Monday, August 31, 2015

September 2015

We are now into our third full week of school!  Thank you to all the parents who attended the Back-To-School night on August 25th.  We hope you were able to get some information, sign up your student(s) for the After School Program, and meet your student's teacher(s).

Calendar of Events
Just a few things we wanted to make you that are upcoming in September here at Woodrow Wilson Elementary:
  • Monday, September 7th:  Labor Day - No School.  Enjoy your 3-day weekend!
  • Tuesday, September 8th: First School Community Council from 9:00 AM-10:00 AM and PTA meeting from 10:00 AM-10:30 AM. Both meet in the Library upstairs.
  • Monday, September 28th: No 1/2-day Kindergarten classes.
  • Monday and Tuesday, September 28 & 29th: SEP Conferences 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM on both days.
  • Tuesday, September 29th: Say "BOO to the Flu"
    Community Nursing Services will be offering flu shots.  The clinic will be open to the public from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.  Insurances CNS may be able to bill:
    Aetna, Altius, Blue Cross, DMBA, Educators Mutual, PEHP, SelectHealth, Medicaid and CHIP for kids only, Summit Care, United Health Care, Medicare part B, and some Medicare Advantage Plans
  • Wednesday, September 30th: Vision Screening
  • Thursday, October 1st: Short Day. School dismissed at 1:30 PM
  • Friday, October 2nd: No School - Compensatory Day.  Enjoy your 3-day weekend!
Some events happening with in the district:
  • Tuesday, September 1st: Granite School District Board Meeting.  Administrative reports begin at 5:00 PM with the board meeting beginning at 7:00 PM at the Granite School District Offices
  • Tuesday, September 8th: Superintendent's Town Hall Meeting 7:00 PM at Kearns High School.
  • Wednesday, September 9th: Superintendent's "Walk in Wednesday" begins from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM.  Walk in or make an appointment by calling 385-646-4523.

Box Tops for Education News
We are creating a tally board to show how much each class is collecting in Box Tops.  At the end of the year, we will have a prize for the class that has the highest collection amount.  Please remember to put your student's teacher's name on the collection sheet so the class will get the proper credit.

Smith's Community Rewards Program
Smith's is committed to helping communities grow and prosper.  Year after year, local school earn funds through Smith's Community Rewards program simply by using your Smith's Rewards card.  There is no cost to enroll, and enrollment does not affect your fuel points or coupon discounts.  This is an easy way to help support Woodrow Wilson Elementary.

For more information, please visit http://www.smithscommunityrewards.com and click on Community Rewards.

Membership News
Membership dues will remain at $5.00 per membership.  To join, please remit your membership dues to the Woodrow Wilson PTA.  These can be turned it in to the office, placed in the PTA mailbox, or given to Ms. Garrett in the computer lab.  Your membership covers, not only the membership at the school level, but also membership at the state and national levels.

Membership Hall of Fame!!
WW Staff
Ms. Aikens
Ms. Ball
Ms. Bingham
Ms. Fyffe
Ms. Grant
Ms. Jackman
Ms. Musig
Ms. Osmun
Ms. Smith
Mr. Smith
Ms. Wallis
Ms. Wilcox

Parents
David Moulton
Jeremiah Newlove
Tara Smith

Happy Birthday!!
July
Ms. Grant: 1st Grade
Mr. Sean: CS Coordinator
Ms. Chappell: 4th Grade
Ms. Fyffe: Title I Paraeducator

August
Ms. Rapp: Title I Paraeducator
Ms. Jeo: 3rd Grade
Ms. Hales: 4th Grade
Ms. Perez: Paraeducator

September
Ms. Garrett: Title I Paraeducator
Mr. Smith: 5th Grade
Ms. Harris: School Technology Specialist

As always, please feel free to contact the PTA at wwilsonpta@gmail.com.
Thanks and see you at one of our events!!

Janet Arakaki-Moulton, Acting PTA President
Woodrow Wilson PTA
2567 South Main Street
Salt Lake City, Utah  84115