Fred Wild Elementary

Title 1 Sponsored Event 🐸Leap Into Learning: Family Night🐸 Join us for an exciting night of learning and fun where parents will gain valuable strategies to support their students in Literacy, Math, & Technology. Plus, learn about Summer Programs available to keep the learning going! 🗓️Date: April 10, 2025 ⏱️Time: 5:15 - 7:15 pm 📍Location: Memorial Elementary, 867 Memorial Dr., Avon Park, FL 33825 This interactive even will include: ✅Hands-on activities & resources for families ✅Expert tips for helping your child succeed ✅Information o VPK registration ✅Kindergarten registration "Round up" ✅Free book for each elementary aged student ✅Pizza & Drinks will be provided

Lost jackets alert! 🧥🔎 FWE Parents: We’ve created a photo album in Google where each jacket will be numbered for quick reference. Check out the first set of photos here: https://tinyurl.com/fwelostjackets We will continue to add more photos. Stay tuned for the next update! Thanks, FWE College Bound Boys

🎉📚 Celebrating Our Students who met their Reading Goals! Huge congratulations to our amazing students who hit their 3rd 9 weeks reading goal! To celebrate their hard work and dedication, they were treated to a day full of "Egg"-citing games and activities! 🐣🎯 🐰From egg races to bunny ear toss, they had a blast! We're so proud of all their efforts and can’t wait to see what they accomplish next! 🌟 #ReadingGoals #EggcitingDay #FWEStudentSuccess #WeLoveReading #3rd9WeeksFun

📚 March Madness Reading Tournament: Final Week! 📚 We’ve made it to the final days of our March Madness Reading Tournament, and our Fred Wild students have been incredible! 🎉👏 The competition is close, and every book, every quiz, and every point matters now more than ever! Parents, let’s give one last big push! Encourage your child to read at least 20 minutes each night and take their AR quizzes at school. The champions will be crowned soon—who will come out on top? 🏆📖 Keep reading, FWE! Let’s finish strong and make this final week the best one yet! 💙🤍 #FWEMarchMadness #FinalWeek #OneLastPush

🎉🍕 FWE 3rd Quarter PBIS Event! 🍕🎉 Congratulations to our students who have been following the WILD expectations! As a reward for their positive behavior, they enjoyed a special pizza party during lunch. 🎊👏 Keep up the great work, Wildcats! 🐾💙 #PBIS #StayWILD #FWEFamily

𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟝 𝔽𝕖𝕓𝕣𝕦𝕒𝕣𝕪 𝕋𝕖𝕒𝕔𝕙𝕖𝕣 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕊𝕥𝕒𝕗𝕗 𝕠𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕥𝕙!!! 💙🤍🐾We’re thrilled to announce our Teacher and Staff of the Month for February conveying Tolerance and Compassion!!!🐾💙🤍 Teacher of the Month: Desmond Shannon, Staff of the Month: Deborah Vandam 👏Let’s give them a big round of applause!!!👏 #FWEStaffOfTheMonth #FebruaryStars #KeepShinning #StaffSuccess

𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟝 𝔽𝕖𝕓𝕣𝕦𝕒𝕣𝕪 𝕊𝕥𝕦𝕕𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕤 𝕠𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕥𝕙!!! 💙🤍🐾We’re thrilled to announce our Students of the Month for February conveying Tolerance and Compassion!!!🐾💙🤍 👏Let’s give them all a big round of applause!!!👏 #FWEStudentOfTheMonth #FebruaryStars #KeepShining #StudentSuccess

📚 March Madness Reading Tournament: Week 3! 📚 With just one week left, it’s time to push even harder and rack up those AR points! Parents, your support is making a difference! Keep encouraging your child to read at least 20 minutes each night and take their AR quizzes at school. Every quiz passed brings their class closer to being crowned the champion! 🏆📖 Let’s finish strong, FWE! 💙🤍 Who will take the title? Stay tuned for the final results! 🔥📚 #FWEMarchMadness #FinishStrong #KeepReading

📚 March Madness Reading Tournament: Week 2! 📚 Our Fred Wild students are one week into their March Madness Reading Tournament, and the excitement is building! 🎉 Parents, we still need your help! 📖✨ Encourage your child to read at least 20 minutes each night and remind them to take their AR quizzes at school. 🏆 Let's keep the momentum going, FWE! 💙🤍 Who will come out on top? Stay tuned for more updates! 📚🔥 #FWEMarchMadness #KeepReading

Our FWE Special Stars truly showcased their incredible talents as they took part in a special event at SHS! 🏃‍♂️✨ Their skill, teamwork, and determination were on full display, and we couldn't be prouder! 🌟 #FWESpecialStars #ShiningBright

