Wasmer Weekly Update

Wildcat Families,

Our media center will host the Book Fair on Monday and Tuesday from 3:00-7:00pm. Please come by to shop for new books!!

If you are willing and able, we are asking for drink donations for teachers during conferences (water, tea, sodas, etc.), any dessert items, and any breakfast items for Thursday morning.

Our PTA is purchasing tacos from Jaz's Tacos and pizza and salads from Valentino's for our teachers and interpreters on Monday and Tuesday evening. THANK YOU!!

Grand Island Public Schools is currently piloting elementary math resources in preparation for a new math adoption in the 2026-2027 school year. You are invited to learn more about the math tools we are testing and share feedback with the GIPS district on Thursday, October 9th.

We value your perspective and voice. As we evaluate resources throughout the year your input is crucial in helping us shape the future of our math instruction.

Our mathematics Curriculum Coordinator, Dr. Danielle Buhrman, will be hosting a come-and-go information and feedback session at the GIPS Kneale Administration Building during October 9th. You will have an opportunity to ask questions, review materials, experience a sample classroom task, and share feedback at the event. More details are below.

DATE: Thursday, October 9th, 2025

TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (come-and-go)

WHERE: GIPS Kneale Administration Building, 123 S. Webb Rd., Grand Island, NE 68802

If you plan to attend, you will want to reserve about 30 minutes for the event.

More information about the Math Curriculum Pilot process is available online here: https://www.gips.org/academics/math-curriculum-pilot-faq.

Monday, October 6th

• 2:00 pm Dismissal
• Parent Teacher Conferences 3:40-7:00pm
• NO UKES AND MORE!

Tuesday, October 7th

• 2:00 pm Dismissal
• Parent Teacher Conferences 3:40-7:00pm
• Picture re-take day
• NO DISCOVERY KIDS!

Wednesday, October 8th

• 2:00 pm Dismissal

Thursday, October 9th

• No school for students
• Parent Teacher Conferences 8:00-11:00 am

Friday, October 10th

• No school

Tuesday, October 14th

• First day of Football Club (4th-5th graders who signed up) 3.10-3.35p

Friday, October 24th

• Fall Family Math Night 6.00-7.00pm

Ongoing Events:

Mondays

• Ukes and More (4th and 5th graders who have signed up) from 3:05-4:00pm

Tuesdays

• Discovery Kids: 3:05 - 5:00pm in the cafeteria (3rd thru 5th grade students only)

Volleyball Club

• September 30, October 1, 2, 21, 22, 23 from 3.10-3.35p

Football Club

• October 14, 15, 16, 28, 29, 30 from 3.10-3.35p

English Calendar

Spanish Calendar

Click here to see the October breakfast and lunch menu.

If your child is re-taking their school picture. Picture re-takes will be on Tuesday, October 7th! Use the code: 0095JY

Register online at https://www.heartlandunitedway.org/holiday-help if you are in need of food or gifts for the holidays. Registration opens on October 1st through November 17 at 5.00pm.

Requirements for registering for assistance:

• Children must be 12 years of age or under and currently live in your household.
• All applicants will be verified and must provide complete information in order to be eligible.
• By applying online, you agree that you will not participate in any other holiday gift assistance program this year. Acceptance letters will sent beginning December 2nd.