🌟 October Wildcats of the Month! 🌟
We’re proud to celebrate our amazing Fred Wild family, who went above and beyond in October, showing what it truly means to be Focused. Driven. Unstoppable. 💛💙
🏅 Students of the Month
These Wildcats stood out for showing exceptional Respect and Self-Control — leading by example and making their classrooms better places to learn and grow!
🎃 To celebrate, our Students of the Month enjoyed a VIP table on the stage with special October-themed treats — a sweet reward for their positive behavior and leadership!
🍎 Teacher of the Month: Mrs. Kayla DeSimone
💼 Staff Member of the Month: Miss Abigail Altman
👏 Join us in celebrating these incredible individuals who make Fred Wild Elementary a special place to learn and work!
#WildcatPride #FocusedDrivenUnstoppable #StudentOfTheMonth #TeacherOfTheMonth #StaffOfTheMonth
We’re proud to celebrate our amazing Fred Wild family, who went above and beyond in October, showing what it truly means to be Focused. Driven. Unstoppable. 💛💙
🏅 Students of the Month
These Wildcats stood out for showing exceptional Respect and Self-Control — leading by example and making their classrooms better places to learn and grow!
🎃 To celebrate, our Students of the Month enjoyed a VIP table on the stage with special October-themed treats — a sweet reward for their positive behavior and leadership!
🍎 Teacher of the Month: Mrs. Kayla DeSimone
💼 Staff Member of the Month: Miss Abigail Altman
👏 Join us in celebrating these incredible individuals who make Fred Wild Elementary a special place to learn and work!
#WildcatPride #FocusedDrivenUnstoppable #StudentOfTheMonth #TeacherOfTheMonth #StaffOfTheMonth
📢 Parents & Guardians – Community Food Resources Available! 🍎💙
United Way of Central Florida is offering Mobile Food Pantry locations across Polk, Highlands, and Hardee Counties. These pantries provide support to families who may need a little extra help. Locations, dates, and times vary by city, so please check the full schedule in the images below.
*** There will be a pop-up food distribution on Tuesday, November 11th at 9am at the Harvest House Fellowship Church in Lorida. 1957 Blessings Ave, Lorida, FL 33857***
Additionally, if you or someone you know in Hardee or Highlands County needs assistance with community resources, we’re here to help.
✅ Scan the QR code to share what support you’re looking for
✅ A Community Care Navigator will reach out to connect you with services in your area
Please feel free to share this post to help reach more families! ❤️
For more information, visit: uwcf.org/food
🎉 Wildcat Pride at the Summit Awards! 🎉
Last night, we had the honor of celebrating our incredible Teacher of the Year and School-Related Employee of the Year at the annual Summit Awards Banquet! 💛🐾
🌟 Miss Taryn Little — Your passion for teaching, dedication to our students, and commitment to excellence inspire us all.
🌟 Ms. Tracy Willingham — As an instructional paraprofessional in our IND/VE unit, your compassion, patience, and daily support make a lasting difference in the lives of our Wildcats.
We are so proud to have you represent Fred Wild Elementary at the district level. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 🙌
#WildcatPride #FocusedDrivenUnstoppable #SummitAwards #FWETeam
Last night, we had the honor of celebrating our incredible Teacher of the Year and School-Related Employee of the Year at the annual Summit Awards Banquet! 💛🐾
🌟 Miss Taryn Little — Your passion for teaching, dedication to our students, and commitment to excellence inspire us all.
🌟 Ms. Tracy Willingham — As an instructional paraprofessional in our IND/VE unit, your compassion, patience, and daily support make a lasting difference in the lives of our Wildcats.
We are so proud to have you represent Fred Wild Elementary at the district level. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 🙌
#WildcatPride #FocusedDrivenUnstoppable #SummitAwards #FWETeam
You’ve been Boo’d 🍡👻🎃🍭
Students who met their quarterly AR goal for the first nine weeks were rewarded for their hard work! Students enjoyed a free book of their choice, tricks AND treats, crafts, and bragging rights. Students can read 15-20 minutes nightly to help reach their goal for quarter two.
#BooCart
#Let’sReadFWE
#Quarter2ARCelebrationLoading
Students who met their quarterly AR goal for the first nine weeks were rewarded for their hard work! Students enjoyed a free book of their choice, tricks AND treats, crafts, and bragging rights. Students can read 15-20 minutes nightly to help reach their goal for quarter two.
