Monday, September 9, 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 23rd - 27th WILDCAT SPIRIT WEEK!!
Monday - USA Day Tuesday - Sports & Sparkle Wacky Wednesday Thursday - Throwback "Retro" Thursday Friday - Rock the Block Shirt Day
Sept 20th Pep Rally! Wildcats only, no parents.
Invest Class Leaderboard
CURRENT PARTY LEADERS Kindergarten –Ms. G & Brown – 38% First – Schaefer – 35% Second – Edwards – 36% Third – Lyons – 36% Fourth – Chapman – 47% Fifth – Clingan – 20%
September 27th 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 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.
Provided by 2nd & 3rd Grade
Sunshine Cart is a monthly treat for teachers and staff! September 18th our Sunshine Cart will be hosted by 2nd & 3rd Grade. Room Parents will contact those grades with more information. Do you want to help? Let us know by emailing our Volunteer Coordinator.
Donuts with Grownups
October 24thand 25th8:00 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 or snag some spirt wear in Winston's Paw Patch!
Last names A-M attend October 24th Last names N-Z attend October 25th
Provided by 4th & 5th Grade
October 30th 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.
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
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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 11th and ending November 6th. To participate fill out this Microsoft Form. You can find more Run Club info here.
Skating in PE
Starting September 30th
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.
Starts October 18thThe proceeds from theFall Book Fair benefit our Wildcat's Library. Your child's shopping time will come home in your Wildcat's purple folder.
Youth Cheer & Dance Clinic
September 28thCentennial High School hosts the Youth Cheer & Dance Clinic for Kindergarten to 8th grade. Register by September 13th. More information 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.
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. Last day to donate is September 30th.
Mini Soccer Tournament & Picnic
When we reach our goal of 24k PTO and the Winstead Staff will put on a school wide mini soccer tournament with a picnic for students.
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.
My Publix Partner
Once you link your 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.
Kroger Community Rewards
You can shop and earn money for Winstead Elementary by enrolling your Kroger plus card in Kroger Community Rewards.
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.
