Wixom Howler Edition 24

February 7, 2025

Wixom Calendar Dates

2/14/25 Valentine's Day!

2/17-2/21 Mid Winter Break

Dress for the weather

Michigan weather is constantly changing each day. Please make sure your child has the proper attire for outdoor play. We go outside every day for students to enjoy the fresh air. If you are in need of resources as we approach the winter months please don't hesitate to reach out to Taneia.

PTA Events

The Wixom PTA Google Calendar can be found here: https://shorturl.at/QyTie Events for the entire school year can be found here. You can also add them all to your own Google Calendar with one click!

Upcoming PTA Sponsored Events:

February 7 - PTA Bingo
February 10-11 - Variety Show Auditions after school

Students must have permission slip to attend

February 24 - Little Caesar’s Pizza Fundraiser Starts
February 27 - Dine to Donate at Sarokis on Wixom Road
February 28 - Popcorn Day - Free for PTA members, or bring $1

February 28 - Skate Night at Bonaventure: Theme is Sports Night

Wixom Variety Show

Screening Auditions for the Variety Show are being held after school on Monday, February 10th and Tuesday, February 11th. Students will only be allowed to stay after school if they have turned in a signed permission slip. If your act has pre-recorded music, please email a youtube link, mp3, or other music file to Katie.fauls10@gmail.com before your audition date. Parents who are picking up their children after their audition should park by the gym and enter the gym doors to check out their child.

NEXT PTA MEETING

Our next PTA Meeting will be Tuesday, March 4th at 6:00 PM. All members of the PTA are welcome to attend. The meeting will be held in person in the Media Center. Childcare will be available. You can join the meeting virtually at the following link: https://meet.google.com/taa-bwcd-dgs

PTA ACTION ALERT - PROTECT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

A bill called the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) was recently introduced in Congress. The bill would create the first ever nationalized voucher system, redirecting billions of taxpayer dollars away from public schools towards private and religious institutions and homeschooling.

The National PTA encourages families to contact your members of Congress, urging them to oppose ECCA.

CLICK HERE to easily send a message through the organization's VoterVoice system.

Wix is coming to Wixom

For approximately the first two weeks, Wix will attend school part time, which can be half days or 2-3 non-consecutive days per week.
The leash remains on the therapy dog while visiting classrooms.
During the introduction to school, Wix will always remain with the handler (Christina). The crate will be in the room during this time.
Wix can walk to the office and in the halls on a leash with the handler. Students may wave as you pass by, but not pet during this time. Walking to FAPEs is a great time for Wix to practice walking on a leash in the halls and seeing others.
At least half of the time at school, Wix will be in the crate.

Wixom Watch Dogs

Dads, Step-Dads, Grandpas, Uncles, Brothers & all ‘Dudes’:

The Wixom WatchDOGS’ mission is to get men more involved with our Wixom Elementary educational community, doing our part by:

• Providing positive male role models for our students

• Assisting with classroom and playground activities

• Leading or supporting school improvement projects

• Hosting fun events for our students and their families

• Helping reduce bullying and improving school security

Join the Wixom WatchDOGS Mailing List for more info, and

Follow our Wixom WatchDOGS on Facebook

Kroger Community Rewards

Looking for an easy way to support our school? Shop for groceries at Kroger and they will contribute money to our PTA. It’s easy to sign up in the Kroger App:

Click the three horizontal lines in the upper right corner
Choose “Rewards”
Choose “Community Rewards”
Search for “Wixom Elementary PTA” and enroll

Sign Up for SMS Messages via Skylert

In addition to receiving phone calls and email notifications from the school district in the event of a school closing or emergency, parents can also sign up to receive SMS Text messages.

Find the helpful step-by-step instructions linked below as well as the video tutorial on signing up for SMS messages.

Signing Up for SMS Messages via Skylert

Chromebook Information

If you do not have access to a computer at home for your child to use for iReady lessons,

please contact the school and we may be able to let you borrow a Chromebook. We have a limited number of Chromebooks available for students to borrow for the year.

Front office: 248-956-3400