#BooCart
#Let’sReadFWE
#Quarter2ARCelebrationLoading
On Friday, our Wildcats who showed positive behavior and great work habits celebrated at our first-quarter PBIS Ice Cream Social! 🍨
#WildcatPride #PBIS #PositiveBehavior #StudentSuccess #Wildcats #IceCreamSocial #SchoolSpirit
#WildcatPride #PBIS #PositiveBehavior #StudentSuccess #Wildcats #IceCreamSocial #SchoolSpirit
🍁 “Gobble Up Good Attendance!” — November Tardy Challenge 🦃
This November, let’s Gobble Up Good Attendance and show up on time, every day!
Students with NO tardies all month long will be entered into our November Attendance Raffle 🎟️
✨ Bonus: The grade level with the MOST students who have perfect “on-time” attendance will earn 5 extra raffle drawings!
Let’s see which Wildcats can rise and shine on time this fall! ☀️🐾
#LockedIn #WildcatPride #GobbleUpGoodAttendance
This November, let’s Gobble Up Good Attendance and show up on time, every day!
Students with NO tardies all month long will be entered into our November Attendance Raffle 🎟️
✨ Bonus: The grade level with the MOST students who have perfect “on-time” attendance will earn 5 extra raffle drawings!
Let’s see which Wildcats can rise and shine on time this fall! ☀️🐾
#LockedIn #WildcatPride #GobbleUpGoodAttendance
🎉 Congratulations to Our Mini Grant Recipients! 🎉
We are proud to celebrate our amazing Wildcats who received Highlands County Education Foundation (HCEF) Mini Grants! 🌟
👏 Mrs. Perez – 4th Grade Teacher
👏 Mrs. McCreery – PreK ESE Teacher
👏 Mrs. Shannon-Roux – Reading Coach
The Highlands County Education Foundation (HCEF) is a direct support organization for public PreK–12 schools in Highlands County. The Foundation connects community resources to our classrooms through the support of its Board of Directors—comprised of dedicated community members and business leaders—who help raise funds for innovative educational initiatives. 💙📚
We are so thankful for their continued investment in our students and staff at Fred Wild Elementary! 🐾 #WildcatPride #HCEF #LockedInOnLearning
We are proud to celebrate our amazing Wildcats who received Highlands County Education Foundation (HCEF) Mini Grants! 🌟
👏 Mrs. Perez – 4th Grade Teacher
👏 Mrs. McCreery – PreK ESE Teacher
👏 Mrs. Shannon-Roux – Reading Coach
The Highlands County Education Foundation (HCEF) is a direct support organization for public PreK–12 schools in Highlands County. The Foundation connects community resources to our classrooms through the support of its Board of Directors—comprised of dedicated community members and business leaders—who help raise funds for innovative educational initiatives. 💙📚
We are so thankful for their continued investment in our students and staff at Fred Wild Elementary! 🐾 #WildcatPride #HCEF #LockedInOnLearning
🎃👻 Don’t forget! The Boo Bash Dance is almost here!
📅 Thursday, October 30th | 5:30–7:30pm | FWE Cafeteria
✨ Music, magic, candy, food, and our Not-So-Scary Spooky Trail!
🎟️ Tickets: $25 (includes 1 adult + 1 child + a meal).
👗 Costumes encouraged—school appropriate only.
⭐ Open to FWE students & immediate family. Students must be with a parent/guardian.
🎃👻 ¡No lo olviden! ¡El Boo Bash Dance ya casi llega!
📅 Jueves, 30 de octubre | 5:30–7:30pm | Cafetería de FWE
✨ Música, magia, dulces, comida y nuestro Sendero Espeluznante (No Tan Tenebroso).
🎟️ Boletos: $25 (incluye 1 adulto + 1 niño + una comida).
👗 ¡Disfraces bienvenidos! (Apropiados para la escuela).
⭐ Solo para estudiantes de FWE y sus familias inmediatas. Estudiantes deben estar con un padre/tutor.
📅 Thursday, October 30th | 5:30–7:30pm | FWE Cafeteria
✨ Music, magic, candy, food, and our Not-So-Scary Spooky Trail!
🎟️ Tickets: $25 (includes 1 adult + 1 child + a meal).
👗 Costumes encouraged—school appropriate only.
⭐ Open to FWE students & immediate family. Students must be with a parent/guardian.
🎃👻 ¡No lo olviden! ¡El Boo Bash Dance ya casi llega!
