Wilson’s Creek

Principal

Mrs. Karyn Christy, Ed.D.

Assistant to the PrincipalMS. Brittany Mullen (Admin.)

PTA OFFICERS:

President: Daisy McCrary Vice President: Wendy Swope

Secretary: Serena Woods Treasurer: Casey Greenway

Our MissionOur Mission

The Wilson’s Creek The Wilson’s Creek Community is Community is

committed to the committed to the pursuit of academic and pursuit of academic and

character excellence.character excellence.

School Colors

Masc o t

Celebrations! Wilson’s Creek school is consistently ranked

in the top schools in the entire SPS district for best student attendance!!

Our Grade-Level MAP scores are consistently among the best grade-level scores in the district!

Our Grade-Level discipline numbers are consistently among the best in the district.

Great News!!

• Our 5th grade teachers LOVE teaching 5th graders!!

• We have studied this age group so we can be better educators for

them!!

What did your family like most about the W.C. experience?

“Seeing my son mature and being his own person.  He

grew up and matured so much at Wilson’s Creek.  I think it helped so much because he

had to be accountable and do things on his own.”

What best prepared you and your child for the 5th grade experience?

“I think our best prep was visiting the school a couple times before the first day so the locker issue was mute.” 

“It is important to always read the [weekly] Newsletter.”

What would you like to share with other incoming parents that would help their journey go more smoothly?

“Encourage your student to stay on top of organizing assignments and always read the planner.  I let my student fail at times so they could learn some lessons.  This was really hard though.”

“Stay involved as much as you possibly can.  Ask your kids what is going on in class and assist them with their reading and homework.  Use the tools Wilson’s Creek provides such as the eschoolplus and weekly newsletters from teachers so you can stay on top of your kids and ask questions if they have missing assignments.  Take part in the activities and help out in the class room if you can. ”

Our Goal Accomplished!

• Thank you all for two wonderful years!  My child has really enjoyed her time at Wilson's Creek.  It's been a very positive experience.  She's learned so much and become so responsible.  Thank you for the great foundation you've given her for middle school.   We appreciate you!!

 

Volunteers!

– PTA needs volunteers– Please let the PTA know if you are

able to volunteer for activities or office help!

• Wilson’s Creek staff need volunteers.

– Background checks- Free for limited time. Must fill out online at SPS website.

– Please contact your child’s teachers if you are able to volunteer.

Love and Logic

• Research based approach to parenting and teaching.

• Two Rules of Love and Logic

1) Adults set limits without anger, lectures, threats, or repeated warnings.2) When children create problems, adults empathetically ask the child to solve the problems.

School Day

• Start Time: 8:45 am• Students may be dropped off at 8:15 am for breakfast• End Time: 3:30 pm• SPARC program will be

available before and after school

• WINGS Program: Wednesdays• 5th Grade Orchestra schedule

will be announced

Walkers/Construction• Map with suggested route is

available.• Walking Map Website:

http://www.springfieldmo.gov/traffic/pdfs/data/walk_maps/WILSONCREEK.pdf

LunchLunch Begins at 11:00 a.m.Begins at 11:00 a.m. Ends at 12:50 p.m.Ends at 12:50 p.m. Lunch is 30 minutes in lengthLunch is 30 minutes in length Students will choose their own seats as Students will choose their own seats as

long as behavior is appropriatelong as behavior is appropriate Please see lunchroom handout for prices.Please see lunchroom handout for prices. Additional ala carte items will be Additional ala carte items will be

available for sale.available for sale.

Debit System Allows payment in advance for meals

and ala carte foods Pre-payment in increments of $5,

$10,$20 etc. can be made to the cafeteria

Account can be paid and viewed online

Daily Planner

• To be carried with student at all times

• Should be utilized to record assignments/ activities

• May be used for parent/teacher communication

• Will include a pass to use the restrooms

• Wilson’s Creek Planner can be purchased in the APR for $6.00

Housekeeping Items

• Students will have important papers go home on Mondays

• Grade level newsletters will be sent electronically for those with e-mail address

• Items will include: study guides, graded work

• Computer printed report Cards for 5th grade

• All students can view grades online (e-schoolplus)

• School brochures have e-mail addresses and school phone number for communication

Canvas- Online Access

• Link on SPS website to Canvas• Sign on with Student ID and

password ‘student’• Go to Virtual Library• Access Math Books, Aleks (Math

resource available to some students, and iready support and testing (will also be replacing Performance Testing this year).

Grades vs. Behavior• Clearer feedback on student

learning – Behavior Rubric• Reporting separately on

academics and behavior – Missing work support and consequences

• Academic Honesty – Consequences and “Do it again, honestly.”

• Pilot for all SPS middle schools- This year’s report card will list SPS standards and Behavior separate.

Learning Work Policy

• All work/homework from the previous day is due by 8:45 AM

• The district recommends 50 minutes of

homework daily for 5th graders.• The student is given one day for

each day missed to make up work after returning from an illness.

• The school student handbook given out the first week of school will have detailed information concerning all school procedures.

Locker Procedures

Lockers will be assigned

today and the first day

of school

Locker “Practice”: Aug.11, 2014…5:30-7:30pm Magnets are recommended. Stickers and tape

are not allowed in lockers

Class Newsletters• Teachers will distribute weekly

newsletters• Please e-mail your child’s

homeroom teacher as soon as possible allowing them to save your e-mail address.

• Paper copies will be available as requested for those who do not have internet access

• PTA will send a monthly school electronic or paper newsletter.

SPARCSPARC Collaboration of SPS and Greene Collaboration of SPS and Greene

County Park Board for before and County Park Board for before and after schoolafter school

Registration is requiredRegistration is required Daily homework help/snack providedDaily homework help/snack provided Activities change every 6 weeksActivities change every 6 weeks Activities include intramural sports Activities include intramural sports

and clubsand clubs

SPARC Program HoursSPARC Program Hours

7:00-8:15 AM7:00-8:15 AM 3:30-6:00 PM3:30-6:00 PM Costs vary with individual Costs vary with individual

needsneeds

Wilson’s Creek Website

http://sps.k12.mo.us/Wilsonscreek/index.htm

ALERTNOW

Notification Service that will send telephone messages to you.

The Springfield School District and/or W.C. will use ALERTNOW to notify families of early dismissals, district-wide delays, and activity cancellations due to inclement weather.

Building Activities

- Please proceed to the APR to buy a student planner and team t-shirt, put money on your lunch account, meet with SPARC, and sign up for PTA.

- Bus rider information will be located in the hallway by the library.

- Teachers will be ready for you to join your child in their homeroom at:- - 6:15 pm (for the 5:30 pm orientation) - - 8:00 pm (for the 7:15 pm orientation)

Checklist Before You Leave

Did you: Obtain your homeroom? (Lobby) Obtain your e-schoolplus password? (Library) Visit your homeroom to be assigned a locker, give teacher

your e-mail address, and choose something from teacher’s wish list? (Homeroom class)

Purchase a planner? (APR) Purchase a team T-shirt? (APR) Put money on your lunch account? (APR) Join PTA? (APR) Find your bus route and pick-up location from

transportation? (Located in the hallway by Library)

PARENTS AND STUDENTS

Thank you for coming.

Enjoy visiting your classrooms!

See you on August 12th!