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WELCOME BACK! OUR MISSION: Westside Parent Teacher Organization’s purpose is to raise money for the development of our school and the programs offered; and to provide the support and assistance to the staff so that we can make a positive and enriched learning environment for all students.
MEETINGS: Our PTO meets each month (with the exception of January) on the 1st Tuesday in our school library at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are all voluntary and we encourage any and all parents to attend so that they can be well informed of what your PTO is doing. Meetings consist of the same agenda and minutes are posted each month on our PTO webpage - www.westsideschoolpto.com Our meeting agenda is as follows:
■ Principal Updates ■ Budget Review ■ Upcoming Events ■ New Business
If you would like to attend a meeting as a speaker or know someone that would make a good speaker, please email the PTO President with your suggestions - [email protected]
DATES: Oct 6, Nov3, Dec 1, Feb 2, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3
CALENDAR: Here is what’s coming up…
September 9.20.15 - Gorge Triathlon
9.22.15-10.2.15 Flower Bulb Fundraiser
October 10.1.15 - Fall Pictures
10.5-10.9.15 - Book Fair 10.7.15 - Walk/Bike to School
November 11.1.15 - Daylight Saving Time ends
11.3.15 - Lions Vision Screening 11.6.15 - No School (work day)
11.11.15 - No School - Veterans Day 11.12-18.15 - Fall Conferences (tentative)
11.14.15 - Chair Affair Auction - Spring House Cellar 11.23-27.15 - Thanksgiving Break
December 12.21-31.15 - Winter Break
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OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS Each year the PTO funds many projects such as Artist in Residence, School Assemblies, Teacher Grants and additional funding for new books, technology for each classroom, as well as new equipment. In 2015, we were able to purchased our new amazing climbing wall. We focus our fundraising to be directed toward specific programs each year.
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CLASSROOM(TEACHERS($8,000(
Technology,'field'trips,'classroom'supplies,'books'
SPIRIT(GEAR($2,800'for'school'spirit't.shirts(
YEARBOOK($2,000'to'support'production'of''the'
yearbook(
OBOB/ROBOTICS($700'for'support(
ART(RESIDENCIES(&(AUCTION($18,350'for'12'weeks'of'art,'art'and'kiln'supplies,'and'annual'art'auction(
GAME(NIGHT($1,500'for'food,'activities,'prizes(
WILDCAT(CHASE($1,500'to'support'the'
Wildcat'Chase(SCIENCE(
$5,000'for'OMSI'Science'in'each'class'room'twice'a'year(
FAMILY(NIGHTS($700'for'movie'and'other'family'nights(
STAFF(APPRECIATION($900'for'Westside'staff'recognition(
BOOK(GIVE($5,000'for'free'
books'to'students'(
PE(PROGRAMS($1,750'for'running'program'and'climbing'wall'supplies(
STUDENT(LEARNING(AND(FUN!(
MUSIC($1,000''performing'
artists(
ASSEMBLIES($3,000'for'school'
programs,''special''guests(
TECHNOLOGY($4,500'for'iPads'and'
laptops'
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SCHOOL(SUPPORT(
'$950'for'indoor,'''''''''''''''''outdoor'supplies'
VOLUNTEERING
Many hands make light work. We are not able to do all the things we do without our parent volunteers. This is where you can come in! We need your help, and so do your children. Independent studies on parent involvement have shown that when parents get involved their children’s education grades go up and test scores improve. The best way to be involved is to be “in the know” and sign up for our monthly eNewsletter. Some current and active volunteering opportunities are:
The 5th Annual Gorge Kids Triathlon will be held on Sunday, September 20th, 2015! Date: Sunday, September 20th, 2015 Times: check in opens at 8:30am, race begins at 10:00am Where: Hood River Waterfront Park Cost: $20 per athlete (pre-registration) and $30 per athlete (day-of event)
Register Online - https://www.athletepath.com/gorge-kids-triathlon/2015-09-20
YOUR FIRST FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY! FLOWER BULB FUNDRAISER!!
September 21 – October 2
Be on the lookout for our first school fundraiser you can participate in. Our school receives 50% of all orders. Every plant is fully guaranteed and orders ship for a flat rate
of $5.00 directly to you!! Not a gardener? Check out the calendar and/or cookbook that’s available!
Orders can be placed online or by catalog.
