Wingate Elementary Newsletter February 2020 Important Dates Feb 7 - Spirit DayFeb 7 - Jump Rope for Heart AssemblyFeb 12 - 5th Grade American Heroes Wax Museum 2:30Feb 13 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 5:00 - 8:00 Feb 14 - No School (Teacher Institute)Feb 17 - No School (President’s Day)Feb 18 - Family Reading Night 6:00-7:30Feb 19 - Mascoutah High School... READ MORE >
Family Reading Night: Tuesday, February 18th, 6:00pm - 7:30pm. Super activities and Super snacks! READ MORE >
Wingate Elementary Students are celebrating their healthy hearts and helping the American Heart Association by collecting donations this February. Donation envelopes are due on or before February 28, 2020. Please visit the digital backpack for more information. READ MORE >
Mascoutah School District Community: Research shows that effective teachers are the most important factor contributing to student achievement. We are so very fortunate that our students have access to the quality educators in our district. We also recognize that our needs are ever increasing to advance our high performers and assist students who come to us with... READ MORE >
Word of the Month Club members earn a free trip to the movies!To encourage students to follow the attributes of the word of the month, Wingate is a partner of Marcus Theatres' Student Motivation Program. This school year, students displaying good character to be selected into the Word of the Month Club will be eligible to earn a voucher good for buy-one-get-one... READ MORE >
Now available in Qmlativ Skyward Family Access is a tile for the annual Federal Impact Aid form. Impact Aid is revenue from the Federal Government that is provided to our District based on the number of students who are federally connected. Currently 55% of our approximately 4,200 students are federally impacted—that’s over 2,300 students! It is very... READ MORE >
Wingate Elementary Newsletter January 2020 Important Dates Jan 9 PTO Meeting 6:00 in LibraryJan 9-10 Erin’s Law presentations (all classes)Jan 10 Spirit Day for JanuaryJan 15-16 Benchmark testing for 2nd-5th Jan 16 PTO Papa John’s FundraiserJan 20 No School (Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Day)Jan 24 Winter Dance 6:30-8:30 Cafeteria Fees (19 Days) Regular Breakfast... READ MORE >
Wingate December Newsletter Important Dates Dec 3 -17 School wide food drive for the local food pantryDec 6 - Spirit Day for December (Wear purple or spirit wear)Dec 11 - Kindergarten / 1st grade perform a play 2:30 PMDec 18 - 5th grade band / 3rd grade recorders dress rehearsal 2:15 PMDec 19 - 4th/5th grade talent show 2:00 PMDec 19 - 5th grade band / 3rd grade... READ MORE >
All Wingate students and their parents are invited to Wingate's Winter Wonderland Dance on Friday, January 24th, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Admission is $5 per person. Full details are in the backpack. READ MORE >
Papa John's Fundraiser: Wingate will earn up to 20% of purchases made all day Thursday, January 16th, at the Carlyle Avenue location. READ MORE >
Join MHS Baseball Coach Don Eddy, members of the MHS coaching staff, and past and present baseball players January 2nd and January 3rd at Mascoutah HIgh School for winter baseball camp. 2nd through 5th grade will meet from 1:00pm to 2:30pm, and 6th - 8th grade will meet from 2:45pm to 4:15pm. The cost is $30. Players who register by Friday, December 13th will... READ MORE >
Holiday Spirit Week - December 16th through December 20th. Monday: Baby It's Cold Outside - Bundle up in your favorite winter scarf, hat, and socks.Tuesday: Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree - Wear green and red. Wednesday: Deck the Halls - Get decked out in your hippest holiday shirt or sweater. Thursday: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas - Stay in your pajamas.... READ MORE >
Orders and Money due December 13th. Doughnuts and certificates will be available for pick up in the cafeteria December 18th, from 7:00am to 10:00am. READ MORE >
Wingate Elementary November Newsletter Important Dates Nov 1 Spirit Day for NovemberNov 7 PTO Papa John's Fundraiser (All day)Nov 8 Salute to Heroes (2:30 Performance)Nov 11 No School Veteran's DayNov 20-25 PTO Gobble Grams SaleNov 22 PTO Trivia Night Nov 27-29 No School Thanksgiving Cafeteria Fees (17 days) Regular Breakfast ... READ MORE >
MMS Girls Basketball Presents: Basketball Camp for a Cause. Open to all 3rd-5th Grade girls. December 6th, 2019, 5:30pm-9:00pm, Mascoutah Middle School. Registration information is located in the backpack section of the WES website.Contact elbek@msd19.org with questions. READ MORE >
