Winterfest 2020
​​Friday February 21 6:00-9:00PM

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Our Students have Voted and our 2020 Winterfest Theme Is...
Pajama Party

Pre-Sale Wristbands and Raffle Tickets are currently on sale! 
You can purchase them online until Tuesday Feb. 18. 

Wristbands at the door will be $15. 
Cash only!

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We really need parent volunteers for this event!!!
We can't have kids handling money.  Any parents or teachers that volunteer will receive
10 FREE Raffle Tickets. 
Thank you for your support.

Thank you to our event sponsors:
Kumon of Wesley Chapel
and
Sangrock Black Belt World

Spirit RoCk

Spirit Rock is now open for booking. 
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​ Spirit Wear is OPEN 

Sign Up to be
a Media Center Volunteer !​
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​Spring Book Fair
If you love books....
and would like to get more involved with the WDES Scholastic Book Fair:
We are looking for a small group of parents to join and chair the Book Fair Commitee.  WDES has a Fall and Spring Book Fair annually that each last for 8 days.  At least one commitee member or chair will need to be at the book fair at all times to oversee set-up, volunteers, registers, re-orders and stocking of shelves.  If you have questions and would like more information about being involved with the WDES Book Fairs please contact Randi Kayes, 
(randikayes@gmail.com).
IMPORTANT PTO Information!

Hello WDES Families! The 2019/2020 WDES PTO would like to welcome you all back to school! We all hope you had a relaxing summer!

Here are some special dates and announcements to get everyone back on the school schedule! In the future our PTO news will be located in the weekly principal prowl, our monthly PTO newsletter, facebook and our PTO website!

Have you become a PTO member yet? No worries, you have plenty of time! Becoming a PTO member DOES NOT MAKE YOU A VOLUNTEER! Actually, if you do not have time to volunteer this is a great and easy way to help out your child’s school!

By becoming a member and paying your annual WDES PTO $15 membership fee, you help fund the PTO! What does the PTO buy with membership fees?
-Agendas
-Art notebooks
-Canvas bags
-Class t-shirts
-A $200 classroom voucher for every teacher
-A $100 voucher for every courtyard to enhance outdoor learning
-A $100 voucher for support staff
-Fun events throughout the year such as Grandparent Days, Movie Night, BINGO, Winterfest, Field Day and more!

Also, becoming a PTO member allows you to come to our Open PTO Meetings! Two Open PTO meetings are scheduled for the 2019/2020 school year. At our Open Meetings members will be able to vote, get their opinion heard and assist the PTO in planning! 

Open Meeting Dates:
November 5th @ 7:30am Media Center
February 11th @ 7:30am Media Center

Please consider becoming a member:
https://www.weddingtonpto.com/

We are putting together some committees.  If you have a passion for either one of these, please let us know if you would be willing to serve.  

Fencing Committee

PTO Event Spirit Rock by Door

Please Contact
WDESPTOSECRETARY@GMAIL.COM
for more information.

Instead of clipping from packages and checking expiration dates, all Box Tops will be
earned digitally by scanning your receipt. The Box Tops for Education team has worked hard to build a NEW-and-improved, user-friendly Box Tops mobile app, available now.

The new app features state-of-the-art technology that allows you to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to our school's earnings online.

If you still have traditional Box Tops clips at home, make sure to send them to school. We will still earn cash for all clipped Box Tops until they expire. Better yet, you can “double dip” during the packaging transition by clipping traditional Box Tops AND scanning your store receipt containing participating products.

OUR BOX TOP EARNING GOAL for the 2019/2020 SCHOOL YEAR IS $1,000! A SCHOOL WIDE PAJAMA DAY WILL BE REWARDED WHEN WE REACH OUR GOAL!

What should we spend that money on? Come to the PTO Open Meeting and give us some ideas!
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​WE WANT TO THANK OUR 2019-2020
RRR SPONSORS

DIAMOND PARTNERS
​BroCon, Inc. 
MTB Mechanical
Misocky Consulting Group
Robinson Orthodontics

GOLD PARTNERS
Jersey Mike's at Weddington Corners

​SILVER PARTNERS
Kumon of Wesley Chapel
Weddington Animal Hospital-Silver Sponsor
Hendrick Volkswagen of Concord
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BRONZE PARTNERS
Indian Trail Animal Hospital
Quimby & Collins Orthodontics
Sangrock Black Belt World​​
LINK YOUR HARRIS TEETER CARD TODAY!!!           School code: 1892           Ask at the register.
Order Your WDES 2019-2020 
Yearbook Today!!!

Last Day to Order personalized yearbooks is Jan. 31.
Jostensyearbook.com  /  1-877-767-5217

If you have any questions, please contact your Teacher or our Room Parent Coordinator; Terry Key wdesptoparentcoordinator@gmail.com 

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PTO Open Meeting
Thursday February 13
7:30am in Media Center
Open PTO meeting for all parents who paid their PTO dues for the 2019-2020 school year. 

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Race, Rock and Roar Update!!!

PTO is on the move! 

 PTO is working with Mrs. Wright to spend the RRR funds on new materials for our new STEAM program.  Everything will be coming within the next 2 weeks.  Ask your little ones what new exciting things they are doing in STEAM!

