15 New Student Enrollment

16 TK information night - 7pm at Beach (adults only)j

17 Mileage Club 7:50am

20 MLK Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL

February

5 Vision and Hearing Screening

17-21 February Recess - NO SCHOOL

Dear Wildwood Families,

We are excited to announce a unique initiative that embodies the spirit of community and compassion in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We will be launching a School-Wide Read-a-Thon to raise funds for the World Central Kitchen, helping to feed those impacted by the devastation from the Los Angeles wildfires.

WCK is first on the frontlines, providing meals and responding to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. When disaster strikes, WCK’s Relief Team mobilizes to the frontlines with the urgency to start cooking and providing meals to people in need. By partnering with organizations on the ground and activating a network of food trucks or emergency kitchens, WCK provides freshly made, nutritious meals to communities impacted by disasters quickly and effectively. We know that good food provides nourishment, comfort, and hope, especially in times of crisis.

Event Details:

• Start Date: Monday, January 20th

• End Date: Sunday, January 26th

During this week, students can read as much as possible, seek sponsorship from family and friends, and contribute to a meaningful cause. This event will promote literacy and a love for reading and help us unite as a community to support those in need.

How It Works:

• Get Sponsored: Students will ask family and friends to sponsor them for every book or page they read during the read-a-thon.

• Read: Students can choose books of their liking and read at home or during designated reading times at school.

• Collect Donations: After the read-a-thon, students will collect and submit the pledged donations to the school.

Suggested Donation Amounts

For Kindergarten to 2nd Grade:

• $0.50 per book: Encourages young readers to participate.

• $2 for 4 books: A fun challenge for early readers.

• $5 flat donation: Simple and straightforward for sponsors.

• $10 for a week of reading or a more substantial contribution for those who can support more.

For 3rd to 5th Grade:

• $2 per book: This is a great option for students who may read several books.

• $5 for 5 books: Encourages students to read more.

• $15 flat donation: Simple and straightforward for sponsors.

• $20 for a week of reading: A more substantial contribution for those who want to support more.

• $50 or more: For generous sponsors who want to make a bigger impact.

Thank you for supporting our Read-a-thon! Please complete the information on the link below and have your child return it to their classroom teacher.

By 7 pm on January 26th, please log on to The World Central Kitchen donation site to donate. Please return the pledge form to your child’s teacher so we can celebrate as a school at the close of this fundraiser.

Thank you for your support and participation in this important event. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by the wildfires while fostering a love for reading in our students.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Joanie Sears.

jsears@piedmont.k12.ca.us

We would like to thank PHS Senior and Eagle Scout, Tommy Ashton, for repainting the fading lines in the kindergarten playground for his Eagle Scout project! He and his PHS crew did a great job and gave the yard a refreshed new look! Thank you, Tommy!

Do you know what your child eats at lunch time? Well, you might be surprised. Some kids skip their lunch entirely, and some just pick out the items they like. I had one student eat a candy cane for lunch. For those who get school lunch, sometimes they eat it, sometimes they don’t. We are out there during lunch, supervising students and encouraging them to eat. But we can’t force them. It might be worth a conversation with your child about eating lunch and how it helps them to have energy for the second half of the day. Thank you!

Students in grades K, 2, 5 and all new students will undergo state required hearing and vision screenings on Wednesday, February 5th. If your student wears glasses or contacts, please make sure they wear them or bring them to school.

If you do not wish to have your child participate in these screenings and would like to provide your own hearing and vision assessment report through an outside provider, please contact the District Nurses at nurses@piedmont.k12.ca.us. Thank you!

In honor and in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr., all Wildwood students are invited to perform a speech, poem, spoken word, song, or skit written by themselves or someone else.

This is a wonderful opportunity for those students who want to honor Dr. King, and to practice their public speaking skills. Performance selections should relate to Martin Luther King Jr. and the theme of Speak and Inspire. The celebration will be on February 12 *PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE* , 2025 at a school assembly.

Guidelines

• Open to all students, Kindergarten through 5th grade.

• Students can perform alone or with a group.

• Performances are limited to two to four minutes.

• We encourage students to memorize their performance pieces (but not required).

• Whole class performances are also encouraged.

If your child is interested in performing, here is the permission form that needs to be completed and turned in.

New student enrollment opens January 15th, 2025

We are thrilled to announce new student enrollment for the 2025-26 school year will open January 15th, 2025! Families with children not currently attending Piedmont schools - new kindergarteners or a student switching to Piedmont schools - are invited to start the enrollment process then.

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Program for 2025-26:

• If your child is four years old by September 1st, 2025, they are eligible for our District’s outstanding Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program. This specially designed program ensures a solid foundation for your child's educational journey. *There is a TK information session on Thursday 1/16 at 7pm at Beach Elementary. This is an adult only event.*

We genuinely look forward to welcoming your children into our school family next year. The journey of education is a collaborative effort, and we are excited to partner with you in nurturing the potential within each child.

In preparation for enrollment opening, check out the resources on our website https://www.piedmont.k12.ca.us/about/enrolling/enrolling-info, gather the required documents, and mark your calendars for January 15th. Families will be notified of their successfully processed application on a rolling basis. Families can enroll at any time after January 15th, but please note that priority for neighborhood schools is determined by the date of the complete application. We encourage you to complete the application promptly to secure your preferred school placement.

Looking forward to a fantastic 2025-26 school year together!

