We will begin our winter iReady Diagnostic testing next week, beginning with reading. Classrooms will begin testing on Tuesday, December 5th. Please ensure your child is getting plenty of sleep and a good breakfast to start them off well for the day.
Our next CeleGREATion Festival is Thursday, November 30th. We can't wait to celebrate your GREAT behavior with a fun Christmas-themed activity!
Hopefully your Thanksgiving Break was full of family, food, and fun. School resumes on Monday, November 27th.
We have no school on Wednesday through Friday, November 22-24. Enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday with family and friends!
Don't forget that the Festival of Lights Parade is Saturday, November 18th, at 6:00 pm. It's always a fun time and a great way to show some EP Pride!
Wellness Week wraps up this Friday. Thanks to everyone who has participated and has helped raise funds for the American Heart Association! Check out https://www2.heart.org/site/SPageNavigator/ym_school_search.html to complete Finn's Mission to help save lives and help raise funds.
Our next Popcorn and Pencil Day is Friday, November 10th. Students can bring in 50 cents each to purchase popcorn and/or a pencil, with proceeds going to the school store.
The Glendale/Wilson PTO meets tonight at Glendale at 6:00 pm. All are invited to find out what's happening at the schools and see how you can get involved.
Picture retakes are Thursday, November 2nd. If your child was absent when pictures were taken or they forgot to smile in their earlier pictures, let us know and we can make sure they're photographed during re-takes.
Friday, November 3rd, is a half-day SIP Day. Students will be dismissed at 12:30. Lunch will be served.
Thank you to the Peoria Symphony Orchestra Guild for the fun puppet presentation of Peter and the Wolf. The students very much enjoyed the show and the music.
Our Halloween parties are tomorrow, October 31st, from 2:00-3:00 pm. Wear a fun Halloween shirt to celebrate. Thanks to our PTO for providing the snacks! Have a fun and safe Halloween!
Friday, October 27th, is the 50th day of school. Students are encouraged to dress in their 50s attire: poodle skirts, jeans, white shirts, bandanas, etc. We'll even get to sip on some sweet treats to celebrate!
Report Cards are being sent home today. Please look over the report, keep it for your records, and then sign and return the report card envelope. Please contact your child's teacher with any questions you may have. Thanks!
Thank you for taking the time to meet with your child's teacher at Parent/Teacher Conferences. If you were unable to make your scheduled time, please contact your child's teacher to reschedule.
There is early dismissal tomorrow, October 19th, at 12:30 pm. Lunch will be served. Parent/Teacher Conferences will begin at 1:00 pm and will continue until 7:00 pm on Thursday. Conferences will also be held from 8:00-11:00 am on Friday morning. There is no student attendance on Friday.
All Calendar Fundraiser money is due by October 19th. Checks can be made out to GWPTO. Thanks for participating and for helping out our Glendale and Wilson students and staff. You're all amazing!
First Grade Families! Tomorrow is BAT DAY! Your children should dress in black and bring a flashlight as they learn all about these unique nocturnal mammals.
Parent/Teacher Conferences are next Thursday and Friday, October 19th and 20th. Please make sure you sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F45ABA92EA6F49-choose#/
Popcorn and Pencil Day is Friday, October 13th. Students can bring in 50 cents each for a bag of popcorn and/or a pencil. All proceeds go to our school store. Thanks!