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SUBJECT: Wickliffe PTO Weekly - What to watch for this week (10.18.2022)

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What to watch for this week:
Family Outdoor Movie Night

We are excited for our Outdoor Movie Night this Friday, October 21, in the main parking lot at the school. The movie, Raya and the Last Dragon, will start at 7 p.m. Families are encouraged to arrive at 6:30 p.m. to set up a spot, purchase concessions (cash only) and settle in before we start the show.

It will be cold once the sun goes down. Dress warm, bring blankets and chairs. The Movie Night Committee will be selling popcorn, candy, and water from 6:30- p.m. for $1 a piece, cash only. Feel free to bring your own snacks as well. We will have limited spots in the lot for cars to park and it will be first come, first served.

Hope to see you Friday!

Lindsay James and Dawn Hofherr

wickliffepto@gmail.com


Dates to remember

  • October 20: Parent Teacher Conferences 4-7:30 p.m.
  • October 20: DEI meeting, 5:30 p.m., at Wickliffe
  • October 21:Outdoor Family Movie Night (7-9 p.m.)
  • October 24-25: 3rd Grade State Reading 
  • October 25:  Community  Naloxone Training
  • October 27: Early release @ 11:05 a.m.–Parent teacher conferences until 7:30 p.m.
  • October 30: LandOn A Cure Roll-a-thon
  • October 31:  Town Meeting
  • October 31:  Fall Parade - 1:30-2:30 p.m.
  • November 2: 50th Anniversary Informal/Progressive Open House @ 6:30 pm (Barrington)
  • November 3:50th Anniversary Informal/Progressive Open House @ 6:30 pm (Wickliffe)
  • November 5: Wickliffe Fun Run 9-10:30 a.m. at Fancyburg Park
  • November 7:  PTO meeting 7-8:30 p.m.
  • November 8:  No school - Election Day
  • November 9:  Operation Street Smart
  • November 11:  Town Meeting
  • November 19: Wickliffe Social 7-10 p.m. at OSU 4H
  • December 1: Wickliffe Parent Literacy Information Night K-5 (6:30-7:15 p.m.)



News and links to our website:
We are excited to announce the first annual Wickliffe Social!!

We are excited to announce the first annual Wickliffe Social!! This exciting adults-only event was previously known as Informal Affair and will be a fantastic evening of food, drinks, games, prizes, music, silent auction and live auction, and more!

Please join uson Saturday, November 19th, 7pm to 10pm, at the 4H Center (2201 Fred Taylor Drive) on OSU Campus.

It is a wonderful celebration of community and a time to get to know one another. The pack is back!

Click here to purchase tickets

Tickets are $40 per person, and includes 1 raffle ticket good for drinks or games. This year you can skip the line and preorder extra raffle tickets for $5 each. Raffle tickets will also be sold at the event to use for drinks, games, and more!

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Outdoor Movie Night this Friday!


Please join us this Friday, October 21st for our first ever Outdoor Movie Night! We will be showing Raya and the Last Dragon starting at 7pm on the East side of the building in the parking lot. This event is free to attend. Bring your chairs and blankets to cozy up and plan to arrive around 6:30pm to get set up so that we may start the movie on time. 

We will also have space for a limited number of cars in the back of the lot available on a first come, first served basis if you prefer to watch from the back of your vehicle. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks, hot chocolate, etc. We will also have popcorn, candy, and water available for purchase from 6:30-7pm for $1 each (cash only). In case of inclement weather, we will cancel the event and send notification via email and on the PTO Facebook page. 

The PTO is in need of several volunteers to assist with parking and concessions so if you’ll be attending Movie Night and are willing to help, we’d love the assistance! To volunteer, visit the following link: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FAAAF22A5F58-movie

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Second annual Wickliffe Family Fun Run

Register & Make Your Donation Here »

Register today for this community-building event focused on empowerment, togetherness, and encouragement as students complete a staggered-start, looping run/walk throughout Fancyburg Park. There'll be a DJ, swag bags, complimentary coffee and hot chocolate, Krispie Kreme donuts by the dozen for purchase, and plenty of cheering supporters to add to the fun!

We need volunteers to make this event a success! If are able to attend, please consider signing up for a time slot here.

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Heart to Heart Food Pantry

Wickliffe students can bring in nonperishable food items all year long to benefit the Heart to Heart Food Pantry. The pantry is in particular need of peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti sauce, syrup, and canned soup, although any nonperishable items are welcome. Toiletries and diapers are also always helpful. Donation boxes will be located in each neighborhood and at the school entrance. We will deliver donations on a monthly basis. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Miller at ajmiller@uaschools.org or Sarah Oberlin at soberlin@uaschools.org. For more information about Heart to Heart or to volunteer, visit their website.

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Let's roll for a cure!

Roll-A-Thon for Land on a Cure!
Land on a Cure is hosting a first annual Roll-A-Thon to raise money and bring awareness to kids battling rare genetic diseases. All money raised goes directly to LandOnACure. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the event page.

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Staff appreciation - help us stock the teachers' lounge!
Please help us show the staff and teachers how much we appreciate them! Sign up here to drop off items for the teachers' lounge.
 
Thank you!
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UAHS orchestra presents Spooktacular!

Join the Upper Arlington High School Orchestra for Spooktacular, Sunday, October 30, at 2 p.m. at the high school!

