Weekly Update 2/9

Dear Wines Families,

In this message I have a few repeats from last week because they are still very timely. I also have a couple of new items. Sorry for the long message!

Early Release Next Wednesday

Next Wednesday is an Early Release Day. Dismissal is at 1:18. We anticipate this being an in person learning day. 

Afternoon Pick Up

I first want to thank everyone for all your patience in our longer than usual pick-up lines associated with some reductions in bus service. All in all, it is going quite well out there and most of our busses are now running. I would like to remind everyone of a traffic change we made earlier in the year that can make things even better. If you are using the main entrance from Newport, we ask that after you pick your child up that you turn towards the Forsythe north entrance rather than exit at Newport Rd. So, take a right at the stop sign upon exiting the front loop. This allows our busses to bypass the line of cars and come down the preventing a game of Chicken with oncoming traffic. In addition, it allows access for cars who wish to park in the Forsythe overflow lot to pass the waiting line and gain access to that lot. If you do use that overflow parking lot, when you leave, please exit left in the direction of Wines and proceed toward Forsythe and go left at that entry. In other words, the entry from Newport can be a two lane/one way entry until Forsythe. This may become more or less a permanent traffic flow plan moving forward. 

For The Love of Reading starts on Sunday!

Sunday, February 13 - Sunday, February 20 @ Nicola's Books

Next week Nicola's Books will kindly donate 20% of your purchase to the Wines PTO. The 20% donation applies to books, games, toys, art supplies, puzzles, candy, stuffed animals - it all goes to support Wines. Just mention "Wines" at checkout, or shop online at www.nicolasbooks.com, and write "Wines" in the Promo code. Tell your friends and family from out of town, too!

You can also shop for the Wines Library or your classroom teacher. Check the rack in the back by the fireplace for items on their wish list and send some Valentine's literary sweetness their way.

Feb. 16 Pizza House Fundraiser

We’ve scheduled our first restaurant fundraiser at Pizza House where 15% of all sales will go back to Wines on February 16. You must mention Wines when ordering and it is good for dine in, carryout, or delivery. An easy way to support our school and get out of cooking dinner!

PTO: We Need You!

The PTO needs you! We are looking for anyone and everyone that might want to get involved in our fantastic school! Please reach out to Jaimie Sussman - jaimiesussman@gmail.com.

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 info was sent in today's email. 

Save the Date: Wines Auction April 9th

It’s back and better than ever!  Join us for the Wines PTO Auction, “Meet Me at Wines”. This year’s auction will take place at LIVE Nightclub in downtown Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 9th from 6-9PM. Join us for food, music and the chance to meet fellow Wines parents/teachers/staff in a relaxed, festive atmosphere as we celebrate and raise money for our awesome neighborhood school. This is a great opportunity for families new and old to connect to the greater Wines community. Check out the website www.winesptoauction.com for more information. Note this is an adults only event. 

Want to help plan and meet new people at the time? Have a great donation?  Want to publicize your business? Contact Jane.lardo@gmail.com for volunteer and sponsorship opportunities.

Young 5’s/Kindergarten Round Up

Our virtual Young 5’s/Kindergarten Round Up takes place on Feb. 22nd. If you have a child coming to Wines for Young 5’s or Kindergarten next fall or if you have friends or neighbors interested, please mark your calendars for this date and please contact Robin Moore at moorero@aaps.k12.mi.us and give her your child’s information so we can add you to our list. PLEASE NOTE: Placement in the Young 5’s program is not guaranteed and applications are accepted. The application process is open now for both neighborhood and In-District Transfer families for Young 5’s. Please go to www.a2schools.org/enroll for information and links for the application. Please feel free to contact me with any questions about Young 5’s or Kindergarten for 2022-23.

David