Dear Wines Families,
Halloween Celebration 10/29. Half Day
As I wrote last week, Wines will have a Halloween celebration on Friday. We will have a parade beginning at 9:30 AM. Parents, if you are going to join, we cannot have you actually “join” the parade. Instead, I suggest you line the long sidewalk extending from the Wines parking lot, through the Forsythe playing fields, to the Hillridge cut through. It does appear that Friday will be rainy. If it is too wet, we will cancel the parade. But we will go as scheduled in light rain. Please note that Oct. 29 is a HALF DAY with dismissal at 11:28.
Costumes are optional. If students want to wear a costume, they should plan on coming to school in costume and leaving school in costume. We will not be changing in and out of costumes at school as in years past. COVID protective masks are mandatory both inside and in the parade. Costumes must be friendly—no fake blood or weapons. The rule of thumb is that if you aren’t sure if a costume or prop is appropriate, then it probably isn’t.
Picnic Tables are Here!! We Need Help
Thanks to the incredible community support for the Run-a-thon, we were able to purchase 10 picnic tables to make it easier for students to eat lunch in the fresh air. However, a little assembly is required. It should only take about an hour with enough people. If you're able to help and have a few tools to bring, please sign-up here. We're aiming for Monday evening, November 1, weather permitting.
PTO Meeting Thursday at 7:30 PM
The Zoom information was sent in today's email.
News from the library
Now is a great time to check your shelves for lost library books and send them back to school with your student(s) at any time. They are welcome to return books on their way to class before school starts each day. If you have questions about missing books or you’d like a list of books currently checked out to your child, please reach out to Mrs. Goldberg (goldbergr@aaps.k12.mi.us).
Great Ideas Grants Have Returned!
Do you have a great idea to support Wines Elementary?
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 being accepted using the Google Form linked here:
It's the same application whether you are submitting an idea as a student or teacher/parent. You will see that you will have the option to select who you are in the form. The deadline for the first round of applications is November 5th. Don’t let a great idea go to waste! Submit now! Submit several! We look forward to hearing from you. For questions or more information contact: Anu Huntley at anu.agrawal.huntley@gmail.com
Crosswalk
I've noticed a few kids crossing the crosswalk at our front entrance by themselves. Please, students are not allowed to cross by themselves. They must be accompanied by an adult. Students who are by themselves must go around on the sidewalk past the gate. This is a long standing safety measure at Wines.
No School Tuesday, Nov. 2nd
There is no school Tuesday, Nov. 2nd for Election Day.
David
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