AUGUST 14 Wilbur Words

Aug 21-4-6pm Welcome Back Night

Aug 25-KN only day

Aug 26-Grade 1-5 First Day

Aug 29- NO SCHOOL: Holiday

Sept 1- NO SCHOOL: Holiday

Sept 11- Spirit Day: Patriotic Day

Sept 11-Open House-5:30-6:15 (K-2) and 6:30-7:15 (3-5)

Sept 16- Sweet Frog Night 4:00-8:00 pm

Sept 19-NO SCHOOL: Staff Prof. Learning

Sept 26-Wing Color Unity Day

Oct 1- Fall Picture Day

Oct 6-9-Texas Roadhouse Family Nights

Oct 10- NO SCHOOL: Staff Prof Learning

Oct 17-Trunk or Treat 5:30-7:30 pm

Oct 22- Spirit Day: Wear Orange for Unity Day

Oct 31- Spirit Day:Storybook/SuperHero Character Day

We are thrilled to welcome several new faces to the Wilbur family for the 2025–2026 school year! Please join us in giving a warm Wilbur welcome to the newest members of our team:

• Amber Ponti – Kindergarten Teacher

• Aajahne Seeney – 2nd Grade Teacher

• Michelle Romeo – 4th Grade Teacher

• Risa Pointer – Speech-Language Pathologist

• Jennifer Wilson – Special Education Coordinator

• Chante Reeves – School Psychologist

• Joann Corradin – Main Office Secretary

• Connie Yun – School Nurse

• Emily Gibson- Para-Educator

We are so excited for the passion, expertise, and energy they bring to our community. It’s going to be a ROAR-some year!

Safety and security is of the utmost importance here at Wilbur. As I hope you would agree, based on tragic events that have occurred around the country, it is always better to be overly cautious when it comes to school safety. We will continue here at Wilbur to limit visitors in the building as much as possible. This truly isn't meant to make anyone feel unwelcome, but as the person who has the responsibility to keep over 1,100 students and 125 staff safe, I am keeping certain procedures in place to do everything I can to ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of each and every one of them.

Please make sure you review the step by step directions that former principal Howell has created and videos for both arrival and dismissal if your child is a daily car rider! If your child attends the YMCA, directions are at the bottom as well.

This year, our school will be continuing the PikMyKid program to help organize the school car rider dismissal process and improve safety. This program uses a phone application downloaded onto your smart phone (found in the app store) and will allow you to notify the school of pick-up changes, authorize others to pick-up your child from the car line, and help organize the car line during pick-up. PikMyKid numbers DO NOT CHANGE FROM YEAR TO YEAR so, if you had a car tag last year, you will be able to use it this school year as well.

The registration process is easy and we ask that all parents register with the phone application as soon as possible, even if your child is a bus rider. All dismissal changes must be done through the PikMyKid app. Dismissal changes stop at 3:00 p.m. so we can prepare for a smooth dismissal and ensure that all teachers have been notified of changes. With almost 1100 students to get safely dismissed, there will be no exceptions to this rule. I'm sorry in advance for any inconvenience!

Several resources are included below to help you understand how to use the application and assist you with this transition. Please make sure you register with your personal current mobile phone number or the app will not allow you to access your child’s information for security reasons.

If you do not think the school has your mobile number on file or if your child does not appear in your app’s home page, contact support@pikmykid.com mailto:support@pikmykid.com after registration, with your child’s name, school, grade, and updated contact information for you.

Anyone who will be picking up your child will need to have your child(ren)'s PikMyKid number displayed on their dash. You will need to provide them with this information prior to them arriving at Wilbur.

Please note: If you want to know more, go to this link https://www.pikmykid.com/features/for-parents/

The YMCA is excited to offer Before and After School Childcare right at Wilbur Elementary School. Students will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of activities to expand learning beyond the school hours. The programs include arts and crafts, games, homework help time, a snack (After Care Only), recreational activities and more! We still have openings for the Wilbur program so sign up today: www.ymcade.org/

YMCA Parents: Drop off and pick up for the Y are at the back of the building. (Follow the sign that says 'buses and deliveries'. There are areas that are marked as YMCA Waiting Areas and you will park there and call the number given to you by the Y so your child will be sent out to meet you. Since this area is also our bus court, there will be no Y drop offs or pick ups during active bus arrival and dismissal. (approx. 8:35-8:45 a.m. and 3:30-3:50 p.m.)

Need before or after school care? The YMCA of Delaware will offer both programs at Wilbur for the 2025–2026 school year. Space is limited — register today at www.ymcade.org.