Wiley Elementary Newsletter

I'm not sure about you, but I cannot believe it is already March! March is when we put a close to the 3rd quarter of school and begin our 4th and final quarter. We also have Spring Break in March so please see the details for that break within the newsletter. This time of year seems to be very busy with many activities/sports/events. Please make sure that you are staying organized and in clear communication with your child's teacher so you do not miss anything. The weather has been very unusual for this time of year with very warm temperatures. Per the Student Handbook, students may begin wearing shorts again on April 1st. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. My email is dusty.eikenberg@wileyschool.org

March 1st:

* Teacher Work Day

March 7th:

* End of 3rd Quarter

March 11th-17th:

* NO SCHOOL- Spring Break

March 18th:

* Pancake Supper and BINGO- 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

March 20th:

* School Board Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.

March 21st:

* 4th Grade Field Trip- Bent's Fort

March 26th:

* Wiley MathCounts Competition- 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Students enjoyed a variety of activities, games, and treats that were shared during their classroom Valentines Day Party. Thank you to all parents that volunteered to help out during these activities. Your help was greatly appreciated!

Kindergarten and 3rd grade partnered up to participate in a Valentines Math Graphing Activity. It was nice seeing some of the older students working so well with our youngest students in the building.

Students celebrated Read Across America Week and Dr. Seuss' Birthday February 26th-29th. Students got very creative with their outfits to match the designated dress-up days. Ms. Sheilah also made a birthday cake for Dr. Seuss that students and staff got to enjoy.

Students and Staff participated in a door decorating contest to help celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday. The top three places are as follows:

1st Place- 5th Grade- Mrs. Choat

2nd Place- 1st Grade- Miss Pettitt

3rd Place- 2nd Grade- Miss Millspaugh

Students enjoyed touring through the FFA Barnyard. The elementary would like to thank Miss Reese and her FFA students for putting together this annual event. The students enjoyed the setup and the parade.

Mrs. Mahan and Miss Millspaugh coordinated a STEM activity for their students to participate in to help reinforce skills taught in the classroom. The students enjoyed the activities. Thank you Mrs. Mahan and Miss Millspaugh for making learning fun!

Wiley Elementary Staff continues to recognize one student per grade level each month as our Student of the Month. Below are the students that were selected as February Students of the Month. We are very proud of each of these students and are happy to recognize them. Each student's recognition is well deserved.

Kindergarten: Kimber Grasmick

* Recognized for her kindness, respectfulness, great attitude, and perseverance.

First Grade: Cannan Jones

* Recognized for his kindness, creativity, politeness, and great work ethic.

Second Grade: Izzy Marciel

* Recognized for her positive attitude, work ethic, and bubbly personality.

Third Grade: Clover Cross

* Recognized for her positivity, willingness to learn, and respectfulness.

Fourth Grade: Briar Mauch

* Recognized for her radiant personality, preciseness, and willingness to learn.

Fifth Grade: Blakelynn Sutphin

* Recognized for her dedication to school work, great work ethic, and personal accountability.

Wiley School District is seeking individuals that would be interested in working with our amazing students and staff. If interested, applications are available on the school website. Please email Mr. Eikenberg at dusty.eikenberg@wileyschool.org with any questions you may have.

Application Link:

https://www.wileyschool.org/o/wsd/page/human-resources

Positions Available: Applications for positions close March 31st.

* Elementary Teacher (Kindergarten-5th)

* Elementary Special Education Teacher

* Secondary Principal (6th-12th)

Wiley Elementary is proud to recognize students that participate in events outside of the school setting. We have a small number of students that participate in the Young Guns Rodeo Winter Series which is a monthly event that takes place in Dodge City, Kansas the months of October through February. It is always a joy to hear the students share their stories of the events they participate in. I personally enjoy listening to them tell their friends and classmates about how much work they had to put forth in order to win the event and come out with a prize. Below is a list of students that we have that are apart of the Young Guns Winter Series and the events they participate in.

Treston Brown:

* Barrels, Breakaway, Goat Tying, and Steer Breakaway

Branton Brown:

* Barrels, Breakaway, Goat Tying, and Steer Breakaway

Rhody Bond:

* Breakaway, Steer Breakaway, and Team Roping

Rhett Bond:

* Barrels, Pole Bending, Goat Untying, and Dummy Roping

Wiley Elementary has a few students that participate in Gymnastics. The following pictures were at the conclusion of a gymnastics meet in Russell, KS. The students that participated in this meet included; Jacklynn Milenski, Natalie Forgey, Rosyn Mick, Brecklyn May, Hadlee Milenski, and Nasya Forgey.

On Sunday March 3rd, the 1st and 2nd grade rec basketball students participated in a tournament in Eads. The students that participated were excited to share their experience and enjoyed the opportunity. I would like to thank the crew at Eads that put this event together and allowed our students to participate.