📅 Jueves, 30 de octubre | 5:30–7:30pm | Cafetería de FWE
✨ Música, magia, dulces, comida y nuestro Sendero Espeluznante (No Tan Tenebroso).
🎟️ Boletos: $25 (incluye 1 adulto + 1 niño + una comida).
👗 ¡Disfraces bienvenidos! (Apropiados para la escuela).
⭐ Solo para estudiantes de FWE y sus familias inmediatas. Estudiantes deben estar con un padre/tutor.
📣 Reminder, FWE Families!
🧩 Red Ribbon Week starts October 27–31! 🧩
Let’s celebrate making healthy, drug-free choices all week long!
Here’s what to wear each day:
👕 Monday: Wear RED
🌈 Tuesday: Wear BRIGHT COLORS
🧢 Wednesday: Wear your FAVORITE HAT
🧦 Thursday: Wear MISMATCHED CLOTHING
🎭 Friday: CHARACTER PARADE!
Let’s show our FWE spirit and remember —
Life is a puzzle, solve it DRUG FREE! 🧩
🧩 Red Ribbon Week starts October 27–31! 🧩
Let’s celebrate making healthy, drug-free choices all week long!
Here’s what to wear each day:
👕 Monday: Wear RED
🌈 Tuesday: Wear BRIGHT COLORS
🧢 Wednesday: Wear your FAVORITE HAT
🧦 Thursday: Wear MISMATCHED CLOTHING
🎭 Friday: CHARACTER PARADE!
Let’s show our FWE spirit and remember —
Life is a puzzle, solve it DRUG FREE! 🧩
🧩 Red Ribbon Week at FWE! 🧩
Let’s work together to make healthy choices and live drug-free!
Join the fun from October 27–31 and show your school spirit each day!
👕 Monday: “Red-y to Be Drug Free” – Wear RED
🌈 Tuesday: “Piece Together Kindness” – Wear BRIGHT COLORS
🧢 Wednesday: “Use Your Head – Be Smart, Don’t Start” – Wear your FAVORITE HAT
🧦 Thursday: “Your Choices Matter” – Wear MISMATCHED CLOTHING
🎭 Friday: “Be a Character – Drug-Free is the Way to Be!” – Character Parade!
🧩 Life is a puzzle—solve it DRUG FREE! 🧩
Let’s work together to make healthy choices and live drug-free!
Join the fun from October 27–31 and show your school spirit each day!
👕 Monday: “Red-y to Be Drug Free” – Wear RED
🌈 Tuesday: “Piece Together Kindness” – Wear BRIGHT COLORS
🧢 Wednesday: “Use Your Head – Be Smart, Don’t Start” – Wear your FAVORITE HAT
🧦 Thursday: “Your Choices Matter” – Wear MISMATCHED CLOTHING
🎭 Friday: “Be a Character – Drug-Free is the Way to Be!” – Character Parade!
🧩 Life is a puzzle—solve it DRUG FREE! 🧩
📢 Reminder, Fred Wild Families!
Parent–Teacher Conference Night is coming up on Thursday, October 23rd from 2:30 – 6:00 PM.
📝 Be on the lookout for the sign-up sheet coming home.
🍧 Kona Ice will also be on site, so bring a little extra cash!
📢 ¡Recordatorio, familias de Fred Wild!
La Noche de Conferencias de Padres y Maestros será el jueves, 23 de octubre de 2:30 – 6:00 PM.
📝 Estén atentos a la hoja de inscripción que llegará a casa.
🍧 ¡Kona Ice también estará presente, traigan dinero extra!
⏰ Just a reminder! Candy donations for our Boo Bash are due by October 17th. 🎃🍭 Please send in individually wrapped candy to the front office. Thank you for helping us make this event a success! 💜🧡
⏰ ¡Recordatorio! Las donaciones de dulces para nuestro Boo Bash se deben entregar antes del 17 de octubre. 🎃🍭 Por favor envíe dulces envueltos individualmente a la oficina principal. ¡Gracias por ayudarnos a que este evento sea un éxito! 💜🧡
⏰ ¡Recordatorio! Las donaciones de dulces para nuestro Boo Bash se deben entregar antes del 17 de octubre. 🎃🍭 Por favor envíe dulces envueltos individualmente a la oficina principal. ¡Gracias por ayudarnos a que este evento sea un éxito! 💜🧡
📸 Fall Picture Day is tomorrow—Wednesday, October 8!
Wildcats, bring your best smiles and wear school-appropriate outfits. Order forms/envelopes went home; you can also order online using the info on the flyer. If your child is absent, a make-up day will be announced.
