Wiggin Street Parent Update

Dear Wiggin Street Families,

Thank you to all who were able to join us for Donuts with Grownups. It is always wonderful to come together in support of our students, and I know they truly appreciate your time and presence.

We are also grateful to those who stayed for our Veterans Day assembly, as well as to the Veterans who have served in our U.S. wars and the many men and women who have served in our military. We appreciate your service to our country. While the cold weather prevented us from holding our outdoor flag ceremony, gathering in the gym allowed us to honor our Veterans by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, singing the National Anthem, and recognizing those in attendance.

Next week kicks off our Annual Food for the Hungry Drive. Our students can make a meaningful impact in our community by donating non-perishable food items or monetary contributions. The Top 10 most-needed items for local pantries include: canned meat, beef stew/hearty soup, pasta, pasta sauce, instant potatoes, instant rice, hot/cold cereal, peanut butter, and canned fruits and vegetables. Every $1.00 donated provides $4.56 of buying power through the Mid-Ohio Collective. Checks may be made payable to Food For The Hungry.

Warm regards,
Christy Grandstaff
Principal, Wiggin Street Elementary

Energy in an Ecosystem

5th grade students participated in a simulation to investigate energy in an ecosystem. They played the roles of grasshoppers, lizards, and hawks.

Wellness Wednesday

This week, the Kenyon Women's Soccer Team with Isabel Taggert played Sharks and Minnows with students.

Next week, we look forward to welcoming back the Kenyon Men’s and Women’s Soccer Teams for another fun and energetic visit—a highlight our students always enjoy!

Wiggin Street will be participating in the annual Food for the Hungry drive from November 17-21. Each class will have a collection box. Students can contribute non-perishable food or monetary donations. The Top 10 items needed for our local pantries include canned meat, beef stew/hearty soup, pasta, pasta sauce, instant potatoes, instant rice, hot/cold cereal, peanut butter, canned fruit & vegetables.

Though non-food donations are welcome, cash donations are encouraged because $1.00 -- donated is equivalent to $4.56 of buying power through the Mid-Ohio Collective. Checks should be made payable to Food For The Hungry. All donations collected in each school will stay in the community in which they were donated. These students are asked to demonstrate the idea that no one is too young to make a difference and that the community is better when we work together!

As in the past, the classroom in each participating school that contributes the highest number of food items per student will be treated to a pizza party sponsored by Psi Iota Xi.

The top donor from each school will be honored in the Food For The Hungry broadcast at the Knox County Memorial Building on Friday, Dec. 12. The students will be recognized on our live video stream at www.mvnu.tv, as well as on 100.9 FM and 13WMVO, with reports given on WNZR and 93.7 the Super Q.

To learn more about FFTH, donate, or find photos, videos, and more, visit www.FoodForTheHungryCares.org. To volunteer with FFTH, call or text Kathy Brechler at 740-398-2408. The 2025 FFTH Live Broadcast will take place on Friday, Dec. 12 at the Memorial Theater inside the Knox Memorial. This is a Knox County tradition you won’t want to miss!

The Art to Remember fundraiser continues through November 14th. Don't forget to order a special keepsake of your child's artwork.

It's that time of year! Please remind your child to look at the Lost in Found that is in the hallway leading to the cafeteria for their lost items. Thanks for your help!