FUNDRAI$ER PICK UP - TONIGHT!!!

REMINDER--- If your child(ren) sold any Club's Choice fundraiser items -- 

PLEASE pick up your order TONIGHT (Wed., Nov 7th) from 3:30-6pm!!!

If you are not able to pick up your order; please find someone else to. 

Thank You -

Waukee Elem. PTO

WAUKEE DISTRICT PTO DIRECTORY INFORMATION

2012-2013 District PTO Directory Now On Sale...

Remember, if you don't want to buy a directory (that is okay) you can still submit your contact information

to be included in the book at no cost!

Waukee Parent–Teacher Organization

2012-2013 District Directory Information

District PTO Directory Sales have started!!!

The PTO Student Directory is a helpful tool that provides contact information for fellow students, schools, and other community members in the entire district (not just Waukee Elementary). The directory is made available for personal use by school district families and staff and is not intended for business solicitations. 

To be included in the directory, you must complete the form online by: November 11th  

If you would like to buy a copy of the directory; the cost this year is $10.00 per book.

All information received will not be edited and will appear in the book as entered online. Entering your family information without purchasing a book is an option.

*** Visit the following link to enter information & order directories. ***

 https://waukeedistrictpto.wufoo.com/forms/waukee-csd-pto-school-directory/

Payments will be accepted through Paypal.

***NEW THIS YEAR*** 

·        Listings will be by child’s LAST name.  If you have children in your home with different last names, they will be separate listings.

·        Parent 2 information needs to be filled out ONLY if there are children that reside between two residences.

·        A national, secure server will now support the data entry system.  Data information will be private and will not be accessible online.

  

If you have questions, please email:  waukeedistrictpto@gmail.com

LAST REMINDER.... ANNUAL GALA AUCTION FUNDRAISER!!!

Waukee Community School District Foundation
Annual Gala Auction Fundraiser
Friday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m.
Aviva Life & Annuity Building, 7700 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA

$40 per person, $75 per couple
$10 per person discount for Waukee School District employees.

Register online today!

You can also link to this page: http://www.waukee.k12.ia.us/2012/10/faqs-about-the-wcsd-foundation-gala-auction/

WCSD Foundation Gala Auction Fundraiser - Nov. 2nd

Waukee Community School District » WCSD Foundation Gala Auction Fundraiser Nov. 2

waukee.k12.ia.us

The Waukee Community School District Foundation (WCSD Foundation) will be holding their Annual Gala Auction Fundraiser on Friday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m. This year’s event will be hosted at the Aviva Corporate Building on Jordan Creek Parkway. The theme is simply, “Waukee Pride.”

PTO INFORMATION SHARED 9/17/12

WAUKEE ELEMENTARY PTO

2012-2013

PTO VP – Tiffany Briggs

tbriggs212@gmail.com

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W.E. PTO Motto:  the practice of people working together to improve the quality of school life for all students, teachers and families.

Thanks for making a difference for our students and school!

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UPCOMING MEETING DATES:

***Special PARTY PLANNING MEETING

– Tues. Oct. 2^nd - 6:30 PM in the Media Center

(please bring fall party ideas)!

All future meetings will be held in the

Media Center and will start @ 7 pm!

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Tuesday, October 16^th

Tuesday, December 11^th

Tuesday, February 5^th

Tuesday, April, 2^nd 

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PTO COMMITTEES        PROGRAMS

-          ACTIVITIES                          - Box Tops

-          BOOK FAIR                           - Tyson

-          CONFERENCE MEALS        - Pizza Ranch

-          FINE ARTS                             - Labels for

-          FUNDRAISING                            Education

-          GARDENING                          - Sunny D labels

-          MEMBERSHIP

-          PARTY PLANNING

-          TEACHER/STAFF APPRECIATION

-          YEARBOOK

PTO EVENTS

For up-to-date info read Totem Tales OR visit: http://waukeeelementarypto.blogspot.com/

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Fall FUNDRAISING w/Club’s Choice:

