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Registration is now open for 2021-22 kindergarten
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Thy Hoang has work selected for Congressman Andy Levin’s 2021 Congressional Art Competition
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From The Principal

Dear Wiley Families,

I hope this finds you well.

So many exciting things are happening at Wiley!  Our 3rd-6th graders are in the midst of completing M-STEP testing.  These assessments help provide us with important information about how well our students are learning.  Within the next few weeks all students, K-6, will complete the Spring NWEA assessment as well.

This past week our 6th graders participated in the virtual Career Focus.  This event provided students an opportunity to meet with local business members (who served as class mentors), learn about their professions, as well as providing the students with a chance to share their plans for the future.  It was exciting to learn about all of the careers our students are considering.

Wiley has been able to offer a number of after school enrichment programs including gardening, arts and academic support.  It is great to see students participate in these offerings. 

To read the current edition of the Wiley Way, please click  here.
  
As always, thank you for all you do to help support your child and the Wiley school community. We truly appreciate your support; we could not do it without you!


Sincerely,
Mrs. Merivirta

Our Mission
The mission of our school is to create and maintain an environment that ensures that every member of the school community reaches a high level of academic achievement as determined by local, state and national standards. We commit to a comprehensive system of support to assure this outcome.

Our Philosophy
​We the staff, students, and community of Wiley strive to develop the whole person who grows academically, socially, and emotionally in an environment that encourages life-long learning and productive living.

“Summer slide” is a true phenomenon. Summer slide is when students lose some of the academic gains they made during the previous school year, from lack of practice during the summer months. Read on to find out how to stop the summer slide from happening with your child in reading! 

Six books to summer success: Research shows that reading and rereading at least six books during the summer may keep a reader from falling behind. When choosing the six books, be sure that they are just right — not too hard and not too easy.
How do you choose the books….Take advantage of your local library. Ask for help selecting books that match your child's age, interests, and abilities. Libraries often run summer reading programs that motivate kids to read, so find out what's available in your area. Also check scholastic.com booklists for recommendations.

UCS Vision

All children have the right to a rigorous, high-quality education which meets their individual needs. UCS will respect, encourage and empower each and every student to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to be successful, contributing members of a diverse community and global society.

UCS Mission

We are committed to exemplary teaching and learning in order for our students to be prepared for success in the 21st Century.
We will achieve this commitment by engaging the entire community to focus on each child's achievement, with the expectation that every student will pursue some type of post-high school educational endeavor.

Core Values

  • Every child can learn and achieve.
  • Parents and guardians are partners in the learning process.
  • Being “smart” can be achieved through persistence, hard work and effective effort.
  • Excellence is expected and celebrated.
  • Data is used to guide our decision-making.
  • All employees will exemplify ethical behavior; exhibit a strong work ethic; and continue to develop their leadership, performance and service skills.
  • Technology supports and enhances instruction, business operations, research and communications.
  • The Board of Education, district educators/staff, parents, community members and business leaders must collaborate and work as a team to enhance educational opportunities for student success.