Wizards Newsletter
February 6th, 2026
Hello Wickham Families,
We hope your first week of February has gone well. It’s been energizing to see classrooms buzzing with learning, creativity, and connection as we head into the heart of the winter months.
📩 Parent-Teacher Conferences – Special Edition Newsletter
On Wednesday next week, families will receive a special edition smore newsletter with important information about parent-teacher conferences, including how to sign up for conference times. Please be on the lookout for this message.
As a reminder, conferences will be held on:
📅 Wednesday, February 25th — 3:10–7:10 p.m.
📅 Wednesday, March 4th — 7:40 a.m.–7:10 p.m.
I also want to thank you all for your understanding and support as I return to work on a half-time basis while recovering from an injury. I truly love being here, and I’m so grateful to be back in the building as I continue to heal. I’m happy to be on the mend and appreciate this wonderful community more than ever.
Sincerely,
Heather Stevens
Your voice matters! As we continue to implement Levels One & Two of High Reliability Schools (HRS), we're capturing feedback from families to improve how our school functions. Share your thoughts and help us create the best environment for our students by clicking the box BELOW!
Communication
When relaying important information about your student, please remember that some communication should also be shared directly with the office. This includes things like attendance changes, extended absences, dismissal changes, or general school-related questions.
While teachers do their best to respond, they are often unable to check email throughout the day while teaching. Including the office on these emails helps ensure that someone is able to respond to you in a timely manner! Office emails:
Susan Schepanski: schepanski.susan@iowacityschools.org
Emily MacLeod: macleod.emily@iowacityschools.org
February 17th- No School, District Closed
February 20th- Readers are Leaders Day
February 25th- Kindergarten Field Trip
February 25th- Conferences (3:10 PM - 7:10 PM)
March 2nd- Halverson Spring Casuals
March 4th- Conferences (7:40 AM - 7:40 PM)
March 4th- Kindergarten Registration Opens
Linked here is our 2025-2026 District Calendar!
The Honey Den Fundraiser- ORDERS DUE TODAY!🍭🍬
Wickham Elementary PTO is partnering with The Honey Den in West Branch for a gummies and chocolates fundraiser. Don't miss out on this SWEET opportunity to support Wickham PTO!
There are 6 different gummy mixes with options to purchase 1 pound ($15) or 2 pound ($28) quantities. There is 1 chocolate mix option ($15) with 6 different chocolates to choose from.
HOW TO ORDER:
- Visit the online store at https://bit.ly/WickhamPTO
- Select from the provided Mixes by clicking on the picture. Please make sure you add the quantity and select an option for weight (1lb or 2lb for gummy candies) and/or desired chocolates for the Mason Jar.
- Type in the person who will be picking up the order when asked "who should receive credit for this sale". If you would like to send your items to your own doorstep or to a friend elsewhere, add shipping for $12. Then proceed to checkout.
- ORDERS DUE BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH
- Non-shipped orders will be available for pick-up on Monday, February 9 between 4:30-6:00pm at Wickham Elementary.
- Please email wickhampto@gmail.com with any questions. Thanks for supporting Wickham PTO!
PTO Meeting - Wednesday, March 4 @ 7 p.m.
Join us for our next monthly PTO Meeting on Wednesday, March 4 @ 7pm.
A virtual link will be provided via PTO email prior to the meeting.
Art Room News!
It’s time for the MidWestOne Bank Art Show! This is an optional project. All entries must be submitted to Ms. Lasansky by February 20, 2026. Each year, MidWestOne Bank selects 50 featured artists, and the chosen artwork will be professionally framed through their partnership with Blick Art Materials in Downtown Iowa City.
ALL entries will be displayed at the MidwestOne Bank Downtown location, and everyone is invited to the open house on April 9, 2026.
Important Instructions:
- Projects must be mounted on a separate sheet of construction paper at home.
- The entry form must be filled out, signed, and attached to the back of your artwork. (See the entry form for full instructions.)
We are very excited to see all the entries!
Ms. Lasansky and Ms. Goeken
Securly
Looking for information on Securly, our web filtering tool?
Find all the information here www.IowaCitySchools.org/Securly.
Non Discrimination Policy
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