Summer Library #2

Tuesday, June 10 – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Monday, July 7 – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Tuesday, August 5 – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

🔔 Please ring the bell at the CT Office for entry.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents/Guardians must stay with children.
📌 This is NOT a storytime program – book checkout only.

Have questions? Contact Mrs. Allbee, Librarian, at alljen@wilsonsd.org

Summer Library #3

Tuesday, June 10 – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Monday, July 7 – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Tuesday, August 5 – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

🔔 Please ring the bell at the CT Office for entry.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents/Guardians must stay with children.
📌 This is NOT a storytime program – book checkout only.

Have questions? Contact Mrs. Allbee, Librarian, at alljen@wilsonsd.org

More information to follow.

Families of our rising 6th graders, your 6th Grade Orientation is scheduled from 5:00-9:00 PM today.  Please start looking at Southern Middle Schools's website and calendar and your email for more information.

Mark your calendar!  More information to follow.

Our 2nd grade students are visiting the Township of Spring Fire & Rescue Services for their annual Safety Talk and Smoke Trailer Exericise headed up by former Lt. Stephen Gibbs.

Below is the schedule students in each classroom will load/depart and return:  

• Class 1:        9:00-10:30 am (TBD)
• Class 2:       10:00-11:30 am  (TBD)
• Class 3:       11:00 am - 12:30 pm (TBD)
• Class 4:       12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (TBD)

For your convenience, a copy of each classroom's permission slip will be attached. 

Note:  With perhaps one exception, students will eat lunch at their usual time.  Additionally, this is not a trip that includes parent chaperones.

https://nationaltoday.com/national-walk-and-bike-to-school-day/

Today's the offiical day to recognize and appreciate the hard work of custodians who keep our schools, workplaces, and other buildings clean and well-maintained. The day is also known as National Custodian Day or National Custodian Appreciation Day.

The 3rd grade classes will visit Old Dry Road Farm on the following dates:

• Wednesday, October 8 - Classrooms 1, 2
• Thursday, October 9 - Classrooms 3,4

Parents/Guardians:  

• Please pack lunches in disposable bags and containers.  NO GLASS!  
• Dress children in play clothes that may get dirty, including sneakers.  They will be outside all day doing activities in a barn and walking on grass and in cool/wet weather. 
• Wear layers of comfortable, weather appropriate clothing. Again, they will be outside ALL day rain or shine, so be sure to bring rain gear/umbrella if needed.
• Permission slips are attached below.

Parents/Guardians interested in participating as a chaperone are required to have all of their clearances completed and submitted to the CT Office as soon as possible.  Some clearances may take 2-4 weeks to receive:

• Act 34 - PA Criminal Background Check
  • Choose "volunteer" as the reason for the background check.
• Act 151 - PA Child Abuse History Clearance
  • Choose "volunteer" as the reason for the background check.
• Volunteer Affidavit 
  • Attached below
• FBI Criminal Clearance Form (Act 114) - only if you're ineligible to submit the Volunteer Affidavit
  • Select Digital Fingerprinting
  • Use Service Code = 1Kg6XN
  • There is a cost associated with Fingerprinting of about $25.00

IMPORTANT NOTE: Field trip dates are tentative and may be rescheduled as needed.

Permission slip - English - more to follow

Permission slip - Espanol - more to follow

The 3rd grade classes will visit Old Dry Road Farm on the following dates:

• Wednesday, October 8 - Classrooms 1, 2
• Thursday, October 9 - Classrooms 3, 4 

Parents/Guardians:  

• Please pack lunches in disposable bags and containers.  NO GLASS!  
• Dress children in play clothes that may get dirty, including sneakers.  They will be outside all day doing activities in a barn and walking on grass and in cool/wet weather. 
• Wear layers of comfortable, weather appropriate clothing. Again, they will be outside ALL day rain or shine, so be sure to bring rain gear/umbrella if needed.
• Permission slips are attached below.

Parents/Guardians interested in participating as a chaperone are required to have all of their clearances completed and submitted to the CT Office as soon as possible.  Some clearances may take 2-4 weeks to receive:

• Act 34 - PA Criminal Background Check
  • Choose "volunteer" as the reason for the background check.
• Act 151 - PA Child Abuse History Clearance
  • Choose "volunteer" as the reason for the background check.
• Volunteer Affidavit 
  • Attached below
• FBI Criminal Clearance Form (Act 114) - only if you're ineligible to submit the Volunteer Affidavit
  • Select Digital Fingerprinting
  • Use Service Code = 1Kg6XN
  • There is a cost associated with Fingerprinting of about $25.00

IMPORTANT NOTE: Field trip dates are tentative and may be rescheduled as needed.

