Bear Cub Bulletin

November is shaping up to be a wonderful month at Wilmore Elementary, and we can’t wait to celebrate all the learning, traditions, and connections that make our school family so special!

A huge THANK YOU to our families for attending conferences and partnering with us to support your Bear Cubs’ growth. We hope you can stop by the PAWS for Progress table in the Hall of Flags. We are also incredibly grateful for your enthusiasm and generosity during our Boosterthon fundraiser! Because of your support, we exceeded our fundraising goals! 🎉 Be sure to check out the pictures of our front office team celebrating the BIG win—inflatable costumes, student-given tattoos, and even a Polar Plunge! We are so thankful for a community that shows up for our students.

✨ There’s so much to look forward to this month! Join us for lunch on November 17th (check below for the RSVP information), connect with fellow caregivers at our The Anxious Generation Family Book Club on Thursday, November 19th, and celebrate our students’ talents during the Veterans Day 4th Grade Showcase on Wednesday, November 11th, and our Fifth Grade Showcase with the Jukebox Time Maching on Tuesday, November 24th.

🎄 We are also getting ready for our second annual Deck the Halls family event on Monday, November 23, from 6:00–8:00 PM! We need our Bear Cub family to help us Light Up WES by stringing lights on one of our 50 Christmas trees before the big event. Whether you can volunteer during the school day or after hours, your help will make our winter wonderland shine!

Thank you for making Wilmore such a special place to learn, grow, and belong. November is a full month, and we look forward to making wonderful memories together!

With Bear Cub Pride,

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• Family Conference Day on Monday, November 2nd (No School for Students)
• November 2nd: Dining Night at Zaxby's from 5-8pm (competition between all Jess Co Elementary schools, top school will earn free kids meal coupons for all of the students). 10% back of ALL sales back to WES.
• Staff Development Day on Tuesday, November 3rd (No School for Students)
• Papa Johns Dine and Donate on Thursday, November 5th
• 5th Grade E-Fair on Friday, November 6th (You can purchase tickets for your child in advance)
• Veterans Day Breakfast (9:00 for Veterans) and 4th Grade Showcase (doors open at 9:45) on Wednesday, November 11th
• November SBDM on Wednesday, November 11th at 3:15.
• Lunch Visitors at WES on Tuesday, November 17th (RSVP Here)
• 2nd Grade Field Trip on Monday, November 16th
• PTO Meeting in the Library at 3:15 on Wednesday, November 18th
• 5th Grade Field Trip to BizTown on Thursday, November 19th
• PBIS Committee Meeting on Thursday, November 19th at 3:15 (Caregivers Welcome)
• Caregiver Book Club Meeting (Anxious Generation) on Thursday, November 19th at 6:00 in the Library
• PTO Snack Shack on Friday, November 20th
• Fall Picture Make-Up Day on Friday, November 20th

• November 20th: Blaze Pizza Dining Night from 4pm-9pm (20% back of WES Sales)

• Deck the Halls Event at Wilmore Elementary on Monday, November 23rd (6:00-8:00)

• Jukebox Time Machine (5th Grade Showcase) on Tuesday, November 24th

• November Dojo Celebration for Students on Tuesday, November 24th

WES Thanksgiving Food Drive!
It's time for our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive! From November 5–18, our Bear Cubs will be collecting food to help families right here in our Wilmore community!
All donations will go to the Wilmore Community Service Center Food Bank to support local families in need.
Each grade level has been assigned specific food items to collect, and we're adding a little friendly competition! The grade level that collects the MOST items will win a special prize!

Check out the flyer below to see what your child's grade level is collecting!

Let's show our community what BIG hearts our little Bear Cubs have!

We are excited to invite families to join us as we honor our community veterans at our Annual Veterans Day Celebration on Wednesday, November 11th!

☕Veterans Breakfast
9:00 a.m. in the cafeteria
Students and their families are invited to attend breakfast with their special veteran guest.

🎖️Veterans Day Performance

9:45 a.m. in the gymnasium
Families are invited to join us for a special performance honoring our veterans.

