Sunday Message from Mr. Burns

Hi Wims Families,

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! We had a great time traveling to NY and visiting my family:)

I wanted to thank all our families who participated in our staff PIE Time giveaway. Each staff member was able to take home a pie of their choice. As always, I appreciate your thoughtfulness and support of our staff.

It looks like the cold weather is finally upon us. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather because we do have the students go out most days for recess. Also, please put your child's name on their jackets, hats, etc.... This will help us get the item back to them if left in the lunchroom or at recess.

Have a great week!

-Mr. Burns

For those families who have their child bring lunch in containers, please avoid using glass containers, if possible. We have had a few containers break recently and want to ensure the safety of the students. Thank you for your consideration.

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Greetings, Wildcats,

… and welcome, December!

We hope our Wildcat families had a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving holiday. Thank you to all families who donated pies - we hope they made the staffs’ holiday celebrations just a bit brighter. We are thankful for our Wonderful Wims Staff every day of the year!

It was wonderful to see the APR bursting with senior Wildcats for Grandparents Day. Thank you to all who attended, supported our Book Fair, and volunteered for this event. We would like to recognize our committee chairs, Essence Blackmon and Kelly Din, who worked so hard to make Grandparents Day special.

Thanks to all who supported Spirit Night at Red Robin, the PTA earned $220! Thank you to Kelly Chhean for making the arrangements for our school and to all the families who dined out that night to support our school.

It’s cold outside! Come get cozy in the APR on Wednesday at 6pm for Mr. Burns (& Friends!) Hot Chocolate Read-Along! Children are invited to wear their pajamas and bring a blanket and their favorite stuffy and join us for a special story time with a hot chocolate bar – this event is part of our Fall Book Fair. Please see below for dates and times for the Book Fair.

We look forward to seeing you at the December PTA Meeting, rescheduled for next Tuesday, December 10 at 6:30pm. We need volunteers for Wimsy’s Holiday Shoppe as well as donations for our staff cookie exchange! It’s just heating up at Wims this 2024-25 school year, so be sure to read on and see how you can get involved.

Have a Wonderful Wildcat Week!

~ Ashley Zuraf, President

2024-25 School Year

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. Volunteers are still needed for the Book Fair. If you are interested in helping, please sign up here → https://bit.ly/24WWESBookFair

Bring your blanket, favorite stuffie, and even wear your pajamas for this cozy read-along! Settle in at 6pm in the APR for a special story-time featuring Mr. Burns and special guests. A hot chocolate bar will be available to keep you warm & cozy. This is a great opportunity for parents to do some secret holiday shopping at the Book Fair! Pre-registration is not required but would be helpful in our planning. If your child plans to attend this heartwarming event, please RSVP here → https://bit.ly/WWES24READ

We are excited to announce the return of Wimsy’s Holiday Shoppe - this year for THREE days! Shop 4-6pm Monday & Tuesday, and 4-7pm on last chance Wednesday! All Wildcats are invited to do their own shopping for everyone on their list at affordable prices. There is something for everyone from mom & dad, brothers & sisters, grandparents, and even the family pet! Shopping assistants will be on hand as well as gift wrappers, to provide the full experience. The PTA will also be selling take n make crafts at clearance prices as additional options for their holiday lists. Volunteers and wrapping paper donations are needed! Please sign up to help support this event → https://bit.ly/24SHOPWIMSY

Doing some holiday baking? Share with our Wonderful Wildcat Staff! Like Pie Time, the PTA hopes to send each Wims staff member home with at least a dozen, festive cookies for their winter holiday celebrations. Cookies can be homemade and of any variety. Please sign up here to donate a dozen holiday cookies → https://bit.ly/24WWESCookies

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.