Friday, March 10, 2017
The Wilshire Park school newsletter, Words From Wilshire, is sent via email to all of our families.
If you are not receiving the email version, please email Cindy Ridge to ensure we have your correct
email address: [email protected]
SPRING BREAK – NO SCHOOL:
Monday-Friday, March 13-17th
END OF QUARTER – NO SCHOOL on Friday, April 7th
Have a safe and happy spring break:
School resumes on Monday, March 20th!
2018-19 School District Calendar is available on the district website:
http://www.isd282.org/sites/default/files/documents/2017-2018%20Approved%20Calendar.pdf
Important Phone Numbers:
Wilshire Park School Office: 612.706.1200
Attendance Line: 612.706.1204
Bus Company: Metropolitan Transportation Network:
763.571.1541
1 Announcements:
Each 3rd Grade Class Presents:
Bremen Town Musicians
A German Folk tale
(March 27th-29th, please see specific dates for when each class performs)
Once there lived a donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster who had grown too old to be
useful to their masters. Because their masters want to get rid of them, they ran away.
They meet on the road and decide to go to Bremen Town to be street musicians.
Unfortunately, this rag tag group of animals are terrible musicians. Soon, they
discover a cozy cabin in the woods occupied by robbers! The four friends
manage to scare the robbers away by making the loudest music they can. Will the
Bremen Town musicians be able to live in the cabin forever, or will they continue on
their quest for Bremen Town? Please come to our performances to find out!
 Monday March 27th 9:15-9:45 a.m. - Ms. Gibbs’ class
 Monday March 27th 9:45-10:15 a.m. - Ms. Nord’s class
 Tuesday March 28th 9:15-9:45 a.m. - Ms. Pollnow’s class
 Tuesday March 28th 9:45-10:15 a.m. - Ms. Eichhorn’s class
 Wednesday March 29th 9:30-10:00 a.m. - Ms. Behm’s class
Creativity Fair on Thursday, April 6th from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Wilshire Park students in grades 2-5 are invited to participate in the 15th Annual Wilshire Park
Creativity Fair to be held on Thursday, April 6th at Wilshire Park from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. We
invite all K-5 students and their families to attend! The Creativity Fair is brought to you by
the Wilshire Park ACHIEVE Program. Questions? Contact Mrs. Miller
at [email protected]
Thursday, April 6: End of Third Quarter – Hat Day!
Thursday, April 6 is the last day of third quarter. Students may celebrate by wearing
their favorite or most unusual hat in school.
Food Drive for Second Harvest Heartland: March 22-March 29th
The Wilshire Park Parents Association (WPPA) will be coordinating a Food Drive for Second
Harvest Heartland. Collection boxes will be in each classroom. The Food Drive runs from
Wednesday, March 22nd through Wednesday, March 29th. “Stuff the Truck” for the classroom
collecting the most will be on Friday, March 31st. More info will be sent home with students on
Friday, March 10th. (Click on title for link to flyer for more information).
Fifth Grade Events:
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Tentative: Monday, April 17th at 11:45 a.m. - Fifth Grade Class Photo (immediately
following lunch).
Tuesday, April 25th – Fifth Grade Choir Concert at 7:00 p.m. in the Wilshire Park Gym
Monday, June 5th – Fifth Grade Activity Day at Shoreview Community Center from
11:45-3:15 p.m.
Wednesday, June 7th – Fifth Grade Carnival begins at 2:00 p.m. outdoors at Wilshire
Park. More information to come!
2 Attention 5th Grade Students and Parent/Guardian!
This year we will be hosting a 5th Grade Carnival instead of the traditional
5th Grade Recognition event. This event is hosted by our 5th grade parents.