Please complete the RSVP for each event you plan to attend

1. RSVP for the Veterans Breakfast if you and your special veteran guest will attend.

2. RSVP for the Veterans Day Performance if you plan to attend the performance.

If you plan to attend both events, please complete both RSVPs.

We can’t wait to celebrate and honor the veterans in our community!

Veterans Day RSVP

Our fifth-grade Bear Cubs are hard at work preparing for the Wilmore Entrepreneur Fair on Friday, November 6! They are excited to share their creativity, business ideas, products, and services with our school community. We can't wait to see their hard work come to life!

Here’s what families need to know:

📝 Order Forms & Shopping

• Entrepreneur Fair order forms were sent home on Thursday, October 29.

• Please review the order form with your child and return it with payment beginning Wednesday, November 4th.

• Students will receive their fair tickets on Friday, November 6, and will shop during their regularly scheduled Specials time.

🍿 Important Food Permission Information

We will have food items available for purchase at the Fair. Students must return the signed permission slip included on the order form to purchase and eat food at school.

Students who have permission will receive a wristband. Only students wearing a wristband will be allowed to purchase food items. Any candy won through games will be sent home and should not be eaten at school.

🎉 Let's Celebrate Our Entrepreneurs!

Our fifth graders have been creating advertisements and video commercials to promote their businesses. Keep an eye out for their advertisements around the school and watch for opportunities to view their commercials!

Thank you for supporting this hands-on learning experience. The Entrepreneur Fair gives our students an opportunity to practice creativity, communication, problem-solving, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. We are so proud of their hard work and can't wait for you to see what they have created!

We hope you'll join us in cheering on our Bear Cub entrepreneurs!

E-Fair Order Form

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and we want to make sure our WES families know that help is available!

If your family could use assistance with a Thanksgiving meal, Christmas meal, or Christmas gifts for your children, please complete our Holiday Assistance Form.

Complete the form here:
https://forms.gle/xwMyD1cYnfuvxAkk6

All families who complete the form will be connected with assistance opportunities offered through our wonderful community partners.

Please note: Some assistance programs require in-person registration, and most require documentation for children and their parents/guardians.

We are so thankful for our community partners who help make the holiday season a little brighter for our families!

🐾📚 PAWS FOR PROGRESS! 🐻💚💛

Celebrating Growth. Setting Goals. Growing Together.

Wilmore families, we invite you to stop by our PAWS for Achievement event during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Monday, November 2nd!

We believe learning is a partnership between school and home, and we’re excited to share resources that help our Bear Cubs continue to grow! 🌟

🐾 Support Reading & Math at Home: Based on your child’s i-Ready Inform results, we’ll have resources and activities you can take home to practice and strengthen important reading and math skills.

🎲 Explore Our Family Friendly Game Cabinet: Discover fun, engaging games that families can check out and enjoy together while building academic skills through play!

🎯 Celebrate Growth & Set Goals: Learn more about ways to support your child’s learning journey and help them continue making progress.

We want every family to leave feeling encouraged, equipped, and ready to support their Bear Cub’s success!

We can’t wait to see you there! Together, we’re helping our Bear Cubs grow one paw at a time! 🐾💚💛

#BearCubPride #PAWSforAchievement #FamilyEngagement #GrowingTogether #WilmoreElementary

🌎 Educational Enhancement Opportunities (EHOs): Learning Beyond the Classroom

At Wilmore, we recognize the value of traveling, exploring different cultures, and exposing children to unique experiences as a family. Some of the most meaningful learning happens outside the walls of a classroom, and we appreciate the educational opportunities these experiences can provide!

At the same time, we want to be mindful that students miss valuable classroom instruction each day they are away. One area of particular concern is our CKLA reading and writing curriculum. Because lessons build on previously taught content, vocabulary, stories, and skills, missing several days of instruction can make it challenging for students to jump back into learning when they return.

Our goal is to help families make the most of these opportunities while also keeping students connected to their classroom learning.

