Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary PTA

📣📣ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS! 📣📣
If you have gone through the official process to become an SPS Volunteer (being fingerprinted), you need to fill out this form by June 15! If you do not, you will have to go through the process again.

SPS sent an email to registered volunteers, but we wanted to make sure everyone saw the info. We so appreciate those of you who have taken the time to go through the process and do not want to lose you! 💚💛💚💛

Volunteer Validation Opt-In 2026 To remain in the SPS fingerprint system through the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MACHS), you must opt in with a YES, OPT-IN response if you plan to continue to volunteer with SPS. This response must be received by June 15, 2026 to remain in the system. If we do not receive a YES, OPT IN response b...

We are thrilled to recognize Lori Hill and Veronica Adinegara as this year’s PTA Volunteers of the Year.

Their dedication, creativity, and countless hours of service have made an extraordinary impact on our school community. From stepping in wherever help is needed to leading with kindness and enthusiasm, Lori and Veronica embody what it means to be true champions for our Wildcats.

Thank you, Lori and Veronica, for your unwavering commitment and the heart you bring to everything you do. Our school is stronger and brighter because of volunteers like you!

🎉🌞 WILDER FIELD DAY IS NEXT WEEK!

Wildcats, get ready — Field Day is happening Wednesday, May 20, and we cannot wait for the most fun day of the year!

STUDENTS — HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
We’ll be outside all day, and many games involve water — plus a giant slip & slide and a visit from the Fire Department to spray water!

Come prepared:
Wear a swimsuit or clothes that can get wet
Apply sunscreen before school
Wear lightweight, breathable clothing
Bring a towel
Bring a change of dry clothes
Wear comfortable closed‑toe shoes

VOLUNTEERS — THANK YOU!
Field Day wouldn’t be possible without our amazing volunteers. Please arrive 10 minutes before your shift to get familiar with your game station.

Get excited for a full day of fun!

📘✨ EXTRA YEARBOOKS AVAILABLE! ✨📘

Did you miss out on ordering a yearbook? Good news — we have a limited number of extra yearbooks available in the office for $20!

Swing by the front office to grab one before they’re gone.

We are wrapping up an incredible year — and we’d love for you to join us for our final PTA meeting of the year!

📅 Date: TONIGHT - May 14 at 5:30
📍 Location: Schweitzer Brentwood Library - Community Room

Hope to see you thee!

We had a great time celebrating our staff every day last week! Friday ended with breakfast and gift cards!

Thank you to everyone who supports Wilder PTA so we can be so generous to our teachers all year long! 💛💚

Thanks to Brentwood Christian Church for providing grab and go lunches for the staff today!

🐅🐆 We have had a great week so far celebrating our teachers! Thanks to Second Baptist Church - Springfield, MO for a delicious BBQ lunch on Monday.

Today was a Snack Safari with all kinds of candies, snacks, and drinks! 🐒🦁🐘

More fun to come!

🍎✨ TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK IS HERE! ✨🍎
Want to make your favorite Wilder teacher feel extra loved this week? We’ve got you covered! Our Teacher Favorites List is filled with all the little things that brighten their day, from snacks and drinks to classroom supplies and fun treats.

💛 Check out what your teacher loves: https://tinyurl.com/Wilderfavorites