Wizards Newsletter

Hello Wickham Families,

What a wonderful week celebrating Dance Marathon at school!

Students and staff had a great time with our themed dress-up days, and we ended the week with our own Dance Marathon in the gym. The energy and excitement were incredible, and it was so special to see students come together for a cause that helps others.

Together, our school raised $2,732.83 for patients and families at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. We are so proud of our students for showing empathy, generosity, and the power of working together. Thank you for supporting your children and helping us reinforce the importance of giving back.

I also want to share that I will be in and out on sick leave over the next week or so. My email responses may be slower than usual, and I appreciate your patience. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Susan in the office ; she is happy to help.

Thank you for being such a caring and supportive school community.

Warmly,
Heather Stevens

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We have so many exciting and important things coming up over the next few weeks! Preschool Registration will take place on February 5th at West High, and Wickham’s Got Talent is right around the corner (Be sure to check out the PTO section for more details!). We also have Readers Are Leaders Day coming up in mid-February, along with conferences, spring picture day, and so much more!

Please be sure to regularly check our Important Dates section so you don’t miss anything coming up! We promise, there’s a lot to look forward to! 🎉📅

When relaying important information about your student, please remember that some communication should also be shared directly with the office. This includes things like attendance changes, extended absences, dismissal changes, or general school-related questions.

While teachers do their best to respond, they are often unable to check email throughout the day while teaching. Including the office on these emails helps ensure that someone is able to respond to you in a timely manner! Office emails:

Susan Schepanski: schepanski.susan@iowacityschools.org

Emily MacLeod: macleod.emily@iowacityschools.org

February 5th- Preschool Registration Evening at West High

February 5th- Wickham's Got Talent (See PTO Corner below)

February 17th- No School, District Closed

February 20th- Readers are Leaders Day

February 25th- Kindergarten Field Trip

February 25th- Conferences (3:10 PM - 7:10 PM)

March 2nd- Halverson Spring Casuals

March 4th- Conferences (7:40 AM - 7:40 PM)

March 4th- Kindergarten Registration Opens

Linked here is our 2025-2026 District Calendar!

We’d love to welcome your little one to our preschool family! Our preschool teachers are certified in both general and special education, and we offer free half-day programming for 4-year-olds at all of our elementary schools, with full-day tuition options also available at all locations.

Preschool registration for the 2026-27 school year opens Feb. 5, 2026. Register on-site between 4 & 6 pm at City High, Liberty High, or West High School. Online registration is also available beginning at 4 pm on Feb. 5.

Learn more at www.IowaCitySchools.org/Preschool

The Honey Den Fundraiser🍭🍬

Wickham Elementary PTO is partnering with The Honey Den in West Branch for a gummies and chocolates fundraiser. Don't miss out on this SWEET opportunity to support Wickham PTO!There are 6 different gummy mixes with options to purchase 1 pound ($15) or 2 pound ($28) quantities. There is 1 chocolate mix option ($15) with 6 different chocolates to choose from.

HOW TO ORDER:

• Visit the online store at https://bit.ly/WickhamPTO
• Select from the provided Mixes by clicking on the picture. Please make sure you add the quantity and select an option for weight (1lb or 2lb for gummy candies) and/or desired chocolates for the Mason Jar.
• Type in the person who will be picking up the order when asked "who should receive credit for this sale". If you would like to send your items to your own doorstep or to a friend elsewhere, add shipping for $12. Then proceed to checkout.
• ORDERS DUE BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH
• Non-shipped orders will be available for pick-up on Monday, February 9 between 4:30-6:00pm at Wickham Elementary.
• Please email wickhampto@gmail.com with any questions. Thanks for supporting Wickham PTO!

Wickham's Got Talent - Thursday, February 5 @ 6:30PM, West High Auditorium 💚💛
IMPORTANT DATES February 3 @ 6pm - Rehearsal @ West High School Auditorium
February 5 @ 6:30pm (Performers to arrive @ 6pm) - Talent Show @ West High School Auditorium

The PTO is also excited to announce this event will be FREE to attend. With that being said, all students must be accompanied by an adult. This is NOT a drop off event! We appreciate your attention to this as we strive to be respectful and responsible Wickham Wizards!

Questions, email Marline Sewell at wickhampto@gmail.com

PTO Meeting - Wednesday, February 4 @ 7 p.m.

Join us for our next monthly PTO Meeting on Wednesday, February 4 @ 7pm.

A virtual link will be provided via PTO email prior to the meeting.

It’s time for the MidWestOne Bank Art Show! This is an optional project. All entries must be submitted to Ms. Lasansky by February 20, 2026. Each year, MidWestOne Bank selects 50 featured artists, and the chosen artwork will be professionally framed through their partnership with Blick Art Materials in Downtown Iowa City.

ALL entries will be displayed at the MidwestOne Bank Downtown location, and everyone is invited to the open house on April 9, 2026.

Important Instructions:

• Projects must be mounted on a separate sheet of construction paper at home.
• The entry form must be filled out, signed, and attached to the back of your artwork. (See the entry form for full instructions.)

We are very excited to see all the entries!

Ms. Lasansky and Ms. Goeken

Looking for information on Securly, our web filtering tool?

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

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• 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