Here's What's Up, Woodchucks!
An update from Gladys Wood PTO
Hello Gladys Wood parents!
Is the excitement building in your home for the start of the school year? Our building is starting to buzz with energy as we welcome staff back to prepare for students on August 20.
The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is planning activities and events to make this a great school year for all Woodchucks and their families. We welcome your input in what we're doing and would love to have you join us in whatever fits your schedule.
Please complete a PTO membership form. Even if you were a member last year, we need you to submit a new membership form for the upcoming school year. Membership is only $1!
Upcoming Events
Aug. 16 - Meet Your Teacher, 4:30-6 p.m.
Aug. 20 - First day of school!
Aug. 27 - First day of school for preschool & kindergarteners!
Sept. 10 - PTO meeting, 5:30 p.m. All are welcome, free childcare during meeting.
Sept. 11 - Gladys Wood Open House, 5:30-7 p.m.
Back to School & Meet Your Teacher
Kindys and Kleenex
Happening @ Your School This Year
PTO Meeting Update
- The first day back for Gladys Wood staff is Aug. 15. The PTO will provide coffee and snacks.
- The 1% for Art installation is complete in the Winter wing. Artwork for the Spring and Autumn wings will be completed by the end of October and the tree art in the lobby will be done by the end of December.
- Acting Principal Nick Straw will hold a "meet the principal" event on September 27 to give parents a chance to learn more about him and ask questions.
- The board created a tentative calendar of all school events this year, such as the read-a-thon, turkey bingo, family nights, school carnival and more. Join us at the next meeting to see what's in store!
- The board discussed ideas upcoming pride days and the Read-a-Thon theme for the year. Final details are coming soon.
- The board reviewed the budget to fund all the school events and activities planned for the year. PTO members will vote on the budget at the next meeting.
- The Tastee Freez garden at the northwest corner of Raspberry and Jewel Lake roads is maintained by volunteers from area schools. Maintenance went well over the summer. Gladys Wood 6th graders are signed up to winterize the garden this fall.
The next general PTO meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 10. Childcare is provided.
Meet Your PTO Board
Noelle Fabiano - Co-president
Kathy Easley - Co-president
Liana Wayman - Vice President
Liana has a 1st- and a 6th-grader at Gladys Wood. She works as a stay-at-home mom. Her favorite school events are Turkey Bingo and Family Movie Nights.
Sandee McKay - Treasurer
Heidi Embley - Secretary
Rae-Ann Jones - Membership
LeeAnn Barnett - Teacher Representative
Support Gladys Wood Without Doing Extra Work
Fred Meyer - Link your rewards card to Gladys Wood PTO account # QT255
Amazon Smile - shop at smile.amazon.com instead of the regular Amazon link. It's all the same products but 0.5% of your eligible purchase goes to the school
BoxTops for Education - Clipping those BoxTops really does pay off. Send them to school with your child. Or, download the app and scan your receipt. The program will eventually transition to digital-only.
Shutterfly - Shop at http://gladyswoodpto.shutterflystorefront.com instead of the regular Shutterfly website. You'll see the same products but Gladys Wood will earn 8% of your purchase.
Connect With Us!
Email: gladyswoodpto@gmail.com
Website: www.asdk12.org/gladyswood
Phone: (907) 742-6760
Facebook: facebook.com/gladyswoodelementary