Here are the details:
Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2017
(Same date as announced in district calendar for 5th Grade Recognition)
Time: 2:00-3:15 PM
What: Three Fun ZONES for 5th Graders to Enjoy
1. Carnival Themed Snacks and Drinks
2. Photo Booth and Yearbook Signing or Memory Page Signing if you did not purchase a
Yearbook
3. Activities: Sports, Games, Hang out area and More
Where: Back Soccer Field or Gym in case of rain
Who: 5th Graders, Teachers/Staff, and Families
Parents/Families can come any-time between 2:00-3:15 PM to take photos and spend time with
your student in this informal setting. You may also take your student home with you when you
are done socializing (just let the teacher know). However, please note that parents do not have to
come to this event. Totally optional!
Why the change?
 5th graders from the past have told us that they really enjoy the
socializing time that happened after the recognition event and wish it
was longer.
 Potential construction at Wilshire Park may impact spaces to host the
event as it has been done and parking may be impacted as well.
 It has been difficult to recruit a parent/s to chair this event and the new
format will make it much easier to ask parents for their help.
 Some parents have let us know that it is difficult to take off work at
that time during the day.
Volunteer Appreciation Update
Earlier in the school year we discussed our annual Volunteer Appreciation Event. At that time,
due to the possibility of construction and how this would impact space within the building, we
made the decision to thank our volunteers through personal notes instead of holding an event this
year.
Mrs. Page, the Staff and I all want you to know that our hearts are full with all your hard work,
and kind deeds done for us and our Wilshire Park students this past year! Thank you from the
bottom of our hearts.
Jolene Hodson, Wilshire Park Volunteer Coordinator
Grade 1-5 Concert Videos Now Online!
A few days after each concert, please visit the following link to view 1st-5th Grade Music
Concert Videos posted by Music Specialist, Ms. Hackbarth. The link is "unlisted" on YouTube.
This means that you can only access the videos by using the link provided. If you would like
other family members to view these videos, simply share the link with them.
 1st-5th Grade Music Concert Videos Link:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaPtdGedcj0lasWWmf8dp98Zpyf0HQhYU
3 Kindergarten Registration for the 2017-18 School Year
Do you have a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2017 and live in the St.
Anthony-New Brighton School District? Please e-mail [email protected] or call the
school office at 612.706.1200 to be added to our kindergarten mailing list for the 2017-18 school
year. Please contact us even if you think we already know about your child.
Lost and Found
The Lost and Found area is overflowing with hooded sweatshirts, jackets, mittens, hats,
lunchboxes and assorted other items. Please stop into the building to look through the Lost and
Found for items your child may have lost. The Lost and Found is just inside the parking lot
doors (Door #3). This door is often open evenings if there are activities in the building.
Information From the Nurse’s Office:
Influenza season has arrived. If your child has symptoms of influenza
(fever greater than 101 degrees, sore throat, cough, congestion, body
aches), please indicate these symptoms when you leave a message on the
attendance line (612-706-1204). We are tracking influenza and influenzalike illness as is required by the Minnesota Health Department. Thank you
for your help to track illness in our school.
Please dress your students daily for spring weather. Boots are a must as the
playground thaws and is muddy. If your child borrows clothing from the
nurse office, please launder them and return them as soon as possible. It would be helpful if you
are able to send extra clothing in your student’s backpack in case clothing gets wet or muddy.
Spring allergy season is upon us. Now is the time to check with your child’s doctor about
restarting their allergy medication if they suffer from spring allergies. The trees will soon be
budding, the grass will be growing, and the flowers blooming! It is best to start the allergy
medication before symptoms become too severe.
For day to day concerns, please contact the Health Office at 612-706-1205 or email Cameron
Winter at [email protected] and/or Sandra Rabine at [email protected]
If you need to talk with the District Nurse, you can reach Lori Watzl-King RN, LSN at 612-7061263 or 612-706-1077 or email at [email protected].
Lori Watzl-King RN, LSN
District Licensed School Nurse
[email protected]
612-706-1263 at Wilshire Park
612-706-1077 at SAMS/SAVHS
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Several Wilshire Park parents or relatives work for Wells Fargo
and donate to school through a payroll deduction plan which is matched
by their employer. Several checks recently arrived which will be used to
supplement our supply budget to provide the tools our students need for
competency in STEM, literacy, math, science and the arts. We recently
became aware that you may direct donations through employee sponsored
United Way campaigns to Wilshire Park Elementary, WPPA or SANBE. We
appreciate your support.
