Parent Teacher Conferences

We have received notice that there are still many openings for Parent Teacher Conferences for today, April 10 and tomorrow, April 11.  You have the report cards, here is your opportunity to meet with your child's teacher with any questions, concern, or praise for all the hard work both child and teacher are accomplishing.  Appointments can be scheduled online at www.ptcfast.com/schools/Woolwich_Central_School or through the WCS website.  If you prefer to talk to someone directly, call the office at 443-9739.  

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It's been a cold, hard winter.  As Mainers, we are accustomed to it.  Some say this winter was not abnormal at all - but simply a reminder of the days when ice fishing began in earnest in November, and snow days were called only during blizzards (sometimes).  Did you not experience a need to hibernate?  To eat comfort food, and ignore any friends or relatives returning from a Tropical vacation?  Sure, we made the basketball games and got groceries and made it to work.  But when weighing an evening spent bundled at home vs. yet another dark, arctic drive out - the slippers won.

Spring is finally knocking at our door, and with it, comes a resurgence of energy, and shedding of the winter 'blahs'.  Why not consider coming to the PTA meeting this Thursday?  Browse the book fair and tag the meeting on the end of parent-teacher conferences.  

Learn about the amazing work the PTA did over the winter (despite the cold and despite the small numbers)  Did your child go on a field trip or participate in Eat the Rainbow week? Family Fun night? Chances are, your WCS PTA funded it.

We have some exciting events coming up this Spring, including Teacher Appreciation and a Book swap.  We want to hear your ideas too!  It's just one meeting - we would love to see you!

Here are minutes from the November 2013 meeting.

Minutes

Woolwich PTA Meeting November 14, 2013

In Attendance:

Mr. Soule Julia Blackwell Jennifer Peavey

Karen Madden Lorna Brown Jennifer Bevans

Mary Moran Nathanial Johnston Mary Johnston

Darcy Emerson Kristen Cahill Danielle Namer

OLD BUSINESS

Box Tops- the latest drive eared us $840.00.  The next drive will involve the prize of a dance party with Mrs. Harrington.

Terra Cycle- Will do a mailing this month. 

Finance Committe-The school renovation bond passed.  

Genevieve-Sales were down this year with a total profit of $1882.05

69 students ordered this year opposed to 98 orders last year. 

Discussion-Future ideas for fundraisers?  Ask Teachers?  Survey Monkey? Promote fundraisers to teachers and students by making it go towards a specific activity or item. Create a pie chart to provide a visual in the Cafeteria to parents showing exactly what PTA funds go to (Lorna)

Pure Art- $1066.00 with $639.60 to go to Mrs. Devin's art program.

Halloween Dance-Raised $400 towards the purchase of the electronic sign. 

Shop Til You Drop- Currently have 35 vendors paid and another 15 expected to purchase a table.  Have secured 25 tables from the RSU and Danielle is able to get 25 from her work.

Deb Young will continue with the Goody Walk.  PTA will provide brown sandwich sacks and Deb has purchased boxes. 

Food at Fair-The 8th Graders will help with the goody walk and the food sales. Hot Dogs, Popcorn, snacks and drinks will be served and Leanne will take care of the purchase of food. 

Advertising for fair-Sandwich board with changeable numbers for dates. Times Record (press release is free) Forecaster, Cryer, Bath Community Television and Lincoln County Television. 

Meeting Adjourned- 7:14

VOTING DAY

Tuesday, November 5, is VOTING DAY. Of the many bond issues that you will face at the polls tomorrow, the RSU#1 School Renovation Bond is one of the more crucial in that it involves our children's future educational experience.  The RSU#1 site has all the information you need (polling locations and times, and background information)  Please take a few minutes tomorrow to cast your VOTE.  http://www.rsu1.org/

Maine Elementary PE Teacher of the Year

Please Congratulate Mrs. Harrington, our very own PE teacher, for being awarded the Maine Elementary School PE Teacher of the Year!

Imagine, if you will, the skills and challenges associated with managing a PE program spanning PreK, through 8th grade.  Then, consider rallying for Wellness, organizing many events revolving around fitness while coaching a remarkable jump-roping club.  Throw in countless emails and meetings and it's a wonder any single woman can pull it off with the grace and energy that she does.

She'll be humble, and give credit to other staff, volunteers and the community for helping her achieve this prestigious award.  But let's still give her a big high five.

Big, bountiful kudos to you, Mrs. Harrington! We are fortunate to have you.