WICKLIFFE FAMILY FUN RUN!

A fundraiser benefitting Wickliffe PTO Saturday, November 3

Mark your calendar for this community-building event focused on empowerment, togetherness and encouragement as students complete a staggered-start, two-mile distance run/walk throughout the park. Families are welcome to join their student(s) or cheer from the sidelines. Please note: All runners and walkers must register to participate in the event. The deadline for registration is Wednesday, November 3. 

Saturday, November 6, 9-10:30am (rain or shine!)

Fancyburg Shelter House

Register & donate here

Download the Fun Run flyer 

What to expect:

• Grades K-1 to complete ONE loop
• Grades 2-3 to complete TWO loops
• Grades 4-5 to complete THREE loops (2 miles) 

As each grade level runs, all other students are encouraged to line the course and cheer on their fellow Wickliffe Wolves. Families are welcome to join their student(s) or cheer from the sidelines.

We all have been hearing how detrimental the pandemic has been to our children - mentally, socially, and academically. But just how bad is it? How are students coping? More importantly, how do we move forward? The conversation will be led by a panel of skilled and compassionate experts who work with children of all ages for an evening of hope and resources for understanding the impact of the pandemic on our kids. 

Deb Culp, LISW
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Felice Kassoy, Guidance Counselor
Wickliffe Elementary School

Allison Tomlin, Ohio Teacher of the Year
Hastings Middle School

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! If you are interested in helping out with the Informal Affair this year, please consider attending our first meeting on Wednesday, October 20, 7:30 p.m. at Wickliffe. Whether you have a little time to spare this year or a lot, we would love your help and support with this event. If you have any questions, please contact Emily Poe emilyspoe@gmail.com.

There are many ways to get involved! We need artists, donation organizers, cashiers, decorators, clean-up crew, and more! 

SAVE THE DATE! Informal Affair will be held on Saturday, February 12, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the 4H Center (2201 Fred Taylor Drive) on OSU Campus. This is an adult-only event and the largest fundraiser of the year. More details to come!

LAST CALL:

RAH-RAH fundraiser ends Thursday, October 21

Great holiday gifts! Items will be in hand by 11/14. 

Step 1: Shop rahrahgear.com between Oct. 12-21

Step 2: Use code WICKLIFFE at checkout

Step 3: Pick up your order on Nov. 19 from 4-7:30pm at the Wickliffe Parking Lot.

Currently raising funds for materials to be used in this project here: 

https://gofund.me/01d7f79e 

For many years, Wickliffe PTO's enrichment program, After School Discovery (ASD), has given students the opportunity to pursue diverse interests through fun extracurricular courses each trimester. Plans are underway to bring ASD back for the winter session, and expanding the team that manages ASD is critical to its success.

We are seeking volunteers for the roles of managing relationships with instructors, families, the school, and/or technology. Ideally, two or three volunteers would focus on each of these roles, alternating taking the lead each trimester while being supported by other members of the team. Time commitment varies from one to five hours per week during the peak periods for each role.

Find more information or volunteer at https://forms.gle/yGYksc2Zcq7SAiqKA.

View the October Lunch Menu »

Let's show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate them!

In October, we will provide snacks and beverages so they can enjoy a treat during a break in their day. Please use the link below to sign up and donate items. In November and December, we will run the coffee cart for the teachers and staff once a week. More details and a sign-up sheet will be sent out in November. Thank you for your continued support!

October snack sign up - Teacher Appreciation - October snack sign up

Thank You for those who have already generously donated!!

Counseling Team updates - October 19

Our early fall groups will be wrapping us this month. We have enjoyed having your children engage in these meaningful opportunities. The late fall groups will start the first week of November. If you are interested in having your child participate, please email Dr. Kassoy (fkassoy@uaschools.org).

• IDEA Mentors: This group uses the power of peer culture to develop role models who will be ambassadors within our classrooms, on the playground and other common spaces, to make courageous conversations a part of our school culture. This group of students will focus on Identity, Diversity, Equity, and Action (IDEA). Our vision is to develop informed and engaged anti-biased future citizens.

• Worry Warriors: For kiddos who have a lot of *big worries* about the world around them. Whether it has to do with the challenges of COVID-19, experiencing a new school year, or something else outside of school, it can be very overwhelming for kids to try to tackle these worries on their own. We hope that this group will empower these children to gain control over their worries and discover their inner warriors!

• Super Sibs: For children who have siblings with *different* needs. The goal of the group is to provide support for these students and give them a safe space to share common experiences that come along with having a sibling who has different abilities. Through stories, conversations, and activities, our hope is that these kiddos will feel supported knowing that they have a group of friends at school who also understand what it means to be a Super Sib!

And we are delighted that TOAD Talks and Mindful Mornings will continue on designated Tuesdays shared by Ms. McEvoy, Lucy Cheng, and Ann Bixel.

Food for Thought

As we continue to explore the impact of the pandemic on our children, I will be sharing information from a variety of sources.

This article is from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF). KFF is a nonprofit organization focusing on national health issues, as well as the U.S. role in global health policy.

Although this was written in August of 2021, I think it sheds light on some current findings regarding the wellbeing and health of children from a broad research and policy perspective. There are many links within this article that may also be helpful.

In the coming months, the Counseling Team will continue to provide support for our students through classroom visits, groups, and individual counseling. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if there is anything we can do to for your child or family.

Until next week,

The Counseling Team 

Felice Kassoy, Sarah Perry, Sarah Moyer, and Megan Montana