What's Changing?
Moving forward, when an EHO is submitted for approval and signed by the principal, we will begin sending home a checklist to help families stay up to date with the learning taking place while their child is away. This will include opportunities to follow along with our CKLA stories and other important instructional content so students are better prepared to rejoin classroom instruction when they return.

We ask that families make a plan to work through these materials while traveling or away from school. Staying connected to the learning happening in the classroom will make a meaningful difference in helping students transition back successfully.

EHO Family Checklist

Thank you for partnering with us! We want our Bear Cubs to explore the world, embrace new experiences, and continue building the strong academic foundation they need to be successful. 💚💛

Our goal is simple: Learning doesn't have to stop when the adventure begins!

At Wilmore, we value strong partnerships with our families and appreciate the communication that helps us work together to support our Bear Cubs! We are also making a conscious effort to help our staff establish healthy boundaries between their school responsibilities and personal time.

If you send a message through ParentSquare or email a staff member during the evening, please know that staff members are not expected to respond until the following school day. We want to honor their time away from school so they can rest, recharge, and be present with their own families.

Teachers will have opportunities to respond to caregiver messages before school, during their planning periods, and immediately after school.

Thank you for helping us create a culture that values both strong family communication and staff well-being. We are grateful for our Wilmore families and the partnership we share in supporting our Bear Cubs! 💚💛

Bear Cub reminder: A message sent in the evening will be waiting for a response the next school day. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

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We are excited to share the results of our Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA)! Wilmore Elementary earned an overall BLUE rating, Kentucky’s highest performance level! 💙💚💛 We are incredibly proud of our Bear Cubs, teachers, staff, and families for the hard work, dedication, and partnership that contributed to this achievement.

I am sharing a spreadsheet that provides an overview of our KSA results, including specific celebrations as we compare Wilmore’s performance to both district and state levels. The data highlight areas where our students are excelling, as well as opportunities for continued growth. While we celebrate our successes, we remain committed to strengthening instruction, addressing student needs, and ensuring that every Bear Cub continues to grow and thrive.

Our BLUE rating is something to celebrate, but our greatest pride comes from the daily work happening in classrooms to help students learn, grow, and reach their full potential. Thank you for trusting us with your children and for being such an important part of the Wilmore Elementary community.

Families who would like to learn more about our school’s performance can explore additional assessment data through Kentucky’s School Report Card website. This resource provides information about student achievement, academic growth, and other important measures of school performance. We encourage you to take a look and celebrate our Bear Cubs’ accomplishments while learning more about our continued opportunities for growth!

🔗 Visit the Kentucky School Report Card

Together, we are building something special at Wilmore! Thank you for being part of our Bear Cub family. We look forward to continuing this momentum and making the year ahead another great one!

Check Out This Article with Executive Functioning Skills for All Ages

Helping our Bear Cubs become confident, independent learners!

Have you ever noticed your child forgetting directions, struggling to get started on homework, losing belongings, or becoming frustrated when plans change? These everyday challenges may be connected to a set of skills called executive functioning.

Executive functioning skills help us plan, organize, manage our emotions, remember information, control impulses, and follow through with tasks. These skills are important for learning, building relationships, and becoming more independent. They develop over time, and children benefit from opportunities to practice them with support from caring adults.

The good news? Families can help build these skills through simple, everyday activities at home!

🌟 Five Ways to Support Executive Functioning at Home

1. Establish predictable routines.

Consistent routines help children know what to expect and what comes next.

• Create a morning checklist for getting dressed, brushing teeth, packing a backpack, and grabbing lunch.

• Establish a regular time and place for homework.

• Use a simple bedtime routine to prepare for the next school day.

2. Break big tasks into smaller steps.

Large tasks can feel overwhelming. Help your child focus on one manageable step at a time.

• Instead of saying, “Clean your room,” try “First, put your books on the shelf. Next, put your clothes in the hamper.”

• Break homework or projects into smaller sections with short breaks as needed.

• Celebrate progress along the way!

3. Build organization skills together.

Organization is a skill that can be taught and practiced.

• Designate a place for backpacks, shoes, and school supplies.

• Spend a few minutes each evening checking folders and packing for the next day.

