WhatNot!

On September 16th, PEF will kick off its annual Giving Campaign. You will see additional information about this in the coming weeks and I encourage you to go to PEF’s website. Any amount of money you are able to contribute is greatly appreciated.

I also want to take a moment to thank all of you who are spending your precious time volunteering at Wildwood this year. I was impressed with all of the parents who came to our library volunteer training this week and I continue to marvel at the parents who come weekly to support our lunch service. To those of you who came to help with Picture Day and who come to serve on committees, thank you! All of the ways you all volunteer are so appreciated by me and by our school community. You are invaluable to the work of our school.

With gratitude,

Amy Fry

16: B Week

PEF’s Giving Campaign Kickoff in front of campus

17: WPC Monthly Mtg @ 6:40pm at Wildwood Library

18 Makeup picture day

Community Coffee @ 8:30am at Prospect and Wildwood avenues

October

13: Indigenous Peoples’ Day - NO SCHOOL

27-31: Conference Week - NOON DISMISSAL ALL WEEK

Donations for missed school days can be made through Infinite Campus Store under PUSD Attendance Donation Please include the student’s name and school (WW) in the comment section.

Press "Checkout"!!

Update your child's grade!!

Don't forget to press that check out button when ordering your student lunch through LunchMaster.

Dear Piedmont Families,

We have heard reports from a couple of schools that a few families throughout the community have unfortunately been dealing with head lice. The most important thing we would like you to know is that although they are unpleasant and rather annoying, head lice are not known to transmit disease. And while most commonly found among school-age children, head lice can infest anybody who has direct head-to-head contact with someone who already has active lice. It is not at all related to the cleanliness of a person or their environment.

Given how common head lice infestations are, the fact that they do not spread disease, and the fact that head lice are more likely to spread at home, daycare, or at a friend’s house than at school, exclusionary policies in schools are no longer routine. As reflected in the Piedmont Unified School District Board Policy, the goal is to: “Maximize academic performance and minimize absence due to unnecessary exclusion of students with head lice.” This policy is in alignment with the American Academy of Pediatrics and public health guidance. And while the responsibility for the treatment of head lice rests with the home, we wish to share some resources and tips for recognizing and managing this common condition to help families avoid misdiagnosis and over-treatment, and to be successful at treating active cases at home.

So that you are in-the-know about this condition, please read through the information on the CDPH and CDC websites, as well as the following CDPH materials:

-CDPH Head Lice Flyer

-CDPH How-To Guide For Nit Combing

Materials are available in other languages on the website.

To maximize success and avoid over-treatment, please keep in mind the following key points:

-Although there are several effective over-the-counter treatment remedies available, confirming your child does have lice (along with advice from your pediatrician regarding treatment options) is always advised.

-A single treatment rarely eliminates the infestation. Retreatment if active lice continue to be seen is often necessary (again, please reach out to your pediatrician), and nit removal by frequent combing can help prevent re-infestation and help one avoid the need for a second treatment.

-Regular thorough checks at home (especially after travel and sleep-overs) can help families identify new active head lice cases when they are mild and more easily treated.

-You can help prevent your children from getting head lice by encouraging them to not share brushes, combs, hats, clothes, hair clips, scarves, or other personal items that come in contact with a person's head (including sweatshirts).

We understand that head lice can be uncomfortable, and that successful treatment may require considerable time and effort based on the treatment option you choose. We also know that no matter how careful you and your kids are, at some point they are likely to get head lice, so having matter-of-fact conversations with your kids and fellow parents should help de-stigmatize the issue and help all of our kids avoid unnecessary stress around this common childhood condition.

Should you have questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact the District Nurses by email at: nurses@piedmont.k12.ca.us or by phone at: 510-594-2751.

Thank you so much,

Carol and Claudia

PUSD District Nurses

Calling all parents!! Thank you for your stepping in to help with hot lunch service. There is one volunteer signed up daily for several weeks, but Wildwood now actually needs TWO volunteers daily. We still need you!!

Come help our kids fill their bellies with hot lunch so they can be the best learners they can be!! We are looking for TWO volunteer(s) daily. Detail and link below to sign up and support our children. Thanks in advance for all your support!!

1st to 5th Grade Parent Volunteers

2 volunteers per school day

Time: 11:40am -12:25pm

Link here: SignUpGenius for Parent Volunteers - 1st to 5th Grade Lunch Program

Kinder Parent Volunteers

2 volunteers per school day

Time: 11:30am -12:15pm

Link here: SignUpGenius for Parent Volunteers - Kinder Lunch Program

Wildwood will be buzzing with activity next week — be sure these events are on your calendar!

Tues., 9/16: PEF’s Giving Campaign Kickoff in front of campus

Weds,. 9/17: WPC Monthly Mtg @ 6:40pm at Wildwood Library

Thurs., 9/18: Community Coffee @ 8:30am at Prospect and Wildwood avenues

We’re making one more plug for a special event happening this Thursday, 9/11: The WPC Belonging Committee will host its first Belonging Circle in the Wildwood Library from 6:30-8pm.