Permission slip - English - more to follow

Permission slip - Espanol - more to follow

Parents/Guardians:  

Please pack lunches in disposable bags and containers.  NO GLASS!  Dress children to play and walk on grass and in cool/wet weather. Wear class t-shirt or other white t-shirt under layers of comfortable, weather appropriate clothing. They will be outside ALL day rain or shine, so be sure to bring rain gear/umbrella if needed.

Parents/Guardians interested in participating as a chaperone are required to have all of their clearances completed and submitted to the CT Office as soon as possible.  Some clearances may take 2-4 weeks to receive:

• Act 34 - PA Criminal Background Check
  • Choose "volunteer" as the reason for the background check.
• Act 151 - PA Child Abuse History Clearance
  • Choose "volunteer" as the reason for the background check.
• Volunteer Affidavit 
  • Attached below
• FBI Criminal Clearance Form (Act 114) - only if you're ineligible to submit the Volunteer Affidavit
  • Select Digital Fingerprinting
  • Use Service Code = 1Kg6XN
  • There is a cost associated with Fingerprinting of about $25.00

Questions about completing clearances?  Email Mrs. VanOstenbridge at vanpam@wilsonsd.org

A Permission slip will be sent home with your child. 

Permission slip - English - more to follow

Permission slip - Spanish - more to follow

Parents/Guardians:  

Please pack lunches in disposable bags and containers.  NO GLASS!  Dress children to play and walk on grass and in cool/wet weather. Wear class t-shirt or other white t-shirt under layers of comfortable, weather appropriate clothing. They will be outside ALL day rain or shine, so be sure to bring rain gear/umbrella if needed.

Parents/Guardians interested in participating as a chaperone are required to have all of their clearances completed and submitted to the CT Office as soon as possible.  Some clearances may take 2-4 weeks to receive:

• Act 34 - PA Criminal Background Check
  • Choose "volunteer" as the reason for the background check.
• Act 151 - PA Child Abuse History Clearance
  • Choose "volunteer" as the reason for the background check.
• Volunteer Affidavit 
  • Attached below
• FBI Criminal Clearance Form (Act 114) - only if you're ineligible to submit the Volunteer Affidavit
  • Select Digital Fingerprinting
  • Use Service Code = 1Kg6XN
  • There is a cost associated with Fingerprinting of about $25.00

Questions about completing clearances?  Email Mrs. VanOstenbridge at vanpam@wilsonsd.org

A Permission slip will be sent home with your child. 

Permission slip - English - more to follow

Permission slip - Spanish - more to follow

National First Responders Day is a day to honor and appreciate the brave men and women who respond to emergencies and crises, often putting their own lives at risk. It's observed on October 28th. 

Elaboration:

• Purpose: This day is a time to express gratitude and show support for firefighters, police officers, paramedics, EMTs, 911 operators, and other first responders who dedicate themselves to public safety. 
• History: Congress designated October 28th as National First Responders Day in 2017. 
• How to Observe:
  • Express your gratitude to local first responders for their service. 
  • Show support by donating to or volunteering with local departments. 
  • Raise awareness on social media using the hashtag #NationalFirstRespondersDay. 
  • Attend community events that honor first responders. 
  • Consider participating in events like the First Responders Children's Foundation's ceremony in Times Square, which recognizes and honors first responders. 

Parents/Guardians:  

Your trip is scheduled for Thursday, April 30.  Following 2 hours at the Lancaster Science Factory, we will depart for Long's Park for lunch before returning back to school.  Everyone will be eating outside under a pavilion.  Please pack lunches in disposable bags and containers.  NO GLASS!  Rest rooms will be near the pavilion.  

Buses are scheduled to load and depart CT at 9:00 am and return to CT by 2:00 pm.

Parents/Guardians interested in being considered to participate as a chaperone are required to have all of their clearances completed and submitted to the CT Office as soon as possible.  Some clearances may take 2-4 weeks to receive:

• Act 34 - PA Criminal Background Check
  • Choose "volunteer" as the reason for the background check.
• Act 151 - PA Child Abuse History Clearance
  • Choose "volunteer" as the reason for the background check.
• Volunteer Affidavit 
  • Attached above
• FBI Criminal Clearance Form (Act 114) - only if you're ineligible to submit the Volunteer Affidavit
  • Select Digital Fingerprinting
  • Use Service Code = 1Kg6XN
  • There is a cost associated with Fingerprinting of about $25.00

Permission slip - ENGLISH - tbd
Permission slip - ESPANOL - tbd

Parents/Guardians:  

Our annual Kindergarten class trip is at the Berks Nature Place.  All students should dress in play clothes and expect to get dirty.  All students, chaperones, and staff must bring a packed lunch.

