September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! In partnership with the Crown Point Community Library (CPCL), we are celebrating by inviting all of our sixth-grade students to receive new library cards. CPCL library cards are free, and they open the door to a variety of books, including eBooks and audiobooks, and expand access to databases that help our students conduct academic research.

CPCL library card applications will be distributed to all sixth-grade students on Tuesday, September 8. To receive a new library card, applications should be completed, signed, and returned to your student’s social studies teacher no later than Monday, September 28. If your student has previously been issued a CPCL library card, or if you are unsure whether they have one, please complete and return the application anyway. If an existing patron record is found, the library will issue a new card using the student's existing patron number.

We are working to keep our school’s Community Closet stocked with snacks and quick meal options for students in need. These items help support students during the school day and provide food that can be taken home when needed.

If you are able, we would greatly appreciate donations of individually packaged items such as:

Cheez-Its
Granola bars
Applesauce pouches
Pop-Tarts
Goldfish
Pirate’s Booty
Mac and Cheese Cups

Your generosity helps ensure that our students have access to the nourishment they need to stay focused and cared for, both at school and at home. Donations may be sent in with your child or dropped off at the Main Office during school hours.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity in helping support our Wheeler families!

-Mindy Meyers, Kelly McCarthy, Jill Vagner

Arrival Procedures

Drop off time for car rider line is 7:15-7:35am.
Please do not drop off prior to this time as there is no supervision until 7:15am.
Bus Loop will release students from buses at 7:25am.
Walkers and bike riders need to use the cross walk with Crossing Guard at the corner of 231 and S. West Street at Citgo Gas Station.
Students wanting breakfast need to report directly to the Cafeteria.
Students released to classes at 7:30am.
Students not in their classrooms by 7:40am will be considered tardy and will need to sign in late with the front office.

Walker/Bike Rider Dismissal

All walkers must stay on the sidewalk and enter through Door 1N.
For safety, students are to use the Crossing Guard at the corner of 231 and S. West Street.
All walkers and bike riders exiting the front/rear of the school will make their way directly off the campus via sidewalks and not in the oncoming bus/traffic lanes.
Please do not pick up in the service lot off of 231.
We have a large number of walkers and bike riders and need to work together assisting each other for safety reasons.

Construction

**We are encouraging all families to have their student walk or ride the bus for the beginning of the school year. Our Harrington Avenue entrance is closed due to road construction. We have adjusted the routes for vehicles at arrival and dismissal. Please reference our map below. Thank you for your cooperation and patience.

A green chalkboard with a light wood frame displays the message, “Are You Interested in Volunteer Opportunities?” in large white letters. Smaller text near the bottom reads, “Submit Your Volunteer Form Now!” The design is simple and focused on encouraging school volunteer participation.

Many activities throughout the school year require volunteers, and all volunteers must complete a background check. A new Volunteer Form must be submitted each school year, even if you have volunteered in the past.
Many of our volunteers support the PTA and assist with the numerous events and opportunities available throughout the year. If you are interested in volunteering, we encourage you to complete the CWMS Volunteer Form now. Volunteer Form - CWMS
Please note that some background checks require fingerprinting, and those results can take up to one month to be processed. Completing your volunteer form early helps ensure you're approved in time for upcoming events.

Respect - 08.28.26

For the next four weeks, we are going to discuss one of the traits from the Bulldog Blueprint and include a few tips you can apply to your life. Today starts with Respect. Respect is the foundation of every rule here, but it starts with you as an individual.

You must respect yourself to have the utmost respect for others.
Having respect means that you are aware of your surroundings and how you should conduct yourself.
Students who are respectful, maintain eye contact while speaking, listen more than talking, follow expectations, and take pride in representing themselves, their family, school and community to the best of their ability.
With every interaction you have, treat people with courtesy, politeness, and kindness.
Be a good listener.
Seek to understand others.
Show empathy.
Serve others.
Apologize when you are wrong.
Show gratitude.
Be respectful...it matters!