#Wildcats #LockedIn #PictureDay
Wildcats, bring your best smiles and wear school-appropriate outfits. Order forms/envelopes went home; you can also order online using the info on the flyer. If your child is absent, a make-up day will be announced.
#Wildcats #LockedIn #PictureDay
The lightning has cleared, and walkers are now being dismissed.
RAINY DAY DISMISSAL UPDATE
All walkers are being held safely in the Media Center until the lightning clears.
If you’d like to pick up your child instead, please use the Parent Pick-Up Line.
To release your child to walk once conditions improve, please call (863) 471-5400.
All walkers are being held safely in the Media Center until the lightning clears.
If you’d like to pick up your child instead, please use the Parent Pick-Up Line.
To release your child to walk once conditions improve, please call (863) 471-5400.
🌟 Happy Custodian Appreciation Day! 🌟
Yesterday we celebrated our amazing custodial team with student-made cards and special treats. 💌🍪 Their hard work keeps our school shining and our Wildcats LockedIn on learning every single day.
We are so grateful for all they do to create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our students and staff. 💙🐾
#CustodianAppreciationDay #LockedIn #WildcatPride
Yesterday we celebrated our amazing custodial team with student-made cards and special treats. 💌🍪 Their hard work keeps our school shining and our Wildcats LockedIn on learning every single day.
We are so grateful for all they do to create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our students and staff. 💙🐾
#CustodianAppreciationDay #LockedIn #WildcatPride
📢 Fred Wild Elementary Families – Save the Date!
We’re excited to invite you to Parent–Teacher Conference Night on Wednesday, October 23rd from 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher and celebrate their progress.
📝 A sign-up sheet will be sent home with students soon.
🍧 Don’t forget to bring some extra cash – Kona Ice will be on site!
We look forward to seeing you there! 💙💛
📢 ¡Familias de Fred Wild Elementary – Guarden la fecha!
Los invitamos a nuestra Noche de Conferencias de Padres y Maestros el miércoles, 23 de octubre de 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Esta es una gran oportunidad para conectarse con el maestro/a de su hijo y celebrar sus logros.
📝 Muy pronto recibirán una hoja de inscripción con los estudiantes.
🍧 No olviden traer dinero extra – ¡Kona Ice estará presente!
¡Esperamos verlos allí! 💙💛
We’re excited to invite you to Parent–Teacher Conference Night on Wednesday, October 23rd from 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher and celebrate their progress.
📝 A sign-up sheet will be sent home with students soon.
🍧 Don’t forget to bring some extra cash – Kona Ice will be on site!
We look forward to seeing you there! 💙💛
📢 ¡Familias de Fred Wild Elementary – Guarden la fecha!
Los invitamos a nuestra Noche de Conferencias de Padres y Maestros el miércoles, 23 de octubre de 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Esta es una gran oportunidad para conectarse con el maestro/a de su hijo y celebrar sus logros.
📝 Muy pronto recibirán una hoja de inscripción con los estudiantes.
🍧 No olviden traer dinero extra – ¡Kona Ice estará presente!
¡Esperamos verlos allí! 💙💛
🎃👻 Get ready for a SPOOKTACULAR night of fun! 👻🎃
Fred Wild Elementary PTO presents the Boo Bash Dance!
📅 Thursday, October 30th
🕠 5:30pm – 7:30pm
📍 FWE Cafeteria
✨ Join us for:
Photo Booth
DJ & Magic Show
Food & Candy
One entry to our Not-So-Scary Trick-or-Treating Spooky Trail!
🎟️ Tickets: $25 (includes entry for 1 adult & 1 child + a meal!)
$10 for each additional ticket
Kids 3 & under are FREE
💵 Payments online through the FWE website.
Cash accepted for additional concessions.
👗 Costumes encouraged! (School-appropriate, no gore or weapons please.)
⭐ Students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Event is open only to FWE students and their immediate families.
Don’t miss out—let’s make this a night to remember! 🎶🕸️🧡
🎃👻 ¡Prepárense para una noche ESPECTACULAR! 👻🎃
El PTO de Fred Wild Elementary presenta el Boo Bash Dance!
📅 Jueves, 30 de octubre
🕠 5:30pm – 7:30pm
📍 Cafetería de FWE
✨ Acompáñenos para:
Cabina de fotos
DJ y Show de Magia
Comida y Dulces
Una entrada a nuestro Sendero Espeluznante de Dulce o Truco (No Tan Tenebroso)
🎟️ Boletos: $25 (incluye entrada para 1 adulto y 1 niño + una comida)
$10 por cada boleto adicional
Niños de 3 años o menos ¡GRATIS!