4  Thank you to the following parents, staff and community members for your help with
making our first Wellness Week a success!
Bethany Snyder, Todd McDonough, Food Service Staff, Deb Anderson (& Eli), Michele
Bentz, Sara McGrath, Kacy Rainaldo, Amy Wyland, Bob Becker (Wellness Sign) and
Wellness Committee Members.
 Thank you to parent, Munce White, for her donation of a refrigerator to the Wilshire
Park Staff Lounge. Staff very much appreciate cold lunches and being able to chill
classroom treats!
Bus Company Information
Metropolitan Transportation Network is the bus company contracted for our student
transportation. Occasionally delays in student pickup or drop-off may occur for
a variety of reasons. Our office staff is always available to assist during office
hours but please note our office does close at 4:00 p.m. Please make your first
call to the bus company at: 763.571.1541 and ask for “Dispatch”. You may
wish to put this phone number in your phone’s contact list. This transportation
phone number is also listed on the home page of the Wilshire Park website.
Buses at Capacity – No Bus Passes This Year
All of our buses are at capacity. Students will only be able to ride their assigned bus. We will not
be able to allow students to ride home on the bus with a friend as we have in past years. If you
have arranged an after-school play date with a friend, a parent will need to transport. Please
make sure your child’s teacher and the school office has written or email permission if your child
will be riding home with another parent.
Bus Stops
Please be aware that if a bus stop goes unused for a period of 10 days, that stop may be
inactivated by our bus company, Metropolitan Transportation Network. Please contact our
Transportation Director, Todd Niklaus at [email protected] or 612.706.1117 if you
need assistance with your child’s bus route.
After School Change in Plans
We understand that after-school plans for your child may change occasionally. Please send a
note with your child or email the teacher, when possible. On those occasions when plans change
during the school day, please call the school office as early as you can. Many times, the office
staff is inundated with calls and visitors at the end of the day. Some grades have late-afternoon
recess which makes it challenging to deliver a message to your child.
Legal Papers
In order to assure compliance with court orders on who can visit with your child while at school
and who your child can be released to, we need to have a copy of your legal custody papers on
file in the office. Please be assured, we will not release your child to anyone not listed on your
child’s Infinite Campus parent portal without your consent.
If your child has a legal name change, please bring a copy of the court document to the office so
that we can change your child’s name in our files.
Money Sent to School with Your Child
When sending money to school with your child, please mark the check or envelope clearly with
your child’s first and LAST name, teacher’s name and why the money is being sent (lunch
money, field trip, book order, etc.). If paying on your child’s lunch account, please include your
child’s Lunch PIN number.
5 If Your Child is Absent or will be arriving late. . .
Please call the attendance line at 612.706.1204. Please call before 9:05 a.m. You may leave a
message 24 hours a day.
Box Tops for Education Update: Thanks to all the families who have
contributed to the Box Tops for Education drive. Proceeds are used to purchase
additional curriculum, books, and art, office and general supplies. Every cent makes
a difference! Box Tops are found on many General Mills products as well as
Ziploc®, Hefty®, Annie’s®, Kleenex® and Scott® products. Each classroom is now
collecting the BoxTops so be sure to send them in with your child.
Box Tops Update: Thanks to those of you who have been turning in the Box Tops every month!
To date, we've raised around $1,500 this school year. The following incentives will be available
each month starting in March:
 The classroom with the highest number of BoxTops for the month will get a traveling
trophy for display in their classroom along with their picture included in the morning
announcements.
 The grade with the highest number of Box Tops will receive a popcorn party in the
beginning of the following month.
 The teacher whose classroom has the highest number of Box Tops will receive a $25 gift
card to Target.
 For a different approach, students received a small plastic bag to hang on their
refrigerators at home rather than gluing BoxTops onto the collection sheets. Please
encourage kids to re-use the bags each month.
