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Originally delivered on 10/3/2023 10:00 am

SUBJECT: The Wildcat PTO News October 2023

PTO NEWS • OCTOBER 2023
EVENTS & PROGRAMS
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.

Invest Incentive WINNERS

ICE CREAM PARTY WINNERS!
Kindergarten –Bradley
First – Pierce & Schaefer
Second – Martin
Third – Frye
Fourth – Hughes
Fifth – Clingan

LUNCH WINNER: FIFTH GRADE!

Where do PTO funds go?

Rock The Block

THANK YOU! With your support, our Invest Campaign was a huge success! Together we raised $26,151! Thank you to all the community members that came out to celebrate with us at our Rock the Block party! 

Sunshine Cart

October 25th This is our monthly treat for teachers and staff! October's Sunshine Cart will be sponsored by Winstead's Brownie Girl Scout Troop No. 2572! Thank you girls! More information here.

Pastries with Parents

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

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.

GraceWorks Food Drive

November 7th to 17th  Mark your calendars for Winstead's annual food drive to benefit the GraceWorks food pantry. You will receive more details in November.

SCHOOL EVENTS & NOTICES
Fall Picture Day Re-Takes

October 24th is Fall Picture Day! LifeTouch will be doing make-up pictures for those that missed the first photo shoot as well as photo retakes. Information on retakes can be found 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 Break

October 9th - 13th No School - Fall Break. 

Fall Book Fair

Starts October 20th The proceeds 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

October 25th 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

Pastries w/ Parents (A-M) October 26th 7:30 am

Pastries w/ Parents (N-Z) October 27th 7:30 am

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. We raised $26,151 this year, thank you!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!

My Publix Partner

Once you link you Publix account to Winstead, you can give back to Winstead every time you shop! Login to your Publix account. Navigate to My Profile > My Publix Partner and search for Winstead Elementary.

WILDCAT SPIRIT DAY
Papa Johns Pizza

October 5th support our Wildcats while eating pizza at Papa Johns! More information here.

Urban Air

October 25th Support your Wildcats while enjoying yourself at Urban Air! More information here.

WILDCAT CALENDAR
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
Friday, October 6
PTO Meeting
8:15a Smoothie Fridays
Monday, October 9
NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day
Tuesday, October 10
NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conference
Wednesday, October 11
NO SCHOOL - Fall Break
Thursday, October 12
NO SCHOOL - Fall Break
Friday, October 13
NO SCHOOL - Fall Break
Friday, October 20
Book Fair
8:15a Smoothie Fridays
Sunday, October 22
Grounds Cleanup
Monday, October 23
Book Fair
Tuesday, October 24
Book Fair
Picture Re-Takes
Wednesday, October 25
Book Fair
Sunshine Cart
Urban Air Spirit Night
8:43a Early Release 1:58 pm
Thursday, October 26
Book Fair
8:00a Pastries with Parents - Last names starting with A-M
Friday, October 27
Book Fair
8:00a Pastries with Parents - Last Name Starting with N-Z
8:15a Smoothie Fridays
Tuesday, October 31
Lost & Found Clean Out
Thursday, November 2
Papa Johns Spirit Night
Friday, November 3
8:15a Smoothie Fridays
Monday, November 6
NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day
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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