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September 11, 2009
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Friday Flash
E-Newsletter from Wexford Elementary School
Proud
to be a part of the Pine-Richland School District
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Special Notice
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PR Pool Reopens to the Public on September 14.
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9/22
Market
Day Orders Due
10/2
Pizza
& Bingo RSVPs Due
Pizza
& Bingo Online Volunteer Forms Due
Excess
for Recess Donations Due
10/20
Market
Day Orders Due
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Important
Dates
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September
9/11
School
Store Open
9/15
AAA
Bus Safety Assembly
9/15
& 17
Cheer
Clinic
9/18
School
Store Open
9/18-10/9
Giant
Eagle Fundraiser
9/25
School
Store Open
9/28
Market
Day Pick Up
October
10/7
Grandparents/friends
Day
10/12
No
School
10/16
Pizza
& Bingo Family Night
10/26
Market
Day Pick Up
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Bus Safety
Assembly and
Letter to Parents
On September 15, a safety advisor from AAA will
present a school bus safety program for all students K-3. The
goal is to reinforce proper bus behavior and provide safety
tips. Please click here for a letter
from Mr. Walsh, which includes bus safety tips to review with your
child.
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Art Room Volunteers Needed
Can You Help?
If you are interested in helping in the art room,
please
e-mail Mrs. Scheller by the end
of September.
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Library Volunteers Needed
Can You Help?
If you are interested in helping in the library,
please email Paul Spiker.
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Volunteer Training
Two Sessions Available TODAY
If you have not
attended a Pine-Richland training session in the past, all
volunteers are strongly encouraged to attend. If
you have children in multiple schools, you can choose one
orientation to attend (however, some information is building
specific).
Questions about your status or can't attend a
session? Call Amy Kleissas at 724.935.4631 ext. 224.
Wexford Sessions
9:30-10:30 a.m.
or
2-3 p.m.
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Student
Accident Insurance
Learn What's
Available
Pine-Richland School District would like to make you
aware of two plans to help pay doctor, hospital, and dental bills
should an accident occur. There are two available policies to
purchase from AG Administrators. Click here to
download an application.
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Why Do We Have Fundraisers?
What Does the
PTO Do?
The Wexford PTO continues to request your support, and
we realize that many people want to know why this is
important. There are many activities throughout the year for
our children that are supported by your generous donations.
To answer your questions, click here to read about
last year's accomplishments.
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After-School Programs
Chess Club
Click here for the
details on this awesome six-week after-school program. Stimulate your
problem-solving spirit! Sign up today!
Dissect, Build, Blow Up, and
Explore...
Join us for the exciting after-school program
beginning September 29. Program will run on Tuesdays for five
awesome weeks. Click here for details
and to register.
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Giant Eagle Gift Card Fundraiser
September
18-October 9
 Our new Giant Eagle
fundraiser is almost here! There was an error in the
previously published start date; this fundraiser begins on
September 18. Order forms will be sent home. Click here for
details. This is our only major fundraiser planned for this
year. Please consider supporting this!
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There's A Spotlight Coming to Wexford Elementary...
Assemblies!
Through your generous donations to WPTO fundraisers
and programs, we are pleased to present some incredible assemblies
for our students. Click here to learn
more.
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Sadecky Puppet Assembly
September 22, 10 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
Read on for details about this assembly taken from the
Sadecky Puppet website.
"Whatever!...A sassy-mouthed boy is surprised
when he wins a chance to meet his favorite football player. He is
challenged to change his ways after he insults a fellow classmate
in front of his hero. The results bring a transformation that is
reflected throughout the entire school. Themes
are Manners * Respect * Bullying."
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Pizza & Bingo
October 16 --
RSVP and Volunteer by October 2
Join us for Pizza & Bingo on Friday, October 16 --
a great family night for all! Click here for the RSVP
form. Simply print and send the completed form to school with
your check made payable to the WPTO by October 2. Can you help?
Click here for the
online volunteer form.
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Market Day
Orders Due September 22
 Browse, shop, and
order online by going to the Market Day website.
This year's first orders are due September 22. Pick up
will be on September 28 from 4-5 p.m. in the Wexford Elementary
cafeteria. Look for your Market Day catalog in the
coming weeks. Questions? Email Paul Spiker or Adriene Eggert.
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WPTO Meeting
November 3
Click here for the
minutes from September's meeting. Our next meeting will be
held on November 3 at 9:15 a.m. Mark your calendar!
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Volunteer!
Participate in
Your Child's Primary School Experience!
Click here to access the
online volunteer form. Many opportunities available!
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Excess for Recess
Put Your Used
Items to Use!
Hard to believe the new school year is
upon us! It's beautiful now, but inside recess
days are coming soon. Through October 2,
we're collecting any gently loved games, toys, books, or
indoor activities for use during inside recess. Bins
are located at both the main school and bus
entrances. Questions? Email Deb Lund.
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It's School Supply Time!
Open Today!
The school store will be open for business during
lunch time on September 11, 18, and 25. Items
(pencils, erasers, folders, paper, highlighters, pens,
etc.) range in price from five cents to $3. School store vouchers are
also available for purchase. Questions? Contact Jen Avnet.
Volunteers: If you are interested in working the school store
in September or October on designated days from 11:15-1:15,
please email Ronna Rapach.
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Spirit Day Winners!
Next Spirit
Day is October 9
The September Spirit Day Winners are...
Kindergarten AM
Angelina O. (Mrs.
Kendrew), Olivia C. (Mrs. Kendrew)
Kindergarten PM
Katrina H. (Mrs.
Breen)
1st Grade
Alexis P. (Mrs.
Kruth), Paige L. (Mrs. Snyder), Danielle B. (Mrs. Kohler)
2nd Grade
Alice K. (Mrs. Franitti), Lucas W. (Mrs. Olson), Derek
H. (Mrs. Elliot)
3rd Grade
Madison S. (Mrs.
Perine), Brandon G. (Mrs. Laffey), Alexander S. (Mrs. Laffey),
Gianna Marie C. (Mrs. Laffey)
Classroom
Winners
1st
Grade: Mrs. Kruth
2nd Grade:
Mrs. Elliot
3rd Grade:
Dr. Morrow
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