The walls at Wickliffe Progressive Elementary will soon see the addition of meaningful and inspiring quotes about learning together, growth and discovery, and progressive education. We are seeking your input as we collect and then select quotes to hang at the school. Do you have a favorite line from a favorite …
Category Archive: Wickliffe News
Feb
09
Feb
02
Author Visit: Michael J. Rosen
Michael J. Rosen, a Central Ohio author who has created nearly 100 books for kids and adults, will join us again at Wickliffe Progressive Elementary School for a day of writing, storytelling, poetry, and creative thinking on Tuesday, February 9th. There will be a Town Meeting at 8:30 am where he will share …
Jan
26
Early Release – Skate Zone 71 Party
Skate Zone 71 Party: Join us January 27, 2015 from 2-4pm for an early release PTO fundraiser. This is a Wickliffe-only event and indoor fun for the whole family! http://www.unitedskates.com/public/skate-zone-71/index.cfm
Jan
25
January Spirit Night at Skyward Grille – 1/26 and 1/27
Wickliffe PTO will be hosting monthly “Spirit Nights” at your favorite local restaurants. Join us on the last Tuesday of each month at a different location! Check your child’s backpack for a flyer each month or visit www.wickliffepto.org to find out where our next event will be and print the flyer to take with …
Jan
15
LAST CALL: After School Discovery
After School Discovery registration is open – a sample of some of the great classes we have available during the winter session:
Does your child like to draw? Picassos Drawing class is a new, four week class offering for grades 2-5 on Friday afternoons. In this class we’ll focus on technique, symmetry, proportion, and …
Jan
11
After School Discovery: DRAMA
Too much DRAMA at your house? Let them explore acting after school with Charlie and the Hot Chocolate Factory.
Kids will have their imagination ignited as they help design the set and costumes and become personalities of the most famous tale: Charlie and the Hot Chocolate Factory, by Roald Dahl the world’s best storyteller!
Drama is …
Jan
09
Volunteers Needed: Winter Recess
Welcome to 2016! While the weather has been mild for Columbus, there are still weeks of winter to go! We are making preparations to provide the kids with multiple indoor recess opportunities, but we need volunteers to make it happen. Each station requires a degree of parental oversight – some more than others. These …
Jan
08
After School Discovery – STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS
Jan
06
After School Discovery registration is now OPEN!
The ASD program offers a variety of classes for the kids to keep active and creative during the winter months such as:
- Yoga and Wellness
- Terrariums and Winter Craft Projects
- Drama
- Hip Hop Dance
- Picassos Drawing
- LEGO Club
…
Jan
04
WELLNESS: Winter Guidance Groups
The start of the New Year means that it is time to start our winter lunch Guidance Groups. Through Felice Kassoy’s years of experience offering these opportunities (and supported by the research literature), she knows that there are positive outcomes for children with common life experiences to find support in a group experience.
A list …
Jan
04
ASD Registration is Now Open
After School Discovery is a PTO after school enrichment program that runs during the school year. Each session we have a calendar full of fun, educational, and recreational programs designed for our students. Classes vary by grades and interests and are priced reasonably so that our …
Jan
01
Wickliffe WELLNESS: Happy New Year!!!
Start the New Year right and sign your kids up for an After School Discovery Yoga Class. Our yoga classes can start your kids on a path of healing and wholeness in the New Year. If you kids have already reached Zen, try the Hip Hop Dance class to keep your kids active …
Dec
31
ASD Registration is Now Open
After School Discovery is a PTO after school enrichment program that runs during the school year. Each session we have a calendar full of fun, educational, and recreational programs designed for our students. Classes vary by grades and interests and are priced reasonably so that our students can discover something new! Winter 2016 Class Registration …
Dec
23
FUNDRAISER: City Barbeque Restaurant Night
Show your Wickliffe Spirit and join the Wickliffe Community for a quick and easy fundraiser at City Barbeque on Henderson Road on Tuesday, December 29th, 2015.
25% of your purchase will be donated back to our group!
Good all day on Dine in & Carry out Orders …
Dec
16
WICKLIFFE NEWS: Golden Star Choir, Lost & Found, ASD
Golden Star Choir
There will be a Golden Star Choir informational meeting this Tuesday, Dec 15th (D Day) in the Art Room at 11:05. Please remind your 4th and 5th Grade students who are interested. We will be passing out schedules and permission forms. As always, those will be available after break if someone is …
Dec
14
After School Discovery is BACK!!!
After School Discovery is a PTO after school enrichment program. During each session we have a calendar full of fun, educational, and recreational programs designed for our students. Classes vary by grades and interests and are priced reasonably so that our students can discover something new!
Classes are open to any and all …
Dec
12
LAST CHANCE: TOY DRIVE UPDATE
A heartfelt THANK YOU to our generous Wickliffe community for the donations to our toy and book drive for the clients of Heart to Heart Food Pantry. Our hearts are full of joy as we imagine the excitement of the children when they receive your gifts during this special holiday season. We will …
Dec
11
Wickliffe NEWS: STEM Science Saturday
Wickliffe hosted a STEM Science Saturday on December 5th. Over 100 students, parents, and teachers had the opportunity to learn more about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The Ohio State STEM Scholars led hands-on, interactive science activities with students in grades 3 -5. Students learned about polymers, chromotography, chemical reactions, and centripetal force while …
Dec
09
WINTER MUSIC EVENTS
Wickliffe Progressive Elementary has scheduled two upcoming holiday, music events during the next two weeks. In the past, these two events occurred on the same day. Because of space and length of time concerns (especially for our littlest children), they have been separated into two events.
4th & 5th Strings/Band Town Meeting Friday, December 11, 2015: 8:30 AM …
Dec
04
SPREAD THE JOY: Wickliffe Toy Drive
Mrs. Miller’s and Mrs. Oberlin’s classes have been reading the book Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate. The family in the story struggles to pay their bills and even has to live in their van. Jackson and his sister are able to have 1 bag of keepsakes, but everything else is sold to help pay …