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WMES Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 22nd and Tuesday, October 27th. Look for an email on Thursday, October 8th @ 9AM
Pick a Time, our online scheduling tool for Parent/Teacher conferences, will open on Thursday, October 8th at 9:00 a.m. At that time, you will receive an email with a link to access Pick a Time and schedule your conference.
If you need assistance in setting up a conference please contact the ES Office after 9:00am on Thursday October 8th.
Join us! Students and families are invited to participate in this fun morning event to promote physical health, environmental health, street safety skills and community spirit.
Event Summary & Schedule
Date: Wednesday, October 7th
Meeting Location: Evergreen Park
Drop-off & Gathering Window: 7:15 AM – 7:30 AM
Departure Times:
7:30 AM: Bikers, scooters, and rollerbladers start
Shortly after 7:30 AM: Walkers depart
What You Need to Know
Who Can Join: Students, parents, siblings, and strollers are all welcome! Parents may walk with their child or drop them off to walk/roll with staff and classmates. Children who ride the bus to school will be dropped off at school as usual. The drop off line will also be running as usual if you want to drop them of at school.
Accepted Gear: Bikes, non-electric scooters, roller blades, or comfortable walking shoes.
Safety Requirement: Helmets are mandatory for everyone riding bikes, scooters, or roller blades.
Parking & Drop off Zones
Follow the event signs at Evergreen Park for parking or drop-off.
Students and families can head to the waiting zone near the skate ramps for music and fun before we kick off!
Route & Safety
Our route follows the sidewalk from Evergreen Park to Paul Ave, heading straight down Paul Ave to the school.
Volunteers will be stationed at crosswalks to ensure a safe crossing for all children.
School Staff and high school volunteers will also walk with the students.
Arrival at School
Once students arrive at school, they can head directly to their classrooms, enjoy a delicious grab-and-go breakfast snack in front of the school.
This November, all Minnesotans will have a ballot question about one of Minnesota’s oldest sources of public school funding, the Permanent School Fund. This fund was established in 1858 to benefit public education, however, distributions have not kept pace because of outdated constitutional restrictions. Voters this November can vote to increase the fund.
What does this mean?
Zero tax increase: It does not raise property income or sales taxes. It uses money already sitting in existing investment funds.
Watertown-Mayer Public Schools would receive approximately $50,000 in additional funding.
Sends more money to classrooms. The amendment modernizes the formula to increase the annual distribution from 2.5% to 4.5% of the fund's total value, significantly increasing payments to all Minnesota public schools.
What will appear on the ballot?
The ballot title will be “Increasing funding to school districts.”
The question will ask:
“Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to increase the funding going to all school districts from the permanent school fund, which is a fund that supports school districts without raising individual income or property taxes, effective July 1, 2027?”
An important voting rule
A constitutional amendment must receive “yes” votes from a majority of all voters participating in the election. If a voter casts a ballot but leaves the amendment question blank, the blank response does not count as a “yes” vote and has the same practical effect on the passage calculation as a “no” vote.
More Information: Permanent Fund Information
Greetings Wonderful WMES Families,
Happy October! Over the past few weeks, our staff and students have been hard at work building a strong foundation for a successful school year. A major focus in our classrooms has been explicitly teaching and reteaching daily routines. Whether it is navigating the lunchroom, transitioning between activities, or organizing classroom materials, taking the time to practice these expectations helps our students feel safe, confident, and ready to learn.
Establishing consistent routines at home can have the same positive impact on your child’s academic and emotional well-being. If you are looking to refine your household routines this fall, here are a few key areas to focus on:
Designated Homework Space: Designate a quiet, well-lit area free from distractions where your child can focus on reading or completing home activities.
Consistent Bedtime: Consistent sleep schedules ensure students arrive at school rested and ready for a full day of learning.
Electronics Guidelines: Consider setting clear boundaries for screen time, especially in the evening, to promote better focus and smoother bedtime transitions.
Stress-Free Mornings: Use simple organizational systems—such as packing backpacks, setting out clothes, and prepping snacks the night before—to make morning departures calm and predictable.
October is also National Bullying Prevention Month. As a school community, we are uniting to send a clear message: no student deserves to be bullied, and every student deserves to feel safe, valued, and welcome at school. Throughout the month, we will be reinforcing positive behavior, kindness, and inclusion across all grade levels.
We also have some exciting opportunities for family connection this month! Mark your calendars for Walk, Bike or Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 7th, a fun morning event to promote community spirit and healthy habits. Additionally, Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, October 22nd and Tuesday, October 27th. Conferences are a wonderful opportunity for families and teachers to connect, share early progress, and collaboratively set initial academic and social goals for the year. Look for online scheduling details coming home soon.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership in your child’s education. As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or our office staff with any questions, comments, or concerns.
Growing together,
Jody Hansen
WMES Principal
4th grade teacher Mr. Becker was chosen by staff as the Elementary School award winner for the Leadership & Excellence in Education Award. The LEEA honors exceptional teachers and Kurt Becker exemplifies positive leadership, fostering district core values and commitment to student success. Congratulations Mr. Becker. We are lucky to have you as a teacher in our building!
Unity Day is Wednesday, October 21st: Wear orange to prevent bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Show your support by purchasing this signature orange t-shirt for $13. The simple message on the front reminds everyone that unity helps build stronger communities, encourages taking positive actions on Unity Day and throughout the year.
Order by Wednesday, October 7th to receive in time for Unity Day!
The next PTO meeting will take place on Monday, October 5th at 7:00 PM in the WMES Media Center. All parents and guardians are invited to attend and discover all the ways we support our school, students & staff.
We are seeking volunteers to help hang artwork the day before each class's DQ Art Night, as well as take down artwork at the conclusion of the event or the following day. The students look forward to this tradition, and your help is vital to making it a success! Please sign up using the link below.
The WM Royal Booster Club is excited to present its new ONLINE APPAREL STORE!!!
Check out our online apparel store (by BSN Sports) where you can purchase personalized Royals apparel and accessories!
- Choose from a variety of different brands, styles, colors, and logos!
- Shipped directly to your home!
- Open year-round to shop at your convenience!
Watertown-Mayer Apparel Sideline Store
Happy Shopping!!!
