Weekly Update 3/13

Dear Wines Families, 

There is lots to share today in my weekly communication. I hope you can all take a few minutes to read through this message. 

Literacy Night Tomorrow 6:30-8:00

Wea are looking forward to hosting families tomorrow night for Literacy Night. We have lots of great literacy activities planned and a visit and reading by author Kelly J. Baptist. We hope to see you there. 

Rotary Club/Food Gatherers Food Drive

Our collection has been a little slow for our food drive. However, we have another week left and a great opportunity at Literacy Night. We would love it if everyone who attends Literacy Night can bring a donation.  

Wines Auction Event Tickets are LIVE

Join the Wines community for this ADULT ONLY evening event featuring live and silent auctions, great food and good company on Saturday, April 13th at Zingerman’s Greyline in Downtown Ann Arbor. Tickets are limited at the venue and will sell out. Don't delay, buy tickets today! 

The auction is the PTO’s largest fundraiser of the year with proceeds funding projects that make our school exceptional including field trips, specials classrooms, teacher’s discretionary funds and Curriculum support. In addition to the silent auction there will be a live auction of classroom art projects, a 50/50 raffle, wine toss and everyone's favorite game of heads or tails.

We need your help with silent auction items to help keep Wines amazing! Do you have talents you’d like to donate to the community? Have connections with local businesses or vacation sites? Please email winesptoauction@gmail.com if you can help.

Please consider supporting Wines with an auction sponsorship. New this year, all sponsorship levels include tickets to the event! Please email winesptoauction@gmail.com with any sponsorship questions. Thank you to the following sponsors for their support: Gold Wildcat Sponsor Papajcik Brothers Tax, Silver Wildcat Sponsors McNamara Orthodontics and Metzger's German Restaurant, Bronze Wildcat Sponsor Zingerman's Greyline, and VIP Wildcat Sponsors Ann Arbor Music Therapy and Newview Therapy.

Art Night

Art Night won’t be happening until May, but we are looking for a volunteer to help coordinate this year’s event. Duties include organizing a team to hang artwork and publicity. If you are interested in helping, please contact Mr. Wyse at wyse@aaps.k12.mi.us.

2024 LaFontaine Teacher of the Year

Nominations are being accepted for the 2024 LaFontaine Teacher of the Year through Thursday, March 21st. The Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber and LaFontaine Automotive Group are looking to identify from among many outstanding teachers from across Washtenaw County to serve as a visible and vocal representative of what is best in the profession. Click here for more information and to nominate a teacher.

My Future Fund - Time to Jump Start College Savings

If your student is in 1st through 6th grade, be sure to complete the My Future Fund Release of Information Form by March 19th to be included in the next round of deposits. This is a free program for our students to get a jump start on saving for college and career training. Most students will be automatically enrolled unless they opt out. Some students may be eligible for an additional $475 based on family income. Please visit www.myfuturefund.org for more information.

Spring After-School Classes @ WINES

AAPS Rec & Ed is excited to offer several after-school classes focused on fun, learning, movement, and discovery. Registration is NOW OPEN! Visit www.aarecedonline.com. Scholarships are available! Please call (734) 994-2300 ext. 0 for assistance.

 

David