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Originally delivered on 11/1/2023 3:00 pm

SUBJECT: The Wildcat PTO News November 2023

PTO NEWS • NOVEMBER 2023
Dodgeball Tournament

November 5th is the registration deadline for Dodgeball! The Dodgeball Tournament will be held November 10th at 6pm. Competition is fierce and costumes are wacky! Register Here! See the Dodgeball FAQs here. Need to see the rules? The Dodgeball Tournament is open to participants and volunteers. Volunteer here!

CandyGrams

November 27th to December 13th we will collect CandyGrams! Want to send a teacher, class or friend a CandyGram? Simply fill out the CandyGrams and CandyGram order form and return them to school with your money. Your CandyGrams will be delivered to classrooms on December 8th and 15th. 

Special Collections

November 27th to December 8th we will collect for Specials Collections. This special collection will go directly towards a gift for Officer Craft, the wonderful ladies on our cafeteria staff, Mr. Bell our traffic guard as well as our amazing janitorial staff. We will have PTO board members collecting money in the morning car line and at the bus drop off.

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

November 29th This is our monthly treat for teachers and staff! October's Sunshine Cart snack was sponsored by Winstead's Brownie Girl Scout Troop No. 2572! Thank you girls! More information here.

GraceWorks Food Drive

November 7th to 17th  We will be collecting items for the Drive Away Hunger Challenge sponsored by Darrell Waltrip to send to families in need through GraceWorks, the Well, and One Generation Away agencies. You can find more information here.

Art to Remember

Art to Remember is our yearly fundraiser to benefit the Winstead Art Department. An Art to Remember flyer came home in your child's purple folder with their unique online order code. Once you login to your account you can add additional art work! These items make great holiday gifts!

SCHOOL EVENTS & NOTICES
WCS Newsletter

Get your Williamson County School District News Here!

Thanksgiving Break

November 20th - 24th No School - Thanksgiving Break. 

Early Release

November 29th 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

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!

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.

WILDCAT SPIRIT DAY
Papa Johns Pizza

November 2nd support our Wildcats while eating pizza at Papa Johns! More information here about participating location.

WILDCAT CALENDAR
Thursday, November 2
Papa Johns Spirit Night
Friday, November 3
8:15a Smoothie Fridays
Monday, November 6
NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day
Tuesday, November 7
GraceWorks FoodDrive
Wednesday, November 8
GraceWorks FoodDrive
Thursday, November 9
GraceWorks FoodDrive
Friday, November 10
GraceWorks FoodDrive
PTO Meeting
8:15a Smoothie Fridays
6:00p Dodgeball Tournament
Monday, November 13
GraceWorks FoodDrive
Tuesday, November 14
GraceWorks FoodDrive
Wednesday, November 15
GraceWorks FoodDrive
Thursday, November 16
GraceWorks FoodDrive
Friday, November 17
GraceWorks FoodDrive
8:15a Smoothie Fridays
Monday, November 20
Thanksgiving Break - No School
Tuesday, November 21
Thanksgiving Break - No School
Wednesday, November 22
Thanksgiving Break - No School
Thursday, November 23
Thanksgiving Break - No School
Friday, November 24
Thanksgiving Break - No School
Monday, November 27
Special Collections
CandyGram Collections
Tuesday, November 28
Special Collections
CandyGram Collections
Wednesday, November 29
Special Collections
Sunshine Cart
CandyGram Collections
8:43a Early Release 1:58 pm
Thursday, November 30
Special Collections
CandyGram Collections
Friday, December 1
Special Collections
CandyGram Collections
8:15a Smoothie Fridays
Monday, December 4
Special Collections
CandyGram Collections
Tuesday, December 5
Special Collections
CandyGram Collections
Wednesday, December 6
Special Collections
Thursday, December 7
Special Collections
Friday, December 8
Special Collections
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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