Wattles Gazette 11.02.26

Dear Wildcat Families,

A huge thank you to all of our Wildcat families who volunteered, attended, and helped make our Halloween celebrations so special! It was wonderful to see so many families come together to create a fun and memorable day for our students.

A special thank you to our parents and volunteers who dedicated their time and creativity to planning activities, organizing treats, and making each classroom celebration a success. We know these events take time and effort, and we truly appreciate your support!

Thank you also to our teachers and staff for helping everything run smoothly throughout the day.

We are so fortunate to have such a supportive school community. Thank you for making Halloween at Wattles a wonderful experience for our Wildcats!

Amy Wallace
Principal, Wattles Elementary

Our final numbers are in, and we have some exciting news to share! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our Wildcat families, our Adventure Quest Fall Fundraiser raised an amazing $19,559.85!

While we came up just shy of our $20,000 goal, we are absolutely thrilled with the results! We were less than $450 away from reaching our goal, and that is something worth celebrating!

A HUGE thank you to every family who donated, shared our fundraiser with friends and family, and cheered on our Wildcats! Your generosity makes a tremendous difference in our ability to provide meaningful experiences, programs, and opportunities for our students.

We are so fortunate to have such an amazing school community. Way to go, Wildcats! We couldn't have done it without YOU! 💙🐾

Support a new local business and Wattles PTO at the same time! Head to Recre8Play any Wednesday or Thursday in the month of November to receive 15% off AND they will donate 15% to Wattles PTO.

Retake Day is today! Get those smiles ready, Wildcats! We can't wait to capture all those wonderful faces that make Wattles such a special place!

Our Wattles Student Council is organizing a food drive to help support families in need in our community! We are excited to see our student leaders putting our Core Values of Kindness and Responsibility into action. We encourage all Wildcat families to participate by donating nonperishable food items. More details will be shared soon. Thank you for helping us make a difference!

Our Wildcats have been working hard in music, and we can’t wait for families to see—and hear—what they’ve been learning! 🎶 Music concerts are coming up throughout the school year, giving our students a special opportunity to share their talents and hard work. See below for upcoming concerts!

Looking for a fun way to keep your child active over winter break? Join the Troy Athens Girls Basketball Program for our annual RedHawks Holiday Hoops Camp! Open to boys and girls in grades K–8, this three-day camp will focus on developing basketball fundamentals, building skills, and having fun through engaging drills, games, and friendly competition. All activities will be led by members of the Athens Girls Basketball Program. Whether your child is new to basketball or looking to improve their game, this camp is a great opportunity to learn, grow, and have fun!

Dates: December 21–23

Time: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM

Location: Troy Athens High School

Cost: $90

Registration Deadline: December 14

We hope to see your future RedHawk on the court!

Questions? Contact Coach Brittney Brennan at bbrennan@troy.k12.mi.us.

We love encouraging our Wildcats to develop a lifelong love of reading! Our monthly Bookmobile visit is a wonderful opportunity for students to explore new books, discover exciting stories, and find their next favorite read. Happy reading, Wildcats!

Mark your calendars for November 1–6! Enjoy your favorite meals, save those receipts, and send them to the Wattles office! It's an easy and delicious way to support our Wildcats. Every receipt counts!

President - Rachel van Dinkel

VP 1 - Tisha Richard

VP 2 - Heather Hadley

Treasurer - Anne Rasmussen

Secretary - Brandi Lavely

You asked, we listened! Introducing our brand new WhatsApp Community for Wattles families! Click here to receive regular updates, connect with other families, and even keep an eye on the Lost & Found! This community supplements our other existing communications channels.

We've created subgroups per grade level as well as some other key points of interest. This is a great way to do quick check ins with other families like "is bus 51 running late today?" or "did anyone else get a handout about the field trip next week? I can't find ours!"

See you there!

Want to connect with other Wattles' families? See the information below for step-by-step directions.

Phone Numbers

• Attendance Line: 248-823-3401
• Main Office: 248-823-3400

School Hours

• Full Days: 8:39 AM - 3:37 AM
• Half Days: 8:39 AM - 12:29 PM (no lunch service)

School Address

3555 Ellenboro Avenue

Troy, MI 48083