-          Kick off – Friday, September 21^st

-          Orders Due – Friday, October 5^th

-          DELIVERY – Wednesday, November 7^th

SCHOOL PARTIES/PARTY PLANNING: 2:30-3:15pm

-          Fall Harvest Party – Friday, Oct. 26^th

-          Winter Party – Friday, December 21^st

-          Valentine Party – Friday, February 15^th

CONFERENCE MEALS:

-          Week of Nov. 10^th – 16^th   &   Mar. 2^nd – 7^th

BOOK FAIR w/Scholastic:

-          Open during SPRING P/T Conferences

ACTIVITIES:

-          Events Vary throughout the year

-          Kindergarten Meet n Greet (held 7/24)

-          Family Fun Night (Fri. Jan. 26^th)

-          Movie Night/BINGO Night?

-          Science Fair (NEW this year?)

FINE ARTS DAY & GARDENING:

-          Spring Activities ~ Date & Times TBD

TEACHER/STAFF APPRECIATION:

-          Present “treats” throughout the year including Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week in May!

YEARBOOK:

-          Creates & sells spring yearbook late winter/delivered to students mid spring

MEMBERSHIP:

-          Collects, organizes and distributes school supply kits bought in late spring for following school year (used as small PTO fundraiser)

PTO September UPDATES

Lots of Information... please read carefully!

Upcoming PTO Events & Activities:

REMINDER... 1st PTO Meeting - Monday, Sept. 17th @ 7pm in the Media Center --- All Parents & Staff Invited to Attend!!!

*** VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED --- TO HELP ASSEMBLE FUNDRAISER PACKETS FROM APPROX. 8-8:45 pm 

If you are able to assist, please sign up so we know how many volunteers to plan for, thanks!   http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A9A829A02-volunteers

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Club's Choice FUNDRAI$ING PACKETS WILL BE SENT HOME THE WEEK OF September 17th

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

 ORDERS DUE: FRIDAY, OCT. 5TH

DELIVERY DATE: Wednesday, November 7th 3:30-6pm
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JUST ANNOUNCED.... "PARTY PLANNING" NEWS & MEETING DATE!!!!

This year the PTO is once again helping plan and organize classroom parties like we have done in the past, but this year with a little "twist" . 

We are looking for parents to form 3 committees (K-1, 2-3, & 4-5). These committees will each plan & organize "1" party for "2" grades. On that same note, we will still be looking for a head parent to lead each classroom party -- so be looking for more information SOON!!!

 

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN A COMMITTEE & HELP PLAN & ORGANIZE ONE OF THE "3" PARITES

K-1st
2nd-3rd
4th-5th

PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND THE MEETING & VISIT THIS LINK TO SIGN YOUR NAME:  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A9A829A02-party ***

***SPECIAL***  Party Planning Meeting - Tuesday, Oct. 2nd @ 6:30 PM*** 

Meeting for Committee Members who would like to HELP PLAN & ORGANIZE GRADE LEVEL PARTIES!

Please bring party ideas with you as the Fall Party is coming up...  Friday, Oct. 26th!

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CLASSROOM PARTY DATES & TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Fall Party, Friday, October 26th from 2:30-3:15 pm

Winter Party, Friday, December 21st from 2:30-3:15 pm

Valentine Party, Friday, February 15th from 2:30-3:15 pm

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UPCOMING "REGULAR" PTO MEETING DATES:

TUESDAY, Oct. 16TH - Media Center 7 pm

TUESDAY, DEC. 11TH - Media Center  7 pm

TUESDAY, FEB. 5TH - Media Center  7 pm

TUESDAY, APRIL 2ND- Media Center  7 pm

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CONTINUE TO SEND BoxTops, Labels for Education, Sunny D Labels, Tyson, & Pizza Ranch TO SCHOOL WITH YOUR KIDS.

Every little bit helps!!!

