Wingate Elementary News

Tuesday, August 12th - Stay and Play (K-2)

Wednesday, August 13th - Stay and Play (3-5)

Tuesday, August 19th - Parent Info Night (K-2)

Wednesday, August 20th - Parent Info Night (3-5)

Wednesday, August 20th - Wingate Night at Noodles and Co.

Thursday, August 28th - K-1 Vision and Hearing Screening

Friday, August 29th - Fun Friday and Wingate Spirit Wear Day

August Staff Birthdays

August 10th - Melissa Smith (Counselor)

Dear Wingate Families,

Welcome back to a new school year at Wingate! It has been such a joy to see our hallways, playgrounds, and classrooms filled with energy, smiles, and the sound of learning once again. This year, we are fortunate to have a wonderful community of returning and new families joining us—each one helping to make Wingate the special place it is.

We are also proud to share that Wingate has received the John Irwin Award for Academic Excellence from the Colorado Department of Education for the third year in a row! This recognition celebrates the hard work of our students, the dedication of our staff, and the incredible support of our families. Together, we have built a culture where learning is valued, achievement is celebrated, and children are inspired to reach their full potential.

As we start this year together, I encourage you to say hello when you see me or any member of our team. We are your partners in your child’s learning, and we value the connection between home and school. Let’s make this year one filled with curiosity, kindness, and success for every student.

Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!

Warmly,

Ms. Schraeder

Drop off and pick up traffic at Wingate can be busy and crowded. Please take it slow, be patient and be kind. Also, we ask that you do not park along S. Camp Rd. You may park in the large parking lot, the small parking lot located off of Dakota Drive or in the adjacent neighborhoods. If you park in nearby neighborhoods, please be sure to attend to "no parking" signs and driveways. We also highly encourage all of our Wingate community members to use the crosswalk when crossing S. Camp Rd. (This is required for students who are not accompanied by an adult). The drop off and pick up location for parents who wish to remain in their vehicle is by the gazebo near the main parking lot. Please do not drop off or pick up directly in front of the school near the parking lot crosswalk. Also, do not stop in any areas that are painted red. Thank you in advance for your attention to the safety of our community.

Starting Aug. 18th, 2025, schools will administer a brief Panorama survey to all students in grades 3-12. The Panorama Wellness Survey is designed to assess and support the individual needs of students. In this survey, students are asked questions regarding their feelings of safety, well-being, emotions, coping skills, and access to resources. This is not an anonymous survey. Because it is not anonymous, we are able to assess and respond to the immediate needs of students. For students with non-emergent support needs, this survey allows us to know what resources to provide. Student responses are only shared with school counselors, school administrators, and designated D51 Student Services staff so that they may respond to student needs and requests in a timely manner. The trusted adult question is an exception to this data-sharing protocol: The school principal may share the data from the trusted adult question with internal school staff to ensure strong relationships between staff and students and to help those students who don’t indicate they have a trusted adult at school that they can talk to.

As a reminder, support is always available to your child. If your child needs anything, please have them reach out to their advisory teacher, counselor, or any of their administrators. We have many resources to help our students and their families inside the district as well as through our community partners.

To access information on all student surveys administered by the district, visit d51schools.org/studentsurveys. If you would like to opt your child out of taking this survey, please update your child’s survey opt out information at any time by logging into ParentVUE, selecting “Student Info,” clicking on the “Edit Information” button, selecting the survey(s) you would like to opt your student out of, and saving changes using the “Save Changes” button. Please note that this process must be completed prior to the start of the survey window, or we cannot guarantee that your child will not be surveyed.

Alternatively, you can fill out the opt-out form found at the link above and return it to the office at your child’s school by August 15th. This form must be returned prior to the start of the survey window, or we cannot guarantee that your student will not be surveyed.

Join us for our upcoming Parent Information Nights to learn more about the exciting year ahead! The evening will begin with a school-wide session hosted by Wingate Principal, Ms. Schraeder and Assistant Principal, Mr. Hoskin, followed by time in your child’s classroom to hear about class plans and expectations for the year.

While these sessions are designed for parents, children are welcome to attend if needed. If you can’t make it to the school-wide session, you’re still encouraged to join the classroom portion. For those unable to attend in person, key information will be shared via email afterward.

Tuesday, August 19th: (K-2) School session 5:30-6:00pm; Classroom sessions 6:00-6:30pm

Wednesday, August 20th: (3*-5) School Session 5:30-6:00pm; Classroom sessions 6:00-6:30pm

*Mrs. Skur's classroom session will be on August 28th at 6:00pm

We would like to welcome our Kindergarteners with "Color Days" over the next two weeks. We encourage everyone to participate, but please don't feel like you need to purchase anything special. Color Days are as follows:

• Monday, 8/11 - Red
  
• Tuesday, 8/12 - Orange
• Wednesday, 8/13 - Yellow
• Thursday, 8/14 - Green
• Friday, 8/15 - Blue
• Monday, 8/18 - Pink/Purple
• Tuesday, 8/19 - Black/White/Grey
• Wednesday, 8/20 - Brown
• Thursday, 8/21 - Rainbow

We’re excited to share our brand-new Wingate Family Resource Guide, now available on our school website. This one-stop resource is packed with everything you need to know for a smooth and successful school year—school schedules, contact information, procedures, key dates, and much more.

Whether you’re a returning family or new to our community, the guide is designed to make finding information quick and easy. Bookmark it and check back often for updates!

PTO website has moved to Wingate PTO - you can order spirit wear, check the event calendar, sign up to volunteer, and read up on what PTO is doing for our school.

Follow us on Facebook for updates on PTO!

Fall Carnival - 9/5/25 - be on the lookout for ticket and volunteer info

Fun Friday - Every month, on the last Friday, PTO will hand out treats at lunch recess - we ask each student to bring $1 and wear their Wingate Spirit Wear!

Join us for a relaxed and fun Stay and Play after school on August 12th (K-2nd) and August 13th (3rd-5th)! This informal gathering is a great chance for students to connect with friends and enjoy time together on the playground.

A parent or responsible adult must stay to supervise each child. Bring a snack, chat with other families, and let the kids have some extra playtime!

Food allergies among children increased by 50% between 1997 and 2013, according to the CDC. Today, 1 in 13 children has food related allergies. Our goal at Wingate is that all students feel safe and included, so we strive to be an "allergy friendly school". We ask that there is a heightened awareness about sending food that contains common allergens - especially nuts. If there is a serious allergy in your child's class, you will receive a letter from Nursing Services with additional information. We also ask that treats/food that is brought to share with the class be store bought with all ingredients clearly marked.

The following website provides information about allergens as well as ideas for allergy friendly lunches and snacks for kids: https://www.foodallergy.org/our-initiatives/awareness-campaigns/living-teal/living-tealtm-videos/bite-sized-snacks

If your child is riding the bus home after school with a friend, please write him/her a note giving permission to ride the bus. Also include the student's name with whom your child will ride home. Your child should bring the note to the office in the morning for confirmation by our office staff. At that time, your child will be given an official "bus pass" to give to the bus driver.