How Sweet It Is at Wylie Elementary

What a wonderful start we have had to the school year! As we move into September, our students are settling into routines, building relationships, and doing some incredible learning. It has been exciting to see our classrooms filled with students who are engaged, growing, and becoming more confident each day.

September is an important month as we move beyond learning routines and begin building momentum academically. Our teachers are working hard to provide strong instruction each day, and we appreciate your partnership at home. Regular attendance, arriving on time, reading together, and simply asking, “What did you learn today?” all make a difference!

We are also continuing to reinforce what it means to ROCKS at Wylie! Whether students are in the classroom, cafeteria, hallway, playground, or bus, our ROCKS expectations give us a common language for making good choices, treating others well, and taking pride in our school. We encourage you to ask your child how they have shown ROCKS at school!

Most importantly, we want every child to know that they belong here, they are capable of great things, and there are adults at Wylie who believe in them.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping us make Wylie a place where students can learn, grow, and thrive. We are looking forward to a great September and another month of showing just how much We Love it Here at WES!

Angela Crow

Principal

Wylie Elementary School

acrow@hendersonisd.org

903-655-5200

Mission Statement

Preparing each student to reach their full potential by providing a safe place where students' needs are acknowledged, accepted, and met.

Vision

Every Decision, Every Day, Doing what is best for KIDS!

Motto

#BEST@WES

September 3rd- 3rd Grade Fall Academic Snapshot (Benchmark)

September 4th- Hat Day for Students & Staff

September 7th- Labor Day Holiday

September 11th- Homecoming: Super Spirit Day

September 14th- Grandparents Book Fair & Bingo Night 5:30-7:00

September 15th- Technology Appreciation Day

September 17th- School Picture Day

September 21st-25th- Start With Hello Week

September 24th- Fall Principal Meet-Up & Campus Tour

September 28th- Staff Professional Development Day: No School for Students

October 2nd- 1st 9 Weeks Academic Awards & Behavior Incentives; Custodian Appreciation Day

At Wylie Elementary, ROCKS is the way we do things! Our ROCKS expectations give students a consistent understanding of what is expected throughout our campus—from the classroom to the cafeteria, hallways, playground, and more.

Take a look at our ROCKS below and talk with your child about how they can ROCKS at Wylie every day! When school and home use the same language, we help our Cubs build positive habits that lead to success!

Counselors will be visiting classrooms this month to reinforce this positive character trait. Teachers will also reinforce Respect throughout the month with videos and quotes from famous individuals.

Start with Hello Week will be celebrated September 21st through September 25th. Founded by Sandy Hook Promise after the 2012 tragedy, Hello Week was created to address social isolation in K-12 schools and to teach youth how to build empathy and foster connections with peers. Each day will have a dress theme, and we will have community agencies on campus to welcome students to school with a warm HELLO.

Kelly Brown and Lindsey McMurrey, WES Counselors

📚✨ Attendance Matters at Wylie Elementary! ✨📚

September is national attendance month, and Wylie has set a goal of 97% attendance for the month. Last year we were able to meet our goal, and we once again are asking for your support. Please make sure your children are at school every day during the month of September. If students are able to once again reach 97% attendance during September, they will be rewarded with a popsicle and dance party!

Looking for a great way to get involved at Wylie Elementary? Join our PTO! PTO is a wonderful way to connect with other families, support our students and staff, and help make WES an even better place to learn and grow. Whether you have a little time or a lot, there’s a place for you! We’d love to have you be part of the fun and help make this a year our Wylie families will LOVE! ❤️

Dads on Deck is a great opportunity for males in the community to get involved in the school. Male involvement from the community in an elementary school setting is incredibly valuable—not only for academic success, but for emotional development and social confidence in our students.

• Arrival & Breakfast: Our instructional day begins at 7:45 AM, and breakfast service ends at 7:45 AM. Students who plan to eat breakfast at school should arrive early enough to eat before instruction begins.
• Transportation Changes: All transportation changes must be made in writing and received before 2:30 PM. Changes may be emailed to wesoffice@hendersonisd.org. Transportation changes cannot be accepted after 2:30 PM.
• Label Belongings: Please label jackets, lunchboxes, water bottles, backpacks, and other personal items with your child's name. This helps us quickly return lost items.

• Lunch visitors can start on September 8th. Remember, your child may not invite friends to sit with them and only bring food for your child.
• Car tags are required for afternoon pick-up. No cell phones in the car drop off/pick up lines. This will help keep our students and staff safe and speed up the process.