PTO NEWS 9/18/2020
The first meeting of the year was held on Wednesday, September 16 over Zoom. This year's officers were elected.
Co-Presidents: Denise Seabold and Jenny Struthers
Vice President: Caren Tracy
V.P. of Communications: Emily Cornish
Treasurer: Jeff Wagner
Secretary: Sara Salem
Wizard Donation Drive
Wizard Donation Drive is happening now. Please remember this is for ALL STUDENTS (hybrid and online). Please participate in our primary fundraiser this year.
Remember: A Wickham Water Bottle will be given to all your Wickham students if you donate ANY amount before October 1.
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.
WICKHAM SPIRIT WEAR
ON SALE NOW!
The Wickham Spirit Wear store is open NOW.
Closes Monday, September 28. We are using a different vendor this year! ALL items will be mailed to your home 2-3 weeks after the end of the sale.
Look For the special 2020 design!!
The Wizard Donation Drive
The Annual Wizard Donation Drive, is the main source of revenue for the PTO (this is especially true this year). This fundraiser is chosen in lieu of any sales-type fundraisers. Wizard Donation Drive applies to all students. 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.
Wickham Families may contribute via check (made payable to Wickham PTO and mailed to the Wickham office) or online through our website:
If you make your donation before September 15, you will receive a special Wickham Elementary Wizard water bottle for each of your students – while supplies last! Contactless delivery will be arranged.
PLEASE NOTE: The textbook and planner fees are paid separately to the School District and are NOT contributions to any PTO fundraising.
Our PTO supports the enrichment of all students at Wickham Elementary. We do this by providing the organizational structure and financial support for:
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Student Activities & Programs such as the Science Fair, Chess Club, Wickham's Got Talent, Lego League; school field trips, visiting authors and artists
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Family & Community Events and Programs such as the Back to School Social, Fall Fun Fair, Family Movie Night, and the End of Year Picnic
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Teacher & Staff Support such as staff appreciation events, classroom assistance and technology enhancement
In order to provide these services to our school community, we need parent volunteers for the roles listed below during the 2019-20 school year. Many roles will come with notes from committee members of previous years, and the PTO can help when needed. You might consider signing up for a committee with a friend or two, or a group of neighbors!
If you are willing to volunteer any of your time, please contact Caren Tracy at cftracy77@gmail.com.
2020-21 PTO EXECUTIVE BOARD
Jenny Struthers ( Co- President)
Email: jenniferlorr @ hotmail.com
Denise Seabold (President)
Email: deniseseabold @ icloud.com
Caren Tracy (Vice President)
Email:
Sara Tapya Salem (Secretary)
Email: tapyas @ hotmail.com
Emily Cornish (VP of Communications)
Email:
Jeff Wagner (Treasurer)
Email: fajigen @ gmail.com
CONTACT US
601 E. Oakdale Blvd.
Coralville, IA 52241
Tel: 319-688-1175
Fax: 319-688-1176
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NEWS & NOTES
WICKHAM TRIVIA NIGHT
Wednesday, Sept. 30 (7-9 P.M.)
Online Trivia Night with Andrew's Bar Exam over Zoom. Have fun playing trivia against other Wickham families.
Free to play. Donations for Wickham PTO will be collected!
No pre-registration required for general trivia.
Play as individuals or teams. Please organize your teamwork through a secondary method (SMS, Facebook, Google Hangout, etc.); NO TEAMWORK OR ANSWERS IN ZOOM CHAT.
LINK TO BROADCAST:
https://zoom.us/j/568436598
ANSWER FORM:
(Only one needed per team)
http://bit.ly/BarExamOnline