WIZARD WORDS
A newsletter from Washington Elementary and Washington PTA
September 18th, 2017
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Dear Washington Families,
I am excited by the tremendous turnout we had at Open House this past week. It is wonderful to see how our families value being a critical part of our school. I encourage you to find ways to support your child’s classroom and our different PTA events throughout the year. Together, we create a thriving learning environment for our children. You and our teachers are difference makers in the lives of our children. As we begin our Shining Star PTA fundraiser next week, I challenge you to talk as a family and discuss what you value about our school and school community and then determine what you are able to commit to financially to further equip our teachers and children for success. You know how hard our teachers work for our children and you see every day how excited your child is about the learning opportunities at Washington. Let’s partner together to fund excellence and innovation at Washington. I’ve made my contribution to the Shining Star Fundraiser because I believe deeply in what our school has to offer. I challenge you to do the same.
~Mr. Grant
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, September 19th 9:30am - PTA Volunteer Orientation
Thursday, September 21st - Teacher Workday
Saturday, September 23rd 10:00am - Courtyard Clean-up
Monday, September 25th - Shining Star Fundraiser Begins!
Friday, September 29th 9:30am - PTA Board Meeting
Friday, September 29th - Early Release
Message from WES PTA President
Dear Washington Families,
We are off to a great start! Thank you all for your dedicated participation in back-to-school events and warmly welcoming our new Kindergarten Families. We are a diverse family here at Washington and I am honored to serve as your PTA President this year. Please read on for information about joining PTA, volunteer opportunities, and upcoming events.
Many ask: Why do we do what we do? We are all busy parents with many different responsibilities. For me, my work with the PTA is fulfilling and engaging. I know that I am able to impact students beyond my own son and that is very gratifying work. Please let us know what gifts you have to share with our school community in order to support ALL children!
Please note: We are experiencing technical difficulties with accepting PTA Family Memberships online ONLY. Please continue to submit your Family Memberships ($25) by sending in the yellow membership form with cash or check in your child's backpack. For Family Memberships, please include TWO email addresses as this is how we identify you as a PTA member. We are accepting Individual Memberships ($5) via cash, check, and online. Thank you for your patience and your membership to PTA!
-Emily King
PTA President 2017-18
JOIN PTA!
Why is Your PTA Membership Important?
Volunteer Orientation with PTA VP Amy Thomas TOMORROW!
RSVP at the link below to join Amy Thomas on a tour of where all things PTA are located at school. She will start with a quick tour to show everyone where the PTA closet is in the lounge and where our mailboxes are in the office. Then back to the board room to go through our committee list in detail to explain what each committee actually does (timing, time commitment, etc.), and help you join a committee.
BIRTHDAY BOOK
The Birthday Book registration forms that were in the PTA Information Packets need to be returned with donations by Friday, September 22, 2017.
COURTYARD CLEAN-UP!
SHINING STAR FUNDRAISER
Shining Star Fundraiser is WES PTA’s most important fundraiser! We are excited about the programs and events planned for the 2017-2018 school year. Your donations will go directly to these programs and are tax deductible. You give. PTA plans. Students Shine!
Online donations will go active at this link on September 25th!
https://washingtongt. memberhub.com/payment_ requests/161
In the meantime, you can read more about our fundraiser at
http://www.wizardpta.org/shining-star-fundraiser.html
WIZARD WEAR IS HERE!
2017-2018 Wizard Wear is officially on-sale now! Order forms came home today. Credit Card orders are available now at this store link. If you order via the website, you do not need to submit a paper form. We are offering two short-sleeved options (navy and purple), one navy long-sleeve, and one navy-zipper hoodie. We have youth and adult sizes.
REFLECTIONS 2017-2018
The National PTA Reflections program is the country's largest arts-in-education competition. The program encourages students of all abilities, in Pre-K through grade 12, to create theme-based artwork in dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography or visual arts. Students can enter multiple categories. Learn more here. Reflections submissions will be displayed at Fall Picnic this year on October 19th!
Read the Official Rules and download an Entry Form here.
FALL PICNIC
NC STATE FAIR!
Enjoy the State Fair and earn money for Washington! WCPSS schools earn up to $2 per ticket sold online. Those purchasing the tickets must enter your school code. Our school code is
596 Washington Elementary School
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