-4:30 PM
Online Fair available April 28th – May 5 th : 15% of online sales go back to Wildwood Go to Books Inc Website to purchase books and use Coupon discount code: wildwood
Parents Club Update
The next WPC Board meeting will be April 29th, 6:40 social, 7pm start time. We will host the meeting via Google Meet and it will be a voting meeting to approve our budget for 2025/26. We would appreciate your attendance! And….
Wildwood Spring Festival is Saturday, May 3rd! The Spring Festival is a fun outdoor celebration of the season with games, activities, food and more. There also will be gardening activities to beautify the campus, and food from Bay Area Munchiez!
It takes a village to successfully pull off these events, and we rely on volunteers to make this a hit! Thank you to those who have already stepped up; if you haven’t yet, please consider signing up for one of the many opportunities here.
Staff Appreciation Week is May 5-9, and the theme this year is Hooray for Wildwood! In Hollywood fashion, we will celebrate our wonderful Wildwood staff, showering them gratitude, and giving them the VIP treatment that they each deserve. Check out participation opportunities here and mark your calendars!
Dad's Club
Next event: Friday April 25th Year end Dads’ Club Appreciation events!
Thank you for a wonderful year of your hard work, volunteerism, and fundraising! Please join your fellow Wildwood Dads for one or both of the following events:
Head over to www.wildwooddadsclub.org to snag your tickets.
April 25, 1pm: WWDC End of Year Celebration at Faction Brewery in Alameda
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aSj9Mj3MC4w9WF778
Your ticket price includes two beverages and some AWESOME Dads' Club swag! A food truck will be on hand if you want to purchase any food. Join us for golf and stay for the afternoon!
April 25, 10am: FOOOOOOOORE!!! WWDC End of Year Golf Celebratio
Metropolitan Golf Links, Oakland
Informal golf scramble. Any and all levels of golfer welcome! Scramble format (4-some plays the best shot). $60 includes 9 holes, cart, $5 toward range or pro shop. The event will roll into the afternoon brewery hang out
PEF Funding Survey
LAST CALL!!! Please take the PEF Funding Survey now!
It takes under 60 seconds to complete!
Each year, PEF works to ensure that funds raised through the Giving Campaign and other appeals go toward areas that are meaningful and impactful to your children's education.
This is your opportunity to share your fundraising priorities. The survey can be found at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JSXZRQL.
Parent Circle on Belonging
You're Invited: Final Wildwood Parent Circle on Belonging for the 2024-2025 school year
In our Parent Circles on Belonging, we explore what Belonging truly means, feels, and looks like within our Wildwood community. Together, we'll discuss ways we can nurture belonging both individually and collectively. If you haven’t participated in a Parent Circle before, it’s a unique opportunity to foster meaningful connections and engage in deeper conversations beyond our normal, everyday interactions.
Childcare is available during the Parent Circle!
Please join us:
Wednesday, May 7th, 6:30pm-8pm
Our Parent Circle will take place in the Wildwood Library, and will be facilitated by a couple members of the Wildwood Belonging Committee (parents of kids at Wildwood). Space will be limited to 30 participants at each Circle. RSVP to join HERE (appreciated, but not required).
PIE: Piedmonters for Inclusive Education
Spring Clothing, Toy and Book Drive
Spring Clothing, Toy and Book Drive to support Closets at Bridges Academy at Melrose and Lockwood STEAM Academy, OUSD:
It is time again for our annual Spring Drive to support Closets at our 2 partner East Oakland OUSD schools to get needed items to families before summer break.
Please donate gently used clothing and shoes (all sizes: infant, children and adults), purses/tote bags/backpacks, small household items, toys and childrens books. Thank you for your support! Please no stained, ripped, out of style or clothing in poor condition - we want the kids to feel good in what they wear! No underwear or socks unless new with tags or in original packaging. Please no toys or games that are broken or have missing parts and no books in poor condition.
DROP OFF: Saturday, May 3rd, from 10am-2pm at Wildwoods Spring Festival. Or if you can’t make it, email me and we can arrange a drop off day and time: alliallessio@gmail.com
Summer Adventures 2025 – Registration Now Open!
Summer Adventures 2025 – Don’t Miss Out!
Registration is OPEN for PUSD Summer Adventures, where school meets camp in the best way possible! Designed for rising K–8th graders, our program blends learning and play with hands-on classes taught by amazing PUSD teachers. From “Welcome to Kindergarten” and “Welcome to 6th Grade” to Junior Journalists, Flag Football Camp, and everything in between—there’s something for everyone!
Session 1: June 10–20 (no program June 19)
Session 2: June 23–July 3
Half Day: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | Full Day: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM | Extended Care Available
Afternoons are packed with fun—games, cooking, crafts, walking field trips, and more.
NEW Sports Camps, Creative Classes, and Outdoor Adventures offer something for every interest.
We also offer a Junior CIT (Counselor-in-Training) program for rising 7th and 8th grade students, providing meaningful leadership opportunities to assist in classes, build confidence, and learn new skills in a fun, supportive environment.
Spots are filling fast—and we need a minimum number of sign-ups to run each session, so don’t wait!
Register now on Homeroom to help make these classes happen: Summer Adventures
Piedmont Makers
Piedmont School Maker Faire - “Call for Makers” Now Open!
One Week Left to Present at Maker Faire, and Volunteers Needed
The deadline to register to show off your project and creativity is almost here. Sign up to present at Piedmont School Maker Faire at the Piedmont High School campus on Sunday, May 18 11am - 3pm. Gather your family, friends, classroom, team, or organization and show us that maker spirit – drones, cosplay, puppets, kites, virtual reality, Legos, music, or check out our project ideas page for more inspiration. When ready, submit your project by April 30th.
We need volunteers to help make the School Maker Faire a success. You can run the Nerdy Derby, Rockets, or Maker River, or just help with logistics. Sign up to help make this the best School Maker Faire yet!
Not up for presenting or volunteering? No worries! Get your free tickets and we’ll see you there.
Fall 2025 LEGO Robotics Registration Now Open: Registration for the Fall 2025 Robotics season for rising K-8th graders is now open. Robotics helps children develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills while having fun and learning about engineering, writing code, and thriving on a non-athletic team. Sign up today!
Attendance
ATTENDANCE REPORTING
- Please report your student's absence or tardiness - and include the reason.
- You are welcome to email your teacher, but you must also report by either calling
(510) 594-2719 or emailing: wwdattendance@piedmont.k12.ca.us
INVITATIONAL: DONATE FOR ABSENCES
- Parents, please remember that if your child needs to be out of school, you can submit
donations for the lost revenue. - Each day that a student is out of school (for any reason, including illness) means a loss of
revenue in the following amounts per day:
K-3rd Grade = $61.32 - 4th-5th Grade = $56.39
Important Links
- Wildwood School Calendar
- Hot Lunch Order (pw: Wildwood)
- Attendance Reporting
WHATNOT submission requests must be received by Tuesday at 12:00 PM,
whatnot@piedmont.k12.ca.us