Wixom Howler Edition 29

Hello Wixom families,

I hope you have enjoyed the past week! As a parent, I remember loving the little things about time off from school...not packing lunches, no homework and a relaxed bedtime routine! As we return from Spring Break, we will be settling in for our final stretch of the school year!

The upcoming months will be busy, in addition to the continued daily instruction, students in grades 3rd - 5th will be taking MStep and all students (K - 5th) will be taking the final iReady Diagnostic. I know we will also have lots fun in the coming months too! We will officially kick the fun with our annual Spring Carnival this Saturday, April 5th. I hope to see you there! Many grade levels/classes have field trips and other special events planned in the coming months as well! Along with the many activities and warming weather, I know it will be a great finish to the 2024-2025 school year and I am so lucky to spend this time with you and your students!

Have a great week!

Kristin Froning

Monday, March 31

• WLCSD PTSA Reflections Ceremony, 6:30 pm WLN
• PTA Virtual Auction Opens! (See details below)

Tuesday, April 1

• PTA Meeting, 6:00 P M (Media Center)

Wednesday, March 2

• Spring Picture Day

Saturday, April 5

• PTA Spring Carnival

April 9-15

• PTA Five Below Fundraiser

Friday, April 18

• No School

Tuesday , April 29

• 1/2 Day for Students: Dismissal @ 12:35 pm

• Spring Flower Fundraiser Pick-Up

MStep testing will begin in April. MSTEP (Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress) is an important statewide assessment that measures student achievement in key academic areas, including English Language Arts, Mathematics for 3rd and 4th graders and includes Science, and Social Studies too for our 5th graders. It’s crucial for students to get a good night’s rest and be on time for testing, as we will be administering the assessments in the morning when everyone is fresh and ready to do their best.

We ask that you make your best effort to ensure your child is present on testing days. Please try to refrain from trips or appointments if possible on those days. Obviously, if your child is ill, he or she should recover at home. Absent students will be required to take make-up tests on alternate dates and miss classroom instruction. We appreciate your support!

The testing window for grades 3rd - 5th grade is April 7 - May 15. a testing schedule will communicated in the Howler and classroom teachers will also communicate their specific testing dates.

Trimester 2 Report Cards are now available for parents to review. Please be sure to log into your Skyward Family Access to review your child's report cards. If you have any questions regarding report cards, please email your child's teacher directly. If you have any technical difficulties accessing your child's report cards, please email FamilyAccess@wlcsd.org.

Our next PTA Meeting will be Tuesday, April 1st at 6:00 PM. All members of the PTA are welcome to attend. The meeting will be held in person in the Media Center. Childcare will be available. You can join the meeting virtually at the following link: https://meet.google.com/taa-bwcd-dgs

Congratulations to our officers selected for the 2025-2026 school year.

President: Leah Nelson

Treasurer: Blair Hulet

Secretary: Christina Van Til

Vice Presidents of Membership: Jessica Neal and Angela Warsinske

Vice President of Social Media: Amy Chesney

VIce President of Fundraising: Dana Marks

Legislative Representative: Lindsey Hirzel-Glassco

The Spring Carnival is Saturday, April 5th, 12-3pm! You can prepay for your wristbands using the code below. Please email Mrs. Froning if you have financial hardship and would still like to attend the event.

We could use your help! We need volunteers to help run the activities of the day, see the sign up genius to help us out. We appreciate your support and generosity! Also, our Virtual Auction starts Monday, March 31st, so be sure to scan below to check out this year’s items.

The Spring Carnival is Saturday, April 5th, and we could use your help! Please see our Carnival Wish List to donate items for the carnival activities or for the Silent Auction. We also need volunteers to help run the activities of the day, see the sign up genius to help us out! We appreciate your support and generosity!

Enjoy special pricing to see the Michigan Panthers take on the San Antonio Brahmas on April 13th 2025 at 12:00pm.

Before the game, you will have the unique opportunity to step into the tunnel and cheer as the Panthers run onto the field! It's a chance to get up close and personal with the action and create lasting memories.

Additionally, $5 from every ticket purchased will be donated to Wixom Elementary, making your attendance not only an exciting experience but also a way to support your school!!!

Buy Tickets Here: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Wixomelementary2

Potential changes to the U.S. Department of Education could significantly impact Michigan schools, affecting funding for low-income schools, special education, school meals, and college affordability.

With nearly 10% of Michigan’s education budget coming from federal funding, these cuts could challenge our students’ ability to learn and succeed.

Governor Whitmer wants to hear your thoughts on these proposed changes. Make your voice heard, and fill out the survey today.

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=h3D71Xc3rUKWaoku9HIl0ZdMqrfL6J1Ljtrljky38TBUODM3S1Q2U09UOEc3QURGSlhCUEU0OFM3Mi4u&route=shorturl

A bill called the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) was recently introduced in Congress. The bill would create the first ever nationalized voucher system, redirecting billions of taxpayer dollars away from public schools towards private and religious institutions and homeschooling.

The National PTA encourages families to contact your members of Congress, urging them to oppose ECCA.

CLICK HERE to easily send a message through the organization's VoterVoice system.

Dads, Step-Dads, Grandpas, Uncles, Brothers & all ‘Dudes’:

The Wixom WatchDOGS’ mission is to get men more involved with our Wixom Elementary educational community, doing our part by:

• Providing positive male role models for our students

• Assisting with classroom and playground activities

• Leading or supporting school improvement projects

• Hosting fun events for our students and their families

• Helping reduce bullying and improving school security

Join the Wixom WatchDOGS Mailing List for more info, and

Follow our Wixom WatchDOGS on Facebook

Looking for an easy way to support our school? Shop for groceries at Kroger and they will contribute money to our PTA. It’s easy to sign up in the Kroger App:

1. Click the three horizontal lines in the upper right corner

2. Choose “Rewards”

3. Choose “Community Rewards”

4. Search for “Wixom Elementary PTA” and enroll

In addition to receiving phone calls and email notifications from the school district in the event of a school closing or emergency, parents can also sign up to receive SMS Text messages.

Find the helpful step-by-step instructions linked below as well as the video tutorial on signing up for SMS messages.

Signing Up for SMS Messages via Skylert

If you do not have access to a computer at home for your child to use for iReady lessons,

please contact the school and we may be able to let you borrow a Chromebook. We have a limited number of Chromebooks available for students to borrow for the year.

Front office: 248-956-3400

Principal: Mrs. Kristin Froning (kristinfroning@wlcsd.org)

Principal Secretary: Mrs. Michele Abele (MicheleAbele@wlcsd.org)

Building Secretary: Mrs. Tamara Baker (TamaraBaker@wlcsd.org)

Office: 248-956-3400

FAX: 248-956-3405

Absence Line: 248-956-3490

Late Bus Hotline: 248-956-5199 - All late buses will be listed on the hotline if the driver is running TEN OR MORE minutes late.

Address:

301 North Wixom Road
Wixom, MI 48393