Weekly Blog 5/24

Dear Wines Families,
For those of you who frequently check this blog, I apologize that this information is a couple of days late!


Believe it or not, next week is “Country Fair and Raffle Week” with our annual year-end celebration taking place next Friday, May 31st from 6:00-8:30 (rain or shine--but we know it will be a shiny day!). Today’s message will be devoted entirely to important information about the Country Fair and Raffle. Please take a moment and read through this important information.

Ticket Sales

• Online Fair, Raffle, and food ticket sales are now available through May 26th at  winespto.org/raffle/tickets.php

• Ticket Pre-sales will also take place before and after school Tuesday through Friday of next week (May 28th -31st) at the Wines front doors. Of course, tickets will also be available the night of the Fair. Cash or Check only.

The Raffle and Silent Auction Book is Here!!!!

On Friday of this week your child will be coming home with the famous Raffle and Silent Auction Book with descriptions of all of the Raffle and Silent Auction items. I’ve had a chance to preview the book and there is certainly something for everyone this year! I also emailed everyone a PDF version of the book earlier this week.

Volunteers Still Needed

A big thanks to everyone who has already signed up! However, there are still lots of important opportunities for volunteers. We need your help to make the Fair a success! Below are links to volunteer spots by grade level.


http://vols.pt/Auf5HG
Kindergarten link

http://vols.pt/QPe4rn
1st grade link

http://vols.pt/rFFGSj
2nd grade link

http://vols.pt/zxmjG2
3rd grade link

http://vols.pt/PoV2VC
4th grade link

http://vols.pt/9Y4u1j
5th grade link

Contact Erin Telemaco 5telemaco@comcast.net if you have any questions or problems with the links.

Classroom Raffle Baskets

Classroom Raffle Basket items are due today. If you would like to donate an item you may send it in with your child. Each classroom has a collection box. The raffle committee will organize the items into baskets of goodies to be raffled off at the Country Fair on May 31. Grade level themes for baskets are:

      Kindergarten- Arts & Crafts

      1st Grade- Lego's

      2nd Grade- More Lego's

      3rd Grade- Camping, Swimming & Outdoor Fun

      4th Grade- Sports & Outdoor Fun

      5th Grade- It's A High Tech World

Thank you for your support. If you have any questions contact:

Stephanie Gensheimer- tsgensheimer@att.net

Linda Peppin- qpep@comcast.net


Thanks and enjoy a great Memorial Day Weekend!



David

Weekly Blog 5/15

Dear Wines Families,

As with most of my recent emails, this again will be a long one! As you know, our Country Fair and Raffle is coming up on May 31st and to put on a successful event, we have multiple organizing committees and we need EVERYONE’S help in some way. In today’s email you will receive information about ticket sales and sign up opportunities. In addition, please look for follow up emails this week that will be grade level specific requesting specific volunteer opportunities, donations, etc. It can be a bit confusing—particularly if you are a new family to our school. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the various organizers who are listed. (Much of the information below has been cut and pasted from various places, I apologize if the formatting doesn’t work out perfectly!)

Country Fair and Raffle Advanced and Online Ticket Sales
This year, families have the opportunity to buy food tickets, wristbands, and raffle tickets in three ways:
*Pre-Order Online with your credit card from May 15-26 at  winespto.org/raffle/tickets.php. Tickets can be picked them up at the Will Call table during advance ticket sales or the night of the fair. Please note: tickets will NOT be shipped. (Unfortunately, Google check-out is not compatible with iPads or smartphones.) Buy online at winespto.org/raffle/tickets.php.

*Advance Ticket Sales the week of the fair (May 28-31). A table will be located outside the main doors before and after school. (Cash or check only.)

*At the Fair - ticket sales tables will be set up the night of the fair outside of school. (Cash or check only.)
Note: Tickets are NOT available at the school office.
Questions about ticket sales? Contact Nicole Brittis at nicolebrittis@hotmail.com.

Wines Country Fair Volunteers Needed!
Over 150 individuals are needed to make our Wines Country Fair a success! We need adults willing to work one-hour shifts before, during, and after the fair. The opportunities vary from running a carnival-like game to selling tickets to working at the PTO run concessions stand. Please consider volunteering for one or more of these necessary jobs. Everyone will be receiving an email this Friday, May 17th. The email will include a volunteer spot link that one can use to select their volunteer opportunity. If you have multiple children at Wines you will be receiving multiple emails since they will be divided by grade level. Pick one or more jobs! A reminder email will be sent to you the week of May 28th....Some of the best jobs go fast !!! Sign up early !!! One parent from almost every Wines family is needed to work one shift to make the Country Fair successful!! Look for an email on Friday!

Raffle Donations Needed
The Country Fair Raffle will soon be here! If you would like to donate an item to the raffle, please check out our wish list at winespto.org. You can sign up for an item at winespto.org and then bring it to the office by May 17. We have a collection basket in the office workroom under the counter. No donation is too big or too small. Some items from our wish list: loose change, books/movies, Slip-N-Slide, Orbeez toys, chocolate fountain, and sporting event tickets.  If you have any questions please contact Margaret Compton - bagladycompton@yahoo.com or Kerianne Tupac - kmtupac@umich.edu.

Classroom Baskets
Later today, I will be sending out grade level specific emails requesting donations for our classroom baskets. Each grade level has a different theme. Look for the email later today!


On to non-Country Fair and Raffle information…

Wines PTO Volunteer Sign Up 2013-2014
We hope you will consider chairing, co-chairing or participating on a Wines PTO committee for the 2013-2014 school year. A sign-up sheet was attached to today's email.  If you are interested, please fill out the form and return it to the office. We look forward to working with a dynamic group of individuals, helping to make the Wines experience exceptional for our kids! Any questions, please contact Annemarie Dolan at akilburndolan@comcast.net.

School Supplies for the Philippines
Our Student Council is cooperating with the University of Michigan to collect new and used school supplies for children in the Philippines. Attached to today's email is an informational flyer about this great giving opportunity.

That’s all for now…

David

Weekly Blog 5/7

Dear Wines Families,
Since we have a special event tomorrow, this week’s message is coming out a day early.

Bike To School Day Tomorrow
A reminder that tomorrow, Wednesday May 8th, is National Bike to School Day. We will have volunteers here from Mott Children’s Hospital who will be conducting free helmet fittings, passing out free goodies, and holding a raffle for new bike helmets. The weather is looking great for a nice ride to school tomorrow!

Wines Raffle Classroom Basket Donations
Wines Raffle Classroom Basket donations are being accepted May 13-24. If you would like to donate an item you may send it in with your child. Each classroom will have a collection box. The raffle committee will organize the items into baskets of goodies to be raffles off at the Country Fair on May 31.
The themes for this year baskets are:
       Kindergarten - Arts & Crafts
       1st Grade - Legos
       2nd Grade - More Legos
       3rd Grade –Camping, Swimming, and Outdoor Fun
       4th Grade - Sports & Outdoor Fun
       5th Grade - It's a High Tech World 

Thank you for your support. If you have any questions please contact:
Stephanie Genheimer - tsgensheimer@att.net
Linda Peppin- qpep@comcast.net


Thanks!

David