More information will be coming soon
BOOK FAIR IS COMING UP!!!! October 5-9th, 2015 Volunteer to work the book fair, set up, or take down event, or advertising before. You can sign up to volunteer for our fundraisers by using our Sign Up Genius!
WESTSIDE ROBOTICS TEAM
We are excited to be able to form our very own robotics club!!!! Volunteers are needed to help develop this club and get it up and running! Get in on the ground floor!
Contact Yvonne for more info @ [email protected] or 541-340-4370
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Marianne Brevard Green Team [email protected] 541-400-0135
Barbara McDonough Kiln Upkeep/Supplies [email protected] 510-220-6204
Monique Flores Spirit Gear [email protected]
TBD Wildcat Chase
Kim Davis Yearbook [email protected] 541-645-0059
Megan Spears Web Page/Tech [email protected] 503-318-2912
Norma Cordry Chris Reitz
Wildcat Book Giveaway [email protected] [email protected]
907-654-7006
Alicia Beckman Facebook Updates [email protected] 541-386-9430
Yvonne Arbogast Robotics [email protected] 541-340-4370
Jaime Rathmell Skate Club [email protected] 503-358-9311
WESTSIDE PTO BOARD AND COMMITTEE CONTACTS 2015-2016Name Board Email Phone
Jayce Tappert President [email protected] 541-980-6444
Chris Reitz VP [email protected] 503-381-8024
Kim Davis Treasurer [email protected] 541-645-0059
Tom Weed Co-Secretary [email protected]
Kerri Weed Co-Secretary [email protected]
Marianne Brevard Board Member [email protected] 541-400-0135
Heather Walker Board Member [email protected] 503-936-8422
Kristin Marcroft Board Member [email protected] 503-551-1002
Barbara McDonough Board Member [email protected] 510-220-6204
Megan Spears Board Member [email protected] 503-318-2912
Bill Newton Principal [email protected] 541-386-1535
Heather Walker Programs/Assemblies [email protected] 503-936-8422
Nicole Wymore Amazon [email protected]
Jayce Tappert Artist In Residence [email protected] 541-980-6444
Andrea Wood Box Tops [email protected]
Jayce Tappert Book Fair [email protected] 541-980-6444
David Ashbaugh Walk/Bike To School [email protected]
Nicole Wymore Chair Affair Art Auc. [email protected] 541-490-8101
Patricia Bunch Chair Affair Art Auc. [email protected] 541-490-2297
Kim Davis Family Nights – Swim [email protected] 541-645-0059
TBD Teacher/Staff Apprec.
Kristin Marcroft Flower Power [email protected] 503-551-1002
Jayce Tappert Kristin Marcroft
Game Night Co-Chairs
[email protected] [email protected]
541-980-6444 503-551-1002
Jayce Tappert Grants [email protected] 541-980-6444
Westside Elementary School TerraCycle Program!
TerraCycle upcycles and recycles traditionally non-recyclable waste (including cereal bags, chip bags, tooth brushes, etc.) into a large variety of consumer products. These products keep waste out of our landfills and contribute to a cleaner world. Recycling containers are available at schoolfor convenient drop-off and for each item you collect, TerraCycle makes a donation to Westside.
Our student, staff & parent “Green Team” is seeking volunteers to help sort & ship the items
Mondays at 8:10am-8:30. Please only send in the items listed BELOW. Post this flyer on your refrigerator for easy reference.
For more information contact Marianne Brevard: 541.400.0135TerraCycle begins Monday September 28th, 2015 8:10-8:30 AM.
Set a family goal of 5-10 items a week!!!
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Westside School TerraCycle Program
PARENT VOLUNTEER FORM (please complete and return to the office)
Student’s Full Name: ______________________________________Grade:______________
Parent First Name (s) : _____________________ Last:________________________________
Teacher: _________________________ Phone(____)___________________________ (if available)
Email: ______________________________________________________________________
PLEASE NOTE: All information given will be used strictly for PTO purposes and will not be sold or given to unauthorized users.
___ I would like to be added to the Westside Monthly eNews.
___ I am interested in being included in volunteer opportunities as they come up.
___ I am interested in being on the PTO board or as a committee chair for ___________________________________
___ I am interested in being involved, but not sure where. Please call me! Phone:_____________________________
Some of my skills and background that might help the PTO are: ____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________.
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