Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
KATE WICKHAM ELEMENTARY
"At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child's success is the positive involvement of parents." - Hull
P T O M E E T I N G: December 7th at 7:00 p.m. via zoom. The link to the zoom meeting will be emailed & posted to the PTO Facebook page and website below. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89727265412?pwd=bzFJMGszaUU3NUE1L2RmUzUrQVpwQT09#success
Teacher's Classroom Wish List
We asked our teachers what items they wished for most for their classrooms and this list was created from their responses. Please select an item (or items) from the list and drop it off at the school before December 17- please label your item(s) with the grade to which you are giving it. All donations are optional AND anonymous.
Teachers everywhere often spend their own money to outfit their classrooms when supplies are needed. Isn't it great to know exactly what our teachers really want to help them out in their classroom? Let's take this opportunity to show them how much we care about the job they are doing for our Wickham Wizards!
Hy-Vee Reusable Bag Purchases to Benefit Wickham
During the month of December, purchase reusable bags at Crosspark Road Hy-Vee and Wickham will receive $1.00 for every My Heart Reusable Bag sold.
Reserve The Celebration Herky
Wickham Elementary has a large Herky dressed up like a wizard prominently displayed near the entry of our school. In years past we offered families the option to rent Herky for a day to display a message of celebration (birthday, half birthday, sporting event, holiday, etc.) for your student. We ask for a $10 donation for each day that you reserve to serve as a fundraiser for PTO.
We are excited to bring back this fun tradition with a few procedure changes that ensure we are following Iowa City Community Schools COVID policy.
Learn More & Reserve your day here: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10c0c4faeaa2fa7f58...
Make your donation here: https://www.wickhampto.org/store
Welcome New Families
Welcome, New Families!
We are so excited for you to join the Wickham community! Any parent/guardian with a child who attends Wickham Elementary is automatically a member of the PTO, there are no membership fees. PTO is not allowed to receive family email addresses from the school so if you know of any families new to Wickham please ask them to email us at wickhampto@gmail.com to be added to our email list.
You may also follow us on Facebook at @wickhampto. We will share event information, volunteer opportunities, and PTO meeting notifications via email and Facebook.
The Wizard Donation Drive
The Annual Wizard Donation Drive, is the main source of revenue for the PTO. This fundraiser is chosen in lieu of any sales-type fundraisers.
The suggested amount per family is $75 for the first student, and $25 for each additional student. Although this is the suggested amount, any donation is greatly appreciated.
These donations fund:
Software subscriptions
Books Supplies for classrooms including art, P.E., music, and counseling
Playground equipment
Staff appreciation events
Educational technology
Clubs and field trips
Wickham Families may contribute via check (made payable to Wickham PTO and mailed to the Wickham office) or online through our website: www.wickhampto.org
PLEASE NOTE: The textbook and planner fees are paid separately to the School District and are NOT contributions to any PTO fundraising.
Amazon Smile
If you order anything from Amazon, please consider registering with Amazon Smile. All you have to do is select Wickham Elementary PTO as your designated charity and a portion of all your purchases will be donated to the school. Prices, delivery, etc. does not change.. Amazon simply makes a donation to the school based on your purchases.
Box Tops
No more clipping boxes and sending them to school (although if you have some left, please send them in).
NEW PROGRAM
Download the Box Top App to your phone.
Scan all your receipts (within 14 days of sale) and if you purchased an eligible item, money is automatically put in Wickham's account.
So easy and can work on online receipts (i.e. Hy-Vee Online) too.
Volunteers Needed
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Teacher Appreciation Coordinator - coordinate with Wickham office to organize, order, and deliver meals for Wickham staff.
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Math Club Coordinator - Hire teacher(s) and coordinate club with parents and school staff.
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Spanish Club Coordinator- Hire teacher(s) and coordinate club with parents and school staff.
Please email wickhampto@gmail.com if you are interested in helping with these positions.
2020-21 PTO EXECUTIVE BOARD
Julie Hartman, President
Denise Seabold, Past Co-President
Jenny Struthers, Past Co-President
Caren Tracy, Vice President
Emily Cornish, VP Communications
Sara Tapya-Salem, Secretary
Jeff Wagner, Treasurer
CONTACT US
NEWS & NOTES
601 E. Oakdale Blvd.
Coralville, IA 52241
Tel: 319-688-1175
Fax: 319-688-1176
Email: wickhampto@gmail.com