Sunday Message from Mr. Burns

Hi Wims Families,

On Thursday, November 14th, Wilson Wims will observe World Diabetes Day as an opportunity to raise awareness of type 1 diabetes (T1D), recognize people living with T1D, and highlight the need for breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat T1D. We encourage students to wear blue to support those affected by this condition.

To learn more about Type 1 Diabetes, the symptoms and steps you can take for early detection go to https://www.breakthrought1d.org/t1d-basics/

-Mr. Burns

Grandparent’s Day is Monday, November 25!

Grandparent’s Day photos will be available for purchase through LifeTouch this year! Parents and Grandparents who wish to purchase photos will have the option to purchase custom photo packages and gifts using the LifeTouch Photo Day site.

In order to access the gallery when it is published, parents and grandparents will need to text access code 477657GPD24 to 900738, or visit https://my.photoday.com/g/477657GPD24 on your phone or computer.

Want to save on your purchase? Sign up for an AdvancePay credit before November 25 to use when your photos are ready and you’ll receive a special offer! (Orders must be $35.00 or more to receive this offer) You will get a text message when the gallery is published, and the credit will be automatically applied- just sign in with your phone number at checkout! Use the same access code above to purchase an AdvancePay Credit before November 25.

Questions? Email LThelp@lifetouch.com or visit https://media.photoday.io/pdfs/FALLLTFAQ.pdf for more information.

Hi families! The Wims library is looking for 16 oz. plastic cups and paper towel/toilet paper cardboard rolls. Please have students drop any donations off to the library. Thanks for your help! Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Taylor

Please click on the follow link for directions on activating your ParentVue account.

ParentVue Directions

Click to Join:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/767544047325701/

Greetings, Wildcats!

We hope you all enjoyed this beautiful fall weekend. The leaves are really coming down now and I feel like we are heading towards the holidays at warp-speed.

There are just 9 days left to get your Dave & Buster’s Power Cards and support our fundraiser! We have raised almost $300 to support after-school programs for Wims’ students in need and we’d love to add a bit more to that fund. You have until the 19th to save on power cards - accepted at any D&B location nationwide.

Don’t forget to RSVP for Grandparents Day if your Wildcat plans to participate! The sign up for this beloved event, scheduled for Monday, Nov. 25 from 8-9:30a, is ⅓ full as of this morning. Once we reach the capacity possible for the cafeteria, registration will be closed, and we will not be able to accept additional requests - thank you in advance for your understanding. More information on Grandparents Day is shared below.

Finally, the sign up to donate a pie to our Wims’ staff is still open (we still need 42 more pies!) and the volunteer sign up for the Book Fair is open. We need a LOT of volunteers - both day & evening shifts available - for the Book Fair. If you have never volunteered at Book Fair, don’t let that stop you from signing up. For many, it is their favorite event and certainly one of mine.

Have a Wonderful Wildcat Week!

~ Ashley Zuraf, President

2024-25 School Year

Get pumped for a FUNdraiser - the Dave & Buster’s Power Card Fundraiser Campaign! When you purchase a $20 power card from our link (value $25), the PTA will receive $10 back, which will be used to assist Wildcat families in need in registering for Wims’ after-school programs. The power cards are good at any D&B location nationwide - so sales are not limited to family & friends in the DMV only. Get a jumpstart on your stocking stuffers and holiday gifts while supporting fellow Wims families. This fundraiser goes through Nov. 19 only! Order your power cards here → https://bit.ly/WWESnDB24!

Calling all grandparents! Join us from 8:00-9:30am for a special day honoring our grandparents with free breakfast (including pancakes, chicken or turkey sausage, fruit, coffee, tea, and juice), a photo opportunity from Lifetouch (photos can be purchased at a later date), and exclusive shopping at Book Fair! This is a free event, but RSVP is mandatory. Please RSVP here → Click here

Once the form shows as closed, this means the event has reached capacity and we are unable to accommodate any additional guests. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Volunteers are needed! Please sign up here to volunteer. This is another event brought free to our families, from funds raised during the Wildcat Fun Run.

What are you thankful for this year? Help us show our Wims staff how thankful we are for all they do every day with a special treat for their Thanksgiving celebrations. We are asking our community to donate a pie (or pies) for our staff! Pies can be of any variety and can be either homemade with love or store-bought. Pies can be dropped off to the front office on Monday, November 25 between 8am-4pm and will be distributed to the staff on Tuesday. Please sign up here to donate pie → https://bit.ly/PieTime24

We’re excited to announce this year’s Winter Wonderland Book Fair – a magical event where students can discover new books and dive into winter-themed activities! The Book Fair will be open to families from 4-6pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday (Dec. 2, 3, and 5) as well as from 4-7pm on Wed., Dec. 4 for Family Night, with a special event starting at 6pm (more information coming soon). Please join us in creating a festive, memorable experience for our school community.

To make this event a success, we need your help! We’re looking for volunteers to assist with both set-up and hours throughout the fair. Whether you have an hour or a day to give, your support makes a huge difference! Volunteer duties will include helping students browse and select books, running the checkout, and setting up/packing up the fair. Please consider signing up here à https://bit.ly/24WWESBookFair

We hope your students are enjoying our after-school programs! New to Wims this year, You Too Can Sew offers a 3-week Holiday Sew. This is for grades 3-5 only and classes will be held on 12/6, 12/13, and 12/20. Please contact sewgeniusnow@gmail.com to register. The cost is $80, and all supplies are included. For those interested in sewing for a younger student, please also reach out to sewgeniusnow@gmail.com for her "in studio" intro to sewing opportunities. If you have any questions about after-school programming, please reach out to Danni.

Did you know that you can earn for our school simply by shopping at Harris Teeter? HT has donated over $32.8 million to Together in Education schools since 1998. By simply visiting the website & linking your Harris Teeter VIC card, a percentage of your purchase is automatically donated to Wims (TIE #2814)! Our school relies on these funds and we hope to increase participation! Visit the TIE website today to start earning for Wims. Returning Families: Please note VIC cards must be re-linked annually!

We want to hear from you and be sure you are hearing from us!

Stay connected to the PTA and other families by joining our *new* WhatsApp Community (https://bit.ly/WWESPTAchat) and by following us on Facebook (@wilsonwimspta). If you have any questions regarding the PTA or our supported activities, please reach out to us at pta@wwespta.org and you are also welcome to contact the PTA President, Ashley Zuraf, at president@wwespta.org.