THE WES PRESS
September 2019
IN THIS ISSUE...
- Upcoming Events
- Announcements
- District Wide PTO & Community News
- Thank You
- Quick Links
UPCOMING EVENTS...
Friday, September 6, 5-7 PM, WES Fields - Back to School Picnic
Wednesday, September 11, 6:30PM - Open House Grade K-2
Thursday, September 12 6:30PM- Open House Grade 3-5
Saturday, September 14, 7PM - 3rd Grade Level Parent Social
Monday, September 16, 7PM - First 2019-2020 PTO Meeting
Friday, September 27, 7PM - 5th Grade Parent Social
Satruday, September 28, 7PM - 4th Grade Parent Social
Monday, September 30 - No School Gr. K-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS...
BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION
The WES PTO is excited to welcome you to the 2019-2020 school year! As a district, we have gone green and all the PTO information that was sent in the Back to School folder is available online now. Back to School Webpage.
FOLLOW WES PTO ON INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK
Don't miss a thing! Follow us on facebook @WESBeePto and Instagram @wespto.
BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC
Join us Friday, September 6, 5-7PM on the WES fields and the Secondary Playground to kick off the new school year. There will also be a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Secondary Playground! Bring a picnic dinner or purchase pizza and drinks when you arrive. Soft pretzels and water ice are free. Sign up hereto volunteer at the picnic or contact Megan Talone. Back to school picnic email. Picnic Webpage.
WAYS TO HELP WES PTO
Help support WES PTO by enrolling in the Cash Back Programs, participating in Dine Out and Pretzel fundraisers, and/or making a donation through our Family Donation Program.
- BOXTOP SUMMER COLLECTION: Don't forget to send in your Box Tops to your new homeroom by Friday, September 13 for a chance to win! Top 5 collector win a grand prize of lunch with Mrs. Ferguson and a free book at the book fair, top 5 raffle winners receive a gift card to Target. If we reach our summer goal of $250.00 in Box Tops, we will have a school-wide Philly Sports Day celebration on September 20! Questions or for more info contact Sara Whitehead at WES Rebates.
- REGISTER YOUR GIANT CARD TODAY:The Giant A+ Rewards Program begins September 6, 2019 through March 14, 2020. Please click here to register your card today if you have not registered in the past! Be sure to enter school ID number 26444 to support WES! All proceeds go to support WES Helping Hands students. Questions? Contact Sara Whitehead at WES Rebates if you need help registering.
- SUPPORT YOUR PTO AND DINE OUT AT JIMMY JOHN’S:Take a day off from cooking and get sandwiches from Jimmy John’s on Tuesday, September 17, 4-7PM. Don’t forget to mention WES PTO.
- PRETZEL FUNDRAISER:Sign up to have fresh Philly pretzels delivered to your child's classroom on Friday mornings. We need volunteers to help make deliveries to classrooms on Friday mornings. Contact Mary Kay Church to volunteer or for more information. Registration forms are due on September 20 and can be found online. Pretzel Friday Webpage.
- FAMILY DONATION PROGRAM: Please consider making a donation to the WES PTO by using the Pay Pal link below. Every dollar we raise goes towards supporting our WES children and community including almost all school assemblies, International week, welcoming events, teacher grants, and more!
GRADE LEVEL PARENT SOCIALS
Save the date and book your babysitters now, all Grade Level Socials are parents-only! They are always a fun night to catch up with old friends and meet new ones.
- 3rd Grade Parent Social - Saturday, September 14, 7PM at the home of Tara and Anujeet Sareen
- 4th Grade Parent Social - Saturday, September 28, 7PM at the home the Serene and Miguel Peña
- 5th Grade Parent Social - Friday, September 27, 7PM at the home of Jodi and Jim Warren
We still need hosts for Kindergarten and 2nd Grade. If you or someone you know wants to host, please email Morgan Dorfman at WES PTO Social. Parent Social Webpage.
FIRST PTO MEETING
Our first meeting of the 2019-20 school year will be Monday, September 16, 7PM in the WES Little Theater. Please join us to hear what's to come this fall and how you can volunteer!
ATTENTION 5TH GRADE PARENTS
The 5th Grade Committee has started planning activities for the class of 2020’s last year at WES - but we need your help! If you have interest in helping out with Field Day, Movie Night, Class Party, Bowling Party or the class yearbook contact Heather Gill, Amber Swindells or Megan Talone at WES 5th Grade Committee.
SAVE THE DATE - Field Day will be held Friday, October 11. More information about this year’s activities will be sent home with your 5th grader or click on the 5th Grade Committee Webpage. Let’s make it a year to remember!
