Weekly Update

August 22, 2024

• August 28 - Early Release Day - 12:50 p.m.

• August 29 - Curriculum Night - more details to follow

• August 30 - Kindergarten Parents Invited to Community Circle

• Sept 11 - Walk-N-Roll

• Sept 12 - Spirit Night - Bad Daddy’s Burger

• Sept 23rd - 27th - Fall Break

We look forward to seeing you at Curriculum Night on Thursday, August 29. From 6:00-7:15, parents (this is not a student event) are invited to the school to learn about the curriculum, instruction, grading, and assessments for the first semester in their child’s classroom. There are two 30-minute sessions for parents with more than one student.

This week's Media Center Update is available here.

You are invited to visit our media center during Curriculum Night next Thursday. Browse our collection, learn about the important role of reading in your child’s education, and get tips on digital wellness and online safety. I look forward to seeing you and hearing more about how I can best support you and your family outside of school.

A huge thank you Cameron Palm and Amber Womble who stepped up to volunteer for the WP SLT’s 2 open parent positions. Therefore we do not have to have an election. They will join Neela Ram as the parent members of this team. I’d also like to thank Sarah Benedict who volunteered to be the team’s community member.

We’ve got spirit, yes we do. We’ve got spirit, how about you?

You’ve likely seen our amazing spirit wear for sale at events this year. We are excited to announce that we are moving online. That’s right, we have created an online store for you to shop ‘til you drop! Just visit the PTA website to find the inventory available to place your order. We plan to drop off orders to your child’s classroom.

Help Nurse Jen With Clinic Necessities

Nurse Jen is looking to the WPES community to help fill the supply closet in the school clinic. If you’d like to support, visit this Amazon Wish List to place an order.

Set it and forget it fundraising

One of the easiest ways to make an impact on the school is to sign up for passive fundraising programs. These programs are tied to places you already shop at, like Kroger, Publix, Walmart and Target. So once you connect your account, there isn’t anything else you need to do! Visit our website to see which programs we partner with. Connect your account and shop like you already do! It’s that simple to make a big difference.

New Sponsors Alert!

We are thrilled to have Derek Wood Realty and Keller Knapp Realty as our first two sponsors this year! We appreciate their support and involvement in the WPES community. If you know of any businesses that may be interested in sponsoring the PTA, you can visit our website or contact us at sponsorship@wpespta.org.

Join the PTA and Support the School with our New Membership Drive

Thank you to everyone that have already joined the PTA this year. As a reminder, joining the PTA is an annual event. We’ve also combined our membership drive with a fundraiser, asking families to make a donation. All contributions from this annual drive will directly benefit our students and teachers by supporting essential programs. The funds will cover:

• All field trip costs for the year

• Support educational initiatives like the community garden, STEAM materials, Books-in-a-Bag, and DEI programs

• Teachers will also receive a stipend for classroom materials at the beginning of the year

• Ongoing teacher and staff appreciation activities

• Yearbooks for every student

• School social events

• And so much more!

Your generous donation will ensure that these programs thrive and that our children continue to have enriching educational experiences. And your PTA membership is included in all levels.

Visit our website for more information or select your membership level!

Attend DEF's Battle of the Bands, a family-friendly community concert, and you could help your school win a $1000 music grant! Head to the Legacy Park lawn on Friday, Sept. 6 from 5-9 p.m. for a fun evening of live music, yummy food, and community! Four CSD bands will be bringing the tunes – you BYOB (bring your own blanket) and your school spirit! The school with the largest percentage of representation will win the music grant for their school... along with a trophy and bragging rights, of course! We’ll have food vendors and sweet treats to supplement your picnic. Adults are $10 and KIDS ARE FREE! Buy tickets here.
*If cost is an issue, please email Drew@DecaturEducationFoundation.org.

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Location: 510 Avery Street, Decatur, GA, USA
Phone: 404-370-4490