• Use labeled bins, picture reminders, or checklists to help your child keep track of belongings.

4. Practice managing emotions and impulses.

Children are still learning how to pause, think, and respond when they feel frustrated or excited.

• Play games that involve taking turns, following rules, and waiting patiently.

• Model taking a deep breath when something feels frustrating.

• Talk through problems together: “What happened? How are you feeling? What could you try next time?”

5. Encourage independence and problem-solving.

Our goal is not to do everything for our children, but to help them develop the confidence and skills to do more on their own.

• Ask, “What do you think your first step should be?”

• Give your child opportunities to make choices and solve everyday problems.

• Offer reminders or support when needed, then gradually step back as your child becomes more confident.

🎲 Learning Through Play

Some of the best opportunities to practice executive functioning happen during play! Try these activities together:

• Simon Says: Practice listening, attention, and impulse control.

• Memory games: Strengthen working memory and concentration.

• Building challenges: Use blocks or LEGO bricks to plan, problem-solve, and adjust when something doesn't work.

• Cooking together: Follow a recipe, gather ingredients, and complete steps in order.

• Board games and card games: Practice patience, flexible thinking, turn-taking, and following rules.

💚 Remember: Progress Takes Practice!

Executive functioning skills do not develop overnight, and children may need different levels of support at different ages. A child who struggles with a task is not necessarily being lazy or choosing not to listen. Sometimes, they need explicit instruction, practice, and tools to help them succeed.

At Wilmore, we want every Bear Cub to develop the skills and confidence to become an independent learner. Small, consistent opportunities at home can make a meaningful difference!

Bear Cub Family Challenge: Choose ONE strategy to try this week. Practice it together, celebrate your child's effort, and notice what becomes a little easier over time.

Together, we are helping our Bear Cubs learn, grow, and thrive! 💚💛

Dining Night at Zaxby's from 5-8pm on November 2nd (competition between all Jessamine Co Elementary schools, the top school will earn free kids meal coupons for all of the students). 10% back of ALL sales back to WES

🎄✨ DECK THE HALLS: WILMORE EDITION! ✨🎄

Monday, November 23rd | 6:00–8:00 PM | Wilmore Elementary School

It’s time to bring back one of our favorite Wilmore traditions! 💚❤️

Join us for our 2nd Annual Deck the Halls: Wilmore Edition—a festive evening for Bear Cubs and their families to create, connect, and celebrate as we transform our school into a winter wonderland!

🎨 CRAFT & CREATE
Get creative at holiday crafting stations and make decorations to add to your grade-level theme!

✨ DECK THE HALLS
Each grade level will have its own special holiday theme. Families will help decorate classroom doors and grade-level hallways to bring each theme to life!

🎄 GRADE-LEVEL THEMES
We’ll share each grade level’s theme ahead of time so families can bring festive items from home that fit their child’s theme.

🍪 TREATS & TOGETHERNESS
Enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, holiday cheer, and time to connect with other Wilmore families.

🤝 MAKE CONNECTIONS
One of our favorite parts of this evening is watching families meet the caregivers of their child’s classmates, build new friendships, and become part of our Wilmore community.

This isn’t just about making our school look festive—it’s about making memories, building connections, and celebrating what makes our Bear Cub family so special. 🐻❤️💚

🎄 Come ready to CREATE. CONNECT. CELEBRATE.

We can’t wait to Deck the Halls with our Bear Cubs and their families! ✨

Monday, November 23rd | 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Wilmore Elementary School

🐻💚❤️ Bear Cub Pride is in the air!

Deck the Halls RSVP

🎄✨ HELP US LIGHT UP WILMORE! ✨🎄

Our 2nd Annual Deck the Halls: Wilmore Edition is coming, and we have a BIG decorating job ahead of us! 🐻💚❤️

This year, we have 40+ Christmas trees throughout our school that need to be covered in twinkling lights before our families arrive for Deck the Halls!

💡 WE NEED OUR BEAR CUB FAMILIES!

