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Originally delivered on 10/1/2024 6:01 am

SUBJECT: The Wildcat PTO News October 2024

PTO NEWS • OCTOBER 2024
EVENTS & PROGRAMS
Rock The Block

October 18th 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. The Fall Book Fair will be open during Rock the Block from 6:30 to 8 pm!

Smoothie Wednesday

October 2 the first Wednesday of each month 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. Volunteer information here.

Sunshine Cart

October 23rd is our monthly treat for teachers and staff! You can find all Sunshine Cart dates here. Do you want to help setup and serve our staff? Let us know by emailing our Volunteer Coordinator.

Donuts with Grownups

October 24thand 25th7:45 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 at 7:45 am
Last names N-Z attend October 25th at 7:45 am

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.

Fall Grounds Cleanup

October 20th Help us keep our school grounds maintained. Volunteers are needed to help maintain beds by weeding, mulching and spraying beds. You bring your gloves and we will bring the popsicles. This is a great service project for Scouts.

WILDCAT SPIRIT DAY
Papa John's Pizza

October 3rd support our Wildcats while eating pizza at Papa Johns! More information here.

Urban Air

October 23rd support your Wildcats while enjoying yourself at Urban Air! More information here.

Taziki's at Berry Farms

November 8th support our Wildcats while eating Berry Farms Taziki's! More information here.

SCHOOL EVENTS & NOTICES
WCS Newsletter

Get your Williamson County School District News Here!

Fall Picture Day Re-Takes

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

Fall Break

October 7th - 11th No School - Fall Break. 

Fall Book Fair

Starts October 18th The proceeds from the Fall Book Fair benefit our Wildcat's Library. Your child's shopping time will come home in your Wildcat's purple folder.

Election Day - No School

November 5th is Election Day. No school.

Early Release

October 2nd & 23rd Find out how to be an SDM Early Release Pro here.

Carline How To Guide

Make pick up and drop off a smooth experience with this carline how to guide prepared by the Winstead staff.

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 2024-2025 volunteer opportunities.

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

Cafeteria Volunteers Daily starts at 10:30 am

Library Volunteer Tuesdays Times Vary

Art Support Once a Month

Music Support Once a Month

Rock The Block Party October 18, starts at 6:30 pm

Donuts with GrownUps (A-M) Oct. 24, vols. arrive at 7:30 am

Donuts with GrownUps (N-Z) Oct. 25, vols. arrive at 7:30 am

FUNDRAISING REMINDERS
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.

WILDCAT CALENDAR
Wednesday, October 2
8:43a Early Release 1:58 pm
Thursday, October 3
Papa Johns Winstead Spirit Night
Friday, October 4
9:00a PTO Meeting
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, Jenn Bishop.

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