Program Changes:
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Additional Box Tops drop-off boxes are located in Cub Foods and Fitness Crossroad.
Box Tops will be collected in each classroom rather than in the container near door #3.
Weather Announcements:
School cancellations are typically determined by 6:00 a.m. and
announced through BlackBoard Connect - our parent notification system,
as well as on the district website, and local media outlets—WCCO
Channel 4, KMSP Channel 9, and KARE Channel 11. Please remember
to keep your contact information updated through your parent portal in
Infinite Campus. Questions? Please contact the school office. Click here
for the Winter Weather Communication to Parents/Guardians regarding school closure
guidelines.
Flyers
Non-school-related flyers are not sent home with students but will be made available to parents
in the school office. Parents may also call the school office to request that a flyer be sent home.
Flyers currently available in the school office:
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Spring Break Program at Silverwood Park: Spring Spectacular is coming up next
month and coincides with St. Anthony-New Brighton’s Spring Break. Learn how to stilt
walk and make a mask performance over the break. It is a fun way to spend a week!
Summer Day Camps at Silverwood Offers nature inspired art day camps throughout the
summer months for children ages 4 – 12 years. Click on the link for the Silverwood
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Summer-Camp Flier and Public Program Scholarship Application. Summer camp
registration opens on Tuesday, January 24th. Silverwood Park – A regional Center for
Arts and the Environment
Camp Invention July 31-Aug. 4th held at Central Park Elementary School, 535 County
Road B2 W. Roseville, MN 55113. Register at http://campinvention.org/ Use promo code
DISCOVER25 to save $25. Offer expires March 20th.
Piano lessons offered by Michelle Carpenter in her home studio in St. Anthony. For
more information, call 612.816.5663 or email: [email protected].
North East Dance Center: 151 Silver Lake Road NW, New Brighton.
www.nedancecenter.com Ballet, pointe, creative movement and musical theatre dance
classes for ages 3-adult. Owner Abbie Montermini is a SAVHS graduate.
Community News
Spring Tea
SAVHS Commons
Saturday, April 1st, 2017 at 10 AM
$20 per person
We hope you can join us for a beautiful morning: www.isd282.org/cs or 612-706-1166
Interested in decorating a table? Call 612-706-1166 (Title is a link to the flyer).
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR DECORATING A TABLE (you provide table setting and
decorations):
 Plates, silverware, tongs/service pieces, glassware and teacups (Showcase your family
china or other fun dishes)
 Teapot
 Table cloth
 Napkins
 Centerpiece/decorations
Note:
 You may choose to just decorate a table or you may wish to also host 6-8 of your friends
at that table. We will work with you to meet your request.
 Cost remains $20/person
WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED TO YOU:
 Round table and chairs for up to 8 people
 The tables measure 72 inches in diameter. An 84 inch round table cloth will give you a 6”
drop around the edge.
 A server to take care of all wants and needs during the tea
 Platters for food
 Small containers for the condiments
 All food and beverages
Setup
 The Commons Area at SAVHS will be open from 3:00-6:00 p.m. on Friday
afternoon/early evening. Saturday morning the
 Commons will be open at 8:30 a.m. prior to the Tea.
Take Down
 If you decorate a table, you are responsible for taking the dishes home to clean. The
servers will clear plates and cups as well as wipe down tables and chairs.
Call us at 612-706-1166 to let us know you wish to decorate or host a table.
7 Boys Summer Lacrosse Registration is Now OPEN!
The St. Anthony Village (SAV) LAX Association is preparing for its 3rd season! As our
programs continue to grow in numbers we have created a partnership with St. Paul Lacrosse
(SPLAX). This partnership allows SAV to offer teams for all ages (6 and up) as well as for boys
AND girls this year. This partnership also allows us to offer lacrosse as an athletic option to SAV
youth without adding additional pressure to our already overcrowded practice field and park
system.
The 2017 Summer Lacrosse Boys Registration is open on the SPLAX site:
https://stplax.sportngin.com/register/form/409999525
There is a $50 registration rebate for those interested in serving on an association committee.
