Bulldog News and Observer

We have so many fun things planned for this upcoming school year and need your help to make them happen. If you're interested and willing to offer your time and/or talents, please reach out to BESSPTOrock@yahoo.com. We are looking forward to another great year. Taking part in the W.A. Bess PTO is a wonderful opportunity to be involved in your child's education and support our school. If you are interested in joining the PTO and want to receive information throughout the year about our upcoming events please go to the link below and sign up.

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W.A. Bess PTO member, parent, and local real estate agent generously sponsored a delicious breakfast for our hard working teachers as they diligently prepared for the return of our students.

PTO Meetings

September 4th, Wednesday, 8:15am (school cafe)

October 7th, Monday, 8:15am (zoom meeting)

January 8th, Wednesday, 8:15am (school cafe)

March 10th, Monday, 8:15am (zoom meeting)

• Color Run Fundraiser October 9th-October 18th
• Color Run Event October 18th
• Nothing Bundt Cake Fundraiser November 18th December 6th
• Pick up day December 17th
• Cookies from Santa December 13
• BBQ Fundraiser
• Pick up day February 28th
• 5th Grade Dance is March 7
• Outdoor Family Movie Night is April 11th

Did one of the above events spark your interest? If so, contact the W.A. Bess PTO and let us know you are interested in chairing one of the above events. As a first time chair, you will partner with the PTO Executive Committee and receive guidance and best practices on how to lead the event. Then you can let your creativity shine as you help think of fun ways to coordinate volunteers, advertise the events, and create exciting ways to celebrate our top sellers! We are looking for chairs for each event listed above. Please contact us today at BESSPTOrock@yahoo.com for more information.

One of the best investments your business can make is in the future of our community. There are many needs that community business partners can fill for kids at W.A. Bess Elementary School through Corporate Sponsorship. Wouldn't it be nice if your donation placed new books in the hands of eager students? Can you imagine sparking the interest of budding mathematicians by providing a fun new software program? What if you could help financially disadvantaged children attend a field trip? The dividends on your investment are PRICELESS!

Do you own a business, have a business-owner friend or work for a business that cares about our community? PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION. We have four levels of sponsorship, but if you are interested in sponsoring something specific for our school, there are other options too! If you have products, gift certificates or services to donate, The W.A. Bess PTO will put your investment to work! CONTACT US TODAY at BESSPTOrock@yahoo.com and request a Corporate Sponsorship form and let us customize a package specific to you and your business.

Some of the Sponsorship Benefits Include:

• Reach 600+ families to boost brand visibility.
  
• Business name and logo listed as a Sponsor on W.A. Bess Elementary School’s Facebook Page, PTO Facebook Page and “Bulldog News and Observer” e-newsletter.
• Business name and logo displayed on PTO digital sign and yard signs at events throughout the school year.
• Business name and logo distributed in students’ weekly folder on PTO sponsored events.
• Business will receive vocal recognition and written recognition on the Agenda of PTO Meetings
• Business will be featured as a Sponsor in the W.A. Bess Elementary School Yearbook.

We'd like to send a HUGE thank you to our new beautification sponsor Marin Lawn Care and Landscape for their generous time and efforts in making our school look fantastic. The Marin team planted beautiful flowers, spruced up around the school, put new mulch down in the outdoor classroom and much more!

Call them today at (704) 860-7219 for all of your landscape needs!

Calling all W.A. Bess Volunteers! Give back to your teachers in a special way...give the gift of time. Volunteer one of your lunch breaks to spend time with our precious students so our teachers can have a duty free lunch. Our teachers deserve some much needed time to themselves! During your time volunteering you will be available as needed to help our little ones open lunch items, excuse them to use the restrooms and ensure tables are wiped in between classrooms. It's very rewarding to spend time with our the best of W.A. Bess! Please review the sign-up genius and sign up for an hour or two! Your generosity is much appreciated. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4CABAD2DA4F94-50512601-duty

Does your child have a special day coming up? Celebrate them by decorating the WA Bess Spirit Rock. Simply send an email to BessPTOrock@yahoo.com to reserve your date. Please note it's first come first serve. Only $10 and all proceeds go to support our school!

This year’s COLOR RUN will be held October 18, 2024. This event is an excellent opportunity to get our kids active and raise money for our school with the help of parents like YOU! Please be on the lookout for more communication regarding opportunities to fundraise and volunteer.

For over 20 years, Box Tops for Education have given families an easy way to earn cash for their school, with products they already buy. Now you can simply scan your store receipt with the Box Tops mobile app to identify participating products and instantly add cash to our school’s earnings. Make sure you download the app today!

The mission of the W.A. Bess Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is to enrich the learning experience of students and supplement the tools needed by teachers while fostering an affirmative environment though active participation of parents and teachers. For more detailed information, please read our PTO Handbook.

Email: BESSPTOrock@yahoo.com

Website: gaston.k12nc.us/bess

Location: 4340 Beaty Road, Gastonia, NC, USA
Phone: (704)866-6075