Dear Wines Families,
By the time you read today's Blog it may be Thursday! Sorry for the delay today. Fortunately, I don't have any special announcements from me. Instead, all the news that is fit to print is in this month's Wines Times Newsletter. Below is a link to the Wines Times. No school next week as we have made it to Spring Break! If you are traveling, I wish you safe travels.
WINES TIMES NEWSLETTER
David
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Weekly Blog 3/22
Dear Wines Families,
I have a few important announcements today.
Wines Wahoo
The annual Wines Wahool is this Friday evening from
6:30-8:30 at Forsythe Middle School. We are still looking for a few more
volunteers for the event. If you are able to help out, please click on the link
below.
In honor of the Wahoo, Friday is Hawaiian Shirt Day here at
school!
School Climate Survey
Everyone has by now received at least one email (likely
more) from Dr. Swift regarding the annual school climate survey. I want to
again encourage everyone to take a few minutes to fill it out. We do use this
information to reflect on the things we are doing well and identify our growth
opportunities. Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey.
Auction Tickets on
Sale Friday
Tickets to the Wines Auction go on sale Friday. Look for a
message on Friday with a link to purchase online. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the
door. There are opportunities for scholarships. Please contact me directly for
information. As a reminder, proceeds from the Auction will go towards our
purchase of a new play structure.
That’s all for now. 4th grade parents, look for
an email from me later with some specific information for 4th grade
families.
David
PTO
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Weekly Blog 3/15
Dear Wines Families,
I hope everyone’s power has been restored by now. Our school
area was one of the hardest hit in terms of power outages and I know it has
been a long few days for many in our community. MANY kids returned to school
Monday looking very tired. Between power outages and the time change, our kids
had been through a lot! Things seem more or less back to normal now. I have just a few announcements today.
School Climate Survey
Everyone should have received an email yesterday with a link
to a survey for families regarding your experiences at Wines. Like many of you,
I receive lots of surveys via email. I just want everyone to know that we look
at this data very closely. It helps us identify our strengths and our growth
opportunities. The survey is fairly brief and I hope you take a few minutes to
fill it out.
Disability Awareness Workshop - Last Call for Volunteers!
Our annual Disability Awareness Workshop takes place in
one week on Thursday, March 23. We still need a few more parent
volunteers to help out with this event for our 4th grade students. You do not
need to be a 4th grade parent to help! To volunteer, please use the sign up
link:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080c48afaf28a31-disability
Any questions, please contact Jessi Averill 267-495-6208 or jessi.averill@gmail.com
Any questions, please contact Jessi Averill 267-495-6208 or jessi.averill@gmail.com
Are you NOT returning
to Wines?
If you are NOT returning to Wines next year or if you are
not sure, we ask that you please indicate this on the form below. For fifth
grade parents, if your child is not attending Forsythe next year, please
indicate that as well. Please fill this out even if you are not sure. The link
is below:
Ann Arbor Jaycees
Spring Eggstravaganza - April 15th, 2017 11am - 1pm
Come on out to this free event at Lillie Park (4365 Platt
Rd) to celebrate spring! Scrambles will begin at 11:30, 12, and 12:30,
and be sure to leave time for the petting zoo, arts and crafts, balloon
twisters and more!
In addition to the fun and games, pre-register on the
website, and bring a donation of children's art supplies to be entered in our
raffle, and win one of many exciting prizes! For children ages 10 and under.
David
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Weekly Blog 3/8
Dear Wines Families,
Here is the news for the week!
Are you NOT Returning
to Wines Next Year?
We are busy planning for next year already and we would like
to know if your family is NOT returning to Wines next fall or if you are not
sure if you are returning. If you are not returning or aren’t sure, will you
please fill out the brief survey below. With our school near capacity, it is
important we have as firm a grasp as possible on our enrollment. 5th
grade families, please fill this out if your child is NOT attending Forsythe.
Are You Returning Form (use only if you are not returning to Wines or not going to Forsythe)
Advertising in the
Auction Booklet
With the school auction just around the corner the Wines
Auction Planning Committee is coming up with some ideas for the auction
book/brochure. One idea is that we offer pages for Wines students, parents/family
to advertise their business for a small fee.
Right now we are looking to see if there is any interest
from people in this idea before we decide a) we go ahead with the idea and b) what
the cost will be.
If you own a business and think this may be something you
are interested in, please email: traciemcginty@hotmail.com
Speaking of the auction, proceeds from this year’s event
will support the purchase of a new playground structure. Below is a picture of
our potential new addition to our playground!
Disability Awareness Workshop - Still Need Parent
Volunteers!
Our annual Disability Awareness Workshop takes place on
Thursday, March 23. We need parent volunteers to help out with this
wonderful event for our 4th grade students. You do not need to be a 4th grade
parent to help! To volunteer, please use the sign up link http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080c48afaf28a31-disability
Any questions, please contact Jessi Averill 267-495-6208 or jessi.averill@gmail.com
Any questions, please contact Jessi Averill 267-495-6208 or jessi.averill@gmail.com
Report Cards/PLP’s Home Monday
Our teachers will be using the half day today to finish up
their report cards and Personalized Learning Plans. These will come home with
students on Monday.
Reading Logs Due
Tomorrow
Our weekly March is Reading Month reading logs are due each
Thursday. Students will receive a new reading log in today’s Wednesday folder
and they can return their logs when they return their folders tomorrow.
That’s all for this week.
David
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Weekly Blog 3/1
Dear Wines Families,
I don’t about your house, but my house was shaking during
the thunderstorms last night. I guess March is coming in like a lion! Here is
the news for this week.
March is Reading
Month
March is Reading Month (MIRM) starts today! Students will be
bringing home special reading log each Wednesday in their Wednesday Folders.
Please return them the following Thursday when kids bring their folders back to
school. In today's email I included a newsletter from Mrs. Evaldson with all the info about MIRM.
Wednesday, Nov. 8th
Half Day
Next Wednesday, Nov. 8th is a half day of
school. Our bell will ring at 11:53 that day. There is no after school
childcare at Wines. Busses will run as usual leaving school around 12:00 or so.
Report Cards/Personalized
Learning Plan Updates
During the half day of school next week, our teachers will
be completing their report cards and updates on each student’s Personalized
Learning Plan. Report Cards will go home in student backpacks on Monday, Nov.
13th.
Disability Awareness Workshop
Our annual Disability Awareness Workshop takes place on
Thursday, March 23. We will need parent volunteers to help out with this
wonderful event for our 4th grade students. You do not need to be a 4th grade
parent to help! To volunteer, please use the sign up link http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080c48afaf28a31-disability
Any questions, please contact Jessi Averill 267-495-6208 or jessi.averill@gmail.com.
Any questions, please contact Jessi Averill 267-495-6208 or jessi.averill@gmail.com.
Wines Auction April
22
Just another reminder that the Wines Auction takes place on
Saturday, April 22nd at Null Taphouse in Dexter. The event runs
from 6:00PM until closing and will
include both a silent and live auction. Proceeds from the event will help
purchase a new play structure. Below is a picture of the new structure.
3rd Grade
Concert
3rd grade families, just a reminder that the 3rd
grade vocal music concert is scheduled for next Thursday, March 9th.
The daytime show for the school is at 10:00 AM with the evening family show at
7:00 PM. Again this year, our PTO has hired a professional videographer to film
the shows. You can purchase a DVD ($5) or Blu-Ray ($10) at the door.
That’s all for this week!
David
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