Your WestWood PTC Update
May 2019
With just over a month of school left... {whoa!}.
WestWood Restaurant Nights have been very successful this year - thank you! Please join us on Monday, May 6th at Buffalo Wild Wings for our last planned night! Details below.
Conference Dinners were soooo appreciated by the teachers staying late! Thank you to everyone who contributed and rearranged plans due to the snow day!
Butter Braids Top Sellers enjoyed some BINGO FUN with Mrs. Zwolenski - what a blast! Thanks again for making this fundraiser a success!
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is being celebrated May 6th-10th this year, and we have fun things planned to show our appreciation! Please consider sending a note to your awesome teachers to show them we care! (Watch SeeSaw for an easy template to use if you want.)
A District-wide PTC meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 7th, 6pm at Redtail Ridge. We will be discussing school celebrations/parties as a large group. We will also have a split session for our regular WestWood PTC meeting. Please join us to chat about celebrations/parties at our schools!
PTC VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Thank you to everyone who has stepped up to fill an opening on our 2019-20 volunteer coordinators list. We need more! We are especially looking for someone to manage the finances and report back about PTC expenses... the Treasurer! This role is so important to keep the wheels moving. If you are financially responsible and organized, and willing to learn a few things... please contact us! We need you!
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{STILL BEGGING} PLANNING AHEAD FOR 2019-2020: PRETTY PRETTY PLEASE HELP!
We have created a SignUp Genius to help create awareness about the number of open positions, and it includes a description of the timeline and effort involved too. Let us know if you have questions about any of the openings. Surely there is something on the list that you could put YOUR name on and help WestWood!
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It is especially helpful to fill these positions before the end of the year to assist in the transitions and ensure a smooth start next year! Also note that positions that are NOT filled will mean those events/activities will not be able to happen next year. Hopefully we can continue to offer our assistance to the school and our fun activities for the children! CURRENTLY, WE NEED PEOPLE FOR FAMILY FUN NIGHT, BRAVO, ART ADVENTURE, BUTTER BRAID SALES, CONFERENCE DINNERS, SCHOOL STORE and more!
Peer pressure welcome - forward to your friends! The more people who get involved, the less work it is for each individual person. Thank you for the donation of your time!!!
Curious how we spend our funds?
For ALL Students:
- Planners for 1st-5th!
- Publications (Scholastic News, Weekly Reader, etc.)
- E-STEM Night snake presentation
- Bravo & Art Adventure training and materials for our volunteers
- Author/illustrator visit by David Geister for I Love to Read month!
- Family Fun Night entertainment!
Per Grade Level:
- Kindergarten visit by MN Zoo Zoomobile
- 1st Grade trip to Stages Theatre
- 2nd Grade trip to The Landing for maple syrup tapping
- 3rd Grade writing binders (beginning of the year)
- 4th Grade trip to the Bakken Museum
- 5th Grade trip to BizTown, a Junior Achievement hands-on activity
- 5th Grade trip to Mia to see Art Adventure LIVE
For Our Marvelous Staff:
- Student Benefit Dollars at beginning of the year
- Conference dinners (more coming soon!)
- Teacher Appreciation Week is coming in May!
Free tickets? Or buy tickets that support WestWood? (Decisions, decisions...)
The Lakefront Music Festival is celebrating TEN YEARS OF MUSIC, FRIENDSHIP, AND COMMUNITY!
Volunteer at the event to earn free tickets for you and earnings for the PTC! A perfect match! OPENINGS STILL AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME!
Get your MusicFest tickets FREE by volunteering at https://musicfest.ivolunteer.com/ptcvols_005 We have until May 15th to claim these volunteer opportunities and the free tickets that come with it! Share with your friends!
NOTE: Currently there are only ELEVEN POSITIONS LEFT FOR SATURDAY!!!
OR
Purchase tickets online through WestWood PTC to help support our school! https://www.tempotickets.com/ptcwestwood
See the artist announcements below! Amazing lineup!
Friday, July 12: Rock Night & Saturday, July 13: Country Night
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Buffalo Wild Wings Night
Buffalo Wild Wings (Savage) - bring your flier or show on your phone!
ยท Monday, May 6, 4-close
Enjoy some comraderie and support the WestWood PTC while supporting local businesses!
Wendy's Nights
WHERE: Wendy's 7611 Egan Drive (42/13 near Target) in Savage
Wendy's has partnered with us to do monthly WestWood nights - hooray! Enjoy a quick dinner at Wendy's or use the drive-thru. When you order, tell them you are here for WESTWOOD NIGHT to earn money for WestWood PTC (at no additional cost to you!).
PTC Meetings - Join us!
Our next meeting is an all-district PTC meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 7th, 6pm at Redtail Ridge. We will be discussing school celebrations/parties as a large group. We will also have a split session for a WestWood PTC meeting.
Can't make it? View the meeting minutes on our website!
- https://westwoodptc.com (subscribe for meeting minutes notifications)
Everyone can help! Use Amazon Smile, Order Mabel's Labels, & Save your Box Tops and Tyson labels!
- Shop smile.amazon.com at no additional charge to you
- Order from Mabel's Labels fundraising (http://campaigns.mabelslabels.com) at no additional charge to you
- Save Box Tops for Education and return on Box Tops Sheet for monthly prizes in the classroom
- Save Tyson Project A+ labels and return to the bin in the WestWood lobby
- Questions? See our PTC website for more information: (https://westwoodptc.com)
Thank you for your support!
Questions about the PTC?
Spiritwear Options Online!
WestWood T-shirts & Spiritwear is still available through our online partner, Jostens. You can customize many types of apparel, hats, bags, and more. Prior Lake apparel also available! Place your order online and purchases will be delivered directly to you.
WestWood PTC
Our 2018-19 PTC Board
Jessica Olstad, President
Rachel Carlson, Vice President
Nichole Meyer, Secretary
Amy Zwart, Treasurer
Stay informed and be involved!
- Visit our website at https://westwoodptc.com (subscribe for meeting minutes)
- Contact us at PTCWestWood@gmail.com
- Receive volunteer opportunities (via SignUp Genius) by sending your email to WestWoodVolunteer@gmail.com - no guilt or pressure! Help if and when you can!
- Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westwoodptc