Wheelock Elementary

Welcome students, parents, and visitors to the 2007-2008 school year at Wheelock!  The start of school has been a good one.  My thanks to you!  Our teachers have met the challenge in providing the best possible educational experience for all students.

We welcome the opportunity to provide several parental involvement sessions throughout the year.  Let me encourage you to take advantage of these sessions, as they will be informative, fun, and interactive.  Please review our school’s Calendar of Events for the year and be informed of these opportunities.  Also, you are encouraged to volunteer in your child’s classroom and/or PTA activities. 

These are some reminders of procedures currently in place here at Wheelock:

1. All doors will be locked from 8:15 – 2:30, except the front door.

2. The school’s hours are 7:55 – 3:00.  Students may enter their classroom at 7:45, and the tardy bell rings at 7:55.

3. Wheelock’s Discipline Plan implemented last year will again be in effect. Teachers will discuss the plan with you at GOALS conferences.

4. All visitors are asked to check in the office prior to going to the classrooms.

5. Character Counts and Boys Town Skills are emphasized and reinforced in many ways.  Having good character truly does count at Wheelock!

6. Call the office anytime your child is absent.  Also, don’t forget to turn in Dr.’s notes/excuses.

7. Help your child be a good reader by establishing a nightly reading time!  Reading A.R. books and taking tests to accumulate points is an excellent way to get students to read while earning rewards.

Please feel free to come by and see me at anytime for any questions, concerns or just to say, “Hi!” 
Let’s make this year at Wheelock the best one yet!

Sincerely,

Del Lopez