WV PTA WEEKLY NEWS 11.3.19
GOOD EVENING WILDCATS!
I hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween weekend, and that you were able to snag some candy from your kiddos to treat yourselves!!
HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEAR SALE
The Holiday Spirit Wear Sale has officially begun!! You can find some great cold weather items and new tee shirts at https://squareup.com/store/WVE.The sale runs from Wednesday, October 30-Thursday, November 14 at 3pm. No late orders will be accepted. All items will be delivered to your child's classroom approximately 3 weeks after the end date of the sale. If you purchase an item for a gift that you don't want your child to see, please contact Katie Felmlee for special delivery instructions.
CITADEL HEART OF LEARNING AWARD
The 19th annual Citadel Heart of Learning Award program has kicked off, and Citadel is officially accepting nominations. Every year, Citadel receives thousands of heartfelt nominations sent from students, parents, and community members for teachers who are making a true difference in their students’ lives. All finalists receive $500 to use in their classroom and are honored at the Citadel Heart of Learning Awards banquet in early May. Three winners are selected from the 15 finalists — one high school, one middle school, and one elementary school teacher — and each receives an additional $1,500 to use in their classroom. Additionally, the top three schools from Chester County that submit the most nominations receive the “Schools with Heart” award from Citadel and earn money to support assemblies or events.
Nominations for the teacher award program will be accepted through December 31, 2019, and can be submitted at CitadelHeartofLearning.com.
READING INCENTIVE
Don’t forget to have your students turn in their reading logs from October. All students that complete their 20 minutes of reading each day and turn in a log will receive a reward from the PTA. Monthly reading logs are located here: https://www.westvincentpta.org/reading-incentive.
FAMILY ARTS NIGHT
Registration for Family Arts Night is tomorrow Monday, November 4 around 7:00pm. This event is open to all families with students at the school, but space is limited. Hop Toad Studio will lead us in a canvas painting project that will create a family masterpiece on November 22 from 6:30 - 8:00. Please contact Anne Strawbridge with any questions. Hope you can join us!
WEST VINCENT ON ICE
We don’t have school, so consider taking your kids ice skating. Join us this Tuesday, November 5 between 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm at Power Play Rinks (701 Haywood Dr., Exton, PA 19341). Cost is $7 per person and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the West Vincent PTA.
BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Fall 2019 Scholastic Book Fair will be held Monday, November 11 - Thursday, November 14. That week, your child(ren) will be attending the fair two times with their teachers during predetermined time-slots. The first day will be to compile their wish lists and the second will be to purchase. The Fair will also be open on Wednesday, November 13th from 5:30 - 8:30 pm the night of the Brain Show so you can experience and make purchases together as a family.
With all of the activity, there is a dire need for help! Won't you please consider volunteering during the fair? It's a fantastic way to not only help your children and their class but to give back to the school at large. WE NEED YOU! Please consider signing up for multiple shifts when able. These special school events are not possible without your help. Sign up here and follow the links to choose your shifts!
In addition, we are looking for an individual to be a Book Fair Chairperson (in training) with role responsibility effective 11/21. If you are interested in learning the role and responsibilities, please contact Jamie Williams.
PTA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Join us for the next PTA meeting with special guest Dr. Susan Lloyd, Superintendent of OJR. Dr. Lloyd will answer all your questions pertaining to hot topics like Delayed Start, School Security and more. The meeting is Tuesday, November 12 at 6:30 pm in the WVES School Library.
BRAIN SHOW FAMILY NIGHT
Plan to join us Wednesday, November 13 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the WVES Auditorium for a free family event that is sure to please all ages. The Brain Show is as close as you can get to a Real Live TV Game Show. We are asking each family to donate a shelf stable item as your entrance fee to The Brain Show. Also, our Book Fair will also be open from 5:30 - 8:30 pm on the night of our Brain Show event. Feel free to come early and browse for books!
Tomorrow is Day 3. Have a fantastic week!
Jessica Neiderer