Wizards Newsletter

Dear Wickham Families,

November is a month for showing gratitude, and I am so thankful for the hard work of our staff and students. We look forward to sharing your child(ren)’s progress with you at Parent–Teacher Conferences. If you still need to schedule a conference, please reach out to the office or your child’s teacher. Directions are also included in the Office section of this newsletter below.

Thank you for your generosity during this week’s Penny Wars. Wickham raised $764.17 for Dance Marathon, contributing to a total of $317,213.32 raised in just one day!

Please remember that our Veteran’s Day Assembly will take place on Tuesday, November 11th at 10:00 AM. This meaningful event gives students an opportunity to honor and recognize the service and sacrifices of our veterans. Students are encouraged to wear red, white, and/or blue. Thank you to Stacy Holmes and the Student Ambassadors for organizing the Penny Wars and assembly.

Last week, our teachers participated in professional development focused on supporting students in regulating their emotions. Molly Schreiber from Challenge to Change introduced tools that will help students strengthen their focus, resilience, and overall well-being. These lessons will be taught once per month during Morning Meetings and reinforced throughout the day as students need opportunities to re-center. We extend our appreciation to Ann Johnson for securing a grant that makes these supports possible and aligns with Wickham’s mission and vision.

Lastly, we want to thank our PTO for providing a bank of snacks for students who may be feeling hungry due to recent government closures. If your child is in need of an extra snack at school, please let his/her teacher know. We can discreetly send snacks home or offer an extra snack during the day as needed.

Your voice matters! As we continue to implement Levels One & Two of High Reliability Schools (HRS), we're capturing feedback from families to improve how our school functions. Share your thoughts and help us create the best environment for our students by clicking the box BELOW!

Parent-Teacher Conference Directions Link (From smore on 10/24/25)

1. To log in to PTC Wizard, follow this link: https://app.ptcwizard.com/iccs-wickham

Log in using your Infinite Campus Parent Portal username & password

(If you do not remember your username/password- refer back to the link above.)

2. Once logged in the first step is to select the conference event you want to schedule conferences in. Click the "Add/Edit Meetings" Button on the Wickham Fall Conferences.

3. Select the "Teachers" button in the top left of your screen and view your students attending Wickham.

4. Click on your student's homeroom teacher and look over the available dates and times for conferences. Choose a date & time that works best for your schedule.

5. After choosing your date/time, click the button in the top right-hand corner that says "Agenda." If you would prefer Zoom please state this in the comment box before moving forward.

Then click "Confirm this agenda" once you are happy with your date/time.

You will receive an email confirmation, as well as see this on PTC Wizard.

Please be sure to check the Lost and Found table while you are in the building!

– Emily & Susan
📧 macleod.emily@iowacityschools.org | schepanski.susan@iowacityschools.org

Grab your robes and wands—it’s time for Wands & Wizards Night with the Iowa Heartlanders!

On Sunday, November 23 at 3:00 PM, the Heartlanders take the ice at Xtream Arena for a spellbinding showdown you won’t want to miss. Fans are encouraged to dress as their favorite wizard, wear house colors, or sport Heartlanders gear while cheering on the team in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere full of magic and hockey!

As part of our partnership with the Iowa City Community School District, every PreK-5 student in ICCSD will receive a complimentary ticket. For the game on Sunday, 11/23 we invite Borlaug, Alexander, Weber, Horn, Coralville Central, Wickham Elementary. Every school in ICCSD has been assigned to a game, so if you attend another school that information will be coming soon!

To redeem your student’s free ticket, please visit: Claim Your Free Student Ticket Here. Additional tickets for parents, guardians, and siblings can also be purchased through the same link so the whole family can join the fun.

We look forward to welcoming your family to Xtream Arena for this exciting afternoon of hockey and community spirit. Bring your cheers, bring your energy, and most importantly—bring you! For any questions, please contact the Iowa Heartlanders ticket office at 319-569-4625.

November 11th- Veteran’s Day Assembly at 10 AM

November 12th- Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:10 PM - 7:10 PM

November 19th- No School- Parent-Teacher Conferences 7:40 AM - 7:10 PM

November 26th-November 28th- No School, District Closed

December 5th- 3rd Grade Field Trip

December 19th- Winter Sing Along and 2 hour early release

December 22- January 2nd- No School, District Closed

Linked here is our 2025-2026 District Calendar!

Teacher Appreciation Meals
Please consider making a monetary donation to support our teachers by providing dinner during Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 12. This meal is greatly appreciated after a full day of teaching followed immediately by conferences. To donate, please visit wickhampto.org/store.

Naomi's Kitchen Fundraiser

We are excited to announce our partnership with Naomi's Kitchen for our December Fundraiser! Take the night off from cooking and leave the meals to Naomi’s Kitchen. This is a great way to enjoy delicious, prepackaged meals with your family, all while supporting Wickham Elementary PTO.

For every order placed, Naomi's Kitchen will donate $20 to the Wickham Elementary PTO. After the 20th order placed, we will receive $25 per order!

How to Order:

1. Step 1: Go to Naomiskitchen.com

   Step 2: Click on “Order Now!.”

   Step 3: Go to the calendar page or scroll down on your phone under "Pick Ups" for Tuesday, December 9. Click on “Click here to order for Wickham Fundraiser”

   Step 4: Choose your Menu & Entrees & Pay online.

Order Deadline:

• Order starting NOW – Naomi’s Kitchen would appreciate early orders to help with preparation.
• The cutoff deadline for orders is Sunday, December 7 @ midnight.

Pick-up Information:

Pick up your order on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 between 12 PM and 6 PM at Naomi’s Kitchen in North Liberty.

Address: 25 E Cherry St., North Liberty, IA 52317

Thank you for supporting our school while enjoying a delicious, stress-free dinner!

Wickham's Got Talent - Volunteer Coordinator(s) Needed!

Wickham PTO is looking for parents/guardians who are interested in and willing to coordinate our Wickham's Got Talent event in January. The PTO Executive Board will provide direction, funding, historical information, and volunteer support. You will not be left to figure it out all by yourself! We know our Wickham community is full of talented students, teachers and parents. We would love to put on an event to showcase them!

This event will not happen without volunteer coordinator(s). Please email wickhampto@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to volunteer.

Hy-Vee Cash 4 Students

Our first collection will happen at the end of the trimester. Please send in your receipts with your students to add to the big jar in the front of the school, or bring them to your child's teacher by Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Keep collecting for our next collection in the Spring.

Receipts must be dated April 1, 2025 or after to qualify.

NO Bake, Bake Sale

All items made fresh from Golden Delight Bakery in Kalona.
Place order HERE.
Order deadline: Monday, November 17th at 8:00 PM.
Pick-up: Tuesday, November 25th from 4:30 PM-6:00 PM at Wickham Elementary.
Items will stay fresh through Thanksgiving and freeze well to be eaten at a later date. All items not picked up will be donated.
Flyers are also being sent home in student backpack(s). Thank you for supporting Wickham Elementary PTO!

PTO Meeting - Wednesday, December 3rd @ 7 p.m.

Join us for our next monthly PTO Meeting on Wednesday, December 3rd @ 7pm.
A virtual link will be provided prior to the meeting.

Looking for information on Securly, our web filtering tool?

Find all the information here www.IowaCitySchools.org/Securly.

It is the policy of the Iowa City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact Eric Howard, Director of Equity and Employee Relations, 1725 N. Dodge St., Iowa City, IA 52245, 319-688-1000, howard.eric@iowacityschools.org.