We are looking for caregivers who can help us:

✨ String lights on our 40+ trees
💡 Donate NEW Christmas lights
🎄 Help us get Wilmore ready for our winter wonderland!

📅 When?

November 3–November 13

Volunteers can help during the school day or after school—whatever works best for your schedule!

💡 LIGHT DONATIONS

If you would like to donate new Christmas lights, we are especially looking for:

💙 Blue
💚 Green
❤️ Red
💛 Yellow
🌈 Multi-color

📝 WANT TO HELP?

Please complete our Light Up Wilmore Volunteer Sign-Up so we can keep track of volunteers and coordinate times to make sure we have plenty of helping hands!

Whether you can string lights for an hour, donate a set of lights, or help us tackle several trees—we would LOVE your help!

This is one of those behind-the-scenes jobs that will make a BIG difference when our Bear Cubs and families walk through the doors for Deck the Halls. ✨

Let's work together to make Wilmore SHINE! 🎄🐻💚❤️

Thank you for helping us create a little holiday magic at Wilmore!

We are exploring the possibility of hosting SuN Meals at Wilmore Elementary for Summer 2027 as a curbside meal distribution site!

This would be an opportunity to help connect children and families in our community with meals during the summer months when school is not in session. Curbside distribution was hosted at East Middle and East High the last two summers.

Before moving forward, we want to gather feedback to better understand families’ needs and interest in this opportunity.
Please take a moment to review our draft survey: SuN Meals Family Interest Survey

Your feedback will help us determine whether this is a service that would be beneficial to our Wilmore families and community. Thank you for helping us explore ways to support our Bear Cubs beyond the school year! ☀️🐻

Your feedback matters! We invite all families to complete our Fall PBIS Family Perception Survey. Your perspective helps us understand how our families experience our school and how well we are creating a safe, supportive, and productive learning environment for every student.

We will invite families to complete this survey three times throughout the school year so we can listen, reflect, and make adjustments based on your feedback.

Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts. Your voice helps us make Wilmore a better place for every student and family!

Family Perception Survey

We believe that sharing school data with families helps us work together to support our students. Each month, we will share a snapshot of our Office Discipline Referral (ODR) /PBIS Data to help our school community understand behavior trends and celebrate areas of growth.

Our October data gives us an opportunity to look at patterns, identify where students may need additional support, and continue teaching and reinforcing the behaviors that help everyone learn and feel successful at school.

October PBIS Data (2026)

Thank you for partnering with us as we use data to strengthen our schoolwide expectations and create a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment for every student.

Our Family Friendly Committee has heard from many families who would love more opportunities to connect with one another—whether it’s arranging playdates, coordinating classroom gifts, or simply getting to know other Bear Cub families.

To help make those connections easier, we’re putting together a Parent/Caregiver Directory!

If you’d like to be included, simply add your information using the link below. You are in control of what information you share—we will only include the information you choose to provide.

We hope this directory will be a simple way to help our school community grow even stronger and give families more opportunities to connect beyond the school day.

Want to be included? Add your information here:
WES Family Directory

Thank you for helping us build a connected, welcoming community of Bear Cubs and their families! 🐻❤️

The Family Learning Game Cabinet gives WES families the opportunity to borrow educational games and resources to enjoy together at home. Each resource provides opportunities to practice important Reading, Math, vocabulary, number sense, problem-solving, and communication skills—all while having fun!

A few important reminders:
• Games may be checked out for up to ONE MONTH.
• Games must be picked up and returned in person at Wilmore Elementary.
• Please return the game with all pieces, cards, boards, and directions.
• If your family needs additional time, please contact the person managing the cabinet before the due date.
• Please treat each resource with care so another WES family can enjoy it!

Family Learning Cabinet Check-Out Form

We are excited to welcome our families to school on the advertised days each month for Lunch Visitors! We love creating these special opportunities for our Bear Cubs to enjoy lunch with the important people in their lives.