Stay tuned, girls’ registration will be open soon!
St. Anthony Boosters Baseball Registration is open! (click link)
Online registration only at www.saboosters.org
 Machine Pitch: Boys and Girls in grades 1 & 2 as of May 1st
 T-Ball: Boys and Girls ages 4-6 as of May 1st
 Traveling Baseball: Ages 10-14 as of May 1st. Tryouts on Saturday, March 4th.
 In-House Baseball: Grades 3-9 as of May 1st. Evaluations for all in-house players is
Sunday, March 26th. St. Anthony Boosters Softball Registration is open! (click link)
With March upon us, we’d like to communicate to the younger girls in our service area that
SABSA (St. Anthony Boosters Softball Assoc.) Softball Registration is STILL OPEN for girls
who were not yet 9 years old on December 31, 2016 (the date of age measurement for Softball).
We have a Machine Pitch League for girls 7 & 8, and an Introductory Softball Program for girls
age 6 (and will accept the ‘athletic’ 5+ year-old)…
Our online registration may be found at: http://www.saboosters.org/page/show/629529registration
Al Bates: [email protected]
SABSA President
8 - WPPA News –
Happy March Wilshire Park Families and Friends!
We hope this finds you and your family doing well and that you have found time to enjoy the
recent warm-up in our weather.
Next Meeting – Our next WPPA meeting is Monday, April 3 at 7:00 PM in the Staff Lounge
at Wilshire Park. Come join us, hear from one of our School Board representatives, Principal
Page and learn more about what is happening in and around our school! We hope to see you in
April!
Upcoming Events – Grandparents Gathering & Ice Cream Social with Art Show:
Tuesday, May 9, 2017 beginning at 5:30 PM at Wilshire Park. More information to follow.
Volunteer Opportunities
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Beginning After Spring Break! 7th Annual Food
Drive - Second Harvest Heartland – A flyer will be sent home with kids on Friday,
March 10th (or click on title of this article).
Dates: Wed. March 22 – Wed. March 29
Food Drive Chair - Jamie Wickens
Questions - Please contact Jamie at: [email protected]
“I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream!” WANTED! Ice Cream Social
Chair – This is a Family Event to be held on Tuesday, May 9th. If you have interest in
leading an evening of togetherness for the entire family; please contact: Tara Halverson
for more information: [email protected]
Wishing you & yours a super spring break! Thank you for your continued support and
partnership.
Sincerely,
Your WPPA Board Members:
President – Tara Halverson – [email protected]
Vice President – Natalie Dougherty – [email protected]
Treasurer – Pam Cartony – [email protected]
~ Treasurer Elect – Dawn Busch – [email protected]
Secretary – Pam Metcalf – [email protected]
Volunteer Coordinator – Alisa Kiskis Bartel – [email protected]
~ Volunteer Coordinator Elect – Jessica Pearo – [email protected]
WPPA MISSION
WPPA seeks to enhance the school experience for every student
by encouraging family involvement, building a sense of community
and supporting the school and staff through volunteering and raising funds.
PLEASE “LIKE” US ON OUR WPPA FACEBOOK PAGE
9 Wilshire Park Calendar Information
Date
Monday-Friday,
March 13-17
Tuesday, March 21
Wednesday, March 22
Time
Spring Break: No School
7:00 p.m.
8:00-8:50 a.m.
Friday, March 24
Monday, March 27
9:15-9:45 a.m.
9:45-10:15 a.m.
Tuesday, March 28
9:15-9:45 a.m.
9:45-10:15 a.m.
Wednesday, March 29
9:30-10:00 a.m.
Monday, April 3
Tuesday, April 4
7:00 p.m.
9:30-11:30 a.m.
1:15-3:15 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 5
Event
8:00-8:50 a.m.
9:00 a.m.-Noon
9:30-11:30 a.m.
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 6
9:30-11:30 a.m.
10:45-3:15 p.m.
