Wasmer Weekly Update

IF YOU HAVE NOT REGISTERED--PLEASE DO SO! We are at about 92% of current students registered for the 2026-2027 school year.

Kindergarten is available at all 13 of our Elementary schools. We encourage all of our Grand Island families with students who will be 5 five years old by July 31st to register for Kindergarten in their neighborhood school.

You may find more information about neighborhood schools at the GIPS website.

All new and returning Kindergarten - 5th Grade students need to be registered by March 31st.

Register at: https://www.gips.org/registration.

Questions: Please call 308-385-5920

This week, we wanted to spotlight our very own 4th grade student, Blakely! If you've ever been to Wasmer during the school day, you may have had a chance to see Blakely lighting up our hallways with her bright smile and contagious laugh. Blakely loves to help her teacher in the classroom by being the teacher's assistant as much as possible, she is very creative and loves to color, and has a very important job every morning by running the microphone during the pledge!

On Friday, we had a group of teachers and Blakely celebrate Down Syndrome day by wearing crazy socks! In doing so, we were promoting inclusion for people with down syndrome. The actual day is March 21st (3-21) to represent "3 copies" of the 21st chromosome.

Blakely, we love learning alongside you! Thank you for being kind, respectful, responsible, safe, and always wanting to include EVERYONE in anything possible. You have a heart of gold!!

Below are the Wasmer Ticket winners from this week! These students have earned tickets for being safe, respectful, responsible, or KIND!

1st - Alison & Ariel

2nd - Matias

3rd - Heaven

4th - Blakely

5th - Mia

Each week, we will have a Fabulous Fork winner! One class will be selected as having the BEST lunchroom behavior. To earn this award and class recognition, students will:

• Maintain an appropriate voice level in the lunchroom
• Clean up their area at the end of lunch
• Remain in their seats and facing forward for the duration of the lunch period
• Keep hands and feet to themselves

We try our best to teach students how to eat responsibly to prepare them for meals at home and in public. We can partner together to reinforce these expectations!

The winning class for the week goes to.......MS.ZUELOW'S 4TH GRADE CLASS!!!

Friendly reminder that we have our annual GLOW ART night NEXT WEEK!! We are going to pair the glow show with READING!!!

• Monday, March 30th
• Kinder - 2nd grade students are from 5:00-5:45pm
• 3rd - 5th grade students are from 5:45-6:30pm
• Bookmark decorated with bright markers!
• Each family will get to take a home a book that we will be reading as a whole school
• FREE corn dogs
• Face painting
• Whole gym display of art work from all students!!!!

Friday, March 27th

• NO SCHOOL

Saturday, March 28th

• Ukes and More National Anthem (see below for specifics)

Monday, March 30th

• Glow Art and Reading Night
• K-2nd grade: 5:00-5:45pm
• 3-5th grade: 5:45-6:30pm

Friday, April 3rd

• NO SCHOOL

Monday, April 6th

• NO SCHOOL

Friday, May 1st

• NO SCHOOL

Thursday, May 14th

• 4th Grade Field Trip to Lincoln

Friday, May 15th

• FIELD DAY!!

Tuesday, May 19th

• 5th Grade Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo Trip

Wednesday, May 20th

• 5th Grade Recognition at Wasmer

Thursday, May 21st

• Last day of school - 11:00am dismissal

Ongoing Events:

Mondays

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

Tuesdays

• Kindness Club (3rd-5th graders who have signed up) from 3:05-3:45pm

Tuesdays and Thursdays

• Run Club (3rd-5th graders who have signed up) from 3:05-3:45pm
• March 3, 5, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31st, and April 2nd (race day)

English Calendar

Spanish Calendar

Click here to see the March breakfast and lunch menu.

Hello Wasmer and Knickrehm Families,

We are excited to continue our tradition of singing the National Anthem at a Tri-City Storm hockey game.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, March 28
Location: Viaero Center
609 Platte Road, Kearney, NE
Game Time: 6:05 PM
Student Call Time: 5:20 PM (please arrive on time)

Arrival Plan:
When you arrive, please meet us at the front entrance. Look for Mr. Berger’s large rainbow umbrella so students can easily find our group. Once everyone has arrived, we will enter together as a group and get into position to perform.

After singing the National Anthem, students are free to sit with their families and enjoy the game or leave with you if you choose.

Tickets:
Students performing receive free admission.

Adults and other family members may purchase discounted tickets for $13 using the link below:
https://www.etix.com/ticket/c/A1745854DA1E0E700F9AA2CB71114794/wasmer-and-knickrehm-elementary

If using the online link is not convenient, you may send cash in an envelope labeled with:
Student name
Number of tickets needed

You may turn this in to Mr. Holys or the school office.

What to Wear:
Students may wear:
Wasmer or Knickrehm gear, or
Tri-City Storm colors (purple, black, and silver)

The arena is cool due to the ice, so a sweater or light jacket is recommended.

Important Reminders:
We are representing Wasmer Elementary, Knickrehm Elementary, and the Grand Island community. We want to show our very best.

We will stay focused and together as a group
We will use respectful behavior at all times
During the National Anthem, we will stand still, sing proudly, and show respect
We will follow directions quickly and quietly

Additional Notes:
Concessions will be available at the game if you would like to bring money for food
Please make sure your child is picked up promptly after the performance if you are not staying

Thank you for your support. We are looking forward to a great performance.

Sincerely,
Mr. Holys