Wilson Middle School PTA Update

Hi Wilson Families! Hope everyone had a nice fall break! Here is the latest and greatest edition of our PTA newsletter for November! Thank you in advance for your time and I hope everyone has an awesome November!

November 2024

11/01 | PTA Reflections Deadline

11/01 | PTA Arm Chair Fundraiser Ends

11/03 | Spirit Event Dog Stop Ends

11/05 | Student Holiday/Staff Day

11/16 | November Courtyard Cleanup Day

11/25-11/29 | Thanksgiving Break (No School)

Dear Ram Parents/Guardians,

Don't forget! Today is the last day for our Arm Chair Fundraiser!

This fundraiser supports vital initiatives throughout the year, including:

• Student socials and dances

• Fun Run events

• Teacher appreciation treats

• And many more!

To participate:

• Register your child: (link below)

• Receive a FREE popsicle on Prize Day (no donation required)!

• Explore individual and grade-level incentives.

• Donate easily online.

Grade-Level Goals:

• $2500: Hat Day

• $4000: Pajama Day & Halloween Costume Day (Thursday!)

• $6800: Extended lunch with a DJ for ALL GRADE LEVELS on Prize Day!

Individual Rewards:

• Raise $75: Courtyard lunch pass with a friend & free popsicle on Prize Day

Thank you for your support! Your contributions make a significant impact on our school community.

Best regards,
Wilson PTA

Register here: https://getmovinfundhub.com/register?school_uuid=5d9b730cbc549

Wilson School Identifier Code:: 5d9b730cbc549

Eating all the Halloween candy at once and excessive sugar consumption can lead to health issues like tooth decay, weight gain, and potential blood sugar spikes. When blood sugar spikes, the body produces more insulin to bring it down. This can lead to hormonal changes that increase oil production in the skin - causing acne breakouts. It's important to teach moderation and healthy eating habits, even when it comes to occasional treats like Halloween candy; while a small amount is fine, overindulging can be detrimental to their overall health.

Key points to consider:

• Sugar overload:

  Eating too much candy at once can cause stomach upset, energy crashes, and potential behavioral changes due to a rapid rise and fall in blood sugar levels.

  
  

• Dental health:

  Frequent sugar exposure can contribute to tooth decay, especially if children don't brush their teeth properly after eating candy.

  
  

• Nutritional imbalance:

  Candy is primarily sugar and lacks essential nutrients, so consuming large quantities can displace healthier food options in a child's diet.

  
  

Come join the Wilson community prune and prep our Wilson courtyard for the coming season on Saturday, November 16th. There are 2 time slots available and students can earn volunteer hours if needed. Bottled water will be provided, gloves and tools to use will be provided. Please scan the QR code below to sign up!

Wilson's SRO, Officer Munoz, is working with Plano Police Department's Christmas Cops program and asking for teen specific donations. These items will go to teens here at Wilson and in our Plano community. There will be donation boxes in the front lobby and in Officer Munoz's office if would like to donate.

*Please remember to register to volunteer for the year on the Voly website.

https://plano.voly.org/index.html

Stay organized Wilson Students! Get your 24-25 Wilson Planner. Plenty of space to write your daily assignments, calendar of school breaks, colorful pages with helpful tips for specific subjects, maps, and more! These planners are optional. Get them online or at the school store during lunch hours for only $10!

Wilson Middle School PTA - Wilson School Store 2024-2025 (membershiptoolkit.com)

Here at Wilson we have the amazing privilege of selling spirit wear, and fun items for your students to purchase at our school store during their lunch period. We will be opening the school store every week on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. We will need your help as volunteers, to keep the store open throughout the year. If you are interested in volunteering throughout the year, please click on the volunteer form sign up link below. Once you have signed up to volunteer, you will receive an additional email with all the information you will need to run the school store. We hope to see you up there!

Volunteer Link: https://wilsonmiddleschoolpta.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/117382

The School Store continues to be a fun little shopping treat for the students during their lunch time! The money that is made at the school store is put to good use. It goes directly to Wilson for socials, guest speakers, school improvements, etc. if you would like to volunteer and join the fun we would love to have you!

The PTA works behind the scenes to make so many special things happen for our Rams. And we can't do it without you! Your PTA dues help to sponsor socials, the school store, speakers and more. We also use the dues to show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate them. We hope you join us in reaching 300 and building up our Ram community even more to support our teachers and students.

Membership Levels

• $30.00 for Membership for a Couple
• $15.00 for Membership for 1 Adult
• $12.75 for Membership for Lifetime Members
• $7.50 for Membership for 1 Student

Join today at www.wilsonmiddleschoolpta.org!

Connect With Other Wilson Parents on Facebook!

Did you know there's an informal parent group page on Facebook for each grade at Wilson? Ask questions of your fellow parents and connect as a community! (please note: Though Wilson PTA does not run these groups, we've included them in our newsletter for the benefit of the Wilson community)

6th Grade: https://www.facebook.com/groups/168962957220760

7th Grade: https://www.facebook.com/groups/485301674991014/

8th Grade: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AldridgeK16/

Make sure to click below and follow us and tell your friends!

https://www.instagram.com/wilson_middleschool_pta/

The Plano Public Library is here to support learners! We have five locations throughout the city and many resources that can be accessed from home including:

- Libby: downloadable e-books, audiobooks, and magazines

- Kanopy: streaming movies and shows for all ages

- GALE Databases including Nat Geo Kids for research and photos for projects

All of these services are completely free, visit planolibrary.org to register for a card.

Also, visit our online calendar to find free events for all ages including our celebration of all things STEAM coming this fall!

¡La Biblioteca Pública de Plano está aquí para apoyar a los estudiantes! Tenemos cinco bibliotecas en la ciudad y muchos recursos que se puede acceder en línea, incluyendo:

- Libby: libros electrónicos, audiolibros y revistas descargables.

- Kanopy: streaming de películas y programas para todas las edades

- Bases de datos GALE que incluye Nat Geo Kids para investigaciones y fotografías para proyectos escolares.

Todos estos servicios son completamente gratuitos; visite planolibrary.org para registrarse para obtener una tarjeta.

Además, visite nuestro calendario en línea para encontrar eventos gratuitos para todas las edades, incluyendo nuestra celebración de STEAM que llegará este otoño.