Parents/Guardians interested in being considered to participate as a chaperone are required to have all of their clearances completed and submitted to the CT Office as soon as possible.  Some clearances may take 2-4 weeks to receive:

• Act 34 - PA Criminal Background Check
  • Choose "volunteer" as the reason for the background check.
• Act 151 - PA Child Abuse History Clearance
  • Choose "volunteer" as the reason for the background check.
• Volunteer Affidavit 
  • Attached above
• FBI Criminal Clearance Form (Act 114) - only if you're ineligible to submit the Volunteer Affidavit
  • Select Digital Fingerprinting
  • Use Service Code = 1Kg6XN
  • There is a cost associated with Fingerprinting of about $25.00

Permission form - English
Permission form - Spanish

Parents/Guardians:  

This is the date the 4th grade students at CT will visit the State Capitol and State Museum in Harrisburg. The bus departs CT for Harrisburg at 8:55 am and returns to CT at 2:15 pm.  Please check with your child's homeroom teacher about report time.  

Please be sure your child dresses in business casual clothing:  khakis, polo shirt, dress shirt/tie, slacks. blouse, sweater, and comfortable shoes.  They will be walking a great deal in and between buildings.   Pack lunch in disposable wrappings.  Do not send beverages in glass bottles or thermos bottles.  And do not send lunch boxes.  There is no need to send money because we will not make any purchases. 

Parents/Guardians interested in participating as a chaperone are required to have all of their clearances completed and submitted to the CT Office as soon as possible.  Some clearances may take 2-4 weeks to receive:

• Act 34 - PA Criminal Background Check
  • Choose "volunteer" as the reason for the background check.
• Act 151 - PA Child Abuse History Clearance
  • Choose "volunteer" as the reason for the background check.
• Volunteer Affidavit 
  • Attached above
• FBI Criminal Clearance Form (Act 114) - only if you're ineligible to submit the Volunteer Affidavit
  • Select Digital Fingerprinting
  • Use Service Code = 1Kg6XN
  • There is a cost associated with Fingerprinting of about $25.00

Permission slips will be sent home with students.  For your convenience, you may click on the links to print a copy as needed:  

Permission slips will be distributed to you in your mailbox.  For everyone's convenience, they will also be located on the CT website, CT staff website, Google calendar staff/public, Class Dojo.

• Permission slip - English - tbd
• Permission slip - Espanol - tbd

Questions about completing clearances?  Email Mrs. VanOstenbridge at vanpam@wilsonsd.org

Parents/Guardians:  

This is the date the 4th grade students at CT will visit the State Capitol and State Museum in Harrisburg. The bus departs CT for Harrisburg at 8:55 am and returns to CT at 2:15 pm.  Please check with your child's homeroom teacher about report time.  

Please be sure your child dresses in business casual clothing:  khakis, polo shirt, dress shirt/tie, slacks. blouse, sweater, and comfortable shoes.  They will be walking a great deal in and between buildings.   Pack lunch in disposable wrappings.  Do not send beverages in glass bottles or thermos bottles.  And do not send lunch boxes.  There is no need to send money because we will not make any purchases. 

Parents/Guardians interested in participating as a chaperone are required to have all of their clearances completed and submitted to the CT Office as soon as possible.  Some clearances may take 2-4 weeks to receive:

• Act 34 - PA Criminal Background Check
  • Choose "volunteer" as the reason for the background check.
• Act 151 - PA Child Abuse History Clearance
  • Choose "volunteer" as the reason for the background check.
• Volunteer Affidavit 
  • Attached above
• FBI Criminal Clearance Form (Act 114) - only if you're ineligible to submit the Volunteer Affidavit
  • Select Digital Fingerprinting
  • Use Service Code = 1Kg6XN
  • There is a cost associated with Fingerprinting of about $25.00

Permission slips will be sent home with students.  For your convenience, you may click on the links to print a copy as needed:  

Permission slips will be distributed to you in your mailbox.  For everyone's convenience, they will also be located on the CT website, CT staff website, Google calendar staff/public, Class Dojo.

• Permission slip - English - tbd
• Permission slip - Espanol - tbd

Questions about completing clearances?  Email Mrs. VanOstenbridge at vanpam@wilsonsd.org