📚Are you ready for March Madness?📚 On March 3rd, our Fred Wild students will participate in a fourteen day reading tournament. During this time, students are expected to read and PASS as many AR tests as possible. We need your help at home! Encourage your child/children to read their AR book for at least 20 minutes per night. Following their reading, they will have the opportunity to take a quiz (at school) and earn points towards their class goal. Let's read, FWE! 💙🤍

Calling All FWE Wildcat Parents! We need your input! Please take a moment to complete our survey about our school. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve. Use the link or scan the QR code provided to participate. Thank you for supporting our school community. https://forms.gle/txENdyNBfLL3r9Cv7

🍎Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?🍏 🥇1st Place Winners: “The Bills” Troy Hall, Alexander Toledo, Braylynn May, Jacob Vasallo, Summer Jones 🥈2nd Place Winners: “Slime Munchers” Izaac Krenlich, Keimyrah Piton, Bodhi Groover, Avery Groover, Dad Harry Groover, Alondra Padilla 🥉3rd Place Winner: “Norah’s Dad”

Hello Fred Wild Elementary School Families, We are officially kicking off the Kids Heart Challenge with the American Heart Association, and we need your help getting your student registered online! Over the next few weeks students will be learning about heart health and raising awareness for the American Heart Association. Our school's goal is for every student and family to know Hands-Only CPR and the warning signs of a stroke and completing Finn’s Mission! PARENTS – HERE’S HOW TO GET STARTED Step 1. Download the AHA Schools app for iPhone or Android to search for our school or click here to register your student online! Step 2.  Consider making a personal donation (All proceeds will go directly to the American Heart Association) and be sure to complete Finn’s Mission. Step 3.  Watch and send the CPR video to family and friends, sharing the lifesaving skills of Hands-Only CPR and the warning signs of a stroke. It will also allow them to make a personal donation to your student! Thank you for joining us and helping our community!

𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟝 𝕁𝕒𝕟𝕦𝕒𝕣𝕪 𝕋𝕖𝕒𝕔𝕙𝕖𝕣 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕊𝕥𝕒𝕗𝕗 𝕠𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕥𝕙!!! 💙🤍🐾We’re thrilled to announce our Teacher and Staff of the Month for January conveying Resilience: the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties!!!🐾💙🤍 Teacher of the Month: Amanda Appel, Staff of the Month: Tiffany Yeager 👏Let’s give them a big round of applause!!!👏 #FWEStaffOfTheMonth #JanuaryStars #KeepShinning #StaffSuccess

𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟝 𝕁𝕒𝕟𝕦𝕒𝕣𝕪 𝕊𝕥𝕦𝕕𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕤 𝕠𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕥𝕙!!! 💙🤍🐾We’re thrilled to announce our Students of Month for January conveying Resilience: the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties!!!🐾💙🤍 👏Let’s give them all a big round of applause!!!👏 #FWEStudentOfTheMonth #JanuaryStars #KeepShining #StudentSuccess

🧢 Bring a $1 tomorrow for hat & shades day, support PBiS! 🐾 Q3 Progress Reports go home tomorrow. 💗 Candy Grams DUE Feb. 7th - $1 ♥️ NO SCHOOL - Fri., Feb. 14th 🎧 Students across grade levels need headphones. If you can donate headphones we would greatly appreciate it, you can drop them off in the front office.

FRED WILD ELEMENTARY VPK ENROLLMENT 2025-2026 Full Day Session $50/week 3 Hours VPK + Enrichment Drop Off & Breakfast: 7:00 to 7:30 VPK Instruction : 7:30 to 10:30 Lunch & Enrichment: 10:30 to 1:45 Pick-Up: 2:00 REGISTRATION PROCESS STEP 1-Obtain VPK Certification from Early Learning Coalition https://familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com/ STEP 2 - Register at Fred Wild • Early Learning Coalition VPK Certificate of Eligibility • Child's birth certificate • Proof of residency • State of Florida physical record • State of Florida immunization record • Parent's driver's license • $75 Enrollment fee (ONLY IF ENROLLING IN ENRICHMENT) On a mission to level up and exceed expectations. Contact US: 3550 Youth Care Lane 33870 (863) 471-5400 https://fwe.highlands.k12.fl.us/ https://www.facebook.com/fredwildelementary/ Office Hours: Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

📚🎉 That’s a Wrap on Literacy Week! 🎉📚 What an amazing week celebrating the joy of reading! From exciting read-alouds to fun literacy activities, our students had a blast diving into the world of books. Thank you to our teachers, staff, and parents for making this week so special! Let’s keep the love of reading going—because every week is a great week to open a book! 📖💙 #WildcatsRead #LiteracyWeekSuccess #KeepReading

💙🤍THANK YOU to Bill Jarret Ford for providing free oil changes to our staff!🤍💙