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Dear Wildwood Families,

Last week I shared that the CAASPP results (state testing) would be available possibly in August. Well, I was a little off on that! Some of our CAASPP results might be available now. Families may be able to see results in the "Paperless Assessment Reporting" area and on the Parent Portal. I haven’t had a chance to check them out but I wanted to let you know they might be there. Results from the Writing part of the CAASPP usually come in later as those need to be scored differently. I’ll let you know if I hear more.

Today, seniors from PHS who are former Wildwood grads stopped by in their caps and gowns to walk through the school and received cheers from all of our students to celebrate their upcoming graduation. They even stayed to play kickball with the kindergartners (pictures below). It was very special for our students and teachers to see these big high schoolers and celebrate as they move on to their next chapter.

As you may know, next year we will have a new teacher on staff because 4th grade teacher, Martin Lewis, is retiring. Wildwood is a tight community with a lot of history with certain teachers, and we’ve had some requests to be placed with the “known” teacher. We cannot accommodate everyone’s requests. Our teachers collaborate closely and work very well together and I’m sure this will continue. There will be a lot of support for our new teacher (experienced but new to Wildwood) in order to support their transition to a new school. My hope is that everyone will be welcoming and supportive of the new teacher, and happy to be assigned to either class. It sets everyone up for success, especially the students.

When making classes, there are many factors that go into class placement (gender, race, friends, behavior, academics, parental involvement, history, intervention supports, energy, social dynamics just to name some) so the process is not an easy one. We spend a lot of time creating balanced classes at each grade level and we appreciate your understanding and support of the process.

Thank you for supporting Wildwood Elementary.

Beth Rhine

For a student to have any medication at school, the school office must have a Piedmont Unified School District Medication Form completed and signed by both a parent/guardian and your health care provider on file.

This includes both prescription and over-the-counter medications. Medications must be in their original container, labeled by a pharmacist as required.

Medications will be kept in the office and administered per the doctors instructions, unless it is determined and documented by both the physician and parent/guardian that the student may self-carry the medication. Medication forms are valid for one calendar year.

If you have any questions, please email the District Nurses at nurses@piedmont.k12.ca.us

Our last meeting of the year is this Thursday, May 22, 7:30pm at Cato’s Ale House, 3891 Piedmont Ave, Oakland

Highlights of this Year:

The core mission of the Wildwood Dads’ Club is building community and this year we are proud to say that we accomplished that in spades with the following events:

• August Welcome Back BBQ - hundreds enjoyed grillables together with an ample amount of fun, smiles, music, and yes burger and hot dog costumes!

• August Welcome Reception for Dads new to Wildwood - getting to know each other and current dads.

• October Pumpkin Patch. Our most successful Patch ever! Over 80 dads, moms, kids, and even grandparents gathered all month long and sold over 5,000 pumpkins!

• February Island Vibes Crab Feed. Around 150 parents came together for a fun filled night full of delicious food and lively music. Over 25 volunteers made it possible!

• April Appreciation Event. Dozens of Wildwood Dads came together for a morning of golf followed by an afternoon of socializing by the Bay.

Funding for Wildwood

Wildwood Dads’ Club is proud to have funded the Mileage Club awards and new PE equipment. In addition, we partnered closely with the Wildwood Parents Club and Interim Principal Beth Rhine to identify and fund projects. This centered on asking teachers, staff, and even students what are the highest needs of the school - ensuring that our volunteer led fundraising goes to these areas of need. Ideas were prioritized by feasibility, need, and other parameters. A huge thank you to Principal Rhine for leading this process! The result is that we are proud to say that the Dads’ Club and the Parent’s Club are jointly funding the following projects):

Check out the full year calendar of Wildwood Dads’ Club events here

There’s still room to be part of the adventure—make this summer one to remember!

Summer Adventures is Coming!
Looking for a fun, enriching way to keep your child engaged this summer? PUSD’s Summer Adventures Program has something for everyone—and it’s also a great way to support our dedicated teachers who will be leading the fun.

Welcome to Kindergarten – A playful, confidence-building full-day program designed to help incoming kinders ease into school routines.

Summer Adventures (1st–5th grades) – Students rotate through multiple fun, hands-on activities each day led by teachers from all three elementary schools.

Welcome to 6th Grade – A unique program just for incoming 6th graders to build community, independence, and middle school readiness.

Junior CIT Program – A leadership experience for rising 7th–9th graders interested in helping younger campers and developing youth work skills.

Highlander Sports Camps – High-energy athletic programs led by PHS coaches and athletes for sports-loving students.

Session Dates:

• Session 1: June 10–28 (1-week option available)

• Session 2: July 8–26
  
  

Time Options:

• Half-day: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• Full-day: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Extended day: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  
  

Visit the Summer Programs page to register! Summer Adventures 2025

Fall 2025 LEGO Robotics Registration Closing Soon

Registration for the Fall 2025 Robotics season for rising K-8th graders will be closing in June. Youth robotics helps children develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills while having fun and learning about engineering, writing code, and thriving on a non-athletic team. Learn more at piedmontmakers.org/robotics and sign up today!