Wizards Newsletter

Hello Wizard Families-

It was wonderful to see so many of you at the 3rd and 4th grade music performance this afternoon. The students did an incredible job, and we are so proud of their hard work. And Mrs. Stiegelmeyer is amazing; we are so lucky to have her at Wickham! 💛💚 The performance schedule for other grade levels can be found below.

Next week, we can show all our teachers how much we value them during Teacher Appreciation Week! Whether it’s a note, a kind word, or a simple thank you, every gesture makes a difference. The PTO will also be providing a food truck lunch for staff on Friday, 5/8. Your generous donations allowed for this to happen. Thank you for celebrating the people who make our school such a caring and inspiring place.

As a reminder, our school counselor, Mrs. Titze, has begun lessons for students in grades K–5 focused on personal safety and risk reduction. In addition, students in 4th and 5th grade receive instruction on human growth and development as part of their health education curriculum. These lessons are developmentally appropriate for each grade level and address topics outlined on our district website. Please reach out to me or Ms. Titze if you have any questions.

Have a fantastic weekend!

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Hi all—

There are a lot of ticks out there right now, so I just wanted to send a quick reminder of our tick protocol:

Ideally, students should be sent to the health office for tick removal so the bite site can be cleaned well right away. However, it may happen that I am not available when & where you find a tick on a student, so here's a refresher on standard technique.

After removal, please save the tick and send it home with the student. Label it with:

• Date
• Time
• Location on the body where it was found

This allows parents/healthcare providers to identify it if they choose.

Thank you for your help with this! Please reach out with any questions.

Jess Havlicek-Epps, BSN, RN

School Nurse | Wickham Elementary

Iowa City Community School District

319-688-1178 Email Me

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• Registration for the 2026-27 school year is open! We encourage you to take advantage of this early opportunity to register your student(s) for next year.

A quick reminder: all families need to complete online registration each year through Infinite Campus. You can get started by using the link below. Just be sure to select the school year “26-27” when prompted.

Registration instructions for returning families to the District

If you need help with the registration process, don’t hesitate to reach out!

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📣 Not Returning to Wickham Next Year?

If your family is planning to move or your child will not be attending Wickham Elementary for the 2026-27 school year, please let us know by clicking the link below and filling out a short form. This helps us plan ahead for staffing and classroom placements. NOT RETURNING NEXT YEAR FORM. If you have any questions, feel free to email Patrick West at west.patrick@iowacityschools.org.

Join the Wickham staff in celebrating the rich diversity of our school community! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 13th, 2026, from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM for a special evening of cultural exploration. Your family will have the opportunity to experience traditions from around the world, enjoy ethnic foods, and see unique artifacts that showcase our global connections.

🌍 Seeking Presenters! 🌍
We invite families to set up a booth and share artifacts, music, clothing, and/or food from their native country. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your heritage and help us represent as many countries as possible. At our last event, over 35 countries were represented!

If you’d like to participate as a presenter, please complete the form below by April 30th, 2025. More details will be shared with those who sign up by the end of the month.

Thank you for helping make this a cultural celebration to remember! 🎉

May 12th- Track and Field Day for 4th and 5th grade

May 13th- World-Wide Wickham

May 21st- 5th grade Wax Museum (12:45-1:30 PM)

May 25th- NO SCHOOL, District Closed

May 29th- Kindergarten Music Performance (1:30-2:00)

June 4th- 5th grade Celebration (12:00-1:30PM)

Linked here is our 2025-2026 District Calendar!

Save the Date - Wickham PTO End-of-Year Picnic

We’re excited to invite you to the End-of-Year Picnic on Wednesday, May 27th from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM at Wickham Elementary.

Watch your email for more details, ticket purchase information, and a volunteer opportunity sign-up coming soon!

PTO Meeting - Wednesday, May 6 @ 7 p.m.

Join us for our next monthly PTO Meeting on Wednesday, May 6 @ 7pm. This will be our last meeting of the 2025-2026 school year! A virtual link will be provided via PTO email prior to the meeting.

Looking for information on Securly, our web filtering tool?

Find all the information here www.IowaCitySchools.org/Securly.

It is the policy of the Iowa City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact:

• Laura Cottrell (Executive Director of Educational Services & Student Success) for programming at cottrell.laura@iowacityschools.org
• Nick Proud (Chief Human Resources Officer) for employment at proud.nick@iowacityschools.org, 2255 N. Dubuque Road, Iowa City, Iowa 52245, (319) 688-1000; or
• If you are unsure how to proceed or would like assistance in discussing your options, you may also contact Janet Abejo-Parker at ombuds@iowacityschools.org or (319) 688-1312