This meetup is aimed for families and caregivers who are new to Wildwood, providing a space to connect on your hopes and concerns about the transition to a new school. It is also a great way to meet others in this great community!

We hope folks are having fun building Harvest Festival scarecrows! It will be exciting to see Wildwood represented on Scarecrow Alley. A shout-out to the 2nd grade, who together are making not one but two scarecrows. Way to get into the spirit. :)

As always, please email WPC with questions. Thank you!

We can’t do this work without your support! While everyone is invited and welcome to join all WPC events, to contribute financially to WPC means to actively support its efforts and programs it provides.

The various donation requests that come at you can be overwhelming. Please check out this handy reference sheet to know where your funds go.

Thank you for all your support!

Save the date: 8:30-9:30a Thursday, 9/18, for the next Community Coffee hosted by WPC’s Welcome Committee and featuring special guests. More info to come!

Upcoming events:

Sep 26, 6:45pm. Oktoberfest at 6 Requa Place

Pumpkin Patch starts Sep 27!
Contact Mike Hagerty to learn about the different types of roles - big to small - on the Patch Papa team

mhagertyjr@gmail.com

wwdcpresident@gmail.com

Wildwood is in the Scarecrow Spirit! All grades are embracing this fun community effort; we're sharing some in-progress photos to celebrate their work!

Would you like to be involved? Please ask your Room Parent or email your school Harvest Festival reps, Carolyn Pan and Vic Manley, for more info. We'll see you at the Harvest Festival on Sept. 21!

Join us on Sunday, October 5th, from 3-5 PM at 49 Wildwood Gardens, Piedmont, for a meaningful community event as we come together to create care bags for those in need. In our effort to support the unhoused population in our area, we will assemble essential items and heartfelt notes of encouragement to distribute locally. Whether you can donate supplies or lend a hand in assembling the bags, your involvement makes a difference. Let’s unite to spread kindness and compassion in our community! Refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there! Family members and kiddos welcome. Please click on the SIGN UP to donate care bag items. Email alliallessio@gmail.com if you have any questions.

This website gives helpful info about what is useful (and not) for unhoused people. You can buy new things or search your stash for gently used items (like socks, nail clippers and water bottles-see the website for more details). If you prefer, you can venmo a donation (@Allison-Allessio and I will purchase items on your behalf.

3 Ways to Volunteer for Harvest Festival and Support Our Elementary Schools on 9/21!

Donate Baked Goods to the Cake Hop!

Love to bake or already doing your grocery shopping? Donate a baked good or two as prizes for the lucky winners of our Cake Hop! When the music stops and a number is called, someone's day will be made by winning a cake, box of cupcakes, or another delicious treat! Sign up here.

Volunteer for a 2-Hour Carnival Slot!

Teens & adults welcome and encouraged—teens can earn volunteer hours too!

We need enthusiastic volunteers to help keep the fun running smoothly! You'll help our amazing kids play carnival games, win the candy of their dreams, welcome guests at admissions, and bring the magic of Scarecrow Alley to life. The carnival is organized by the Piedmont Education Foundation (PEF), making it a perfect opportunity for high schoolers to earn volunteer hours in a fun environment!

Sign up for a 2-hour slot below (you're welcome to work multiple shifts):

• Teens sign up here

• Adults sign up here

Help Deliver Scarecrows to Auction Winners!

Join our delivery team to help bring our students' beautiful scarecrow creations to their proud new owners at the end of the Harvest Festival! Pickup trucks are especially needed, but volunteers with strong arms and determination are equally welcome.

Interested? Email dani@piedmontedfoundation.org

Coffee, Cars & Cops is back! Please join the Piedmont Police Department for this exciting annual event on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in front of the Piedmont Police Department. Please bring your family, friends, and anyone with an incredible exotic or classic vehicle. The community loves to see them on display!

To participate or show a vehicle, sign up with Ofc. Tyler Petit at coffeecarscops@piedmont.ca.gov and provide your vehicle make/model/year/color.

ATTENDANCE REPORTING

1. Please report your student's absence or tardiness - and include the reason.
2. You are welcome to email your teacher, but you must also report by either calling

(510) 594-2719 or emailing: wwdattendance@piedmont.k12.ca.us

INVITATIONAL: DONATE FOR ABSENCES

1. Parents, please remember that if your child needs to be out of school, you can submit
   donations for the lost revenue.
2. Each day that a student is out of school (for any reason, including illness) means a loss of
   revenue in the following amounts per day:
3. Checks payable to PUSD and can be dropped off in the front office or can be made through Infinite Campus Store under PUSD Attendance Donation Please include the student’s name and school (WW) in the comment section.

K-3rd Grade = $61.32 - 4th-5th Grade = $56.39

• Wildwood School Calendar
• Hot Lunch Order (pw: Wildwood)
• Attendance Reporting

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