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Attention all Wiley Parents and Students: Due to contact tracing concerns today will be the last day of school. Students are checking out this afternoon and buses will run as normal. Graduation will be as scheduled, masks will be required to enter. The athletic banquet has been cancelled. The MS field trip has been cancelled. If your students have material that they need to return please bring them to the front office on Tuesday May 18th. from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM

Wiley Staff Member of the Year Nominations-Corrected Certificated and Classified Staff play an important role in the lives of young adults, families and society. We would like to recognize one outstanding certificated or classified staff member at Wiley School and highlight/his/her achievements. The Wiley School Staff Members of the Year Award is to recognize outstanding people for their dedication, professionalism and work. Those receiving these awards will be nominated by the students, or colleagues, or community for excellence in their classroom and/or the school. The Staff Member of the Year will be awarded with a plaque recognition at the end of the year Academic/Athletic Banquet. Staff will be nominated and selected based on the following criteria: 1. Excellence in the Classroom or in her/his job – consistently advancing students to higher levels of academic achievement. Always going above and beyond what is in their job description. 2. Motivation – having the ability to motivate and encourage students to advance past their expectations both academically and socially. Helping out in additional areas beyond their daily scope. 3. Leadership – serving as a leader not only in the classroom, but also throughout the school. 4. Community Service – demonstrating the importance of civic responsibility by being active in community or other service organizations. 5. Creativity and Imagination – demonstrating creativity and imagination in their lesson plans and teaching methods that inspire students to learn. For staff, this means demonstrating creativity and imagination in carrying out their job duties in such a way that they motivate and inspire others in the school community to learn. 6. Dedication – showing excellent attendance, punctuality and a desire to see their students advance, in addition, participating in programs and activities outside the school day. 7. Communication – communicating articulately to their classrooms, colleagues and beyond. Nominations must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. Monday, May 17th to and will be announced on Thursday, May 20th at the Academic/Athletic Banquet. To submit a nomination please send a letter of nomination to melissa.larrick@wileyschool.org, or submit a print copy to the envelope marked STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR in the front office.

Student of the Year Nominations What makes someone a likely Student of the Year? Someone who exemplifies good character in and out of the classroom. A person who has a natural curiosity and sees things differently. Someone who has many ideas, and yes, usually gets good if not the best grades in school. This student is usually in the top of his or her class, involved in several extracurricular activities, is in a leadership position in one or more of those activities, and is involved in some sort of community service on a regular basis. Nominations are now being accepted for the annual Student of the Year Award, sponsored by the Wiley Accountability Committee. We are requesting help identifying outstanding Wiley students to be considered for this award by submitting a letter of nomination to melissa.larrick@wileyschool.org. submitting a letter to the envelope in the school office. The deadline for nominations is Monday, May 17th at 4:00 p.m. Wiley High School seniors will be the first considered, however, any Wiley High School student is eligible. The winner will be publicly announced during the Sports/Academic Banquet on Thursday, May 20th. Any questions can be directed to Melissa Larrick. Letters of nomination may address the following four areas of excellence: Academics – awards, achievements, GPA, scholarships, etc. Does the student prepare for classroom activities? Does the student go above and beyond his/her role as a student? Has the student made significant progress in your classroom? Has the student been working to their potential? Does the student have all work turned in? Athletics – awards, achievements, memorable moments in sports, scholarships, etc. Does the student have high levels of athletic skill? Is the student a team leader or role model? Is the student a team player? Does the student exhibit excellent sportsmanship? Is the student helpful to teammates and coaching staff? Citizenship – awards, memorable stories Is the student a positive role model? Does the student actively participate and put forth full effort? Does the student demonstrate respect to the student body, staff, and faculty? Does the student exhibit good character in and out of the classroom? Does the student follow school rules? Does the student arrive at school and to class on time? Personal Development Does the student engage in extracurricular activities? Has the student volunteered at school or in the community? Is the student a member of a club or organization outside of school? Is the student working a job? Is the student goal oriented? What is the student planning for after graduation?

