Dear Wines Families,
I’d like to thank everyone who was able to attend Curriculum Night on Monday. If you missed your child’s teacher’s presentation, please feel free to reach out to them. HERE is my presentation from Curriculum Night as well in case you missed it.
Please check today's email for a Zoom link if you cannot attend in person.
RUN A THON LOGO HERE
Our annual Run-a-Thon is right around the corner on Friday, September 27th! It is our largest fundraiser of the year - your child came home with a pledge envelope last week or you can make an online pledge here.
Money raised goes directly to support activities and improvements at Wines. A few examples from previous years include picnic tables, playground equipment, technology upgrades and 5th grade camp.
VOLUNTEER: Volunteer to help hand out bracelets, snacks or prizes! Click here for the sign up form. Here is the running schedule for the kids.
A HUGE THANK YOU to the local businesses who signed on as Runathon sponsors & support Wines!
Godiako Restaurant, McNamara Orthodontics, Papajcik Tax, Metzger’s German Restaurant, T4 Associates, DMC Real Estate, Aven Tools, Meadowlark Design & Build, Van Meerten Consulting, SBK Orthodontics, Literati Bookstore, Big Blue Swim School, Bev's Bagels, Zingerman’s Deli, Blossom Pediatrics Dentistry, Deb Odem Stern Real Estate Agent, Ann Arbor Music Therapy, Vets on the Run, Huron Dentistry, The Studio Centre, Ijara Home Finance by Texana Bank, KidoKinetics and EK Cheesecakes.
Pre-Order Bev's Bagels for Pick Up at the Runathon!
New this year - delicious bagels for parents! Wines parent and James Beard Rising Star chef, Max Sussman, will be onsite at the Runathon with his highly sought after bagel pop-up, Bev's Bagels, available for pre-order.
Link to pre-order your Bev's Bagels here.
Run-a-Thon Spirit Week
As we do each year, to prepare for Run-a-Thon, next week is our first spirit week of the year. Below are the spirit days for next week:
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Crazy Sock Day
Wednesday: Wacky Hat/Wacky Hair Day
Thursday: Favorite Team Day
Friday: Run-a-Thon Spirit Day (students will receive their Run-a-Thon t-shirts when they arrive to school).
Movie Night October 18th
After last year’s roaring success, we are bringing back Movie Night again! Plan on dropping off your students for Wines’ Movie Night on Friday, October 18, from 6-8PM. We will have chaperones, snacks, and a fun, free movie watching experience set up in the cafeteria. Kids can wear PJs and bring sleeping bags to sit on to watch (movie to be announced next week!).
We need volunteers! Click here to sign up:
Picture Day October 1st
Picture Day is coming up on 10/01/2024! Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school. Order online at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/87403ZF
Wines Girls on the Run Fall 2024 Season
We are so excited to invite girls in grades 3-5 to register for our spring season!
Registration is currently open! (Closes Sept 27th - or when the team is full).
Below is the registration link:
Registration fee: $225/participant (there is a link on the registration page for financial assistance if needed)
Team size: 8-15 kids. We can only accommodate more if we have more coaches - so if anyone is interested, please reach out to us for help with signing up to volunteer
Practice schedule:
Wednesday 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Thursday 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Important season dates:
Season Starts: Week of Sept 22nd
Girls on the Run 5K Event: Sat Nov 9th
Season Ends: Week of Nov 10th
Please reach out with any questions!
Coach Renee (rbanakis@gmail.com)
Coach Hannah (h.vanduinen13@gmail.com)
David