As always, student safety is our top priority. To help us maintain a safe and secure environment, please keep the following expectations in mind:

• All visitors must check in at the front office and present a valid ID before entering the building.
• During lunch visits, students should sit with their visiting family member in the designated lunch visitor area.
• Families are invited to eat with their own student(s) only. Please do not invite or have other students join you in the lunch visitor area unless they are also accompanied by their own approved visitor.
• These procedures provide an additional layer of protection and help us maintain a safe environment for all of our Bear Cubs.

November Lunch Visitors Days:

Tuesday, November 17th

Help us make check-in quicker!
If you complete the RSVP in advance, we will have your visitor sticker printed and ready for you when you arrive. You will still need to show your ID so we can verify your identity and check you into the building, but completing the RSVP ahead of time will help make the process more efficient.

🍎 Lunch Times

Kindergarten: 11:10–11:40
1st Grade: 11:20–11:50
2nd Grade: 11:40–12:10
3rd Grade: 11:50–12:20
4th Grade: 12:30–1:00
5th Grade: 12:15–12:45

Thank you for partnering with us to make these special lunch experiences both fun and safe for our Bear Cubs! We look forward to seeing you at lunch! 🐻

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich histories, cultures, traditions, and contributions of Native American, Alaska Native, and Indigenous peoples. At Wilmore Elementary, we encourage our Bear Cub families to use this month as an opportunity to learn about the diverse Native Nations, explore Indigenous stories and perspectives, and recognize that Native communities and cultures continue to thrive today.

Learning together is a wonderful way to build understanding, appreciation, and respect for others. Check out these family-friendly resources to explore at home!

📚 Explore, Learn, and Grow at Home

• Smithsonian Native Knowledge 360° – Explore interactive lessons, stories, and resources about Native histories and cultures.
  https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360

• Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian – Discover art, history, traditions, videos, and online exhibits.
  https://americanindian.si.edu/online-resources

• Native American Heritage Month Resources – Explore stories, exhibits, and educational resources from the Smithsonian and other national organizations.
  https://www.nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/

• PBS LearningMedia – Native American Heritage – Discover educational videos and learning resources that explore Native American history and culture.
  https://pbslearningmedia.org/

• American Indians in Children's Literature – Find book reviews and recommendations that help families choose authentic and thoughtful books featuring Native peoples.
  https://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/

💚 Keep the Conversation Going

As you explore these resources with your child, consider asking:

• What is something new you learned?

• How are Native Nations and communities different from one another?

• What contributions have Native American people made to our world?

• Why is it important to learn about and respect the cultures and experiences of others?

We hope these resources inspire curiosity, meaningful conversations, and a deeper appreciation for the many stories and perspectives that make our world special.

Bear Cub Pride means celebrating the uniqueness of others and continuing to learn together! 💚💛

We would love to invite you to join us for a Caregiver Book Club throughout the school year! This year, we will be reading and discussing The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt.

📚 Our Next Meeting

Thursday, November 19th
6:00 p.m.
Wilmore Elementary Library

About the Book

The Anxious Generation explores the significant changes in childhood that have occurred as young people have moved from a play-based childhood to a phone-based childhood. Haidt examines the rise in anxiety and other challenges among young people and explores how smartphones, social media, reduced opportunities for independent play, and changes in childhood experiences may be contributing factors.

The book also offers practical ideas for families, schools, and communities to help children build healthier relationships with technology while creating more opportunities for connection, independence, play, and real-world experiences.

Notes From Our First Book Club Session

Why Read It as an Elementary Caregiver?

While much of the conversation around smartphones and social media focuses on middle and high school students, we believe these are important conversations to begin before our children reach those ages. Elementary school is an opportunity to establish healthy habits, boundaries, and expectations around technology before children have greater access to devices and social media.

Reading this book together will give us an opportunity to:

• Think proactively about technology and our children's development.

• Discuss age-appropriate boundaries around phones, gaming, and digital media.

• Learn from one another's experiences as caregivers.

• Consider how families and schools can work together to support children's well-being.

• Build a shared understanding of the challenges our children may face as they grow up in an increasingly digital world.

Not a reader? That’s okay! You do not have to read the book to participate. We will use The Anxious Generation as a starting point for our conversations, but we will also discuss key topics from the book and listen to selected excerpts together during our gatherings. Our goal is to create a welcoming space where all caregivers can learn, ask questions, share experiences, and connect with one another.

