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Originally delivered on 9/1/2023 10:30 am

SUBJECT: The Wildcat PTO News Sept 2023

PTO NEWS • SEPTEMBER 2023
EVENTS & PROGRAMS
Grandparents Day

Monday, September 11, 2023 7:30 am to 8:43 am is a breakfast for grandparents and their grandchildren before school. Grandparents can tour the school and make purchases at our school store, Paw Patch. Volunteers are needed to help serve and/or prepare food. Volunteer here.

Get that Wildcat Spirit!

September 25th - 29th WILDCAT SPIRIT WEEK!!

Monday - Neon Day
Tuesday - Sports & Sparkle
Wacky Wednesday
Thursday - Hat Day
Friday - Rock the Block Shirt Day

Tuesday is our Pep Rally! Wildcats only, no parents.

Invest Incentive Leaders

ICE CREAM PART LEADERS
Kindergarten –Ms. G – 50%
First – Pierce & Schaefer – 33%
Second – Casey – 40%
Third – Fry – 56%
Fourth – Hughes – 60%
Fifth – Vick – 48%

LUNCH LEADER: THIRD GRADE!

Where do PTO funds go? How to donate!

Rock The Block

September 29th at 6:30 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.

Smoothie Fridays

On Smoothie Fridays 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.

Sunshine Cart

September 27th This is our monthly treat for teachers and staff! August's Sunshine Cart was sponsored by Cobalt Realty. Thank you Cobalt! September's Sunshine Cart will be put on by Winstead Girl Scout Troop 3172! Thank you girls! More information here.

Staff Lunch By 4th & 5th

October 4th Help us show the faculty and staff at Winstead how much they are loved and appreciated. Two grades host a staff lunch three times during the year. Event volunteers will help with preparing food, set-up, serving and clean-up.

Pastries with Parents

October 26thand 27th8:00 am On two days in October we set up breakfast for Wildcats and their parents. This is a great time to shop the Fall Book Fair with your Wildcat!

SCHOOL EVENTS & NOTICES
Fall Picture Day

September 19th is Fall Picture Day! LifeTouch packets will come home with information on how to order your photos. PTO will be on hand the day of pictures to help each Wildcat look their best. There will be a makeup picture day for any absent students or photo retakes. Date TBD.

Fall Run Team

It’s time for Fall Run Team again! Yay!! Run Team will be held on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 8-8:30AM starting September 13th and ending November 8th. To participate fill out this Google Form. You can find more Run Club info here.

Skating in PE

October 2nd to 6th
October 16th to 23rd

Coach K and Coach Whipple need lots of extra hands to help get skates and protective gear on all of our Wildcats, and parents are welcome to join their child in skating. A schedule can be found here.

Fall Book Fair

Starts October 20th The precedes from the Annual Book Fair benefit our Wildcat's Library. Your child's shopping time will come home in your Wildcat's purple folder.

Early Release

September 13th and September 27th Find out how to be an SDM Early Release Pro here.

Lunch Accounts

You can control what your Wildcat can purchase in the Cafeteria. Here's how.

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 2023-2024 volunteer opportunities.

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

Lunch Room Volunteers Daily starts at 10:30 am

Kitchen Volunteers Daily starts at 10:30 am

Grandparent's Day September 11th starts at 7:30 am

Rock The Block Party September 29th starts at 6:30pm

FUNDRAISING REMINDERS
Invest In Winstead

Invest in Winstead is our first and largest fundraiser of the year! By simply making a donation, you will be investing in your child’s education and school environment. You can donate here.

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!

Kroger Community Rewards

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

WILDCAT SPIRIT DAY
Papa Johns Pizza

September 7th support our Wildcats while eating pizza at Papa Johns! More information here.

Chick-Fil-A

September 28th support our Wildcats while eating Chick-fil-A! More information here.

WILDCAT CALENDAR
Friday, September 1
8:15a Smoothie Fridays
Monday, September 4
NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
Thursday, September 7
Papa Johns Spirit Night
Friday, September 8
PTO Meeting
8:15a Smoothie Fridays
Monday, September 11
7:30a Grandparents Day
Wednesday, September 13
8:43a Early Release
Friday, September 15
8:15a Smoothie Fridays
Tuesday, September 19
Fall Picture Day
Friday, September 22
8:15a Smoothie Fridays
Monday, September 25
SPIRIT WEEK!
Tuesday, September 26
SPIRIT WEEK!
2:30p Rock the Block Pep Rally
Wednesday, September 27
SPIRIT WEEK!
Sunshine Cart
8:43a Early Release
Thursday, September 28
SPIRIT WEEK!
Wildcat Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A
Friday, September 29
SPIRIT WEEK!
Last day to donate to Invest in Winstead
8:15a Smoothie Fridays
6:30p Rock The Block Party
Wednesday, October 4
End of First Quarter Grading Period
9:00a Staff Lunch - Provided by 4th and 5th Grade
Thursday, October 5
Papa Johns Spirit Night
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, Jessica Arevalo.

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