Race Rock & Roar

October 19th


TIME TO GET LOUD AND PROUD!
​Race, Rock & Roar is just around the corner! All students participate in this fun day of racing, rocking, and roaring with their class during the school day on Friday, October 19th, 2018 (rain date Friday, October 26th, 2018).

Race, Rock & Roar is part of our Capital Campaign to raise funds for our school’s needs. The Weddington Elementary PTO does not organize individual fundraising events (i.e selling magazines, wrapping paper, etc). As our primary fundraiser for the fall/winter semester, Race, Rock & Roar donations directly benefit WDES with 100% of the funds going back to the school and allows for school improvements that are above and beyond what can be covered in the annual school budget. More information on fundraising, prizes and Spirit week for this event was sent home in last week’s Monday folders. If you have any questions or need a new form, contact Risalyn Williams, VP of Sponsorship, at wdesptovpsponsorship@gmail.com.

INDIVIDUAL PRIZES
$50+ Level- A newly designed WDES magnet (one per family).
$100+ Level- Previous level plus 5 strips of tape to tape up Mr. Hoffman
during the Family Book Fair Night on 11-13th.
$200+ Level- Previous levels plus a special Chick fil A lunch with Ms. Sebek
and a chance to wind a gift card for the family to Big Air.


Do you work for a company that has an employee matching gift policy?  Many employers such as Wells Fargo and Bank of America match their employees charitable contributions to 501(c)(3)organizations.  Some companies match dollar for dollar but some will match more than the original donation. Also, some companies offer volunteer support programs dollars sometimes called “Dollars for Doers”.  These programs reward employees who volunteer their time to a nonprofit organization. Please take a moment to find out if your company participates in any of these programs as our PTO is a 501(c)(3).  If you’re not sure how to find out, please contact the PTO Treasurer, Tasha Hogue at wdesptotreasurer@gmail.com.

Book Fair
November 7th- 16th

Mark your calendars!
The Book Fair will be coming to WDES.
If you are interested in volunteering, please click below to check the available time slots
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Spirit RoCk

Sprit Rock is currently open or reservations!
Click on Shop at the top of the screen
​ and scroll down to Spirit Rock


​ Spirit Wear is Open and ready to be ordered!

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Join the PTO
Last year PTO…
-Funded $24,000 to purchase 52 IPads with 40 specifically for K-2nd grades.
-Provided each faculty member with $200 for wish list classroom items. 
-Hosted exciting community events like Grandparents Day, Movie Night, Faculty Appreciation, Book Fair, Winterfest, Talent Show, Field Day & 5th Grade Celebration. 
-Paid $14,050 to purchase class shirts, student agendas, communication folders,canvas bags, art notebooks & other instructional supplies/equipment. 
-Provided volunteer support by organizing room parents and other volunteers needed for school assistance.
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​PTO MYTHBUSTERS
-Joining PTO doesn’t mean you will be joining the board or committing to volunteering. By paying your membership, you will provide financial support for PTO funded activities. It also gives you the option to vote on important decisions. 
-PTO isn’t a group of crazy moms planning overzealous bake sales (LOL). It’s a non-profit organization that supports the faculty, students and families of WDES.
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Membership is $15 per family. Membership Fees are used for WDES events and purchases only- we are not part of a national organization and do not send dues elsewhere. 

​PLEASE CONTACT WDESPTOSECRETARY@GMAIL.COM 
​FOR MORE INFORMATION
​ON HOW TO JOIN THE PTO!
October
5th- Elementary School Night at WMS Football Game
8th- Teacher Workday
​19th- Race Rock & Roar
23rd- Early Release

 *To see 2018-2019 school year calendar, go to HELPFUL LINKS at the top of the page. 

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Your 2018-2019 Weddington Elementary PTO Board

President- Erin Bonsall
wdesptopresident@gmail.com
VP of Special Events- Joy Misocky
wdesptospecialevents@gmail.com
VP Fundraising/Sponsorship- Risalyn Williams
wdesptovpsponsorship@gmail.com
VP Communication- Terry Key
wdesptovpcommunication@gmail.com
Secretary- Melanie Koppe
wdesptosecretary@gmail.com
Treasurer- Tasha Hogue
wdesptotreasurer@gmail.com

Weddington Elementary School
3927 North Twelve Mile Creek Road
704-849-7238