September 29, 2017
CALENDAR UPDATE Sept 29 Wheeler Glow Run Oct 10 Picture Retakes Oct 12 Conferences 4:15-8:15 Oct 17 Conferences 4:15-8:15 Oct 19 Conferences 12:00-4:15 Oct 18-20 NO SCHOOL Oct 23 PTA Meeting 6p.m. Oct 26 Trunk or Treat Oct 31 Halloween Parties 2:15-3:30
FORkri YOUR INFORMATION Phone Numbers: Wheeler Office Health Room Kid’s Network Counselor (Tues. Fri and every other Wed.)
402-715-6250 402-715-6251 402-991-6794 402-715-6255
School Hours: M, T, Th, F: 8:30 AM to 3:45 PM Wednesday Only: 8:30 AM to 2:15 PM Visit Millard Public Schools Website at www.mpsomaha.org Wheeler’s Website http://wheeler.mpsomaha.org
Millard Board of Education Mike Pate,Treasurer Linda Poole, Secretary Amanda McGill Johnson Dave Anderson, Vice President Mike Kennedy, President Jim Sutfin, Superintendent
WHEELER SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS BE SAFE, RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE AND A PROBLEM SOLVER
MESSAGE FROM MRS. LOGAN Last Saturday morning I followed my normal fall routine of putting on my red shirt and planning my day around watching the Husker Football Game. However, last Saturday when the tunnel walk began, the questions and thoughts that went through my mind were different than that of past game days. Excitement and anticipation were replaced with concern and worry. I began to reflect on the players and their own thinking. The Huskers are leading the nation in the most interceptions. This Husker season is only the second time in the the last fifty-seven years that the season has started with a negative record of 1 win and 2 losses. With that level of defeat in their mind, how did the players find that internal drive to walk through that tunnel, on to the field and continue to fight the fight? Persistence is defined as the firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty of opposition. Persistence is a valuable skill that all humans need for success. A paper from the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology stated that the ability for children to persevere may be as essential as talent or IQ in success. Persistence is a trait that can be taught and learned. Daily, students at Wheeler experience challenges; difficult math problems, peer struggles at recess, the stamina to get through a long book or learning a new skill in physical education class. As caring adults, it is our natural instinct to want to rescue them. However, we know that true internal pride is only achieved through overcoming productive struggles. We remind children of their successes, help craft their mindset to a “Not Yet” thinking, and become their greatest cheerleader. Persistence is essential to reaching “The cjha Best of Me”! This Friday night the Huskers will return to the field again and I will wear my red. Even after a Rutgers win, the struggle will remain. While the Husker persistence to show up and strive to the best version of themselves may not lead to Heisman Trophies or National Championships, each of those players will ultimately benefit from their opportunity to persist through a challenge!
Wheeler Destination Imagination Optional Creative Problem Solving Club Open to all
Students
Informational meeting: Tuesday October 3 from 5:30-6 pm in Mrs.
Hough’s room All parents of interested students are encouraged to attend. (Kids
also welcome). Packets of complete info will be provided. Please email or have your student stop by if unable to attend. Registration forms are online only and linked below. (If you have
participated
before, you do not need to attend the meeting, but
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Please check your Friday Folders to find your assigned time for Parent Teacher Conferences. If you have questions regarding your time, please contact your classroom teacher.
Join us TONIGHT, 9/29, for the Glow Run from 6-8pm at the Millard West track to celebrate your hard work these last few weeks. This is a family event, feel free to bring blankets and have a picnic on the field inside the track. 402BBQ and Kona Ice will be available for purchase, or you are welcome to bring your own food. See you there!
From our PTA: ***The PTA needs YOU to survive!! We have officer positions open for next year!! Please contact Carolyn Behrens if you are interested
[email protected] Come to the next meeting Monday October 23 @ 6pm!