Whether you read every page, listen to an excerpt, or simply come ready to talk and learn, we would love to have you join us!

Complete the Interest Form Here

We hope you’ll join us as we learn from the book, learn from one another, and explore ways we can support our children together.

We look forward to seeing you on October 15th!

We’re excited to share several resources designed to help families better understand what students are learning and find simple ways to support learning at home. These resources provide helpful information about academic standards, student assessment, and reading development.

📚 KAS Family Guides
The Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) Family Guides help families become familiar with the concepts and skills students are expected to learn at each grade level. The guides include an overview of standards in reading and writing, mathematics, science, and social studies, along with suggestions for reinforcing learning at home. Guides are available for grades K–8 and high school, including Spanish versions for Spanish-speaking families.

📊 A Family’s Guide to Understanding Student Assessment
This guide helps families understand how different types of assessments support student learning. It provides information about formative, diagnostic, interim, and summative assessments and gives families and educators common language for talking about student progress and assessment.

📖 Read At Home Plan Family Guide
The Read At Home Plan Family Guide provides ideas for learning experiences families can do with children at home to strengthen reading skills. It includes information about the Read to Succeed Act, Reading Improvement Plans, and the important role families play in supporting reading success. Families will also find a glossary of literacy terms and practical tips for reading at home. Activities are organized around the five essential components of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

We encourage families to explore these resources and use the ideas that best fit your child and your family. They can be valuable tools for understanding what your child is learning and finding ways to support their success at home.

Introducing the Bear Cub Weekly Blueprint! 🐻💚

We are excited to introduce the Bear Cub Weekly Blueprint, a new way to help our families stay connected and informed about everything happening at Wilmore Elementary!

The Bear Cub Weekly Blueprint is our living weekly guide designed to provide families with a quick and easy overview of what’s happening at WES. Each week, you’ll find important dates, upcoming events, school reminders, helpful links, meeting agendas, and other resources—all in one convenient location.

Just like a blueprint helps guide the way, the Bear Cub Weekly Blueprint provides a clear picture of what’s ahead so families can plan, prepare, and stay connected throughout the school year.

We encourage families to check the Bear Cub Weekly Blueprint regularly for the most up-to-date information and opportunities to engage with our Wilmore community. We will continue to post events on ParentSquare, Dojo, Facebook, and Instagram. This is just another option to view the information that we share.

The Bear Cub Weekly Blueprint: Your guide to what’s happening at Wilmore Elementary! 🐾

The Safety Tipline, Online Prevention or S.T.O.P Tipline is designed for use as an "online" reporting/prevention tool. If students, parents or community members know of an unsafe situation in school (bullying, weapons, drugs or alcohol, etc.), they can anonymously pass on that information to school personnel by using this basic email format.

Students are taught about how to use and access the STOP Tipline during guidance lessons with our counselors throughout the school year. During our recent Kentucky Center for Safe Schools assessment, we learned that students and staff are well informed about the STOP Tipline, but our caregivers were unaware. We wanted to share this link and information with you so that you can report concerns or support your child with reporting if they have safety concerns about our school community or campus.

Access the STOP Tipline on our school's website by scrolling to the bottom section, "Assistance".

Check out the Wilmore Elementary PTO website. Here you can find details about events and opportunities to get involved in our school community.

Email: monica.thompson@jessamine.kyschools.us
Website: https://www.jessamine.k12.ky.us/9/Home
Location: 150 Campground Lane, Wilmore, KY, USA
Phone: (859)858-3134
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilmoreElementarySchool

Mission Statement:

The mission of Wilmore Elementary School is to create a safe, personalized learning environment that embraces the whole child, focuses on continuous growth, and prepares our students to positively contribute to our families, our communities, and our world.

Vision Statement:

The core purpose of WES is to create a personalized learning environment for each student, where teachers collaborate to use research-driven, high-impact practices paired with rigorous curriculum to ensure high levels of growth and learning for all.