Wheaton R-III School District

Wheaton Elementary 2nd Grade has had a great week of learning about Thanksgiving traditions and discussing all the things that we are thankful for. Wednesday we all joined together to have our annual Friendsgiving Feast. During the feast, each students also made a thankful card for one of the teachers to express their gratitude. Thank you to all the 2nd grade families for providing a wide variety of yummy snack for the students to enjoy during Friendsgiving Feast.

Congratulations to our second treasure chest winner, Koleson Brown! #bookblast

Book Blast Success - Last Chance to Participate Dear Families, Our Book Blast event has just a few days left. If you haven’t registered your student yet, please use this link to sign up and invite 10+ friends and family: http://bookblast.booksarefun.com/WheatonES64874 Already registered? We still need your help to get more books for our students. Inviting 2 more friends or family to this wonderful cause will help us reach our goal (use the link above). Your participation also helps our teachers earn school supplies and books for their classrooms, and your student still has a chance to win a Treasure Chest stuffed with cash! Thank you for showing our students they are supported by you, your friends, family, and our community!

Dear Wheaton Families, As Thanksgiving approaches, I want to take a moment to thank you for being an integral part of our school community. It is a privilege to work alongside families who are so supportive, involved, and committed to their children's education and well-being. This year, I am reminded of how much we accomplish together. Your trust, partnership, and ongoing engagement with our school help us create an environment where students thrive. Whether it's volunteering your time, supporting your child's learning, or simply being part of our community, please know how grateful we are for your presence and contributions. I hope this Thanksgiving break gives you a chance to slow down, enjoy time with loved ones, and reflect on the things that bring you joy and gratitude. I am thankful for your continued support and look forward to all the wonderful things we will accomplish together in the future. Wishing you a restful and happy Thanksgiving! -Mrs. Haynes (Elementary Principal)

Mrs. Mattingly's Kindergarten participated in an ABC pen pal exchange! Wheaton Kindergarteners made the letter Z, and mailed them across the United States. In return, we received letters of the alphabet from the East Coast to the West Coast and every where in between! It was a great learning experience to track the letters on the map!

Checkpoint achieved! The 1st winner of the Book Blast Treasure Chest is Gordon Bennett! Congratulations! More treasure awaits ahead....if you haven't yet, register and enter contact info for 10+ people to support your adventure's home library and for the chance to unlock the next Treasure Chest: https://bookblast.booksarefun.com/WheatonES64874/

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A HUGE thank you to the Cassville Rotary Club for their donation of dictionaries to all of our 4th grade teachers and students!

Congratulations to Miss Davis' 2nd grade class for having the highest percentage of attendance during the month of October! They earned the Bulldog trophy and an ice cream party!

3rd graders had their Friendsgiving today! Thank you families for sending in all the goodies! It was a fun afternoon!

Wow- our Book Blast is off to a great start! Congratulations to Titus Garren for winning our first drawing prize: the Epic Treasure Chest! Our quest to level up our readers has never been so much fun! We're blasting through our adventure to earn as many books as possible for our students. Register now and invite 10+ contacts to be entered into the drawings for our Treasure Chests! #booksarefun #bookraiser #bookblastadventures #epictreasurechest #treasure @go.booksarefun

Important Update: Extended Deadline & Epic Treasure Chest Giveaway Dear Families, Thank you for joining our Book Blast book drive! Due to the overwhelming response on the first night, we have extended the registration deadline. Make sure to complete your Treasure Map (attached) tonight! Still need to register? Use this link and invite 10+ friends and family: http://bookblast.booksarefun.com/WheatonES64874 Follow the steps on your Treasure Map for your student’s chance to win a Treasure Chest stuffed with cash or Epic Treasure Chest! Drawings start TOMORROW. Don't miss out! Together, we are building our students' home libraries and supporting literacy. Thank you!

Just a reminder to join us tonight at the elementary school for our family math night! We can't wait to see you! Come and go event from 4:30-6:30pm

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Congratulations to our October Bulldogs of the Month: Richard Hnin and David Cunglianthawng!

Dear Families, We are thrilled to announce our Book Blast book drive, an opportunity for your child to expand their home library! TONIGHT: Register your student and invite 10+ friends and family who want to help support them: http://bookblast.booksarefun.com/WheatonES64874 ACT NOW: All students who register and send 10+ invitations will earn all 3 prizes and be entered into drawings to win a treasure chest stuffed with cash or our Epic Treasure Chest. The first 50 students to complete this will receive prizes the next day, while the others will get their prizes with the book delivery after the event. 100% of these contributions will directly fund books for our students. For more details, check the attached Treasure Map. Rest assured, all information you provide is kept 100% secure, and we never share it. The Privacy Policy is available for your review on the registration site. Curious about what to expect? Watch this news clip from a school that participated in Book Blast: Fulton Elementary News Clip Let's work hand in hand to bring more books into our children's home libraries! Thanks for your support,

Join us for our Family Math Title Night on Monday November 18 from 4:30-6:30 pm!

'Tis the season! Girls basketball is tipping off season at home with a jamboree against Purdy and Southwest (Washburn). Admission is FREE if you bring a canned good for our school's backpack program! The schedule is as follows: Southwest v. Purdy (5:00 PM) Purdy v. Wheaton Wheaton v. Southwest See you there! (We will use a rolling schedule so teams should be ready to take the court as soon as the previous game is over. Each game will consist of two 8 minute periods with a 1-minute break between periods. )

Academic gains and birthday's! We enjoyed celebrating these kiddos this week! 🎉

Congratulations to our Super Sonic teacher of the month! We’re incredibly lucky to have Mrs. Mattingly on our team—a true supersonic force in kindergarten education! Not only does she bring energy, creativity, and a passion for teaching young learners, but she has also taken our Parents as Teachers (PAT) program to new heights. Through her hard work, dedication, and visionary leadership, Mrs. Mattingly has expanded the PAT program in Wheaton to reach more families and support early childhood development in ways that make a lasting impact. We’re grateful for her commitment to our students, parents, and community!