PTO Positions Currently Open: 

(if you or someone else might be interested in volunteering for one of the following positions, please contact Tiffany Briggs, PTO VP, @tbriggs212@gmail.com)

• Committee Member & Chair(s) for K-1st,  2nd-3rd, & 4th-5th Party Planning (sign up genius link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A9A829A02-party )

• Conference Meal Coordinator/Chair/Committee

• Co-Chair/Committee for Gardening

• Co-Chair/Committee Members for Yearbook

• Co-Chair/Committee Members for Fine Arts

Feel free to sign up OR  join us at any of the upcoming PTO events. 

If you have any questions - contact Tiffany Briggs, PTO VP, @ tbriggs212@gmail.com.

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PTO INFORMATION MEETING... MONDAY, AUG. 27TH @ 7PM

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL

~From Waukee Elementary PTO

ALL Waukee Elementary Parents & Staff are Invited to Join Us for a PTO Informational Meeting On...

 MONDAY, AUGUST 27^TH @ 7PM in the Cafeteria!!!  

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·       Find out WHO we are? WHAT We Do? And WHY We Exist?

·       Meet Waukee Elementary PTO Leaders

·       Learn About Volunteer Opportunities & Upcoming PTO Events

·       Refreshments & Door Prizes!!!

~ HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE ~

If you have questions please feel free to contact 

Tiffany Briggs (tbriggs212@gmail.com) W.E. PTO VP

OR For More District and Building PTO Information... visit  --- http://waukeedistrictpto.blogspot.com/ OR http://waukeeelementarypto.blogspot.com

"SUMMER SURPLUS" ~ District-Wide PTO Food Drive!

"SUMMER SURPLUS" ~ District-Wide PTO Food Drive!

April 30th - May 10th

The Waukee District PTO is sponsoring an end of the "school year" food drive to help fill the shelves at the Waukee Area Food Pantry for the summer.  We are so grateful for the support of the community for PTO activities and would like to give back.  

WAUKEE ELEMENTARY will be in charge of collecting 

"Boxed Food Goods" 

Examples include: 

Pancake Mix, Pizza Dough Mix, Brownie & Cake Mixes, etc.  

If you are willing, please send a boxed food item to the school starting April 30th.  The food drive will end on May 10th.  We appreciate your support and helping us give the Waukee Food Pantry a "Summer Surplus"!  If you have any questions, please contact Ginnie Coleman at waukeedistrictpto@gmail.com.

SCHOOL DONATION LIST:

Waukee Elementary:  Boxed Goods:  Pancake Mix, Pizza Dough Mix, Brownies, Cake

MG:  Canned Goods: Pasta, Soup, Chili

WH:  Canned Goods:  Tuna, Chicken, Beans, Salsa

BV: Rice, Pasta, Soy Sauce, Pasta Sauce

Shuler:  Canned Goods:  vegetables, fruit, syrup

MS:  Deodorant, Toothpaste, Mouthwash, Toothbrushes, Shampoo, Conditioner.

ORDER SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS...NOW!!!!

ONLINE ORDERING... Now Open for School Supply Kits!!! 

Now through June 1st --- ORDER your K-8th Grade SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS for the 2012-2013 School Year!

 Simply, ORDER NOW & PICK UP Kits at Back to School Night in August!!!! 

See Online Order information with SCHOOL CODES below (Waukee Elementary Code is... WAU016) 

Proceeds from School Suply Kits sold - help our local PTOs - depending on which building you child(ren) attend!

Order Securely Online 

Until June 1st 

1. Go to www.epipacks.com

2. Enter School ID your child will attend in the fall:

BRO174 (Brookview) 

EAS184 (Eason)

MAP025 (Maple Grove)

SHU014 (Shuler),

WAL142 (Walnut Hills)

WAU016 (Waukee Elem.),

WAU024 (Waukee Middle), or

WAU023 (Waukee South Middle)

3. Follow the directions to complete your order.

4. Keep your online confirmation as your receipt.

District PTO Slate Vote --- TUESDAY, APRIL 3RD 7-8 PM

District PTO Slate Vote

The Waukee Community School’s District Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is looking for volunteers to fill various leadership positions:

·      Vice Presidents for each school

·      District President

·      District Secretary

·      District Treasurer

All district positions are elected positions.  The election will take place on April 3^rd from 7-8 p.m. at the Waukee School District Conference room.  Any parent with a child in the Waukee School District is encouraged to come vote.