💵 Pagos en línea a través del sitio web de FWE.
Se aceptará efectivo para ventas adicionales de concesiones.
👗 ¡Disfraces bienvenidos! (Deben ser apropiados para la escuela. No se permiten disfraces sangrientos ni armas).
⭐ Los estudiantes deben estar acompañados por un padre/tutor. Evento solo para estudiantes de FWE y sus familias inmediatas.
¡No se lo pierdan—será una noche para recordar! 🎶🕸️🧡
Fred Wild Elementary PTO presents the Boo Bash Dance!
📅 Thursday, October 30th
🕠 5:30pm – 7:30pm
📍 FWE Cafeteria
✨ Join us for:
Photo Booth
DJ & Magic Show
Food & Candy
One entry to our Not-So-Scary Trick-or-Treating Spooky Trail!
🎟️ Tickets: $25 (includes entry for 1 adult & 1 child + a meal!)
$10 for each additional ticket
Kids 3 & under are FREE
💵 Payments online through the FWE website.
Cash accepted for additional concessions.
👗 Costumes encouraged! (School-appropriate, no gore or weapons please.)
⭐ Students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Event is open only to FWE students and their immediate families.
Don’t miss out—let’s make this a night to remember! 🎶🕸️🧡
🎃👻 ¡Prepárense para una noche ESPECTACULAR! 👻🎃
El PTO de Fred Wild Elementary presenta el Boo Bash Dance!
📅 Jueves, 30 de octubre
🕠 5:30pm – 7:30pm
📍 Cafetería de FWE
✨ Acompáñenos para:
Cabina de fotos
DJ y Show de Magia
Comida y Dulces
Una entrada a nuestro Sendero Espeluznante de Dulce o Truco (No Tan Tenebroso)
🎟️ Boletos: $25 (incluye entrada para 1 adulto y 1 niño + una comida)
$10 por cada boleto adicional
Niños de 3 años o menos ¡GRATIS!
💵 Pagos en línea a través del sitio web de FWE.
Se aceptará efectivo para ventas adicionales de concesiones.
👗 ¡Disfraces bienvenidos! (Deben ser apropiados para la escuela. No se permiten disfraces sangrientos ni armas).
⭐ Los estudiantes deben estar acompañados por un padre/tutor. Evento solo para estudiantes de FWE y sus familias inmediatas.
¡No se lo pierdan—será una noche para recordar! 🎶🕸️🧡
🎃🍬 Candy Donations Wanted! 🍬🎃
The Fred Wild Elementary School PTO is collecting candy for our Boo Bash event! Help us make this event extra fun by donating bags of individually wrapped candy for our little ghouls and goblins. 👻
📅 Please drop off your donations by October 17th at the front office.
Thank you for your support! 💜🧡
🎃🍬 ¡Se necesitan donaciones de dulces! 🍬🎃
¡El PTO de la Escuela Primaria Fred Wild está recolectando dulces para nuestro evento Boo Bash! Ayúdenos a hacerlo aún más divertido donando bolsas de dulces envueltos individualmente para nuestros pequeños fantasmitas y duendecillos. 👻
📅 Por favor entregue sus donaciones antes del 17 de octubre en la oficina principal.
¡Gracias por su apoyo! 💜🧡
The Fred Wild Elementary School PTO is collecting candy for our Boo Bash event! Help us make this event extra fun by donating bags of individually wrapped candy for our little ghouls and goblins. 👻
📅 Please drop off your donations by October 17th at the front office.
Thank you for your support! 💜🧡
🎃🍬 ¡Se necesitan donaciones de dulces! 🍬🎃
¡El PTO de la Escuela Primaria Fred Wild está recolectando dulces para nuestro evento Boo Bash! Ayúdenos a hacerlo aún más divertido donando bolsas de dulces envueltos individualmente para nuestros pequeños fantasmitas y duendecillos. 👻
📅 Por favor entregue sus donaciones antes del 17 de octubre en la oficina principal.
¡Gracias por su apoyo! 💜🧡
Don't forget, this Wednesday is a 2-hour early release (9/24/25). All bus routes & parent pickup lines will be two hours earlier on Wednesday. Please notify your child's teacher if there is a change in the way your child will be going home.
