Wingate Elementary News
September 2025
From the Principal's Desk
It’s hard to believe we’ve already been in school for almost a month! As we step into the fall season, I want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible start we’ve had together. Our students are showing excitement for learning, kindness toward one another, and a growing sense of responsibility as they settle into routines. From classrooms filled with curiosity to playgrounds filled with laughter, the positive momentum is something special.
One highlight this fall has been watching so many of our students earn Trailblazer Tickets by being safe, respectful, and ready to learn. These moments reflect not only their individual growth but also the strong culture of care and responsibility that is alive throughout our school. It’s inspiring to see students take pride in living out our values every single day.
We also have reason to celebrate on a larger scale—our recent School Performance Framework results reflect the hard work of our staff, students, and families. This recognition affirms the incredible efforts happening in classrooms and gives us even more motivation to continue striving for excellence. You can read more about this success in the section below.
Looking ahead, the fall months bring exciting opportunities for growth, exploration, and connection—whether through upcoming projects, special events, or the daily moments of discovery that make school so meaningful. Thank you for your continued partnership in making Wingate a place where every child feels supported and inspired to thrive. Together, we will keep building on this momentum and ensure a year full of learning, joy, and success.
Warmly,
Ms. Schraeder
Celebrating our School Performance Framework Results
We are thrilled to share that our school has demonstrated remarkable achievement on the 2025 School Performance Framework! Here are some standout highlights:
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98th percentile in the state for English Language Arts (ELA) achievement — an extraordinary level of academic excellence that places us among the top-performing schools statewide.
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98th percentile in the state for Math achievement — our students are excelling across the board, showing mastery and skill in core academic areas.
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Strong growth percentiles across both ELA and Math — not only are our students performing at high levels, but they’re also progressing steadily and meaningfully, year over year.
These results reflect the dedication and collaboration of our educators, staff, students, and families. Our classrooms have become places of curiosity, hard work, and discovery—and these outcomes confirm the power of our collective efforts. The positive trends we’re seeing in both achievement and academic growth set a fantastic foundation for continued success.
Curious to explore the full framework and see how these areas are measured? Dive deeper into the complete report linked below.
Read the full School Performance Framework here: Full Report
Come One, Come All to the Wingate Fall Carnival
Friday, Sept 5th is the Wingate Fall Carnival being held from 4:30pm-6:30pm. We hope you can come join us!
Tickets are available for purchase at the event.
All participants will need to fill out a waiver to participate in certain events (like the bounce house, etc.). You can fill out an electronic waiver here and pick it up at the ticket booth.
Still want to volunteer? Click here to sign up!
Looking forward to celebrating with you tomorrow!
Welcoming our New Artist In Residence
We are excited to share that Katie Kenney has joined Wingate as our new Artist in Residence! Katie brings with her an extensive art background and a passion for creativity. In her own time, she enjoys painting landscapes, and we are thrilled that she will now be inspiring our students through her talents and love of art. Thanks to the continued support of our PTO, students will enjoy art classes twice a month with Katie, in addition to our monthly Art Heritage lessons, making the arts a vibrant part of the Wingate experience.
At the same time, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks and best wishes to Anna Hileman, who has served as our Artist in Residence for the past several years. Anna has been such a gift to our school community, bringing creativity, joy, and encouragement to every class she taught. While she is stepping away from this role due to personal commitments, she has shared the following message with our community:
“Teaching art at Wingate has been pure joy. I have loved getting to know the kids and seeing them gain confidence and try new things with their art. This year, due to personal commitments, I’m unable to continue as an art teacher in a way that gives the program the time and attention it deserves. Wingate is a very special place, and I’m so grateful for the chance to share art with your children. While I won’t be in the classroom daily, I hope to offer after-school art programs in the future if there is interest. And, as a fellow Wingate parent, I look forward to seeing the students and families at school events and around campus.”
We are deeply grateful to Anna for her years of dedication and creativity, and we warmly welcome Katie into this special role. With the combined support of our PTO and our talented artists, the arts will continue to flourish at Wingate!