The PTO has also started working with Lu Interactive Playground company.  The president, Mr. Hoffman and maintenance are working together to get our gun prepared for the system to be installed.  There are many steps to be taken and people involved when a school gets something installed,  your patience is appreciated at this time!

Thank you for your unfailing support of our school and our children!

GO WILDCATS!

Open PTO Positions for
​2020-2021

We have some open positions for the 
2020-2021 School Year.
Please consider taking a  board position.
It is important to have dedicated volunteers on our PTO board for the success of supporting our students and WDES families!  
Every position comes with a binder that is full of detailed notes.  You are NEVER alone.  You will have the support of the entire board, and the current board members are already planning ways to support the volunteers who take over!   
Every parent has a handful of things to balance throughout the day, and it may seem that taking on a  board position is too hard.  With some organization and support though,  it is do-able and rewarding!  Currently all 6 members of the board have either a full time or part time job.  Two of the board members still have younger children at home.  And... 4 out of the 6 members returned from previous years, while other board members became important committee chair holders... so obviously it's  a rewarding job!
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Open positions to consider:
Secretary- Maintain official copies of PTO docs, take minutes at board and general meetings, save copies and minutes to Google Drive, keep master list of committees and prepare agenda for meeting.  Oversee committee of Media Center Volunteers.

Communications-  Social Media Coordinator (Facebook and Website), Wildcat Monthly Newsletter, Liaison between PTO and Class Parents, Spirit Rock, Volunteer Coordinator for events.  Committees:  Room Parent Coordinator, Lost and Found, Marquee. 

Treasurer-  Ensure annual tax return is completed, oversee insurance policy for PTO, prepare monthly budget report to board (monthly and annual), work with president to review books, receive and verify funds, handle deposits, receive and verify requests for reimbursements; cut checks, handle banking matters, annual meeting with 3rd party to audit books.

Sponsorship-  Prepare fundraising plan to fulfill desired goals of PTO, solicits corporate sponsors for monetary donations and tangible donations, 1/2 day teacher lunches (finds corporate sponsors), executes commitment to sponsors throughout the year, communicated with local businesses for participation in future school events, works with 5th grade graduation to have sponsors finance the student gift, along with use of our contacts for DJ, food , party etc., takes the funds from RRR and organizes the project voted on by WDES parents.  Committees:  Free Money Programs:  Box Tops, Amazon Smile, VIC.  Race, Rock and Roar, WNO Wildcat Night Out, 5th Grade Graduation, Winterfest & Basket Coordinator.

For interest or further questions, please contact our
PTO Secretary, Ashley Espinosa at:  
wdesptosecretary@gmail.com
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School Store Volunteers Needed!
It’s all about football!
Come see the Panther bracelets, key chains and other football items we have at the school store
along with our calculators, headphones, pencils,
erasers and other school supplies.
Items range from $.25 to $15.
The school store is open
Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00-7:25am. 
If you would like to volunteer to help work at the school store please sign up. 

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Join the PTO
Last year (2018-2019) PTO…
-Funded $15,000 for Playground Equipment
-Provided each faculty member with $200 for wish list classroom items. (Total: $6,100)
-Hosted exciting community events like: 
    Grandparents Day, Movie Night, Bingo Night,
     Faculty Appreciation, Book Fair, Winterfest,
     Talent Show, Field Day &
     5th Grade Celebration. 
-Paid $5,500 to purchase class shirts
-Provided Classroom supplies for $2,800
-Funded $4,000 to get Media Center Table Chairs
-Provided $1,200 for Music Room
-Teacher Appreciation- $2,600
-Last Day of School Treats $1,100
- Beautification of School Grounds $1,900
-Spanish Library Books $1,000
-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!

January:
1/16- WDES Family Bingo Night
1/20-21 -  No School:  MLK holiday and teacher work day
1/28 - Report Cards
1/31- Super Bowl Day of Caring
1/31 - Last day to order personalized year books
11/12 -  WDES Family Night at the Book Fair-

February:                                                                                         12/2-7 - Candy Gram Fund Raiser
2/10 - Class Picture Day
2/13- Kindergarten Open House
​2/13 -  Open PTO Meeting,  7:30am Media Center
2/17 - No School- Teacher Work Day
2/21- Winterfest 6-9pm
2/21-  3rd Grade Living Wax Museum
2/28-  Terrific Kids Ceremony

For Up To Date INFORMATION and reminders, Like us on facebook.

Your 2018-2019 Weddington Elementary PTO Board


President Elect-  Cristal Robinson
wdesptopresident@gmail.com
President- Erin Bonsall
wdesptopresident@gmail.com
VP of Special Events-Ashley Whitley
wdesptospecialevents@gmail.com
VP Fundraising/Sponsorship- Joy Misocky
wdesptovpsponsorship@gmail.com
VP Communication- Rhonda Schrader-Mauney 
wdesptovpcommunication@gmail.com
Secretary- Ashley Espinosa
wdesptosecretary@gmail.com
Treasurer- Tasha Hogue
wdesptotreasurer@gmail.com

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