School Board Meeting: High School Media Center
Food Drive for Second Harvest Heartland begins in
classrooms (through Wed. March 29th.
K-Kids Meeting – Room 132 (Mrs. Beall’s room)
Jersey/Team/Hat Day to celebrate Nets For Nowlin
Fundraiser
Third Grade Class Play: Ms. Gibbs’class – “Bremen
Town Musicians” – A German Folk Tale
(Stage/Cafeteria)
Third Grade Class Play: Ms. Nord’s class – “Bremen
Town Musicians” – A German Folk Tale
(Stage/Cafeteria)
Third Grade Class Play: Ms. Pollnow’s class –
“Bremen Town Musicians” – A German Folk Tale
(Stage/Cafeteria)
Third Grade Class Play: Ms. Eichhorn’s class –
“Bremen Town Musicians” – A German Folk Tale
(Stage/Cafeteria)
Last Day of Food Drive for Second Harvest
Heartland (in classrooms)
Third Grade Class Play: Ms. Behm’s class –
“Bremen Town Musicians” – A German Folk Tale
(Stage/Cafeteria)
WPPA Meeting – Staff Lounge
Gr. 4 Field Trip: Ms. Eck’s class and Mr.
Springman’s class to Mpls. Institute of Art
Gr. 3 Field Trip: Ms. Behm’s class and Ms. Gibb’s
class to Mpls. Institute of Art
School Board Meeting - St. Anthony Community
Center
K-Kids Meeting – Room 132 (Mrs. Beall’s room)
Third, Fourth & Fifth Grade ACHIEVE Speeches MPR
Gr. 4 Field Trip: Ms. Luckhardt’s class and Mr.
Peterson’s class to Mpls. Institute of Art
Kindergarten Field Trip: Ms. Hamilton’s class, Ms.
Lusvardi’s class and Ms. Sorgatz’s class to Mpls.
Institute of Art
Last Day of Quarter 3: Hat Day!
Gr. 1 Field Trip: Ms. Downing’s class and Ms.
Engstrom’s class to Mpls. Institute of Art
5th Grade Crossing Guards to MN Twins Game at
Target Field
10 1:00-3:00 p.m.
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Friday, April 7
Tuesday, April 11
9:30-11:30 a.m.
1:15-3:15 p.m.
Wednesday, April 12
9:30-11:30 a.m.
10:45-12:45 p.m.
Thursday, April 13
9:30-11:30 a.m.
1:15-3:15 p.m.
Friday, April 14
Kindergarten Field Trip: Ms. Cobian’s class, Ms.
Isaac’s class and Ms. McGrath’s class to Mpls.
Institute of Art
Creativity Fair for grades 2-5
No School: Staff Development Day
Gr. 2 Field Trip: Ms. Samuel’s class and Mr. Truso’s
class to Mpls. Institute of Art
Gr. 3 Field Trip: Ms. Eichhorn’s class and Ms.
Pollnow’s class to Mpls. Institute of Art
No K-Kids Meeting today
Gr. 1 Field Trip: Ms. Kessler’s class and Ms.
Johnson’s class to Mpls. Institute of Art
Field Trip: Gr. 2 Ms. Beall’s class and Gr. 1 Ms.
Jarmulowicz’s class to Mpls. Institute of Art
Gr. 2 Field Trip: Ms. Tuominen’s class and Ms.
Bestul’s class to Mpls. Institute of Art
Grade 3 Field Trip: Ms. Nord’s class to Mpls.
Institute of Art
No School – All Buildings Closed
Upcoming Events/Reminders:
April 17-21
Thursday, April 20
April 24-28
4:00 p.m.
Monday, April 24
Tuesday, April 25
4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
MCA Reading: grades 3, 4, 5
CoGAT: Grade 2
Kindergarten Registration for 2017-18 (Session #1)
MCA Reading: Grades 3, 4, 5
CoGAT: Grade 2
Kindergarten Registration for 2017-18 (Session #2)
5th Grade Choir Concert – WP Gym
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