Our fifth graders are getting ready to leave Wickliffe and move onto middle school! We could use your help in planning end-of-the-year activities to celebrate the incredible people they have become. Committee opportunities include: 

• Fifth grade party
• Fifth grade town hall
• Fifth grade clap out
• Fifth grade only outdoor lunches

Please contact Lauren Evans at lkgevans@gmail.com if interested in being a part of the planning committee. Additional volunteer sign-ups to come.

The spring flower sale runs through tomorrow, Tuesday, March 8!
We need your help to make this sale successful. Please check your email for ordering information and links to share with family and friends. Flowers will be available to pick up on the Friday before Mother's Day, May 6, at Wickliffe.

Thank you for attending the first annual Informal Art Show! It was a great success, and we hope you enjoyed the event. Raffle winners will be notified the week of March 7.

If you were unable to attend the Informal Art Show, you are still able to purchase your child's art.
Wickliffe Progressive Elementary PTO - Informal Art Show - Art Purchase (wickliffepto.org)

Framed artwork will be ready for pick up at Wickliffe on Thursday, March 24, from 3-6 p.m. and Saturday, March 26, from 9-11 a.m. 

Sign up here to help us distribute the artwork these two days!

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0d4faaaf22a5f58-artshow/19262856

Please email Wickliffeptoasd@gmail.com with any class ideas, instructor referrals, or requests for classes offered this winter that you’d like to see back in the spring!

We are always looking for help!

Our school relations coordinator is unable to remain on the committee in the spring. We are looking for someone to help us keep the program running smoothly. This person is in charge of communicating with dismissal volunteers and filling in as needed. This is a great position if you enjoy meeting new people and would like to become more integrated into our school community!

View the March Lunch Menu »

Shhh... it's a secret...
Marvin, our beloved custodian that all students know and love, is retiring before the end of the school year. Marvin does not want to be recognized; however, we can not let the opportunity go to celebrate him in some way. Marvin has loved and helped take care of our children for many, many years. Please help us honor Marvin by creating cards or pictures with your children for Marvin and drop them off in the office. The PTO will collect all cards/pictures and give them to Marvin before his last day. The PTO is also purchasing a gift card for Marvin; if you would like to contribute to this gift card, you can leave cash or a check written to the Wickliffe PTO at the front desk with Teresa. Alternatively, you can Venmo @dawn-hofherr with the subject "Marvin."

We will be presenting Marvin with cards and gift on March 10 so donations and cards need to be submitted by TOMORROW, March 8.

Thanks in advance for helping us celebrate Marvin!

Walking Club needs volunteers over the lunch hour to help guide students on their path. Please sign up to help on Tuesdays or Thursdays!

Wickliffe Families : Walking Club Volunteers (signupgenius.com)

Chef Mike. Help out at lunch time! It's a super fun way to contribute and see all the kids!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4faaaf22a5f58-lunch 

Donate. Don’t have time to volunteer but want to help out? Click here to donate to the PTO: https://www.wickliffepto.org/packet/3016 

March’s Restaurant Night - Bibibop 

Wednesday, March 9

The City of Upper Arlington Parks & Rec Department has a new financial assistance program called PLAY UA. This webpage has more information regarding specific departments (aquatics, recreation & activities, senior center and tennis): https://upperarlingtonoh.gov/parks-recreation/play-ua-financial-assistance-program/. Residents can apply now and be eligible for discounts on Parks & Rec programming.

Food for Thought:

March is Women's History Month –  a time to commemorate and encourage the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. 

Here are twelve picture books that can spark meaningful conversation with your children about these important contributions.

And here is a quote from Amanda Gorman’s Inaugural Poem that is an important reminder to all of us.

Wishing you a safe and restful spring break.

Felice (and the rest of the counseling team)