Weekly Update 11/29

 Dear Wines Families, 

I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving break. Folks around Wines appear refreshed and the kids jumped back into the swing of school right away on Monday. These next four weeks before Winter Break are a busy time and we are looking forward to it! 

Friday Morning Floor Hockey is Back! 

Starting this Friday at 8:15 AM, we will host our weekly floor hockey game before school. This is open to students in all grades and no experience is necessary. Parents are welcome to play as well. However, parents do not need to stay and you can drop your child off. We only ask that students have dry shoes for the gym so if it is snowy/wet outside, please have your child bring gym shoes to change into. 

PTO Meeting Tonight

We have a PTO meeting tonight at 7:00 in the Wines library. We meet in person but there is a Zoom option as well. Zoom information was sent in today's email. Speaking of PTO, at the bottom of this note is information on various way to support our PTO! 

Winter Weather

Obviously, winter seems to have arrived this week. As we enter the winter months, I want to remind everyone that we still go outside daily as long as the temperature or windchill is zero degrees or above. Please be sure your child comes to school prepared to go outside nearly every day this winter. Speaking of winter clothes, our Lost and Found is as full as I’ve ever seen it! Please remind your child to take a look in the lost and found for lost items. Parents are welcome to come “browse” the items as well. Just check into the front office and hopefully you can find some missing items! 

Early Release Wednesday, Dec. 6

Next Wednesday, Dec. 6th, is an Early Release. Dismissal is at 1:00. Lunch will be served as normal. There is no PM childcare that day. 

Wines Book Fair December 12-15

The Wines Scholastic Book Fair is going to be December 12th - 15th.  Every purchase from the book fair provides fabulous resources for students, teachers, and our school library.  It’s also a great way to get some holiday shopping checked off your list! 

We will be having a Family Night on Tuesday, December 12th from 6:30-8:00.  If you cannot make it to Family Night, you are welcome to come and shop at the fair during school hours Wednesday and Thursday.  

Here is a link to the fair's website for information on eWallet, online shopping and more: Wines Scholastic Book Fair Website 

If you are interested in volunteering at the book fair, please sign up below.

Book Fair Volunteers

From the PTO: Easy Ways to Support Wines

You don’t have to wait for the Auction to help support the Wines PTO! Here are some great ways for them to earn funds from everyday purchases.

Minted.com - NEW

Creating holiday cards? Want to get a personalized gift for your family? Use Wines’ special code of ‘FUNDRAISEWINES’ at minted.com and enjoy 20% off at checkout ALL YEAR and Wines PTO will receive 15% of all purchases! Feel free to share the code with friends and family.

Boxtops

No more tops to clip, Boxtop educational savings is now digital! Download the iOS or Android app and sign up to support Wines Elementary. All you have to do is scan your receipt, savings are automatically sent to the PTO! 

Grocery Store Rewards Programs

The Wines PTO has signed up with Busch’s, Kroger, and Ann Arbor Farms for community awards. Once you link your account you are giving back to Wines students every time you shop!! Just log into your rewards programs and add Wines PTO. Links and instructions here. 

Curious what the PTO spends money on? Check out our ‘About us’ page at ptowines.org or drop by for tonight's PTO meeting!  

Thanks!

David

Weekly Update 11/21

 

Dear Wines Families, 

I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and say how thankful I continue to be for our students, staff, and the Wines community. This is a special place to be and I’m incredibly thankful to be part of it. 

Report Cards Coming Out Today

Later today you will receive a secure email with your child’s report card. Kindergarten through 5th grade will receive a second email with your child’s fall NWEA assessment scores (Young 5’s does not take the NWEA). 

PTO Meeting Nov. 29

Mark your calendars for our next PTO meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 29th at 7:00 in the Wines library. There will also be a Zoom option as well (zoom info was sent in today’s email) 

Book Fair is Coming Up! 

The Wines Scholastic Book Fair is going to be December 12th - 15th.  Every purchase from the book fair provides fabulous resources for students, teachers, and our school library.  It’s also a great way to get some holiday shopping checked off your list! 

We will be having a Family Night on Tuesday, December 12th from 6:30-8:00.  If you cannot make it to Family Night, you are welcome to come and shop at the fair during school hours Wednesday and Thursday.  

Here is a link to the fair's website for information on eWallet, online shopping and more: Wines Scholastic Book Fair Website 

If you are interested in volunteering at the book fair, please sign up below.

Book Fair Volunteers

 

Great Ideas Grant Deadline Extended to Dec. 5

Do you have a great idea to support Wines Elementary? The Great ideas Grant program is an opportunity for Wines students, parents, and staff to turn a great idea into a funded program to benefit the Wines community. 

Examples of past funded grants include birdfeeders, grade-level sensory items, grade-level curriculum materials, and technology for listening centers. 

Grant submissions are accepted using the Google Form linked below:

Great Ideas Grant application link

It's the same application whether you are submitting an idea as a student or teacher/parent. You will see that you will have the option to select who you are in the form.

The deadline for applications is Dec. 5, 2023.

Don’t let a great idea go to waste! Submit now! Submit several! We look forward to hearing from you. Student submissions are highly encouraged!

For questions or more information contact: Anu Huntley at anu.agrawal.huntley@gmail.com

David

Weekly Update 11/15

 Dear Wines Families, 

Before we get into this week’s news, I want to be sure to thank Jen and Brad Hinesman for once again coordinating the Science and Builders Fair last week. It was another wonderful event full of great work from our students and a fun atmosphere overall. Thanks also to the many volunteers who helped make the event so great! 

