Weekly Blog 10/23

Dear Wines Families,

Here is the news for the week.

Run-a-Thon: Pledges due Friday!

As I said last Friday, the Run-a-Thon was another fantastic day at Wines! Pledges are beginning to trickle in, but as of today we are well short of our goal. Pledges are being collected all week. While Friday is technically the last day to collect, we will certainly accept pledges after Friday. Online pledges are an easy way for friends and family (or you) to make a pledge. Please go to https://wines-elementary-school-pto.square.site/shop/run-a-thon/6 to make your online pledge. We are hoping to make our Chromebook and iPad purchase soon!! Any support you can give will help.

Science and Builders Fair

20 students have already signed up for this years Science and Builders Fair! Add your name to that list by Registering! 

https://winesscienceandbuilders.weebly.com/

You don’t need to have an idea when registering. In fact, you can FIND an age appropriate idea on the website! The only thing registration requires is your name and if you are going to do a Science or Builders Project.

Also at the Fair will be the Robotics Teams from Forsythe and Skyline! Look for some Wines Alumni and learn what those clubs are all about!  

HELP WANTED: Wines is seeking assistance from a family with children in the lower elementary willing to run the Science and Builders Fair in future years. This year the coordinator will manage all responsibilities leading up to the fair and just needs assistance on the night of from 5:30 to 8:30 with set up- sign in- volunteer coordination and clean up. It’s a chance to learn the ropes and take over next year! 

Please reach out to Bryan and Ruthie at thekowalks@hotmail.com if you are interested or would like more information

Great Ideas Grants

Do you have a great idea? The Great ideas Grant program is an opportunity for Wines students, parents, and staff to turn a great idea into a funded program to benefit the Wines community! The grant approval committee meets twice a year to vote on applications. Submissions are now accepted online only.  The first deadline is November 1st. The links for the Adult and Child application can be found on the Wines PTO website: winespto.github.io.

Don’t let a great idea go to waste! Submit now! Submit several! We look forward to hearing from you. Contact: Sumi Sood – sumi.sood1@gmail.com

Science Olympiad Meeting

Please join us for an introductory parent meeting, November 11 at 7pm in the Wines Multi-Purpose Room for those interested in the competitive Washtenaw Elementary Science Olympiad (WESO). The date of the competition is May 9th, 2020, where Wines typically sends approximately 100 2nd-5th grade students. Our Wines children will need coaches, so please come out and learn about this event, how your child can participate, and all the coaching and volunteer opportunities available.

David