JOIN THE CUTLURAL ARTS COMMITTEE
The Cultural Arts Committee has an exciting year of programs planned including several schoolwide assemblies, a grade-specific performance for each grade, an author/illustrator visit, and a dance workshop. All our programs, dates, and details are available on the Cultural Arts Webpage. For more information or to get involved with Cultural Arts please contact Leigh Oblack or Liz Egg-Krings at WES Cultural Arts.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
A new school year means new opportunities to find ways to get involved with the school. We have over 30 committees that need parent involvement to run successfully. Please sign up to run a committee or volunteer to help run an event at WES Committee Chairs & Volunteersor contact Sara Whitehead atWES Nominating Chair to help find the perfect fit for you!
NOT TOO LATE TO BE A HOMEROOM PARENT
Now that your child has been assigned to a classroom, help make their year great by volunteering to be their homeroom parent. Contact Ylva Kelsall or Sara Whitehead atWES Homeroomfor more information.
WES NEWSPAPER CLUB
Attention 4th and 5th grade Parents: register NOW for the WES Newspaper Club! The club meets every Friday mornings from October 11-May 8 from 8:15-9:05AM in the library conference room. We write about WES Happenings, WES People, and all the cool things WES kids are interested in -- books, dance & the arts, travel, movies, gaming, sports. It's written by students, for students - WES Happenings, WES People, and all the cool things WES kids are interested in. The WES Buzz can take 12 roving reporters. Sign up is first come, first serve by day and time this form is submitted online. Contact Gale Morrison with any questions or summer story and picture submissions. Registration Form.
BOOK FAIR IS COMING!
Mark your calendar! The Book Fair will kick off on Sunday, October 20 and continue to Friday, October 25. Each classroom will have an opportunity to visit, and families are invited to shop during posted Book Fair hours. Book Fair Webpage.
SAVE THE DATE: WES RUNNING BEE!
The 4th Annual WES Running Bee 5k/1 mile fun run is just ahead on Sunday, November 10. Please click here for details and to register. Contact WES Running BEEif you have any questions.
DISTRICT WIDE PTO/PTSA ITEMS AND COMMUNITY NEWS...
A NEW APP FOR OUR 5 PTOs
You have received this newsletter from our latest digital app called Membership ToolKit (MTK). Please join me in thanking Mary Gildea, our Radnor PTOs Communications App Volunteer and MTK Administrator, who has made the transition from MySchoolAnywhere (MSA) to MTK so seamless. Thank you also to our PTOs Communications VPs and Webmasters for uploading the latest information on this app to our websites. For more information on MTK visit here.
RADNOR SWAG - RADNOR SCHOOL DISTRICT SPIRIT WEAR ON SALE
The PTOs have come together to offer selections of new spirit wear for youth and adults. From options unique to each elementary school to the newest styles for RMS Raider Day and RHS Radnor gear, Anchor’s Aweigh proudly produces these items for our Radnor PTOs. Get ready for a new school year and our DW Radnor Spirit Day on Friday, October 11here!
RADNOR EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION CELEBRATES 25 YEARS!
Did you know The Radnor Education Foundation (REF) turns 25 this year? In celebration of this momentous anniversary, REF is hosting a 25th Anniversary Jubilee fundraiser at Pomme in Radnor on February 8. Planning is already underway but we are looking for a few more people to serve on the volunteer event committee to help make this truly an event to remember! Only have a few hours to volunteer? No need to worry, we have volunteer assignments that vary from prepping invitations, to soliciting donations to, day-of set up. Join us for our kickoff meeting on Tuesday, September 24. Contact us to learn more and volunteer!
ART GOES TO SCHOOL OF DELAWARE VALLEY
Our elementary school PTOs are working in partnership with the Radnor Chapter of Art Goes to School of Delaware Valley (AGTS-DV). This is a non-profit volunteer organization, which brings art appreciation classes to elementary school children. Become an AGTS volunteer at Radnor, Ithan or Wayne Elementary School! We are looking for current RTSD elementary and alumni parents who enjoy volunteering in the classroom and are keen to inspire our students with their interest in art. You do not need to be a teacher or an artist; the AGTS Radnor Chapter offers fun and informal training to all classroom presenters. How about joining us for 2019-20? See details on the Radnor, Ithan and Wayne Elementary School PTO websites.
3RD ANNUAL SOUTH WAYNE PORCHFEST
The streets of South Wayne will once again be “alive with the sound of music†on Saturday, September 14, 11:30AM-5PM for the annual South Wayne PorchFest. The event features more than 60 varied musical acts performing on porches throughout five residential blocks. Visitors will hear everything from solo acoustic to a large funk/rock ensemble, from gospel to marching bands, from bluegrass to show tunes. South Wayne PorchFest is a FREE, family-friendly day of music, open to the general public. Details.
THANK YOU...
The PTO succeeds because of the commitment of our parents.
We are grateful to Susan Mutschler for coordinating the 1st Day School Supplies program over the summer.
QUICK LINKS....
WES PTO
This PTO Communication is for all families at WES. Please email any questions or comments to the Communications Committee at WES Press. Go to the PTO webpagefor a calendar of events and announcements.