Sign ups for Parent-Teacher Conferences are now closed. If you would still like to sign up for a conference, please contact the WES office. READ MORE >
Friday, November 22nd, Mascoutah Sportsmen's Club. Doors open at 6pm, and trivia starts at 7pm. $20 per person in advance or $25 at the door. Cash prizes, Truckeria Del Valle Food Truck, country costume contest, and cash bar. Bring snacks to share with your table. Email wingatepto@gmail.com with questions. READ MORE >
Celebrate Red Ribbon Week: October 28th - November 1st Monday - "I am ready to say no to drugs" Wear red to school Tuesday - "Hats off for staying drug free" Wear hats to school Wednesday - "Don't dress up for drugs" Wear pajamas to school Thursday - "Don't be scared, say BOO to drugs" Wear orange and black or costume to school Friday - "Drugs are FREAKY" Kids... READ MORE >
Wingate Newsletter October 2019 Calendar Oct 1 PTO Dewey's Pizza Fundraiser (4-10)Oct 4 Spirit Day for OctoberOct 10 Picture retake day and class picturesOct 11 No school (Teacher Inservice)Oct 14 No school (Columbus Day)Oct 15 PTO meeting at the Wingate Library 6:00Oct 18 PTO Trunk or Treat 6:00 - 7:30 (Cars can start setting up at 5:00)Oct... READ MORE >
Trunk Or Treat: Friday, October 18th, 2019, 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Admission is $5.00 per family with proceeds benefiting the WES PTO. Join other Wingate families in Wingate's front parking lot for trick or treating, music, games, and more! The PTO will have food items for sale. To reserve your parking space, return the form sent home with your student no later than... READ MORE >
Wingate Elementary September Newsletter Important Dates Sept 6Donuts with Dad 7:30-8:20Spirit DayPBIS Hat Day students can wear a hat to school with a $1 donationSept 16 WES PTO Night at Dairy Queen 5:00-8:00Sept 19 Fun Spot Skating Night 6:00-8:00Sept 23-27 WES Book FairSept 26 Family STEAM Night 6:00-7:30 August Spirit Day Winners - Mr Miller’s... READ MORE >
Join us at Dewey's Pizza, 425 Regency Park, O'Fallon, IL, on Tuesday, October 1st, 2019, from 4:00pm to 10:00pm. Present the certificate (paper or via a mobile device) and up to 20% of food and beverage purchases will be donated to Wingate. READ MORE >
Scholastic Book Fair: September 23rd to September 27th, 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Thursday, and 8:00am to 3:00pm on Friday. We will also be open during Family STEAM Night, Thursday, September 26th, 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Students will visit the book fair during their regularly scheduled Library class. Students shopping before or after school or during Family... READ MORE >
All Wingate students are invited to enjoy donuts with their dads or father figures on Friday, September 6th, 2019, from 7:30am-8:20am in the WES Cafeteria. READ MORE >
Monday, September 16th, Belleville Dairy Queen, 5:00 pm-8:00 pm Stop by the Belleville Dairy Queen, 1776 Lebanon Avenue, to show your support for Wingate Elementary School. A percentage of all sales between these times will be donated to Wingate. READ MORE >
Any questions regarding registration should be directed toward the educational buildings or the district office. Returning student online registration will begin in less than two weeks. We encourage you to take advantage of this new opportunity. The online registration option will be from July 1–July 14. If you register online during this window, the online... READ MORE >
Every Student, Every Day May 2019 Follow us on Twitter @M19_WES, our WES Website, our district Facebook, and our Apple or Android smartphone app. Upcoming Events Please visit our website's Events Calendar for all important upcoming dates. Important Dates May 3rd: Spirit DayMay 10th: Donuts with MomMay 13th: Kindergarten ScreeningMay 15th: PTO Silvercreek... READ MORE >
Dr. Climaco and his team will be offering sports physicals on July 25th from 6:00pm-7:30pm in the Mascoutah Middle School Multipurpose Room. On August 1st from 6:00pm-7:30pm, Dr. Climaco and his team will be at MHS to provide the same service once again. The cost per student is $15. The physicals are offered as a donation to MMS and MHS Athletics. #19EveryStudent READ MORE >
Mascoutah Middle School fall sports tryouts are scheduled August 2d through August 7th. Check the Events section of the MMS website for more details. An Emergency Information/Consent Form and current physical must be on file prior to the beginning of tryouts. READ MORE >
The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy is offering STEM summer enrichment programs throughout the Metro East. View the program details on the IMSA Summer Stem Program flyer. READ MORE >
