When the witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers ’tis near Halloween.” ~ Anonymous

Happy October!

We are always in need of volunteers to help our wonderful coordinators pull off these great events. Current needs:

• Trunks and Volunteers and Decorated Trunks for Trunk or Treat

Woodside Home & School would like to thank everyone for such an amazing 2022 Fun Run! A big thank you to Sarah Konkol for organizing such a great event this year! Thank you families for attending this year's event. Also a huge thank you to everyone who donated this year. Pledges totaled almost $54,000! It is truly appreciated. Home & School is already working on classroom enhancements, a Gaga Ball Pit and started planning for a MakerSpace (STEM) room!

1. In which country did Halloween originate?
2. From which words did ‘bonfire’ originate?
3. Which phobia means you have an intense fear of Halloween?
4. Out of which vegetable were Jack O’ Lanterns originally made?
5. Is pumpkin a fruit or vegetable?
6. Which holiday has the top candy sales, Valentine’s Day or Halloween?
   
7. Which state in the U.S.A. produces the most pumpkins?
8. Can you name the colors of candy corn from the top to the bottom?
   
9. How is the mystery flavored Dum-Dum lollipop made?
10. How many pieces of candy does the average household give to each trick or treater on Halloween?

Click here for the answers.

• Marcus Tickets - Discounted Pricing

• Raise Right (Formerly Scrips) - Coming in November

• Woodside Home & School Website (Stay apprised of all our current events)

• Code Ninjas Day Camp & Fundraiser

October 14: Trunk or Treat

October 19: Parent/Teacher Conferences

October 21: NO SCHOOL

October 22: Pumpkins with a Purpose

October 31 - November 13: Woodside Spiritwear Sale

November 4: NO SCHOOL

November 5: Family Outing Milwaukee Buck's Game

November 8 & 9: Culver's Night Out

November 10 - 16: Book Fair

November 10 & 11: Parent/Teacher Conferences

November 11: NO SCHOOL

November 23-25: Thanksgiving Break: NO SCHOOL

Official Woodside Elementary School Parent Page - All things Woodside

Group Pages

Woodside Class of 2031 Page (current 4th Graders)

Woodside Elementary Class of 2032 Page (current 3rd Graders)

Woodside Class of 2033 Page (current 2nd graders)

Woodside Elementary Class of 2034 Page (current 1st graders)

Woodside Class of 2035 Page (current Kindergarteners)

Woodside Home & School is a parent/teacher group which helps fund raise and coordinate exciting events for the families of Woodside Elementary School part of Hamilton School District located in Sussex, Wisconsin.

Through great partnerships between parents and staff, Woodside Home and School enhances the children’s learning environment by providing support to staff, students and the entire school program; organizing events, enabling communication throughout the school community, and providing financial support.

It is the mission of the Woodside Home & School Association, a parent/staff organization,

to enhance the learning environment by providing support to staff, students and the entire school program by organizing events, enabling communication throughout the school community and providing financial support.

The officers for this school year are listed below. Click each name to send them an email.

• Co-Presidents: Heather Rechlin & Julie Fromm - president@woodsidehomeandschool.com
• Co-Vice Presidents: Ashlie Schaffner & Jeanne Hasenstab - vicepresident@woodsidehomeandschool.com
• Treasurer: Valerie Emrich - treasurer@woodsidehomeandschool.com
• Secretary: Chris Ross - secretary@woodsidehomeandschool.com