Third grade students from Erving and Wegienka recently visited the River Raisin National Battlefield Park in Monroe to learn more from the Wyandot native people. In third grade, students learn about Michigan Native Americans, so this field trip was a great opportunity for students to learn in a very hands-on way. Every year, the Wyandot people, some traveling from Oklahoma and Canada, come to the River Raisin Battlefield to teach our students about their culture.
Our students learned about the music, traditions, government, and family life of the indigenous people and explored how they used natural resources. They had hands-on experiences in a longhouse and wigwam, and they even got to make wampum belts in the newly created Wampum Room.
When students were asked to rate their experience from 1 to 5, many enthusiastically gave it a 10! The beautiful fall weather added to the experience, allowing them to participate in an Indian removal simulation, try using a lacrosse stick, and grind corn into cornmeal the traditional way. The River Raisin National Battlefield team really outdoes themselves each year, and this visit was no exception!
We are still looking for a few volunteers to help at the Goodies with Grandparents event. If you have an hour and a half to spare in the morning, please consider volunteering. Sign up here if interested: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A4A628A3FF2-52634225-2024
Yay - it's a Spirit Day on Friday!!!
There will not be popcorn available tomorrow (Boo). But good news, it is back next week to support Mrs. Blosser's class!
Goodies with Grandparents is coming up next week - RSVP online (https://linktr.ee/wegpto) or send back the paper form coming home this week.
Be sure to save the date, we are 1 week away from our next Dine Out!
Reminder, Candy Donations are due tomorrow!
Are you looking for opportunities to volunteer at the school? We have you covered - next week is going to be busy, and we can use all the help we can get! Be sure to check out https://linktr.ee/wegpto for the links to sign up.
Attention Wildcat Families - happening tomorrow at the WBSD Board office, the Special Education Parent Support Lunch Meeting. This meeting is for all parents/guardians of children with special education or services, and servers as a parent support network.
If you are interested in attending, please check the link in the comments to let them know you will be attending.
Spirit Day alert! Show your support for our Veterans and wear Red, White and Blue on Monday!
New student artwork from the Wegienka Elementary art studio has been displayed at the Board of Education offices! So many talented students!
It's almost popcorn time!!
Looking for some Wegienka wear to show your school spirit, head on over to the Spirit Wear Store with Let Love Rule! (https://letloverule.com/wegienka/shop/home)
Happening this evening - Coffee with the Principal and the General PTO Meeting. We look forward to seeing you there!
Reminder - Coffee with the Principal is happening tomorrow at 5pm.
Do you have an overflow of candy still from Halloween? Consider donating some to the Crossroads Soup Kitchen.
First Grade Students at Wegienka Elementary recently took to the polls for a "Cookie Election" The students voted on which cookie was best, Oreos or ChipsAhoy chocolate chip cookies. They had so much fun making voter ID cards, voting at the "polls" and casting their ballots.
We have 2 meetings this week to kick of the November fun!
November is going to be a busy month, be sure to mark your calendar!
It's almost Popcorn Friday...Fresh & Tasty, only $1 a bag!
