Happy Friday!
Thank you to our 5th grade teachers, support team, PTA and incredible parent volunteers for making today's 5th Grade Farewell such a fun and memorable day for students!
As we approach the final week of the school year, I want to take a moment to celebrate how far our students have come. This past year has been full of growth, new friendships, and many memorable moments. Your support at home has played such an important role in their success, and we thank you for being true partners in your child’s learning journey this school year.
Reminders for the Week:
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Field Day - Monday, June 2nd (see below)
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Last Day of School - Tuesday, June 3rd
Have a great weekend!
-Mrs. Kempski
A Look at the Week Ahead
Week of June 2nd - 6th
Monday, June 2nd:
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Field Day
Tuesday, June 3rd: Last Day of School
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3:25 - 5th Grade Clap Out
School News & Information
Field Day Information
Our May Watts Field Day is set for Monday, June 2nd with a rain date of Tuesday, June 3rd.
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Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade: 9:30-11:10
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Grade 3, 4, 5: 1:30-3:05
Students are encouraged to wear their grade level color for Field Day on Monday.
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Kindergarten - Blue
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1st - Yellow
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2nd - Purple
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3rd - Green
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4th - Orange
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5th- Red (Hill T-Shirt)
Field Day activities are outdoors and will be dependent on favorable weather. Thank you to the volunteers that have signed up to help at our events!
Before/After School Safety Reminders
It's important that students arrive to/from school safely. To help ensure the safety of everyone, please ensure the following:
- Supervision begins at 8:50 (9:00 on Wednesdays). Students should not be arriving to school prior to this time. Playground, Gaga Ball and blacktop equipment should not be used prior to school.
- After school, students are expected to follow their planned dismissal routine. If dismissing as a walker/bike rider, students are expected to immediately go home, or be met at school by a parent who assumes supervision responsibility.
- All bikes and scooters must be walked on school sidewalks and when crossing in a crosswalk.
- Dogs are not allowed on school grounds during the school day, especially during arrival/dismissal.
- Pedestrians should cross only at designated crosswalk areas. We have two incredible crossing guards stationed to help students cross safely (Meadowland & Whispering Hills) and (Sequoia & Whispering Hills). It is not safe to walk across Whispering Hills Dr. in any place other than a designated crosswalk!
5th Grade Clap Out
As is tradition at Watts, we will be sending off our 5th grade Wolverines and retirees with a clap out on Tuesday, June 3rd. The 5th grade students will be exiting at door #4 onto the rear blacktop at 3:25 PM. 5th Grade parents are welcome to meet their 5th grader on the blacktop at 3:25. Parents will not be able to enter the building for the clap out. Students will dismiss from school their usual way (bus, car rider) unless their parent(s) meet them on the blacktop after the clap out.
End of School Year Chromebook Information
Some grade levels will bring their Chromebooks home for the summer, while others will return their Chromebooks and chargers and be issued a new Chromebook next year. Please see below for grade specific information.
Current Kindergarten and First Grade: Chromebooks will remain at school.
Current Second, Third and Fourth Grade: Students will keep their Chromebook and charger at home for the summer UNLESS they are not returning to Watts next year. Any student not returning next year should deliver their Chromebook and charger to the LMC by 6/2.
Current Fifth Grade: Students will be returning their Chromebooks and chargers to school UNLESS they are participating in a district summer math program. After summer math, families will need to drop off their child's Chromebook and charger to the May Watts office (call the office before coming by).
Naperville Public Library Summer Reading Program
Today, all grade levels heard about the Summer Reading Program as well as other program offerings from the Naperville Public Library. All students are welcome to participate whether they have a library card or not.
Registration for the Summer Reading Program begins June 1st! See the NPL website for more information.
There are other programs available at the Naperville Public Library for which registration is now open. To learn about other programs, go to the events calendar on the NPL website.
2025-2026 Online Registration
Online registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open in ParentVUE! Please be sure to register your child(ren) as soon as possible. Staffing assignments, classroom sections and plans for next school year rely on accurate enrollment numbers.
School Supply Kits
Shop now for your 2025-26 school supplies. Avoid the stores and get all your school supply shopping done online. EPI school supply packs contain all the items and brands our teachers require. Order now with our School ID of MAY062 at https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/
For more information, click here.
May Watts Parent/Guardian Guidebook
Much of the information contained above in this edition of The Wolverine News has been taken directly from the May Watts Parent/Guardian Guidebook. Please refer to this guide for information pertinent school information and procedures.
Information to provide District 204 families access and linkage to resources in
our school district and community.
Katie Kempski