Report Cards

Term 1 report cards will be sent via secure email delivery on Tuesday, Nov. 21st. Grades K-5 will also receive NWEA assessment results (Young 5’s do not take the NWEA). 

Thanksgiving Food Drive

It's time for the annual Wines Thanksgiving Food Drive! Please support Washtenaw County and Food Gatherers by bringing in non-perishable items beginning today through Tuesday, November 21st. Boxes are in the entrance of the school building. The most needed items include food such as soups, canned meats, pasta, rice, kid-friendly snacks, and baby food / formula. There is also a need for personal care items such as diapers, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and toothbrushes.   

Show Your Support Saturday at The Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop

This Saturday, November 18th, 2023, is Wines Elementary's Show Your Support Saturday at The Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop! The Wines Elementary PTO will receive 10% of every purchase made on Saturday, so head over and spread the word to your friends and family to get started on their holiday shopping. 

Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop

2280 S. Industrial Hwy.

Saturday, November 18

10am-5pm 

The more you shop, the more we will earn!

 

PTO Meeting Nov. 29

Mark your calendars for our next PTO meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 29th at 7:00 in the Wines library. There will also be a Zoom option (Zoom information will be forthcoming).

Car Line Reminder

This message is primarily to families using the Cooley/Kindergarten lot but applies to everyone. In order to keep our line moving efficiently and safely, please do not get out of your car to assist your child to enter or exit the vehicle. At this point in the school year, it is our hope that all students can do this independently. If this is not possible, please park in a designated parking spot and walk your child to or from the car. Thank you! 

No School Next Wednesday-Friday

Just a reminder that next week is a shortened Thanksgiving holiday week with no school Wednesday through Friday. 

David

Weekly Update 11/8

 Dear Wines Families, 

It certainly feels like winter this morning! Here is the news for the week. 

Science and Builders Fair Tomorrow! 

Second, we are looking forward to the Science and Builders Fair on Thursday evening. While the event is not "judged", you do need to register on our website. It's fine to not have a topic yet, just let us know you're coming! Registration is due by 5:00 PM TODAY

https://winesscienceandbuilders.weebly.com/

We are still in need of volunteers for the event on Thursday. Please click HERE to sign up to volunteer.

Picture Re-Take Day Nov. 14th

Retake Picture Day is 11/14/2023! If you're satisfied with your child's picture, no further action is required. If you purchased and were unhappy with your Picture Package, please send your Picture Package to school with your student on Retake Day. Your Retake Picture Package will be produced and shipped to the school four weeks after Retake Day. Please note, if your child is photographed on the original and Retake Picture Days, the Retake picture will replace the original picture in certain products, like the yearbook.

Students who were absent for Picture Day should come to school prepared to have their picture taken. If you have not preordered, please use the Retake Order Code 80257YF to place your order at https://inter-state.com/Order. To see your Order History, check your Inter-State Account.

Find answers to Retake Day questions here.

It's time to submit your GREAT IDEAS!

Do you have a great idea to support Wines Elementary? The Great Ideas Grant program is an opportunity for Wines students, parents, and staff to turn a great idea into a funded program to benefit the Wines community. 

Examples of past funded grants include birdfeeders, grade-level sensory items, grade-level curriculum materials, and technology for listening centers. 

Grant submissions are accepted using the Google Form linked here:

Great Ideas Grant application link

It's the same application whether you are submitting an idea as a student or teacher/parent. You will see that you will have the option to select who you are in the form.

The deadline for applications is November 21, 2023.

Don’t let a great idea go to waste! Submit now! Submit several! We look forward to hearing from you. Student submissions are highly encouraged!

For questions or more information contact: Anu Huntley at anu.agrawal.huntley@gmail.com.

David

Weekly Update 11/1

Dear Wines Families,

I hope everyone had a nice Halloween yesterday. While we had to change things up a bit with the Early Release, having the parade at 9:15 AM was a big hit with great attendance by parents and at the houses in the neighborhood. Perhaps we are on to a new tradition…Here is the news for the week. 

No School Tuesday, Nov. 7

Please note there is no school next Tuesday, Nov. 7 for Election Day. 

Science + Builders Fair: Thursday, November 9 

Put your thinking caps on! Our annual Science + Builders Fair is right around the corner. The Science + Builders Fair is meant to inspire young minds to learn and innovate! This event is designed to foster a love of learning and provide an exciting environment for the kids to proudly display their work. Nothing is too simple! It is not a "judged" event–all participants receive a certificate.

 

While the event is not "judged", you do need to register on our website. It's fine to not have a topic yet, just let us know you're coming! 

https://winesscienceandbuilders.weebly.com/

Volunteers Needed for the Science and Builders Fair

We need volunteers for the Science and Builders Fair. This is another event where no experience is necessary and it is a very easy and fun way to contribute! If you are interested, please contact Jen Hinesman directly at jlhinesman@gmail.com. Jen can then send you easy instructions. 

It's time to submit your GREAT IDEAS!

Do you have a great idea to support Wines Elementary? The Great Ideas Grant program is an opportunity for Wines students, parents, and staff to turn a great idea into a funded program to benefit the Wines community. 

Examples of past funded grants include birdfeeders, grade-level sensory items, grade-level curriculum materials, and technology for listening centers. 

Grant submissions are accepted using the Google Form linked here:

Great Ideas Grant application link

It's the same application whether you are submitting an idea as a student or teacher/parent. You will see that you will have the option to select who you are in the form.

The deadline for applications is November 21, 2023.

Don’t let a great idea go to waste! Submit now! Submit several! We look forward to hearing from you. Student submissions are highly encouraged!

For questions or more information contact: Anu Huntley at anu.agrawal.huntley@gmail.com.

David