WE May Newsletter

Hello WE families!

Things are getting busier everyday as we get closer to the end of the school year. Sunny days are occurring with much more regularity, and we are happy to see students spending more time outside for recess. Outdoor fun will continue as we look forward to Flag Day, Field Day, and celebrating all of our student's achievement. Our WE musicians visited a Red Wings game this month and are polishing their repertoire for the final concert of the year on June 9th.

We are excited to be welcoming Laura Marchegiano to WE as our new building secretary! She started this week and is already keeping things running smoothly.

Thank you for your support as we work toward a strong end to the school year!

Trista and Ashlea

This month in Art Class our 4th grade students were introduced to basic editing skills in PhotoShop as they created Comic characters. These characters were made to go in the comic strips they have created in Computer class. Students are having a great time with this introduction to basic Digital Art.

In third grade, students completed flower paintings inspired by Rochester artist Heather Galler. Galler's use of intricate patterns and vibrant colors were imitated in our abstract paintings. Next up: Weaving on paper plate looms!

Last week was our final meeting of Art Club. I look forward to starting new sessions next fall.

Artfully yours,

Mrs. Conrow

Miss Pressimone

After 27 years as a school librarian at Ontario/Wayne Elementary School and 32 years total, I am sad, but excited to announce that I will be retiring next month. It is definitely a bittersweet feeling. I have loved getting students excited about books and reading, I’ve enjoyed doing various sessions of Library Club, I loved bringing the book fair to everyone, and I can’t forget all the lessons, reading programs, author visits, Battle of the Books, Storytelling groups, contests, and fun I’ve had during my career. It’s hard to believe that I reached the point in my career that I am co-workers with former students and that I am teaching the children of former students. I have loved every moment of celebrating books and reading with thousands of students and I want to thank all of you for your support over the years. I am looking forward to the next chapter and whatever it brings, but I'm especially looking forward to having lots of time to read!

I would like to thank the W.E. families for their support of the recent BOGO Book Fair. We will be able to give every student a free book at the Fall 2026 Book Fair due to the success of our book fairs this year. I would like to thank the following people for their help with volunteering at the Book Fair. I couldn’t have done it without their help. Jamie Corso, Kate Baranek, Jeanne Robillard, Gina Schreiber, Jen Wall, Vickie Coro, Chelsea Collier, Lisa Robusto-Mack, Erica Hendrikse, Vita Barci, Vera Pressimone, Linda Wyse, Nancy Frederes, Linda Harding, Jean Stein, Kate Coluccelli, Cara VanderBrook, Debbie Maier, Jen Conrow, Carla Herbst, and Sandy Adolf.

Thank you also to the W.E. Main Office and W.E. Custodial Staff for all their help.

The PTO will be running the W.E. Book Fair in the future.

Please have your child return their books by May 29. Phone calls will go home after that for books that weren’t returned to the library. 

If you can’t find the lost book, you can purchase a replacement copy on Amazon

or send in the replacement cost.

The Paperback Book Exchange will happen during library classes in June. Your child can bring in up to 5 paperback books that they NO LONGER WANT and they’ll be able to trade them in for books that other students bring in. Books must be in good condition and must be appropriate for students going into 4th and 5th grade. 

Exact dates and more detailed information will be coming home soon.

All classes will visit the Ontario Public Library the week of June 8 – June 11. Students will receive information about the Summer Reading Program and may have the opportunity to check out a book. Students MUST bring their library card that day in order to check out a book. If your child doesn’t have a library card, please visit the public library before then to get one.

On Thursday, June 18th, Wayne Elementary will hold its annual Field Day!

The main goal of Field Day is to promote sportsmanship while giving students opportunities to demonstrate the Hard Hat Character traits they have practiced all year. Throughout the day, students will work on accepting challenges when things do not go their way, solving problems using rock-paper-scissors, and showing respect to others.

Students should wear comfortable clothing appropriate for outdoor activities, such as T-shirts, tank tops, and shorts. Swimsuits are not permitted.

Please send your child with:

For safety reasons, sandals, water shoes, Keens, open-toed shoes, flip-flops, and Crocs are not allowed.

Since students will spend much of the day outside, waterproof sunscreen is recommended and should be applied at home before arriving at school.

Teachers will contact families with a specific time slot to watch their child participate in Field Day activities. Please note that only outdoor activities may be observed. Due to limited space and the large number of visitors, spectators will not be permitted inside the building for indoor activities.

We also ask that families arrive only during their assigned time slot to help ensure parking is available for everyone.

We are looking forward to an incredible day filled with fun, teamwork, and school spirit!