Dear Wines Families,
There are lots of important announcements this week.
Science Fun Night Tomorrow
In preparation for the upcoming Science Olympiad, we are hosting Science Fun Night tomorrow (Thursday) from 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM. Our young Science Olympians will showcase their events in advance of the competition on April 20th. Join us for hands on activities and demonstrations, raffle prizes, snacks, and a live water rocket launch (weather permitting). If you have ever wondered what the country’s largest Olympiad is all about, come join us to find out.
Art Night is Coming Up!
Art Night is Friday, April 26th from 6:30-8:00. This all school event will include artwork from all Wines students. To put on this event, we have of course our wonderful Art teacher Janice Hendrick as well as a dedicated parent committee. All the plans are in place and the artwork is nearly complete. Now we just need some more volunteers to help out. The Art Night Committee needs your 18 oz - 28 oz metal cans! We need about 65 of them. Mrs. Hendrick will be using the cans to display some of the artwork so they need to be clean and the labels need to be removed. You can leave them with her at the Art Room or contact Linda Peppin to make other arrangements if needed.
The online Art Night sign up is now posted. You can sign up there to help prepare for Art Night and to help out on the night of the event. Thank you all in advance for all of your help. It is very much appreciated.
To sign up to volunteer:
1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!
If you can help during the preparation next week on April 15, 18 or 20, but not for a whole time slot, please email Linda Peppin with your availability. We will still welcome your help. Email Linda Peppin at Qpep@comcast.net.
Another great way to help out with Art Night is to sign up to bring in treats for the event. Below is another quick sign up link to volunteer to bring in food for the evening.
AAPS Budget
As I hope our community knows, our school district is again facing substantial budget reductions for the 2013-2014 school year. We are anticipating between $17-20 million in reductions. This means hard choices will need to be made that will impact Wines and our entire district. There are three more Community Dialogue sessions scheduled that I encourage parents to attend so that you are informed and providing input. The dates are as follows:
April 9, Tuesday, 7-9 pm
Slauson Middle School, Media Center
1019 West Washington, Ann Arbor
Board members expected to attend: Christine Stead, Glenn Nelson, Deb Mexicotte
April 16, Tuesday, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Downtown Ann Arbor Public Library – 4th Floor Conference Room (A)
343 South Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor
Board members expected to attend: Irene Patalan, Glenn Nelson, Deb Mexicotte
April 20, Saturday, 9-11 am
Scarlett Middle School, Media Center
3300 Lorraine Street, Ann Arbor
Board members expected to attend: Susan Baskett, Glenn Nelson, Deb Mexicotte
Thanks,
David
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