Wattles Gazette 10.12.26

Dear Wildcat Families,

A heartfelt thank you to our Wildcat families for taking the time to attend parent-teacher conferences last week!

Your partnership, support, and commitment to your child's education mean so much to us. Conferences provide a wonderful opportunity to celebrate student growth, discuss goals, and strengthen the home-school connection.

We know how busy life can be, and we appreciate you making time to connect with our teachers. Together, we are helping our Wildcats learn, grow, and thrive!

One Final Push — We Need YOU, Wildcats!

We are in the final stretch of our Fall Fundraiser, and we need every Wildcat family to help us cross the finish line!

Our goal of $20,000 directly supports the programs, experiences, and opportunities that make Wattles such a special place for our students. Every donation, no matter the amount, makes a difference! If you haven't registered your child or made a donation, NOW is the time! You can donate online or return a cash donation using the envelopes sent home during conferences.

We are so grateful to the families who have already contributed. Your generosity is making a difference!

Let's come together for one final push and show what our Wildcat community can accomplish!

Thank you for supporting our students,

With Wildcat pride,
Amy Wallace
Principal

Time is running out! Our Fall Fundraiser is coming to a close, and we need YOUR help to finish strong!

Every donation, big or small, makes a difference for our Wildcats! Please take a moment to register your child(ren) and make a donation TODAY! Prefer to donate cash? No problem! Donation envelopes were sent home during conferences.

Current total raised:

$14,869.85 (74% of goal)

Top 3 classes currently:

Hagar $2,246

Candela $1,706

Buchanan $1,260

Top 3 students currently:

Kayson Scott (4th, Hagar) $1,250 WAY TO GO!

Sophia Simon (3rd, Clemence) $480

Amelia Browe (1st, Buchanan) $400

$3,327.85 is from sponsors (counted in total)

Join us on Wednesday, October 14, as students celebrate their hard work raising money with an Adventure Quest scavenger hunt! See times below!

Adventure Quest Fall Fundraiser Schedule - Wednesday, October 14

9:00 – 9:30 Grade 2

9:45 – 10:15 Grade K

10:30 – 11:00 Grade 1

1:15 – 1:45 Grade 3

2:00 – 2:30 Grade 4

2:45 – 3:15 Grade 5

Registration is now open for Family Game Night on Thursday, October 22, from 6:00–7:00 PM at Wattles Elementary!

Wattles students in grades K-5 are welcome to join us for an evening of laughter, connection, and friendly competition! Families will enjoy a variety of fun games while spending time together and connecting with other members of our Wattles community.

We would LOVE to see all of our Wildcats there! 💙🐾 Be sure to register your student(s) and join us for a fun night together!

Our Wildcats are very excited for a spooktacular celebration on October 29! ALL parents need to enter through the front doors of the building and wait in the vestibule. Parents attending the K-2 celebration will be admitted into the building (not through the office) beginning at 9:30 AM for the parade beginning at 9:45 AM and parents attending the 3-5 celebration can enter at 1:45 PM for the parade beginning at 2:00 PM.

Tables will be set up by grade level for check-in and for you to receive a visitor badge. Once checked in, you will head down the receiving (custodial) hallway and outside onto the playground to watch the parade.

When the parade is over, you'll head back through the receiving doors and to your child(ren)'s class. Look for signage in the front hallway for reminders. Parents will not be admitted into classrooms through the exterior classroom doors. This will help keep our students safe while parading and parents with a clear view. :)

Students are not permitted to wear costumes that are ghoulish, morbid, or in any way offensive to ethnic groups. Toy guns, knives, or other weapons as part of costumes may not be worn or brought to school. In addition, please be mindful that we have little ones in our building. Therefore, costumes should not be excessively frightening. Please label all parts of your child's costume to avoid lost pieces.

If you are attending parties in grades 3-5, and wish to take your child home early, please check out with your child's teacher. If you have a child in grades K-2, and wish to take him/her home early as well, please check out in the office. Do not get your K-2 student out of class without going through the office. Our littles will be learning in the afternoon. The parking lot needs to be cleared for our buses and typical parent pick-up by 3:15 PM.

Our Wildcats have been working hard in music, and we can’t wait for families to see—and hear—what they’ve been learning! 🎶 Music concerts are coming up throughout the school year, giving our students a special opportunity to share their talents and hard work. See below for upcoming concerts!

Join Troy School District and Defeat the Label for a four-part community series where we will learn together, hear one another’s experiences, and consider how to make an impact in our schools and community spaces. Each gathering will explore a different topic, from raising Upstanders and responding to bullying to moving from empathy to action, building healthy digital habits, supporting young people through difficult social experiences, and more. We want you in the room. Register today!

Check out the TSD Inclusive Newsletter!

Each year, the Troy School District offers an opportunity for parents/guardians to purchase iPad insurance for students in grades 4 and 5. The cost is $25 not to exceed $100 per family.

President - Rachel van Dinkel

VP 1 - Tisha Richard

VP 2 - Heather Hadley

Treasurer - Anne Rasmussen

Secretary - Brandi Lavely

Please join us on Wednesday, October 14, at 6:00 PM in the Wattles Media Center for a State of the District: Fall Update. A member of our Central Office team will share important updates about the Troy School District, including current initiatives, priorities, and what’s ahead for our students, staff, and community.

Please note: Paul Crane’s presentation on Safety & Security, originally planned for October, has been moved to our November PTO meeting.

On-site childcare is available, and refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP below so we can plan appropriately for childcare volunteers and food orders.

You asked, we listened! Introducing our brand new WhatsApp Community for Wattles families! Click here to receive regular updates, connect with other families, and even keep an eye on the Lost & Found! This community supplements our other existing communications channels.

We've created subgroups per grade level as well as some other key points of interest. This is a great way to do quick check ins with other families like "is bus 51 running late today?" or "did anyone else get a handout about the field trip next week? I can't find ours!"

See you there!

Want to connect with other Wattles' families? See the information below for step-by-step directions.

This is a wonderful opportunity for students in grades 3-5 to learn relaxation techniques.

Phone Numbers

• Attendance Line: 248-823-3401
• Main Office: 248-823-3400

School Hours

• Full Days: 8:39 AM - 3:37 AM
• Half Days: 8:39 AM - 12:29 PM (no lunch service)

School Address

3555 Ellenboro Avenue

Troy, MI 48083