Wethersfield School District

Fifth grade students traveled back in time to experience a day in the Swedish Colony of Bishop Hill in the 1850s. Students participated in period-appropriate tasks, with boys hauling water, splitting and sawing wood to fuel ovens, and cleaning potatoes, while girls prepared food items such as corn mush, cheese, rhubarb cobbler, and hard tack. After completing their work, students enjoyed a family-style meal together. The experience provided a meaningful opportunity for students to engage in living history, and they especially enjoyed earning their Swedish names.

Alisha Chaidez finished her solid oak desk. She stained it in dark walnut. She did a great job on it!

Students in Mrs. Vincent’s second grade class recently completed the Flat Stanley Project, a fun, literacy-based activity inspired by the book Flat Stanley. Students created a paper version of themselves and sent it to different locations, where it went on “adventures” and returned with stories and photos. This project helped students strengthen their writing skills while learning about geography, culture, and the world around them.

CLEAR WIN grant the city received to cover the cost of lead line removals. This grant is specific to homes that are occupied with a child aged 6 or younger or a residence of a pregnant woman, the owner is low income (at or below 80% of the median income level) and has been identified as having a lead line.

Today we celebrate our incredible bus drivers—thank you for safely transporting our students each day and for being a steady, caring presence on every route. You are often the first and last smile our students see, and the impact you make matters more than you know. At Wethersfield, *One Block, One Flock* includes you—thank you for all you do for our students and families.

Adrian Cepeda completed a bookshelf for his room and did an excellent job.

The Book Fair will run from April 27 to May 1 in the ELC from 3:00–3:30 each day. It will also be open during Family Fun Night on May 1 from 5:00–7:00 PM.

Proceeds from the fair help build classroom libraries—teachers earn $1 in books for every $100 spent.

Be sure to sign up for eWallet, so your student can shop without carrying cash. Use the link below to access the school’s Book Fair website.

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/wethersfieldelementaryschool

All after-school and evening activities and practices are canceled for today including ABCD & the youth basketball camp.

Sixth grade science students completed 12 engaging, space-themed activities and wrapped up their learning by building dodecahedrons to showcase their learning.

Tonight's Boys Track Meet at Elmwood has been canceled due to the forecasted weather. There is no make-up date for this meet.

Come support a great cause and nab a refreshing beverage!

WHS art students showcased their exceptional talent at both the Henry Stark County Art Festival and the LTC Art Festival, earning an impressive total of 20 ribbons. Their creativity, dedication, and artistic skill were evident across a variety of mediums. We are proud to have such talented artists representing WHS and celebrating the strength of our art program.

Henry Stark County Art Festival Winners
Kylie Wright-honorable-mention painting- portrait/figure
Jorrie Miskinnis- honorable mention- Charcoal
Avah Horsley- honorable mention- Collage
Colbie Jackson- honorable mention- watercolor
Gracie Garcia- honorable mention- photography
Ashley Oliver- 3rd place- Pencil- portrait/ figure
Addison Looney- 3rd place- watercolor'
Joey Drawyer- 3rd place- pen and ink
Claire Kijanowski- 3rd place- collage
Leylanie Reyes Pena- 3rd place- colored pencil
Elena Charraga- 2nd place- oil pastel
Joey Drawyer- 1st place- digital art

LTC Art Festival Winners
Joey Drawyer- honorable mention- pen and ink
Layne Seiden- honorable mention- pencil portrait/ figure
Leylanie Reyes Pena- 3rd place- pencil portrait/ figure
Jorrie Miskinis- 3rd place- digital art
Elena Charaga- 2nd place- pencil portrait/ figure
Addison Looney- 1st place- watercolor
Elena Charrage- 1st place-Ink/marker color
Iris Seiden- 1st place- Digital

Seniors just checking off boxes! They had their senior class trip to the Kalahari yesterday.

Students in 6A are having a fantastic time roller skating during PE class. This engaging activity not only brings plenty of fun and laughter, but also helps students build balance, coordination, and confidence.

The Book Fair will run from April 27 to May 1 in the ELC from 3:00–3:30 each day. It will also be open during Family Fun Night on May 1 from 5:00–7:00 PM.

Proceeds from the fair help build classroom libraries—teachers earn $1 in books for every $100 spent.

Be sure to sign up for eWallet, so your student can shop without carrying cash. Use the link below to access the school’s Book Fair website.

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/wethersfieldelementaryschool

Alec VandeVoorde finished a fantastic looking coffee table for his living room. It is made of solid oak with a walnut stain. It matches a desk that he built during first semester.

Due to standing water on both fields - AW Titan softball and baseball for tonight v. West Central has been canceled. No make-up date has been established yet.

https://map.lflapp.org/RTa7aV2Em2b NEW 2 Little Free Libraries at Wethersfield District #230 Open to the community. Take a Book * Share a Book

We just got word that Friday's track meet, the CHARGER INVITE at Orion, is being moved from Friday to Thursday due to forecasted weather systems. Start time will still be 4:00 pm and coaches will have updated messages for our track athletes on competition and bus times.

Attention possible Helpers/Volunteers.....

This is what we have left for the season. High School meets do field events starting at 4pm and usually finish around 5pm. Jr. High Meets run boys field events while girls are running, and then we flip-flop so we need field event volunteers for both groups.

4/16-Jr. High no relays meet
4/21-Jr. High Meet
4/22-FS Invite, field events start at 4pm
4/23-Jr. High Meet
4/28-Jr. Geese Invite
5/1-Titan Invite-Senior Night, field events start at 4pm
5/5-Jr. High Conference-3pm start time
5/8-Jr. High Sectionals-2pm start time

If interested in volunteering, please email Heidi Merrick at hmerrick@geese230.com