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Originally delivered on 12/1/2023 6:00 am

SUBJECT: The Wildcat PTO News December 2023

PTO NEWS • DECEMBER 2023
EVENTS & PROGRAMS
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. Parents can volunteer to do CandyGram Assistance here!

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. Beld 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. Checks payable to our PTO President Megan Bush or Venmo her @Megan-Bush-5

Paw Patch Gift Certificates

The Holiday's are right around the corner....Paw Patch Gift Certificates make great class gifts and stocking stuffers! Grab yours today! All denominations available! 

Contact Hilary Aleman for more information!

Smoothie Fridays

Smoothie Friday will be back December 8th! 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.

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!

Winter Class Parties

December 14th Wildcats will have their class parties! More information to come from your class room parent.

Pajamas All Day

December 15th is a half day! Wildcats can wear their Pajamas for our holiday singalong on our last half day of school before Winter Break!

Winter Whirl

January 19th, 2024, Save the Date!! Enjoy a special night with your student. We have a DJ, refreshments and a picture booth so bring a camera. Space is limited. Registration and volunteer opportunities can be found here.What to join the Dance Committee? Email Megan for details.

SCHOOL EVENTS & NOTICES
WCS Newsletter

Get your Williamson County School District News Here!

Winter Break

December 18th to January 2nd No School - Winter Break. We wish all the Wildcats and their families a joyful and restful winter break!

Early Release

January 10th & 24th 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.

Winstead Breakfast & Lunch Menus

You can find Winstead's December Breakfast Menu and December Lunch Menu here.

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

CandyGram Assistance December 8th 9:00 am

CandyGram Assistance December 15th 9:00 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!

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 John's Pizza

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

Papa John's Pizza

January 4th support our Wildcats while eating pizza at Papa Johns! More information here.

WILDCAT CALENDAR
Friday, December 1
Special Collections
CandyGram Collections
Monday, December 4
Special Collections
CandyGram Collections
Tuesday, December 5
Special Collections
CandyGram Collections
Wednesday, December 6
Special Collections
CandyGram Collections
Thursday, December 7
Special Collections
CandyGram Collections
Papa Johns Spirit Night
Friday, December 8
Special Collections
CandyGram Collections
CandyGram Delivery
PTO Meeting
8:15a Smoothie Fridays
Monday, December 11
CandyGram Collections
Tuesday, December 12
CandyGram Collections
Wednesday, December 13
CandyGram Collections
Thursday, December 14
Lost & Found Clean Out
Class Winter Parties
Friday, December 15
CandyGram Delivery
Half Day - Student Sing Along
1/2 Day - End of First Semester
8:15a Smoothie Fridays
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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