Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Weekly Blog 3/25

Dear Wines Families,
As I post this I realize that I did not post my weekly blog last week. My apologies!

For this week, all the news that's fit to print can be found in the Wines Times, so I don't have much else. Please click on the link below to access the March Wines Times newsletter.

http://winespto.org/docs/wtMar2014.pdf

The only other message I have is that we will have Friday Floor Hockey this week beginning at 8:00 AM. I apologize for needing to cancel last week. As always, we will have hockey each Friday unless you hear otherwise. Parents, we would love to have you join the game!

David

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Weekly Blog 3/12


Dear Wines Families,

I hope today's message finds you well and warm on what I hope is the last blast of the winter season.

I have a few announcements today. First, when our Wednesday Folders come home on Thursday this week, you will see a pink form with information about our annual hearing and vision screening that takes place later this month. Please fill out the form and return it to your child's teacher as soon as possible.

Our Rotary/Food Gatherers Food Drive is off to a slow start with no school Monday or today. However, the bins are out at the front of the building and at the Kindergarten entrance. I hope you can support this worthy cause again this year!

March is Reading Month is in full swing and the kids are doing great. Please have your child turn in his or her reading log each Wednesday (Thursday this week).

The annual Wines Wahoo is next Friday evening, March 21st, at Forsythe Middle School. Look for more information next week.

Stay warm and try to enjoy winter. It will end eventually!

David

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Weekly Blog 3/5


Dear Wines Families,

Just a few announcements this week:

First, a quick reminder that there is no school next Monday, March 10th. Teachers will be working on report cards that day. Report cards will be coming home on Monday, March 17th.

Disability Awareness Workshop
Our 4th graders will be participating in the annual Disability Awareness Workshop on March 20th. We need volunteers for this event. You do not need to have a 4th grader to volunteer! I attached an informational flyer to today's email.

Wines Wahoo
Are you tired of the snow and cold?  Ready for a tropical escape? The annual Wines Wahoo takes place on Friday, March 21st, 2014 from 6:30 - 8:30 at Forsythe Middle School. The Wines Wahoo is the perfect opportunity to shake off the winter blues! The Wines Wahoo is a luau-themed, fun, family event for all Wines students, their parents and younger siblings. The Wahoo includes music provided by a kid friendly DJ, fun activities in the gym, face painting, and tattoos. There will be pizza, snacks and beverages for sale. A parent or other adult over the age of 18 must accompany each Wines student. Children over 5th grade will not be admitted to the event but can volunteer. Younger siblings are invited to participate.

There is a suggested donation of $5 per family that helps to cover the cost of the DJ and decorations. There is also a nominal fee for the food. In order to make the Wahoo a success, we need volunteers to help with set-up, admissions, refreshments, gym monitoring and clean up. There will be several shifts, so you will have time to socialize and have fun with your kids.  Please use the link below to sign up!

Please sign up for Wines Wahoo - here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
   1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/5atiBq
   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!
Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.

Food Drive
Our annual participation in the Rotary/Food Gatherers Food Drive begins next week. There will be bins for non-perishable items at all of our entrances.

That's all for this week.

David