September 2025 Wells Newsletter

At Wells Elementary School, we’ve spent the first few weeks building strong connections with our staff and students. Our students have been reviewing and practicing our school procedures and expectations daily. These guidelines, known as our "Wildcat Family Agreements," are shown to the right. Every student has committed to following the 3 B’s of Wells: BE SAFE, BE HELPFUL, and BE A S.T.A.R. We encourage you to support your student in upholding these agreements every day.

Along with our family agreements, we’ve been teaching strategies to help students stay calm or regain calm during challenging moments. Below is a video showcasing some breathing techniques we use both inside and outside the classroom to support student success at school and at home.

Safety Procedures

• Bus Safety: For everyone’s safety, do not pass a bus that is loading or unloading students. When the bus arm is extended and the stop sign is out, it means DO NOT PASS.

• Safety Drills: Students will be practicing safety drills throughout this month to ensure they are prepared in case of an emergency.

• Emergency information: Please ensure your student’s contact and emergency information is up to date.

Attendance Procedures

• Please call the school as soon as you know your student will be absent. Leave a voicemail if after hours.

Drop-Off Reminders

• Students should not be dropped off before 8:00 AM, as there is no supervision before then.
• Please pull up to the staff-supervised area in the driveway and remain in your vehicle.
• For safety, students should exit from the right-side door only.

Pick-Up Procedures:

Early pick-up or Transportation Changes

• You must notify the school of any transportation changes or early pickups before 2:00 PM to ensure a smooth transition for your student.

Pick-Up Procedures:

• Car riders and walkers, please wait outside the fence and inform staff who you’re picking up; they will call your student.
• If it’s raining, please wait in a single-file line at the white board sign.(Please keep entrance clear.) Staff will assist with student pickup.

Thank you for helping us keep our students safe!

This school year we are recognizing students for acts of kindness. When a student is recognized their picture will be added to our kindness board and a celebration phone call will be made home. Wells has some amazing students that show acts of kindness throughout the school year and we can't wait to celebrate their acts of kindness to one another!

• October 3rd 1/2 Day Early Release
• October 6-10th Fall Break (No School)
• October 13th Colombus Day (No School)
• October 24th End of first quarter

Learn how to be your child’s first and best teacher during a five-week workshop just for parents and caregivers! Workshops held on Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:00 pm | September 23 - October 28 (No worskhop on October 7)

• 5 workshops for parents / caregivers of kids ages 0-5
• Free child care and dinner provided
• Each family will receive free books, a literacy kit, gift cards and a tablet* filled with educational games and electronic books