Weekly Update 2/14

Dear Wines Families, 

Before I get into today’s news, I want to extend some well-deserved thanks and recognition. First, I want to thank Robbie Weeks who organized the Wines Wahoo last Friday evening. If it was your first time the Wahoo, you learned quickly what a big event it is. And if you are like me and you’ve been to many Wahoo’s, I’m sure you noticed that it was put together flawlessly. Everything was about as perfect as you could ask for! And thanks to the many parent volunteers who supported Robbie and the Wahoo. 

Next, I want to thank our community for participating in NAAPID on Monday. We had nearly 300 adults sign in for the day which is incredible. We always feel blessed to have such wonderful parent support at Wines and Parent Involvement Day is a way for us to extend our thanks to all of you. I also want to make sure I publicly thank the Wines staff for Monday. While we enjoy the event and see it as an important part of our school year, it is not easy on teachers and staff to have 300 additional adults in the school and it is, perhaps, the longest day of the year for our staff. But our incredible staff rose to the occasion as always and it was because of them that the day was such a positive event. 

No School Friday, Monday, and Tuesday

Our Mid Winter Break starts after school on Thursday and we will be off on Friday, Monday, and Tuesday. We'll see everyone back on Wednesday, February 21st. 

Auction Save the Date!

Join the Wines community for this ADULT ONLY evening event featuring live and silent auctions, great food and good company. Saturday, April 13th at Zingerman’s Greyline in Downtown Ann Arbor. 

The auction is the PTO’s largest fundraiser of the year with proceeds funding projects that make our school exceptional including field trips, specials classrooms, teacher’s discretionary funds and Curriculum support.

We need your help with silent auction items to help keep Wines amazing! Do you have talents you’d like to donate to the community? Have connections with local businesses or vacation sites? Please email winesptoauction@gmail.com.

We are also looking for people to help with classroom art projects and donations amongst other tasks. Email Jane.Lardo@gmail.com to get involved.

 to get involved.

Noon Hour Help Wanted (Volunteer or Paid Positions Available)

We are always looking for more help at noon hour. This is a very fun opportunity to be with kids in the lunchroom and at recess. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact our coordinator Randa Choate at choate.rj@gmail.com. If you are interested in being paid for the position, pay is $16/hour and while there are a few hoops to finalize employment, it’s a nice way to earn a few extra dollars! If you are interested in the paid position, please contact me directly. Please note that the schedule is flexible for both volunteering and the paid position. 

David