*Currently enrolled students will receive registration information before the start of school.*

We hope the blur of those first weeks of school have come into better focus and that you are more curious about how to become more involved in supporting our wonderful school.

The Piedmont Store is your first step. This is the No. 1 portal for info on where to give funds that are critical for our Wildwood students’ classrooms and field trips, Wildwood staff, and WPC itself. We hope you’ll take a look and consider chipping in. THIS IS A GREAT GUIDE TO GIVING and here are suggested donations, but participation is key! Also attached is a helpful document that illustrates the many ways of giving.

What’s WPC all about? Who is leading it, and what do we do? Why do we ask for money? Answers can be found on the WPC web site, and of course, reaching out directly to WPC via email anytime.

Also, attend a WPC meeting! They are from 7-8pm, with an optional social at 6:40, in the Wildwood Library unless otherwise noted.

The updated meeting schedule is as follows:

Jan. 28

Feb. 25

March 25

April 29 (virtual)

May 20

The Crab Feed is less than a month away and we are on track to selling out!

🌴 Mark your calendars for a night you won’t want to miss:

Set sail on Saturday, February 8th for an unforgettable evening of flavor, fun, and island adventure!

🎫 Early Bird Special:

Grab your tickets now!

Click here for tickets

What’s on deck?
🌊 A feast of mouthwatering crab, fresh salmon, and delectable sides
🌴 Signature island cocktails & endless good vibes
🎉 Costume fun: Dress as a pirate, sailor, crab, or just channel your inner island adventurer!

This is the perfect way to warm up your winter and shake off those January blues! Don’t wait—tickets are moving fast. Grab yours now and make this the highlight of 2025!

👉 Check out the full Wildwood Dads’ Club event calendar here

Here’s to unforgettable memories in 2025. We can’t wait to see you there—costumes, claws, and all!

The art and writing will be showcased at Piedmont’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Monday, Jan. 20. (Check out last year’s amazing work!). All participants will be entered into a drawing to win one of 10 gift cards to Mulberry’s. The deadline is Wednesday, January 15.

The theme of this year’s celebration is “Separate is Never Equal: Fight Injustice!” Students are asked to create a piece of art or writing in response to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s quote:

In a speech in March 1966, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. called on people to never feel comfortable with any form of segregation, tyranny, or supremacy: “I never intend to adjust myself to segregation and discrimination. I never intend to become adjusted to religious bigotry. I never intend to adjust myself to economic conditions that will take necessities from the many to give luxuries to the few.”

Want to learn, engage and connect with others to understand systemic racism and how to dismantle it?

Please join us for an interactive evening to discuss, "Do the Work! An Antiracist Activity Book" by W. Kamau Bell and Kate Schatz.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Time: 7:00-9:00 PM

Location: Havens Library, 323 Highland Ave, Piedmont, CA 94611

WHAT TO EXPECT

Respectful listening, open-mindedness, confidentiality, and active participation.

HOW TO PREPARE

Please read the book in advance and be ready to discuss key themes, share personal insights, and engage in meaningful dialogue about anti-racism and actionable steps. If you'd like learn more before reading the book: Watch this Commonwealth Club interview with the authors

Questions? Please contact Sean Bartmasser (bartmasser@gmail.com), Carrice McKenna (carrice@gmail.com), or Jean Takazawa (jtakazawa@piedmont.k12.ca.us)

For parents who are already making plans for summer, we have good news for you! We are also making plans for an exciting Summer Adventures expanded learning program, with two sessions: June 10-20 and June 23-July 3. Look for registration information in February. New this year, we will also have a Spring Adventures program during Spring Break, April 7-11.

Do you know a student who might benefit from a fun challenge in math? Math Kangaroo is a low-stakes, international math competition for students in grades 1-12 that takes place on the third Thursday in March. Kids are given 75 minutes to solve interesting problems involving math and logic. All participants receive a t-shirt and prize to reward their efforts. Responses are scored after the event so students can track their progress from year to year. High scorers receive additional recognition later in the Spring.

Regular Deadline: December 31, 2024

Late deadline: February 1, 2025

Try out some sample questions from last year’s test.

Piedmont ALPS is excited to host our local Math Kangaroo testing site.

When: Thursday, March 20, 2025, 4 - 5:15PM

Where: Havens Elementary, 323 Highland Ave, Piedmont

Register at this link: https://mathkangaroo.oasis-lms.com/Users/LearningActivityInformation.aspx?LearningActivityID=LdNW4r5uklGMGTEuIlhpSA%3d%3d

Enter this invitation code: PIEDMONT94611@25MK

Cost: $18 by December 31 (late registration is $35 by February 1)

Questions? piedmontalps@gmail.com

ATTENDANCE REPORTING

1. Please report your student's absence or tardiness - and include the reason.
2. You are welcome to email your teacher, but you must also report by either calling

(510) 594-2719 or emailing: wwdattendance@piedmont.k12.ca.us

INVITATIONAL: DONATE FOR ABSENCES

1. Parents, please remember that if your child needs to be out of school, you can submit
   donations for the lost revenue.
2. Each day that a student is out of school (for any reason, including illness) means a loss of
   revenue in the following amounts per day:

K-3rd Grade = $61.32 - 4th-5th Grade = $56.39

• Wildwood School Calendar
• Hot Lunch Order (pw: Wildwood)
• Attendance Reporting

WHATNOT submission requests must be received by Tuesday at 12:00 PM,
whatnot@piedmont.k12.ca.us