Weekly Update 2/23

 Dear Wines Families,

There are a lot of exciting things happening now and over the next few weeks at Wines. Please take a moment to read through this entire message!

March is Reading Month

Here is an important message about March is Reading Month from our Librarian, Mrs. Goldberg. 

Can you believe that March is just around the corner? In exciting news, that means that it’s almost time for our annual celebration of literacy - Reading Month. This year’s theme is “Playing with Stories: Wines Reading Month 2022.”

Next Wednesday, we’ll kick off with Read Across America Day here at school. In addition to our in-school activities, you’ll find a calendar of daily ideas for celebrating stories at home attached to next week's weekly update. Starting next week, you’ll find more information about how we’re celebrating stories in the library, in classrooms, around the school, and how we hope you’ll continue the celebration at home.

Of particular note is the debut of the Wines Storycatchers website. This is a Flipgrid site where all members of the community will be invited to respond to a given prompt with a short video message.  Each Wednesday, you’ll see a prompt posted on the site and there will also be a link in the weekly email update. Students, parents, grandparents, friends, teachers, staff members, and all members of the Wines community are invited to record their responses to the prompts as well as to view others’ responses. In this way, even when we’re still physically distant from one another, we’ll keep working to build community through storytelling and story sharing. Stay tuned for more details next Wednesday. Until then, happy reading!

Auction Tickets Now Available!

Tickets for the April 9th Wines Auction are on sale! Buy tickets and find out all the details on the auction website. www.winesptoauction.com/tickets. 

We are still looking for auction donations and sponsorships.  Please contact winesptoauction@gmail.com if there is something you or your business can contribute.  Donations are tax deductible.

This is going to be a fun night to connect with parents, teachers and staff while raising money for our awesome local school. ADULTS ONLY.

Science Olympiad “Key Volunteer” Needed

Wines is in need of a "Key Volunteer" to participate in Washtenaw Elementary Science Olympiad (WESO). This position is a requirement for our school to participate and is described on this website. While often filled by a parent, the position can be filled by non-Wines parents, i.e., grandparents / aunts / uncles. So, if anyone can help, please email scienceowines@gmail.com.  

Wine for Wines 

We need wine for Wines! Our auction this year will feature a wine toss, and we are hoping to collect around 75 bottles of wine to make this even fun and interesting. If you are able, please donate a minimum $20 bottle of wine. It can be dropped off at the Wines office right after pickup (4pm) for the next six Thursdays (February 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17). Any questions can be directed to Jennifer Hofmeister at 734.355.6625. 

PTO Meeting, 1pm on 2/24 via Zoom

We're switching things up and holding the next PTO meeting during the day at 1pm on Thursday, February 24. Zoom information was sent in today's email.

(Un)learning Opportunity

"AASPIRE* invites you to join us for the first event in our series, (Un)learning. This session will unpack our first (un)learning - everyone’s school experience is the same. Faye Askew King will be facilitating a panel discussion with community members - Dr. Angela Guy-Lee, Rebecca Richardson, and Xan Morgan as stories, reflections, and hope are shared.

Honor Black History Month by joining us for (Un)learning on Wednesday, February 23rd from 7-8p via Zoom. You can RSVP through the Facebook event and "share" it as well.

*Ann Arbor School Parents Intent on Racial Equity (AASPIRE) is a multi-racial group of parents, caregivers, community leaders, and educators who are committed to advancing racial equity within Ann Arbor Public Schools."

Drive Through Girl Scout Cookie Booth

Our local Girls Scout troop will be holding a second drive through cookie booth this Saturday from 12-2 PM at the front entrance of Wines. 

David