Wethersfield School District

Freshman English has spent the last six weeks working on a writing unit in which they pick four topics and utilize different writing styles and techniques to create a book. They used their resources to research and locate a variety of writing styles that aligned with their chosen topics. Everything they’ve chosen for their project is uniquely them. This would make a great display for a graduation table for their senior year.

Fourth graders wrapped up their weather unit this week. They researched and watched weather forecasts. Then, in a group or with a partner, they gave a mock weather forecast!

Silly String Fundraiser! All proceeds will go to PATT!

Congratulations to Dillon Horrie on being named Rotary Student of the Month for May.

Save the Date!

Key Club and Builder's Club sold pancake day tickets and helped work the event for the Kiwanis Club on April 6th. This past week, they were both awarded with a check for their participation.

Last week in Mrs. Hagaman's music class, fourth graders participated in a talent show!

Ll is for Lemonade! On Friday, the kindergarten classes continued their ABC countdown with a lemonade stand for the letter L. All proceeds went to Officer Woods; they raised over $1000!

Some of Wethersfield High School’s student journalists attended the Kewanee Voice one- year Anniversary party held at The Elk’s Club. Susan DeVilder, director of the Kewanee Voice, was impressed with articles and pictures submitted throughout the year. Just a few highlights: Addison Looney won a contest through the journalism program with her article covering the history signed on the Blish building rafters. DeVilder was also impressed with Marlie Lindstrom’s action shots covering the sporting events. Great job students; keep up the good work! Pictured here are Joey Drawyer, Susan DeVilder, Ellie Merrick, and Addison Looney.

Last Wednesday, Bob Ward from the U of I Extension visited second grade to talk about pollination, soil, and plants! 🌱 Everyone left with a handmade May Day basket and a special person in mind to receive their surprise!!

Last week, eighth graders started their unit on light by using diffraction glasses to see the separate colors that make up light. They were surprised to find out that white light includes the rainbow.

Congratulations to our Outstanding Goose $5 Friday winners Isaac Grajeda, Steven Pollock, Journey Verway, and Nora Crabtree!

Please see the attached flyer regarding Summer EBT.

Collin Hodge finished a black stained oak dresser in woodworking class. Great work Collin!

Today was the last K-Kids meeting. We said good-bye to our sixth graders and wished them luck in junior high! We hope they continue their services in Builders Club next year. Thank you to all students who participated!

It is a busy day at Wethersfield Elementary! Kindergarten Lemonade Stand from 1pm-2:20pm in front of the elementary. Freeze Dried Candy Friday from 2:30pm-3pm for students and 3pm-3:30pm for community/parents. PATT Family Fun Night from 5pm-7pm in the Jr. High and Elementary Gyms

5th grade students read and researched about a leader of change and then created a trifold, wrote an informative paper, and gave a one-minute speech about each leader. They presented the Wax Museum last night to parents, grandparents, and community members.

Our Spring HS Music concert was tonight and what a fantastic night of music it was! The entire performance was fabulous from beginning to end and nobody wanted it to end. Great job students and thank you Mr. Hagaman for a job very well done.

In Kindergarten, we are learning about conflict resolution and being kind to others. In the story, Hammerhead has a problem on the playground and needs to find out how to handle it. Kindergarten painted with bubbles while also practicing deep breathing. The students had to take big long breaths in their noses and out their mouths.

Using examples from Hamilton, the 8th Grade History classes worked in pairs and wrote a Rap Battle about the Whiskey Rebellion. They had to incorporate the viewpoints of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton as well as George Washington’s response to the rebellion. The students were given extra credit if they performed their rap.