We are loving our new Mascoutah School District app! Stay updated with access to real-time sports scores, the daily cafeteria menu, news from administrators, student stories, and even emergency notifications.Download the app on Android or iPhone: READ MORE >
Join us at Silver Creek on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, for the last PTO fundraiser of the year. Present the flyer sent home with your child, and 15% of your sale will be donated to WES. READ MORE >
The Mascoutah School Board on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, discussed the one-time opportunity not to make up a snow day for students. It has been decided that students will not attend school on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, which was originally scheduled as a half-day. Therefore the last day of school is Friday, May 24, 2019, which will be a full day of attendance for... READ MORE >
On Friday, May 10, 2019, from 7:30am-8:20am, all Wingate students are invited to enjoy donuts with their moms (or mother figures) in the WES Cafeteria! Milk, juice, and coffee will be available. READ MORE >
Monday, May 6 - Bring a flower (from your garden, the store, or created by you) to thank your teacher for helping you grow! Tuesday, May 7 - Take note: Our teachers are the best! Send them a card or note (store bought or homemade) thanking them for all they do! Wednesday, May 8 - Our teachers are the MVPs of the school, so wear your favorite sports... READ MORE >
Spring BOGO Book Fair: May 6 to May 10, 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday-Thursday & 7:50am to 2:30pm on Friday. Students will visit the book fair during their regularly scheduled library class. Any students visiting the book fair before or after school must be accompanied by an adult. Scholastic is offering a new payment option called eWallet. Visit Scholastic to learn... READ MORE >
April is the Month of the Military Child, and Mascoutah School District 19 celebrates with a week of activities starting April 29—and because of Mascoutah’s proximity to a military installation, this celebration honors a large portion of our student population. #19EveryStudent #MilitaryChild Scott Air Force Base, founded in 1917, has been a fixture in the... READ MORE >
All children 5 years old on or before September 1, 2019, are eligible for Kindergarten 2019-2020. Please visit our District Kindergarten Registration page for more information. READ MORE >
Every Student, Every Day April 2019 Follow us on Twitter @M19_WES, our WES Website, or our Apple or Android smartphone app. Upcoming Events Please visit our website's Events Calendar for all important upcoming dates. IAR Illinois State Test The new Illinois state test is called Illinois Assessment for Readiness (IAR). The 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classes... READ MORE >
Mascoutah School District 19 is proud to announce our official Facebook page. We've seen so many great moments happening in our schools and community, but we have not had one place to share what being part of Mascoutah means to all of us. We want to share that with you. We pride ourselves on our community. We encompass the city of Mascoutah, all of Scott Air Force... READ MORE >
When: Thursday, April 25th Where: Belleville Dairy Queen Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm A percentage of all sales between these times will be donated to WES! READ MORE >
Follow the rainbow and help us build a pot of gold to purchase recess equipment! March 11-15th Look for the rainbow table by the office. How does it work? Every day next week, children can bring in money and put it in the jug of their choice. Each jug will have a picture of recess equipment on it. The item with the most money will be purchased to use at... READ MORE >
Every Student, Every Day March 2019 Follow us on Twitter @M19_WES, our WES Website, or our Apple or Android smartphone app. Family Fine Arts Night Come join us for some exciting family fun during our fine arts night on March 7th, from 6:00pm-7:30pm. Families will have to opportunity to display their creative side together. There will be fun games, music, and... READ MORE >
On February 28th, our school district moved to a new website provider: Apptegy. We will be using this new website for building pages in conjunction with Google Sites for our faculty and staff pages. The district and buildings will also have a companion mobile App available in the Apple Store (iOS) and Google Play Store (Android). Just search for "Mascoutah" and... READ MORE >