Dear Wines Families,
As might be expected now that we are fully in gear here at
school, I have a number of important messages today. Before I get to the
messages, I want to thank everyone for attending Curriculum Night on Monday.
I’m hopeful that you received lots of important information from your child’s
teacher. At Curriculum Night, you should have also had the opportunity to sign
up for a parent/teacher conference. If you have not signed up, please contact
your child’s teacher to set up a time. Our yearly goal is to conference with
100% of our families. Now on to the important items of the week!
Parking Lot
As we have settled into our routines of the year, it does
appear that our already busy parking lot is even more crowded this year. I’ve
been generally pleased with how things have gone, but I do want to make sure
everyone is on the same page so our lot can be efficient, but more importantly,
safe. My main focus area currently is at the main entrance at the end of the
day. The line up now consistently extends past the stop sign toward the
baseball fields and soccer fields. I’ve noticed on a couple days that parents
have parked their cars in that line. You
cannot park along that stretch as cars are lining up behind and cannot get
around you. Please remain in your car and pull ahead as the line moves.
Once we dismiss the students, the line actually moves quite quickly. Also,
please do not allow your kids to walk to meet you out at that area. Students should be picked up at the front
of the building. We will remind students of this as well, but your help is
much appreciated. As always, if you would like to park your car and meet your
child at the door, please consider the Forsythe overflow lot right across from
the soccer fields. There are many parking spots there and it is a short walk to
the front of school.
Our Kindergarten lot (we call it the Cooley lot as the
entrance is off of Cooley Street) is intended for Kindergarten students and siblings only. I understand that lot can
be a bit more convenient if you come to Wines from the west. However, that is a
small, crowded lot and our youngest students are there. I appreciate your help.
PTO Meeting Next Week
Our first PTO meeting of the year takes place next Thursday
night in the Media Center. At 6:00 PM, our PTO leaders will welcome new
families for a special “orientation” so you can become familiar with how our
PTO operates and all the wonderful things they have planned for the year. At
7:00 we will hold our full meeting. We will have free childcare available for
both meetings.
Run-a-Thon
Speaking of the PTO, I’ve had a few questions from new
families regarding the Run-a-Thon. Much more information will be coming out
beginning next week regarding this wonderful event. The Run-a-Thon takes place
on Friday, Oct. 16. Every Wines student participates and runs for either 10 or
15 minutes depending on the grade. Every student receives a t-shirt. We
encourage students to raise pledge money from friends and relatives with our
school-wide goal being an average of $50 per student. However, ANY amount helps
and all students participate fully regardless of pledge amount. Again, much
more information will be coming soon.
Wines Times
The deadline for articles for the October Wines Times
is Sept 30th. If you are interested in contributing to our monthly
newsletter, please send information to newsletter@winespto.org.
News from our Nurse
Attached to today’s email is an important informational
letter from our school nurse, Jacqueline Dufek. Please take a moment to review
it.
FREE! Kid
Yoga @ Wines after school!
Grades K-5. Improve your fitness & focus while
having fun! This cooperative form of yoga is held in a stress free environment
where kids can explore poses and group activities while building self-esteem
and teamwork. Please bring your own mat. Instructor: Nancy Herlocher, CYI.
6 weeks.
Wednesday, October 1 - December 2, no 11/25.
4:10PM - 5:00PM
Cub Scouts
The Adventure is Waiting! Come join Wines Cub Scouts Pack 78
for an introductory meeting tonight to learn about all the great
adventures in Cub Scouts. Learn to tie knots, set up a tent, cook a meal on a
campfire, build a bird nest, and create the most awesome derby racecar! For
boys from 1st to 5th grade - Get hooked with Pack 78!
Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 6:30 PM Wines Multipurpose Room
Unable to attend? Contact Pack Master Bryan Broulette
at 734-657-5894 or wolvlute@aol.com for more information.
That’s all for this week!
David
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