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Sept 15-NO SCHOOL: Staff Prof. Learning

Sept 30- Picture Day!

Oct 9- NO SCHOOL: Staff Prof Learning

Oct 16-Trunk or Read Night 5:30-7:30 pm

Oct 30- Spirit Day:Storybook/SuperHero Character Day

This week, our administrative team met with all students to review the School Code of Conduct and discuss expectations for making Wilbur a safe, respectful, and positive place to learn.

Families are encouraged to review the Code of Conduct with their child. Please click below to access an electronic copy:

👉 Colonial School District Student Code of Conduct

We love having so many of our staff members’ children as part of our Wilbur family! Just a few friendly reminders to help us balance being both Wilbur staff members and parents:

• If your child arrives with you in the morning, please have them remain in your classroom/work space until it is time for students to report to their designated areas.
• Please remember that staff are working throughout the day and should not be receiving texts, calls, or messages about your child unless necessary.
• Our staff members’ children should follow the same routines and expectations as all other Wilbur students.
• Please avoid visiting your child’s classroom, playground, cafeteria, or other areas during the school day unless it is part of your job responsibilities or something available to all parents.
• If there is an urgent need involving your child, we will always make sure you are contacted.

We know it can be tricky to balance the roles of staff member and parent when your child is right here at Wilbur. Thank you for helping us maintain those boundaries while making sure all of our students have the same Wilbur experience!

Please take a few minutes to complete our Parent Engagement Survey. Your feedback will help us better understand how we can support the needs of our students, families, and entire school community.

We truly value your voice and partnership! ❤️🐾

👉 Complete the survey here:
https://forms.gle/TXc2bYf27Fvet1LF6

Thank you for helping us make Wilbur the best it can be! Together We ROAR! 🐾

Please make sure to sign up for and get access to the Infinite Campus parent App. We encourage all parents and guardians to create or activate their Infinite Campus Parent Portal account. Beginning on August 24th, your Infinite Campus Parent Portal is the easiest way to access important back-to-school information, including:

• Homeroom and class schedules
• Teacher assignments and contact information
• Bus transportation routes
• Attendance and grades
• District and school announcements
• And much more!

If you haven't created your account yet—or need assistance accessing it—please visit our Infinite Campus webpage for step-by-step instructions, helpful resources, and links to the Parent Portal and mobile app:

https://www.colonialschooldistrict.org/parents-students/infinite-campus

Safety and security is of the utmost importance here at Wilbur. As I hope you would agree, based on tragic events that have occurred around the country, it is always better to be overly cautious when it comes to school safety. We will continue here at Wilbur to limit visitors in the building as much as possible. This truly isn't meant to make anyone feel unwelcome, but as the person who has the responsibility to keep over 1,100 students and 125 staff safe, I am keeping certain procedures in place to do everything I can to ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of each and every one of them.

Please make sure you review the step by step directions that former principal Howell has created and videos for both arrival and dismissal if your child is a daily car rider! If your child attends the YMCA, directions are at the bottom as well.

This year, our school will be continuing the PikMyKid program to help organize the school car rider dismissal process and improve safety. This program uses a phone application downloaded onto your smart phone (found in the app store) and will allow you to notify the school of pick-up changes, authorize others to pick-up your child from the car line, and help organize the car line during pick-up. PikMyKid numbers DO NOT CHANGE FROM YEAR TO YEAR so, if you had a car tag last year, you will be able to use it this school year as well.

The registration process is easy and we ask that all parents register with the phone application as soon as possible, even if your child is a bus rider. All dismissal changes must be done through the PikMyKid app. Dismissal changes stop at 3:00 p.m. so we can prepare for a smooth dismissal and ensure that all teachers have been notified of changes. With almost 1100 students to get safely dismissed, there will be no exceptions to this rule. I'm sorry in advance for any inconvenience!

Several resources are included below to help you understand how to use the application and assist you with this transition. Please make sure you register with your personal current mobile phone number or the app will not allow you to access your child’s information for security reasons.

If you do not think the school has your mobile number on file or if your child does not appear in your app’s home page, contact support@pikmykid.com mailto:support@pikmykid.com after registration, with your child’s name, school, grade, and updated contact information for you.

Anyone who will be picking up your child will need to have your child(ren)'s PikMyKid number displayed on their dash. You will need to provide them with this information prior to them arriving at Wilbur.

Please note: If you want to know more, go to this link https://www.pikmykid.com/features/for-parents/

The YMCA is excited to offer Before and After School Childcare right at Wilbur Elementary School. Students will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of activities to expand learning beyond the school hours. The programs include arts and crafts, games, homework help time, a snack (After Care Only), recreational activities and more! We still have openings for the Wilbur program so sign up today: www.ymcade.org/

YMCA Parents: Drop off and pick up for the Y are at the back of the building. (Follow the sign that says 'buses and deliveries'. There are areas that are marked as YMCA Waiting Areas and you will park there and call the number given to you by the Y so your child will be sent out to meet you. Since this area is also our bus court, there will be no Y drop offs or pick ups during active bus arrival and dismissal. (approx. 8:35-8:45 a.m. and 3:30-3:50 p.m.)

Need before or after school care? The YMCA of Delaware will offer both programs at Wilbur for the 2026–2027 school year. Space is limited — register today at www.ymcade.org.