State Volleyball Pep Rally & Send Off Wednesday, May 12th at 9 a.m. in the gym

State Volleyball Information The NFHS Network (http://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/chsaa) will be live streaming the entire state volleyball tournament online. There are still tickets available to purchase for the Wednesday games. Please use the following link to make that happen. https://gofan.co/app/school/CHSAA

HS Baseball in Springfield scheduled for today, 5/11 has been cancelled

State Volleyball Ticket s General Link Below is a general link for purchasing tickets to the state volleyball tournament. Please note that you will still need to meet outside of Gate B at 4:15 to get into the facility when our team plays. https://gofan.co/app/school/CHSAA Go Lady Panthers!!!

State Volleyball Tickets Here is the link for state volleyball tickets. There are a limited number, so buy them early! Your private link to buy tickets: https://gofan.co/app/events/311062

Lamar Parks and Rec 3 on 3 Basketball and Boys BB Camp Info

JH Track in Granada on Thursday, May 6th. The bus will be leaving at 7:15 am from Wiley. We can pick up students in Lamar at Subway. Please be there by 7:25 am. Please send your student with plenty to drink, a lunch, sunscreen, etc. We are not certain as to when the track meet will end, please note that we may get back after 4:00 pm.

CONGRATULATIONS To the 2021-2022 Wiley Junior High Cheerleaders! Jacee Kravig, Lylah Reinhardt, Natalie Bollinger, Hailey Pearson, Randi Weber, Lexie Lubbers, & Layla Hoover. Great job girls!

There will be no school on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 for 4th and 5th grades due to contact tracing. Additional information will be distributed as it is received.

National Honor Society and Student Council Officer Induction Ceremony and Member Recognition Program will be Monday, May 10, at 3:30 P.M. in the school library. Family is invited to attend and there will be a reception following.

Wiley Panthers Volleyball Team Advances to State! Congratulations to the Wiley Panthers Volleyball Team for winning their regional tournament and advancing to the State Volleyball Tournament! Good Luck Ladies!

Gymnastics Championship Results: Paycen Williams - 2nd Place Elizabeth Mortimeyer - 3rd Place Jacee Kravig - 4th Place Gulianna Cicerelli - 5th Place Congratulations Ladies!

5/1 JH Track Meet - Additional Info

5/1 JH Track Meet Info The bus will leave on Saturday, May 1st at 7:45 am. If your child will be meeting us in Lamar, they need to let a coach know. Please send them with a lot to drink, food, and sunscreen. It is going to be HOT! Lamar JH Invitational When: May 1st Time: Scratch meeting 8:30 am Field Events: 9:00 am Running Events: 10:00 am Where: Lamar Savage Stadium and Lamar Middle School Fee’s: 70$ for team Girls + Boys=140$ We will use our timing system for the meet. All events are final, there will NOT be any preliminaries. List of events Field: Shot Put, Discus, Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump Track: 110 Hurdles, 100 Dash, 200 Dash, 400 Dash, 800 Run, 1600 Run, 4x100, 4x200, Medley(girls), 4x400 I will send a schedule of events out as we get closer. Please have your athletes uploaded into Milesplit by April 30th. No Ribbons/awards will be handed out this year Currently we have no limitations on fans or athletes. We ask that you be flexible if something changes. We will notify you as quickly has possible to any changes. We ask that teams stay as separated as possible in the stands or in the grass near the high jump. We also ask you to keep the infield as clear as possible, we understand there is some need to be there, but please no camps in the infield and limit athletes inside to warming up or doing an event. Questions or concerns email daniel.hall@lamarschools.org

4 Wiley students will be competing in the AAU Missouri Valley District Gymnastics Championship this weekend. Best of luck to Elizabeth Mortimeyer, Jacee Kravig, Gulianna Cicerelli and Paycen Williams! Congratulations!!

4/29/21 McClave JH Practice Track Meet Field Events Start at 9:00 am/Running Events Start at 11:00 am Coaches meeting at 8:45 The bus will leave for the McClave Track Meet at 8am on Thursday morning. Please make sure your child brings a pair of sweats, a sweatshirt, a hat, sunscreen, food, and water. It is important that they bring enough to drink. Students should be coming home with a track uniform today. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call the school.

Thursday, 4/29/21 - Last day to order volleyball and junior high wrestling pictures. Order forms available at the front office.