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Originally delivered on 10/1/2025 2:06 pm

SUBJECT: The Wildcat PTO News October 2025

PTO NEWS • OCTOBER 2025
EVENTS & PROGRAMS
5th Grade Car Wash

October 2nd is the 5th Grade Car Wash. Proceeds from the car wash go to the 5th grade gift to the school. 

More information here.

Invest Soccer Tournament

Friday, October 3

Our Winstead Invest Soccer Tournament is on Friday, October 3rd on our school's track. Parents are invited to attend the soccer tournament and picnic lunch. We are in need of parent volunteers to help referee the games. Please click on this link to sign up: Parent Referee Sign up.

PTO Meeting

Friday, October 3, 2025 9:00 am

All Wildcat Parents are automatically part of Winstead PTO. Please join us at our meetings in the Winstead staff lounge or check out our meeting minutes and schedule here.

Rock The Block

WILDCAT SPIRIT WEEK is October 13th - 17th!!

Monday🐎 Western Day
Tuesday🏈 Sports & Sparkle 
Wednesday🤪 Wacky Wednesday 
Thursday🌺 Hawaiian Day
Friday👕 Rock the Block Shirt Day 

October 15th Pep Rally! Wildcats only, no parents.

Rock The Block

October 17th at 6:00 pm This is our big annual family event, we hope you can join us as we celebrate our Invest Campaign success! Volunteers will be needed to help manage bounce houses, set up, clean up, work the concession stand, help with photo booths, and more! Volunteer Here. The Fall Book Fair will be open during Rock the Block from 6:00 to 8 pm!

Smoothie Wednesday

On Smoothie Wednesdays, Jamba Juice offers smoothies to our students. Students can choose from Strawberry Banana or Peach Mango for $4 each. They come with a straw and lid, so students can take them to class. They are a huge hit, and sell out fast! Volunteer information here.


To pre-pay for smoothies, send a Venmo to @Lauren-Perry-21 by 9pm Tuesday night with your child's name, and they can pick up Wednesday morning. Cash is also accepted.

Fall Grounds Cleanup

October 19th 2-4pm Help us keep our school grounds maintained. Volunteers are needed to help maintain beds by weeding, mulching and spraying beds. You bring your gloves and we will bring the popsicles. This is a great service project for Scouts.

Sunshine Cart

October 22nd is our monthly treat for teachers and staff! You can find all Sunshine Cart dates here. Do you want to help setup and serve our staff? Let us know by emailing our Volunteer Coordinator.

Provided by 4th & 5th Grade

Date TBD Help us show the faculty and staff at Winstead how much they are loved and appreciated. Event volunteers will help with preparing food, set-up, serving and clean-up. More information here.

WILDCAT SPIRIT DAY

October 23rd 

Support your Wildcats while eating Chick-fil-A

Remember to use the Promo Code: WINSTEAD

Participating Location: 2016 Columbia Ave 

Franklin, TN (615) 794-8180

SCHOOL EVENTS & NOTICES
WCS Newsletter

Get your Williamson County School District News Here!

Fall Break

October 6th - 10th No School - Fall Break. 

Fall Book Fair

Starts October 17th The proceeds from the Fall Book Fair benefit our Wildcat's Library. Your child's shopping time will come home in your Wildcat's purple folder.

Skating in PE

Starting November 10th 

Parents are welcome to join us for skating. We will need lots of extra hands to get all the laces tied up and protective gear on. Our skating unit begins on November 10th and concludes on November 21st. 

Professional Development Day - No School

October 31st is a Site-Based Professional Development Day. No School.

Early Release

October 1st and 22nd Find out how to be an SDM Early Release Pro here.

Carline How To Guide

Make pick up and drop off a smooth experience with this carline how to guide prepared by the Winstead staff.

WILD FOR VOLUNTEERING
Volunteer Opportunities

We love our volunteers and appreciate any amount of time you are able to give. New to volunteering with Winstead? Start here.

Complete list of 2025-2026 volunteer opportunities.

Jamba Juice Wednesday mornings from 8:00 am - 9:15 am

Cafeteria Volunteers Daily starts at 10:30 am

Library Volunteer Tuesdays Times Vary

Art Support Once a Month

Music Support Once a Month

5th Grade Car Wash Oct. 2, after dismissal

Rock the Block Party Oct. 17, 6:00pm

Grounds Clean Up Oct. 19, 2-4pm

FUNDRAISING REMINDERS
Become a Paw Partner

Would your family like to become a Paw Partner as a way to support Winstead this year? You will get a magnetic car decal showing your support! You can become a Paw Partner here.

Donations are always accepted! All donations go directly to support the programs and events our organization offers. No amount is too small - please consider making a donation today!

Box Tops for Education App

Use the new Box Tops App to scan your receipt. The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly add cash to your organization's earnings online. More information here.

Kroger Community Rewards

You can shop and earn money for Winstead Elementary by enrolling your Kroger plus card in Kroger Community Rewards.

WILDCAT CALENDAR
Wednesday, October 1
8:43a Early Release 1:58 pm
Thursday, October 2
5th Grade Car Wash copy
Friday, October 3
9:00a PTO Meeting
Monday, October 6
NO SCHOOL - Fall Break
Tuesday, October 7
NO SCHOOL - Fall Break
Wednesday, October 8
NO SCHOOL - Fall Break
Thursday, October 9
NO SCHOOL - Fall Break
Friday, October 10
NO SCHOOL - Fall Break
CORPORATE SPONSORS
Thank you to all our sponsors!

Would you like to see your company logo below? If you work for a small business or other company and would be interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, please reach out to our development director, Jenn Bishop.

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