Wattles Park Parent Connection
November 1, 2026
Michigan vs. Michigan State Money War
Calendar
Nov. 2nd-PTC Meeting 5:15pm in the library
Nov. 5th Half-Day of School Dismiss at 12:00PM
Nov. 6th No School-Teacher Professional Development Day
Nov. 9th 4th Grade Skate, Math and Music Field Trip 9am-2pm
Nov. 16th 3rd Grade Skate, Math and Music Field Trip 9am-2pm
Nov. 25th Half-Day of School Dismiss at 12:00PM
Nov. 26th & 27th Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 4th-Winter Vocal Concert(grade-level times to be announced)
🎉 Attendance Matters: Be Here, Be Ready, Be a Winner!
We are excited to kick off our new school attendance initiative! Our goal is simple: we want our students in school and learning as much as possible. Every school day is an opportunity to learn something new, build friendships, participate in activities, and be part of our school community.
📅 The Competition Starts in October!
Our official attendance competition will start this Thursday, October 1st!!!! Every day is a chance to practice being present, prepared, and ready to learn. Start strong now so you’ll be ready to compete when October arrives!
⚾ Monthly Attendance Raffle!
Students who have an attendance rate of 95% or higher will be entered into a special monthly raffle for a chance to win an exciting Battle Jacks prize pack!
One lucky student will win a Battle Jacks Tote Bag filled with:
· ⚾ A foam finger
· 🏏 A Battle Jacks bat
· 🧢 A hat
· 📸 A Battle Jacks picture
· 🎟️ Two tickets to a Battle Jacks baseball game next year!
⚾ Exciting Raffle for Parents and Guardians!
Attendance Pays Off! (And Parents/Guardians Get Prizes Too!) 🎟️✨
Great attendance is a team effort, and we know parents and guardians play a massive role in making it happen! To show our appreciation, we are hosting a special raffle just for you for the month of October.
Up for grabs first: A beautiful Kendra Scott necklace! 💖
🏆 Classroom Attendance Challenge!
The competition isn’t just for individual students—we’re putting our classes head-to-head! Each month, classes will compete based on their attendance percentage. The two classes with the highest attendance percentages will earn special prizes!
Let’s work together to make this a year of great attendance, great learning, and great memories! Who will take home the first Battle Jacks prize pack? And which classes will rise to the top?
Be here, be ready, and be part of the winning team! ⚾🏆
Our Sign Has Been Repaired!
Parents are able to pay $5 to have their child's birthday posted on the sign. See Corenna in the office.
Silent Auction Hosted by PTC
Picking Up Early from the Office
Our teachers pack learning from bell to bell, so please limit the times you pick-up your child early only when necessary, so that they do not miss important learning and instructions. Student pick-up is not allowed after 3:30 pm from the office(2:15 pm on early dismissal days).
Operation Concern Phone Number 269-441-5855
Please call the number above anytime your child is absent from school and leave a message. Our office staff will communicate this information with the classroom teacher, and enter the information into PowerSchool.
Visiting Wattles Park Elementary
Any adult coming to any school building in Harper Creek will be required to present their driver’s license to the school secretary before entering the school building. A visitor badge will be printed that must be worn while that person is in the building. This extra step of security is to keep our children safe while at school.
Text Message Communication from School
We are pleased to inform you about our Text Messaging Service.
Our school utilizes the School Messenger system to provide important updates directly to your mobile phone, including information about events, school closures, safety alerts, and more.
To take advantage of this complimentary service, please send a text message with “Y” or “Yes” to our school’s short code number, 67587.
If you wish to opt out of these messages at any time, you can do so by replying to any of our messages with “Stop.”
Contact Information
Email: swanb@harpercreek.net
Website: wpe.harpercreek.net
Location: 132 S Wattles Rd, Battle Creek, MI, USA
Phone: (269) 441-5850