Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Weekly Update 11/30
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Weekly Update 11/22
Dear Wines Families,
As we head into the Thanksgiving recess, I want to express my sincere thank you to everyone in the Wines community. It continues to be an absolute pleasure working in and being part of this incredible school. We have an amazing staff, incredible parents, and outstanding students! Thank you!
Report Cards
Later today you will receive your child’s report card via email. All but Young 5’s families will also receive an email with your child’s NWEA scores.
Book Fair is Coming Up!
The Wines Scholastic Book Fair is going to be December 5th - 9th. Every purchase from the book fair provides fabulous resources for students, teachers, and our school library. It’s also a great way to get some holiday shopping checked off your list!
We will be having a Family Night on Tuesday December 6th from 6:30-8:00. If you cannot make it to Family Night, you are welcome to come and shop at the fair during school hours Wednesday and Thursday and Friday until 10:30 am.
Here is a link to the fair's website for information on eWallet, online shopping and more: Wines Scholastic Book Fair Website
If you are interested in volunteering at the book fair, please sign up below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0544aaa72ea57-book1
Email Lori Shirilla (Lori.Shirilla@gmail.com) with any questions.
Giving Tuesday Nov. 29th
At this time of Thanksgiving, if you are thinking about making donations on Giving Tuesday (Tuesday, November 29th), please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Wines PTO. You can donate on our website at www.ptowines.org.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
David
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Weekly Update 11/16
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Weekly Update 11/9
Dear Wines Families,
I hope everyone is having a great week. Here is the news for the week.
Science and Builders Fair: Tomorrow!
Last call for registration for tomorrow night’s Science and Builders Fair (7:00 PM). Registrations must be in by 5:00 PM tonight. Please visit the website below for more information and registration.
https://winesscienceandbuilders.weebly.com/about.html
Therapy Dog Update and Feedback
I’m thrilled to announce that we have reached a major milestone as we approach our Therapy Dog, Gracie, joining our school. Gracie has officially completed the first part of her training with our trainer and she moved in to Ms. Fata’s home this past Monday! Lexi is currently working with Gracie on commands, etc. (and helping her get used to her new home). We will begin to have Gracie come to school during off hours to become more comfortable at Wines and sometime near the end of the month we will begin to have her be part of our school day.
Lexi and I are working on a date for a virtual family meeting to talk about Gracie and answer questions. Please look for an announcement soon for the date and time. In the meantime, we’d like to get some feedback from families regarding any significant concerns that we need to know about in terms of Gracie’s interaction with your child. If there are things we need to know about your child’s ability to interact with a dog at school, please fill out THIS FORM.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
It's time for the annual Wines Thanksgiving Food Drive! Please support Washtenaw County and Food Gatherers by bringing in non-perishable items beginning today through Tuesday, November 22nd. Boxes are in the entrance of the school building. The most needed items include food such as soups, canned meats, pasta, rice, kid-friendly snacks, and baby food / formula. There is also a need for personal care items such as diapers, soap, shampoo, toothpaste and toothbrushes.
Great Ideas Grants
Do you have a great idea to support Wines Elementary?
The Great Idea Grants 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 will meet only one time this year to approve grants that can be used anytime during the remainder of the school year. Submissions are now being accepted using the Google Form linked here:
Grant limits are: $200 for students, and $750 for adults. It's the same application whether you are submitting an idea as a student, teacher, or 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 11th. Don’t let a great idea go to waste! Submit now for your chance to make Wines GREATER than it already is. We look forward to hearing from you.
For questions or more information contact: Anu Huntley at anu.agrawal.huntley@gmail.com
Thanks for reading!
David
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Weekly Update 11/2
Dear Wines Families,