New To Wilmot

Family Meeting

August 14, 2025

Meet Your Administrators

• Stephany Fritz - Principal

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• Katie Piane - Assistant Principal

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Communication

Be in the know . . .

School Communications

• Sunday Call and Email ~ 4:00pm
• Information about upcoming events
• Facebook = www.facebook.com/wilmot.wildcats.9/
• Websites = wilmot.jeffcopublicschools.org

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Bus Information

West Transportation: 303-982-5215

Schedules & bus stop locations available online:

http://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/services/transportation

Bus Rider Registration Infofinder routes

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Arrival/Departure and Watch Cats

• Arrival: 7:20-7:35 am
• 7:20
• Pull into the one-way parking lot, not the bus circle
• Watch Cats
• Volunteers (parents, grandparents, community members) who attend to crosswalk safety, facilitate loading & unloading of children at arrival and dismissal, and perform building checks after student arrival - Safety is our #1 priority!
• Arrival and departure
• Buses depart at 2:40
• What do I do if I am running late?
• Don’t worry! We have it covered. You don’t need to do anything. We’ll keep your kids in the office until you arrive
• Departure do’s and don’ts
• Curb, Flow, Crosswalk
• Please DO NOT park in the drop off lane in the parking lot!

There is parking for preschool and k-5 drop off and pick up on the softball field located on the back of the building

Programs and Enrichment

• IEP - Individualized Education Program
• For students with learning disabilities and special needs that require specialized instruction and accommodations.
• 504 Plans
• For students with documented disabilities who require accommodations to access the curriculum at a level similar to peers.
• ALP - Advanced Learning Plan
• For students who have a body of evidence showing identified strengths.
• Passion Projects and Battle of the Books
• Assessment evidence aligned to district rules for Math Acceleration
• EL and IM Curriculum
• Learn more at Back to school night

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Enrichment

• Community - tight knit and inclusive
• Experienced teachers who are committed to our community.
• Their own children went through Wilmot or go here now.
• We take pride in serving our community and educating our neighbor’s kids
• Community Action Team - CATs
• 4th and 5th grade students who engage in service projects to meet needs at the local, state and global level.
• Reflections
• Multi-media art contest, winners go on to District, State & National levels.
• Chess Club
• Partnership with The Knight School
• Fee-based classes will occur each Wednesday from 2:45-4:00 at Wilmot
• Science and Engineering Fair
• Wonderful opportunity for budding scientists, winners go to the Mountain Area Fair

You can learn more at the Ice Cream Social and/or at Back to School Night.

Calendar of Events

• Open House & Ice Cream Social
• Friday August 15 (K-5) 3:30 - 5:30
• Low sensory experience for ASD Center students 2:30 - 3:30pm
• Class lists released - drop off supplies, meet teacher, and connect with friends and classmates
• First Day of School! Tuesday August 19th
• Back to School Night - Thursday, Aug. 28th 5:00 - 7:00pm
• Bandana Day - Friday, Sept. 5th
• Annual school carnival, fun for the whole family!
• Field Day - Friday, Sept. 12th
• Fun & games for students - great opportunity for parent volunteers!
• Fall Fun Run - Friday, October 3rd

Volunteer Opportunities

• Watch Cats - more about this on Back to School Night
• Field Day
• Special Projects
• Classroom (these opportunities start after Labor Day)
• Library
• On-going and Bookfair
• PTA
• Wilmot Council
• Raptor System

Wilmot PTA

Wilmot PTA

Homework Policy

• Grades Pre-K - 2
• Nightly reading.
• No regular homework! Additional activities available upon request for children who may benefit. Make-up work will be given for absences.
• Grades 3 - 5
• Nightly reading.
• Special projects, consistent homework.
• Make-up work given for absences.

Systemic Folder System

Helping students develop effective organizational strategies that will serve them well way beyond elementary school

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• Red - English Language Arts
• Blue - Math
• Orange - phonics/word study
• Green - Science/Social Studies
• Purple - Writing
• Yellow- Back and Forth/Homework Folder

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• White & Green Wilmot Friday folder - preschool through 5th grade.

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Friday Folders

• Special information sent home every week
• Report cards, test scores, and other info on your child’s progress
• Your child’s completed work
• Information about upcoming events like Bandana Day, Science Fair
• Fliers for clubs (athletic and academic) extracurricular activities

Food Services

• Free breakfast and lunch for all students preschool - 5th grade
• Breakfast ~ students must arrive by 7:25 to receive breakfast
• Hot lunch served for all grades in the cafeteria
• View menus, add money, and restrict snacks via the School Cafe link
• Meal Benefits Application
• Based on family income level - apply at School Cafe
• For qualifying families, this program waives all school fees and field trip costs
• A La Carte (Snack Cart)
• These items are available for purchase.
• Add money through School Cafe online or Cash or Check to Cafeteria Manager
• You can restrict which items and how many items your child may purchase
• Cold Lunch
• Parents send lunch with children, lunch boxes are taken to the cafeteria.

School Cafe

Attendance

• Tardy policy starting in September.
• Please be sure to call the office and leave a message about your child’s absence.
• Jeffco policy requires that we follow up regarding student absences
• If possible, please avoid having your child miss more than 10 days of school.
• Attendance rates above 95% starting in kindergarten are predictive of graduation rates and postsecondary student success.

Snow Days

• They are RARE
• Call will go out between 5am and 6am
• Late Starts are more common
• 2 hour delayed start time
• Dismissal remains the same
• On snowy, cold days please send your child with the following clothing:
• Waterproof gloves
• Snow coat & pants
• Hat or hood
• Snow boots

We go outside if it “feels like” 17 degrees or above.

Please label all items with your child’s name!

Birthday Treat Policy

• No food for birthdays
• Jeffco School District Policy
• Due to food allergies and the district’s health and wellness initiative
• Other birthday celebration ideas:
• Inexpensive small toys, temporary tattoos, fun erasers, stickers, etc.
• A special art project.
• Donate a book to the library
• Ask teacher if student can be a leader for the day or read a book to the classroom

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Thank you for coming!