The Bugle - August 1, 2024

First Day of School
Wednesday, August 21

School Closed - Labor Day
Monday, September 2

Founders Day
Friday, September 20

As your family prepares for the first day of school, we encourage you to check our Back to School resources for everything you need to know, including drop-off and pick-up times, daily schedules, and dress code details.

Join us for our Back to School events August 18-20. Meet your new teachers and classmates, explore classrooms, move into lockers, catch up with friends, and enjoy special treats. Additional event details can be found here.

Please click here for the major dates of the 2024-25 school year. Remember to visit Veracross for the most up-to-date calendar.

Aftercare registration for the 2024-25 school year is now open! Part of ECLS’ Beyond the Bell, programming that takes place beyond the typical school day, Aftercare is available by reservation to families with students in Little Jags through 4th grade. Find more information about hours and pricing for Aftercare and the entire Beyond the Bell program here. To opt-in to Aftercare, visit the Veracross School Policy. 

Middle School Supervision

Parents, caregivers, and visitors will enter through the main entrance (rotunda) and sign in using Verkada, our new visitor management system. Visitors may sign in using the iPad station or their mobile device. Parents and caregivers are prompted for their phone number, name, and photo. When sign-in is complete, a badge will be printed for you to wear while in the building. Questions? Please contact technology@wellington.org.

If your child is a new student, please submit a completed Medical Information Form, and the Physical Exam Form for Little Jags and prekindergarten students. If your returning child is entering prekindergarten, 7th grade, or 12th grade, please make sure you submit an Immunization Updates Form. Prekindergarten students also need to complete a Physical Exam Form with their pediatrician.

The 2024-25 school year will open soon on Vidigami, our secure photo-sharing site. New and returning families who have not activated their accounts will soon receive an email invitation to access Vidigami. Vidigami may be accessed through desktop computers and a mobile app called "Vidigami for Education." Download it for free from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Questions about Vidigami or any of the photos on the platform? Please contact communications@wellington.org.

As a parent or guardian of a Wellington student, you are automatically a member of the Wellington Parents Association! We encourage you to attend our monthly meetings in person or virtually starting Tuesday, September 10, at 8:15 a.m. Your feedback is valued and appreciated. Getting involved and volunteering your time at school events throughout the year is a great way to use your skills, meet new people, build lasting friendships, and support our children. Learn more about WPA events, meetings, and parent affinity groups on the Veracross WPA page.

The Sokol Store will be open Sunday, August 18, from 2-4 p.m., and Tuesday, August 20, from 9-11 a.m. You can also visit the online store at any time!
 
The Wellington Parents Association is hosting a pre-loved apparel sale for lower and middle school students on Sunday, August 18, from 2-4 p.m., in A105.3 (located just inside the ROHR). They will also be open for special hours on Tuesday, August 20, from 9-11 a.m.

Connect your loyalty programs, such as Amazon Smile and Kroger Card Rewards, to support Wellington every time you shop! Click here for directions on how to connect your accounts.

For the 2024-25 school year, the Bugle will be distributed on the first Thursday of every month, August-June. Please remember to share your good news and feedback by 5 p.m. on the first Monday of every month to bugle@wellington.org.

All athletes must have a valid physical exam completed and an OHSAA Physical form on file prior to participation. You may email a scanned copy of your child’s physical to Athletic Trainer Dom Davis at davis@wellington.org. No action is required if your OHSAA physical is valid through the fall sports season. Please check with Mr. Davis regarding expiration dates.

Wellington families are welcome to attend home athletic events free of charge. Before games begin, you will receive an email sharing more information about our ticketing platform and your unique household identification number, allowing access to your year-long family pass. The pass is good for four entries per event. If you have any questions, please contact athletics@wellington.org.

SportsYou is an all-in-one platform that simplifies athletic communications between coaches and their teams, athletes, and parents. SportsYou is the primary tool our athletic teams use to share practice times and locations with our families. Before each season, parents and students will be emailed an invitation to join their child’s team and download the SportsYou app. It is recommended to turn on notifications, as our coaches update pertinent information in real-time.