Wizards Newsletter

Hello Wizard Families-

It was wonderful to see so many of you at the 1st and 2nd grade music performance this afternoon. Thank you to Ms. Stiegelmeyer for fostering a love of music in our students and for thoughtfully selecting such meaningful songs. The performance schedule for other grade levels can be found below.

As we approach the end of the school year, we are excited to begin our ABC Countdown starting next Thursday, April 30th. The calendar is attached here for your convenience. While this is a fun and celebratory time, we also recognize that the transition from the school year to summer can feel stressful for some students. As parents, we encourage you to be mindful of these feelings and to frame this time as an opportunity to celebrate the growth and accomplishments your child has made throughout the year. If your child is experiencing any anxiety about this transition, our school counselor, Elizabeth Titze, is a great resource and is available to provide additional support.

Speaking of next year, registration is now open for all students, and we ask that families complete this process as soon as possible. If your child will not be returning next year, please be sure to complete the appropriate forms as well. Our staffing decisions are based on current enrollment numbers, so timely registration is very important. Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your continued support.

A reminder that there is no school tomorrow, Friday, April 24th. Have a fantastic weekend!

The placement of children in classes is an important decision. When determining homeroom placements, we strive for continuity and balance in many areas including but not limited to gender, range of developmental stages, social mixture, and culture. Our goal is to create heterogeneous homerooms that reflect the diversity of our community. Therefore, we work through an extensive process to determine class placement for each school year. This process includes much collaboration among the principal and school staff to analyze student data while considering the many factors mentioned above to compile class lists. Honoring the decisions made by the educational professionals in regard to the class make up is extremely important.

Wickham will not accept requests for placement in a specific teacher’s classroom. Principal and staff will take into consideration information parents/guardians provide regarding specific or unique academic, behavioral, social/emotional or health related needs.

Parents may request a teacher who taught an older sibling. These requests will be considered but will not be guaranteed. Exceptions to the “Sibling Match” requests are made by the educational team, when necessary, to maximize educational services and resources for all students.

This form must be submit by Friday, April 24th at 3:30 PM. No late submissions will be accepted.

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📣 Not Returning to Wickham Next Year?

If your family is planning to move or your child will not be attending Wickham Elementary for the 2026-27 school year, please let us know by clicking the link below and filling out a short form. This helps us plan ahead for staffing and classroom placements. NOT RETURNING NEXT YEAR FORM. If you have any questions, feel free to email Patrick West at west.patrick@iowacityschools.org.

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Dear Families,

We’re excited to let you know that registration for the 2026-27 school year is now open! We encourage you to take advantage of this early opportunity to register your student(s) for next year.

A quick reminder: all families need to complete online registration each year through Infinite Campus. You can get started by using the link below. Just be sure to select the school year “26-27” when prompted.

Registration instructions for returning families to the District

If you need help with the registration process, please contact our enrollment team at (319) 688-1000 or by email at enroll@iowacityschools.org.

We thank you for taking the time to register your students early, as it helps greatly with our staffing efforts over the spring and summer. We’re so grateful to have you with us!

Sincerely,

Matt Degner
Superintendent
Iowa City Community School District

Join the Wickham staff in celebrating the rich diversity of our school community! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 13th, 2026, from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM for a special evening of cultural exploration. Your family will have the opportunity to experience traditions from around the world, enjoy ethnic foods, and see unique artifacts that showcase our global connections.

🌍 Seeking Presenters! 🌍
We invite families to set up a booth and share artifacts, music, clothing, and/or food from their native country. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your heritage and help us represent as many countries as possible. At our last event, over 35 countries were represented!

If you’d like to participate as a presenter, please complete the form below by April 30th, 2025. More details will be shared with those who sign up by the end of the month.

Thank you for helping make this a cultural celebration to remember! 🎉

April 24th- No SCHOOL, District Closed

May 1st- 3rd and 4th grade Music Performance (1:30-2:30)

May 12th- Track and Field Day for 4th and 5th grade

May 13th- World-Wide Wickham

May 21st- 5th grade Wax Museum (12:45-1:30 PM)

May 25th- NO SCHOOL, District Closed

May 29th- Kindergarten Music Performance (1:30-2:00)

June 4th- 5th grade Celebration (12:00-1:30PM)

Linked here is our 2025-2026 District Calendar!

Save the Date - Wickham PTO End-of-Year Picnic

We’re excited to invite you to the End-of-Year Picnic on Wednesday, May 27th from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM at Wickham Elementary.

Watch your email for more details, ticket purchase information, and a volunteer opportunity sign-up coming soon!

PTO Meeting - Wednesday, May 6 @ 7 p.m.

Join us for our next monthly PTO Meeting on Wednesday, May 6 @ 7pm. This will be our last meeting of the 2025-2026 school year! A virtual link will be provided via PTO email prior to the meeting.

Looking for information on Securly, our web filtering tool?

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

It is the policy of the Iowa City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact:

• 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