According to the Waukee District PTO bylaws a person filling either the District President position or Building VP must be filled by a current or past PTO board member.  In the event a person is seeking to be a CO-VP and does not fulfill the requirement, the other CO-VP must be a current or past District or Building PTO Board Member.

Parents interested in the above listed district positions should call or e-mail Ginnie Coleman at 771-4083 or waukeedistrictpto@gmail.com.  Notification regarding interest in these positions must be submitted by March 27th.

2012 Kindergarten Registration

2012 Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten Registration Night will be held at each elementary attendance center 

on Tuesday, March 13, 2012.

Kindergarten registration will occur online. If a family chooses to complete the registration process using the paper process, the materials may be picked up at the student’s attendance center, central administration office, or online at the district website.

Family Fun Night - MARCH 3rd & Book Fair 3rd-8th

Family Fun Night

Saturday, March 3rd 5-8:30

This is a FREE family event including carnival games, mini golf, Cake/pop walk, inflatable’s and PRIZES!

Raffle tickets will be sold the night of the event.

****$1.00 Raffle Tickets****

Items donated by students for baskets to be raffled

***$5.00 Mega RaffleTickets***

A Chance to WIN:

IPOD 4g Wii Kindle Fire $50 Gift Certificates

If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please go to:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054FAAAD2E5-family

or contact:

Karen Norton at nortx5@hickorytech.net

Jennifer Lovell at prelogoli@msn.com

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Get ready for the W.E. PTO Scholastic Book Fair !

March 3rd-8th, 2012

3/3 (Sat) – 8 AM to noon

3/5 (Mon) – 4 to 6 PM

3/6 (Tue) – 4 to 6 PM

3/7 (Wed) – 2 to 6 PM

3/8 (Thu) – 4 to 8 PM

Can’t make it to the Book Fair?  You can shop on-line from 02/26/12 thru 03/11/12

http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=waukeeelemschool

Questions? Contact Jodi Chambers at jlchambers67@msn.com

Get ready for the W.E. PTO Scholastic Book Fair!

Book Fair Luau – It’s a Reading Celebration!

March 3 through March 8, 2012

03/03 (Sat) – 8 AM to 12 noon

03/05 (Mon) – 4 to 6 PM

03/06 (Tue) – 4 to 6 PM

03/07 (Wed) – 2 to 6 PM

03/08 (Thu) – 4 to 8 PM

Can’t make it to the Book Fair?  You can shop on-line from 02/26/12 thru 03/11/12

http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=waukeeelemschool

Questions? Contact Jodi Chambers at jlchambers67@msn.com

Just a few NEW "2012" PTO reminders/updates...

• UPCOMING PTO Meetings  @ 6:30 in the Media Center at Waukee Elementary

- Tuesday, January 17th

- Monday, February 20th

- Tuesday, April 17th

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• Family Fun Movie Night (FREE Movie, Treats & Drinks)

 Wear your slippers and PJs & bring your blankets & pillows to watch...  "ZOOKEEPER" 

Friday, January 20th ~ Doors Open @ 6:15 pm/Movie Starts @ 6:45 pm

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• MARK YOUR CALENDARS... 

Valentine's Day Party -  Thursday, Feb. 9th from 2:30-3:30 pm

FAMILY FUN NIGHT -  Saturday, March 3rd 5-8:30 pm

This is a FREE family event including carnival games, mini golf,cake/pop walk, inflatables and PRIZES!

There will also be tickets available for a chance to win a basket raffleand other larger prizes! 

Not sure what to do for dinner? Pizza mealdeals being offered for a reasonable price.

WAUKEE ELEMENTARY'S SPRING BOOKFAIR - 

will run Saturday, March 3rd - Thursday March 8th during the week of Spring P/T Conferences

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