Heart to Heart Holiday Gift Drive Now through December 9th!

Mrs. Oberlin's and Mrs. Miller's classes are leading a holiday gift drive for the children of Heart to Heart Food Pantry families. During difficult times, many families struggle to pay their bills and have enough food to eat and don’t have money for extra things like holiday gifts for the children. We are collecting gifts for 28 families to help them have a happier holiday season. Here is the link to sign up! Holiday Gift Drive.  Holiday Gift Drive Sign-Up

• Deliver gifts to Wickliffe no later than December 9th (morning) 
• Please do not spend more than $100 per gift. 
• Bikes can be gently used. 
• If any gift item is not available, a Gift Card to Walmart can be substituted. 
• Cash donations are also welcome in lieu of a gift. 
• Please do not wrap the gifts 
• Label each gift according to Family # and Child #

If you have any questions, please reach out to soberlin@uaschools.org or ajmiller@uaschools.org

The SignUpGenius to help Chef Mike and Chef Jim with the lunch line is nearly filled up! Did you know there is also a list of subs who can be contacted in case the person who signed up needs to cancel? This way if you can't make your shift, you can easily find a replacement. You can also add yourself to the substitute list for certain days of the week if you are interested in helping out more. 

Please click here to add yourself to the sub list, or to find a sub if you can't make it.

We want to hear from you!

The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) committee would love input from you! Just fill out this quick survey or contact us at WickliffeDEI@gmail.com. Also consider joining us at our monthly meetings the third Thursday of every month (except December) at 5:30 at Wickliffe - the next meeting is Thursday, November 17, at Wickliffe. Join us!

Cooler weather calls for hot coffee, tea, and treats for our dedicated Wickliffe staff. One of the core offerings of the Staff Appreciation Committee is the Coffee Cart. We make coffee and tea, gather treats and snacks, and then travel throughout the school to share with all staff. It’s a small but important way to show our educators our immense appreciation for all they do (and help them sneak in a little caffeine!). 

The coffee cart is offered on Wednesdays from 7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. and we are in search of volunteers to help with a morning shift (making coffee, stocking the cart, and walking it around to the classrooms). Can’t join us in person? You can also support by making an early morning donut run. Lots of ways to get involved! Contact Marjie.Bland@gmail.com if you’re interested in helping!

Do you have an eye for design? A knack for making spaces more inviting, cozy, or exciting? The Wickliffe PTO Staff Appreciation Committee would like to spruce up the teacher’s lounge, and we could use your help! Thanks to all who have donated supplies and other items, and we’re now well on our way to making this space as special as our amazing Wickliffe staff. We just need that extra support from you! A volunteer with expertise in interior design can support by providing guidance on the placement of items, new items to purchase or request, and other general design best practices you might be willing to share. This is an opportunity to give back to the school using your expertise and on your schedule! 

Interested, reaching out to Marjie.Bland@gmail.com for more information.

Wickliffe students can bring in nonperishable food items all year long to benefit the Heart to Heart Food Pantry. The pantry is in particular need of peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti sauce, syrup, and canned soup, although any nonperishable items are welcome. Toiletries and diapers are also always helpful. Donation boxes will be located in each neighborhood and at the school entrance. We will deliver donations on a monthly basis. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Miller at ajmiller@uaschools.org or Sarah Oberlin at soberlin@uaschools.org. For more information about Heart to Heart or to volunteer, visit their website.