Your WestWood PTC Update
January 2019
The new year is off and running for the PTC...
New Microscopes were ordered and delivered! As part of the Readathon incentives, the PTC was able to purchase 10 new microscopes and immersion kits for our little scientists! It feels wonderful to provide updated equipment that allows hands-on learning. Thank you for supporting this!
WestWood Restaurant Nights have been added! See the dates and locations below, and please join us for some fun dinners that support the PTC!
E-STEM Night is scheduled for Thursday, January 31st. Put on some snowshoes, see some stars, check out some snakes, or more! Watch for a note from school for details. Thank you to everyone helping coordinate this fun event!
Family Fun Night Carnival will be held on Friday, February 22nd. Mark your calendar if you enjoy FUN family outings! Watch for early wristband sales to skip time in lines!
Butter Braid Sales will begin in February - these sweet or savory pastries sell themselves, so our fundraiser is back by popular demand!
Summer Music News! In January!!!
The Lakefront Music Festival is preparing for the summer fun! The WestWood PTC will have an opportunity to sell tickets to this fun event, celebrating TEN YEARS OF MUSIC, FRIENDSHIP, AND COMMUNITY!
Beginning February 1st, purchase tickets online through WestWood PTC to help support our school! (WestWood-specific URL coming soon.) Note: volunteer options will be available in exchange for tickets as well!
See the artist announcements below! Watch SeeSaw for ticket purchase options!
Friday, July 12: Rock Night
Saturday, July 13: Country Night
Now Planning Family Fun Night!
Seeking Donations for Silent Auction & Raffle! And Baskets/Containers!
The WestWood PTC is asking families to participate by donating new items, gift cards, tickets or cash for the silent auction baskets and raffle. The baskets will be up for bid and raffle tickets sold throughout Family Fun Night. All money raised will go toward the fun and educational ways our PTC supports the children throughout the school year.
Please see the SeeSaw flyer for your child’s classroom theme!
Families are welcome to donate one item, a full basket, or anything in-between! The best- selling baskets contain a variety of fun and unique items. Laker-themed spirit gifts are always very popular. Cash donations are also accepted to help us fill baskets (no checks, please).
As you’re preparing your donation, think of any event tickets, passes or unused gift certificates you could contribute. Consider donating items from local, family-owned or home-based businesses, and be sure to include a business card with your donation to support those companies!
Please send all items and cash donations to your child’s classroom by Friday, February 8, 2019.
--- Help Wanted ---
WHY?
PLANNING AHEAD FOR 2019-2020: PLEASE HELP!
- PTC Board Treasurer - Track our budget, including fundraising and expenses. {Amy would be happy to show you the details before the end of the year when she "graduates out"!}
- Restaurant Night Coordinator (Year-round or split into 2) - set up restaurant nights & advertise to WestWood families
- Website/Word Press Editor (https://westwoodptc.com) - lend us your technical skills!
- Bravo Coordinator - our music appreciation program for grades K-2.
- Art Adventure Coordinator - our art appreciation program for grades 3-5; program culminates in a field trip to the Minneapolis Institute of Art for the 5th graders.
Please reach out to us for more information or to let us know if you are interested in helping. We appreciate you!
--- Upcoming Events ---
Wendy's Night!
PTC Meeting
Save the Date: Family Fun Night Carnival
Save the Date: Family Fun Night Carnival & Silent Auction
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!).
NEW: Davanni's Night
WHERE: Savage, near Cub Foods
Bring your flyer to Davanni's to count your meal towards our WestWood Night! Eat-in OR pick-up deliveries will count.
Additional Restaurant Nights
Davanni’s (Savage) - bring your flier!
· Tuesday, Jan 22, 4-8
· Monday, March 25, 4-8
Buffalo Wild Wings (Savage) - bring your flier or show on your phone!
· Tuesday, Feb 26, 4-close
· Monday, May 6, 4-close
Chipotle (Shakopee) - bring your flier or show on your phone!
· Tuesday, April 22, 4-8
PTC Meetings
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, Milk Moola, 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 Kwik Trip's Milk Moola caps and 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?
FOR SALE: New Spiritwear Options
WestWood T-shirts & Spiritwear is now 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