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Veterans Day town meeting at Wickliffe

We will be honoring veterans on Veterans Day (Friday, November 11). Is there a veteran in your family or do you know of someone who has served or is serving in the military? Fill out this form so we can honor them at our town meeting.  

Veterans and their families are invited to breakfast and coffee provided by our PTO between 8- 8:30 a.m. Then we'll ask them to join in our school town meeting at 8:30 in seats of honor. At the conclusion of the town meeting, they may go back to their student's classroom to introduce themselves and say hello.  
 
If you have more than one veteran, please fill out the form for each veteran.
 
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Celebrating 50 years of progressive education in UA!

Mark your calendars and plan to join us as we celebrate 50 years of our informal/progressive program in Upper Arlington! We will have a community open house at Wickliffe on Thursday, November 3, from 6:30-8 p.m. (Barrington will be having its open house the night before). Read more here.

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DEI discussions

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee's next meeting is this Thursday, October 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Wickliffe in the Maker's Space (first floor, southwest corner of school). Join us! Our November meeting will be Thursday, November 17. 

The committee would love input from you! Please fill out this quick survey or contact us at WickliffeDEI@gmail.com.

Holidays this week:

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Fundraising
BoxTop for Education

BoxTop for Education

Dear Families,

Are you looking for a quick and easy way to support our school? 

Box Tops for Education has been around for over 25 years, and it really can make a difference. In fact, the Box Tops program has helped give almost one billion dollars to schools since 1996. 

The Box Tops app gives participants the ability to earn for any school across the country with just the touch of a button. Plus, the Box Tops app allows you to search for schools that could use a little extra help, so you can help give students in low-income schools the opportunity to succeed. 


Learn More »     Download Flyer »

Mabel's Labels

Mabel's Labels

Help kids keep track of their stuff while also preventing the overflow of the lost & found! Labeling easily lost items like coats and sweatshirts is easy with Mabel's Labels!. The PTO has partnered with Mabel's Labels to help all lost items find their way back home with the extra benefit of raising money for the Wickliffe PTO! 

Visit https://mabelslabels.com/en_US/, go to Menu, then Support a Fundraiser. From there, you'll type in Wickliffe. Then begin shopping! Every order gets the PTO a percentage of the price.


Learn More »


Yard Party Signs

Yard Party Signs

Yard Party Signs is teaming up with our PTO for the month of October to BOO your neighbors and friends! For $40 you can BOO anyone a ghostly surprise of a themed yard card rental and goody bag! Bonus: 20% goes back to the school! Start planning your BOOing adventures!


  • $40 includes a 24-hour sign rental and goodie bag delivered to 43220, 43221, and 43212 zip codes
  • Orders should be placed here: https://www.yardpartysignscolumbus.com/order with Promo code "WOLVES" so your school gets credit
  • This runs 10/1-10/31


Learn More »     Download PDF »


Calendar
Thursday, October 20
4:00p Wickliffe Parent-Teacher Conferences
Friday, October 21
7:00p Outdoor Movie Night - 7pm
7:00p Wickliffe PTO Outdoor Movie Night
Thursday, October 27
Elementary early dismissal (K-5)
Monday, October 31
8:30a Wickliffe Town Meeting
1:30p Harvest Fall Costume Parade
Thursday, November 3
6:30p 50th Anniversary Informal/Progressive Open House @ 6:30 pm (Wickliffe)
6:30p Informal Program 50th Anniversary Open House
Friday, November 4
Picture Make-up Day
Saturday, November 5
9:00a Wickliffe PTO Fun Run
Monday, November 7
End of first trimester (kindergarten-grade 5)
7:00p Wickliffe PTO General Meeting
Tuesday, November 8
Election Day- No School Students- Staff report per schedule
Friday, November 11
8:30a Veterans Day Town Meeting
Tuesday, November 15
8:30a Wickliffe Town Meeting
Saturday, November 19
7:00p Wickliffe Social
7:00p Wickliffe Social
Wednesday, November 23
No school- Thanksgiving vacation - Nov 23-25
Thursday, November 24
No school- Thanksgiving vacation - Nov 23-25
Friday, November 25
No school- Thanksgiving vacation - Nov 23-25
Thursday, December 1
6:30p Wickliffe Parent Literacy Information Night K-5
Friday, December 2
8:30a Wickliffe Town Meeting
Friday, December 16
8:30a Wickliffe Town Meeting
Friday, December 23
Winter Break- December 23 - January 3
Monday, December 26
Winter Break- December 23 - January 3
Tuesday, December 27
Winter Break- December 23 - January 3
Wednesday, December 28
Winter Break- December 23 - January 3
Thursday, December 29
Winter Break- December 23 - January 3
Friday, December 30
Winter Break- December 23 - January 3
Monday, January 2
Winter Break- December 23 - January 3
Tuesday, January 3
Winter Break- December 23 - January 3
Wednesday, January 4
No school students- staff report per schedule
Thursday, January 12
8:30a Wickliffe Town Meeting
Thank you to our 2022/2023 sponsor!
Compass Homes

Support from our sponsors enables us to find ways to provide education and enrichment opportunities for our students, while supporting our teachers and staff! 

Check out our sponsorships page to learn more about becoming a 2022/2023 Sponsor!

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