10.8.24

10/8/2024 9:05 pm

 

 

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Go BIG before going to the BIG CARNIVAL!

It’s Time to Purchase Tickets!

 

Ticket presales started Monday and will be available from

September 30 - October 18.

 

There are LOTS of advantages to pre-ordering your tickets!

 

●      SAVE TIME! You don’t have to stand in line to get tickets the day of Carnival!

●      You can purchase PRIZE DRAWING TICKETS at the lowest price: 2 for $1 (goes up the week of carnival to $1 per ticket-ADVANTAGE!)

●      You can get the best price on PRINTED LABEL SHEETS (your name and phone number) for your Prize Drawing tickets- ADVANTAGE

●      You can order a LANYARD to safely carry your tickets

●      You can DONATE to ensure every Wilchester Wildcat is able to enjoy Carnival

●      You can enter RAFFLE TICKETS for the King/Queen of Carnival, Fast passes for the Front of the Line (1 per grade), and 4 Dedicated Parking Spots for the Night of Carnival!- ADVANTAGE

 

There are other ways you can help make Carnival a success! 

●      Sponsor a food booth! We still need sponsors for: ice cream, popcorn and corn dogs. Have another fun food idea? Reach out to Erin Cowling to discuss a family or company sponsorship!

●      Donate an item for the Prize Drawings! Visit the Wilchester Amazon List to purchase a prize donation. Have another fun idea for a prize drawing? Reach out to Meredith Rector to donate the perfect experience or gadget! Donations of all amounts and sizes are helpful!

●      Volunteer to Help Set Up Games and Inflatables! We still need volunteers to help on the Games and Inflatables committee. If you are interested, reach out to Kristina Cupic.

●      Being a sponsor at carnival! We would love any family or business to be a sponsor at Wilchester Elementary’s carnival. Every sponsor will have their name/logo on the school’s marquee, special sign at the carnival, and logo on a banner in the front of the school. If you are interested, reach out to Kelly Butrum.

Remember to stay tuned to the Carnival webpage for the latest information. For questions, email WCECarnival24@gmail.com.

 

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!

 

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Storybook Pumpkin Contest

It’s that time again! Get ready to dive into the Fall spirit by decorating a pumpkin as your favorite character! This year, the top four pumpkins with the most votes will take home some awesome prizes. Winners will snag a cool certificate, gift card, and a shout-out on Halloween morning announcements! Plus, they’ll get to enjoy a delicious donut party with Principal Goodman! 

Pumpkin Contest Rules 

• Pumpkin Type: Only fake pumpkins allowed; real ones will not be accepted.
• Size Limit: Pumpkin/container must be no larger than 2’x2’x2’.
• Decorating Materials: Use paper, glue, paint, markers, or other craft items. Get creative!
• Lighting: Battery-operated lights are permitted; no plug-in power sources.
• Drop-off Times: Submit pumpkins at the check-in table on:
  • Friday, Oct 25: 7:30-8:30 AM
  • Monday, Oct 28: 7:30-8:30 AM
• Character Theme: Pumpkins representing book characters are highly encouraged! However, the character or theme must be age appropriate for elementary students.  
• Name Placement: Write your family’s name on the bottom, out of sight.
• Voting: Students will vote with their homeroom teachers. Top four pumpkins win!
• Entry Limit: Only one pumpkin per Wilchester family; minimal parental help is encouraged.
• Pick-Up: Pumpkins can be collected on Oct. 31, Nov. 1, and Nov. 4. Unclaimed pumpkins will be discarded after Nov. 4. 

**PTA reserves the right to not display pumpkins that fall outside the guidelines

 

Questions? Contact Gina Geohegan (gmarie12@gmail.com). 

 

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER

 

 

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It takes a Village and we are thankful for our community and the generous donations we have received from the Amazon wishlist.  

 

Thank you for supporting our students with essential items such as lunch boxes, headphones,water bottles, and WCE Spirit wear!

 

Current NEED: If you have any Composition Notebooks, please drop off at Amanda Dikdan's office. 

If you are interested in getting involved on the Internal Needs Committee, please let us know! 

 

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Have a friend who didn't receive an eBlast this week? It's probably because they missed the deadline to join the PTA. Oops. Good thing we will still accept their membership through the "Small Form" throughout the year.

Please forward the link below to your friend so they can join. 

And, did you know that belonging to Wilchester's PTA gives you access to great discounts on goods and services through Texas PTA?  Click here  to learn more!   

If you have questions please contact wilchesterptapresident@gmail.com

 

Link to Small Form

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The 2024-2025 yearbook committee is ready to bring you an amazing yearbook this year. To do this, we need your help! If you haven't already downloaded the Balfour ImageShare app on your phone, please do. Our project number this year is 526691. This way you can upload photos from your phone and send them directly to the yearbook committee. If the app isn't working for you, you can also email pictures to wceyearbookpics@gmail.com. Please make sure to include grade level or what event the pictures are from so we can get them on the correct page.

 

YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE! You can purchase your child's yearbook here. If you purchase before 11/30/24 the price is $35. After that the price jumps to $40. The deadline to purchase yearbooks this year is 1/31/25 so order now!

 

5th grade ads are also available for purchase! (reminder, this is only for outgoing 5th grade students). The 1/4 page ads can be purchased and built on Balfours website. The price per ad is $30. The deadline to purchase is going to be 12/20/24 and the deadline for ad submission is 1/10/25.  Only one 1/4 page ad per student may be purchased. 

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PTA/Safety Meeting   We are pleased to announce that SBISD's Chief Baimbridge will be giving a presentation on safety and security following our November 1 PTA meeting.   Because this is also the date of Carnival, we will not have time for a live question and answer session. Therefore, if you would like to submit a question for Chief Baimbridge, please fill out the form below. We will select several of the most asked questions for him to address.

 

SUBMIT A QUESTION HERE 

 

 

 

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Get a jump start on the school year by signing up to be a volunteer with SBISD!

The district requires everyone to sign up each year in order to volunteer in the classroom, go on field trips, help during school events, and participate in other Wilchester activities. Any family member who may volunteer at Wilchester (Mom, Dad, Grandparent, etc) should plan to sign up.

 

Click here to sign up to volunteer in SBISD

 

   

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Click HERE to sign up to volunteer to help with your child's Homeroom

Click HERE for more info on PPE

Click HERE for PPE stationary

Email completed letters HERE

Email Jenny Wells for any questions or concerns

  

 

 

 

 

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