To see all upcoming events, click the calendar.
Also, check out the News on our WCE website, where specific events are highlighted.
Also, the DPS 2017-18 school calendar is now available!
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Auction Donation Link Live/Early Bird Sales Continue
Place:
The Hangar at Stanley Marketplace
An online donation form is available
here
for those interested in making a contribution to the annual auction - one of WCE PTA's biggest fundraisers. Examples of personal donations made in previous years include vacation home stays, event tickets, rounds of golf, bottles of wines and more. Please share the donation
link
with personal contacts who share an interest in helping WCE students soar. Donations are tax deductible.
To buy tickets to the SOAR Soiree and Auction at early bird pricing ($40/person through Feb. 28) click
here
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Superintendent Parent Forum and ELA DAC | TODAY
Topic: Support the Whole Child
PPA Event Center | 2015 Decatur St. | Denver, CO 80211
9:15-11:15 AM
Denver Public Schools is excited to invite you to the February Superintendent Parent Forum and ELA DAC. DPS is committed to providing equitable and inclusive environments where ALL students are Healthy, Supported, Engaged, Challenged, Safe, and Socially-Emotionally Intelligent. DPS is building support for the Whole Child across ALL grade levels. DPS wants to meet your needs to support your child - we need your voice at the Forum! This forum will be followed by the ELA DAC Board meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
To Register go to:
Español:
Las Escuelas Públicas de Denver se complacen en invitarlo al Foro del Superintendente para padres de Familia en Febrero. El tema a tratar "Apoyo del niño como ser integral." DPS ha asumido el compromiso de proporcionar entornos equitativos e inclusivos que garanticen un buen estado de salud, apoyo, motivación, desafíos, seguridad y desarrollo de la inteligencia socioemocional de los estudiantes. DPS está apoyando esta iniciativa en todos los grados escolares. DPS desea satisfacer las necesidades que usted tiene para apoyar a su hijo/a - Necesitamos su voz y participación en el Foro. Por favor, acompáñenos el jueves, 9 de febrero en el Centro de Eventos PPA ubicado en el 2105 Decatur Street, Denver, CO 80211 de 9:15 a. m. a 11: 15 a.m. seguido por el ELA DAC Board de 11:30 a. m. a 12:15 p. m.
Para registrarse vaya a:
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Box Tops Final Submission | FRIDAY
Our FINAL submission of the school year is quickly approaching, so we need ALL box tops by Friday, February 17th. This is an EASY fundraiser for WCE, so please drop all non-expired and bagged box tops in the front lobby collection box ASAP.
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MNO MOVIE FUNDRAISER: Fifty Shades Darker | Feb 28 | Harkins | 5:30 pm | $20
Don't miss out on the fun! Fifty Shades Darker; cost is $20; firm 80 seat capacity; every attendee receives a SWAG BAG full of goodies; check-in begins at 4:50 pm; movie starts at 5:30 pm (there are no previews). Reserve your seat today: at www.momsnightout.buzz OR
www.facebook.com/WesterlyCreekMoms
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PTA Accepting Nominations for 2017-18 Board
Are you invested in your child's education? Want to have an impact like no other? Run for office on the PTA! Nominations are now being accepted for all Board positions. Nominate yourself or someone you think would provide amazing leadership to our school. Nominees must be members of the PTA for the current school year and if elected, must be members for the year they would serve.
Elected positions include: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Fundraising Chair, Membership Chair, Communications Chair, and Staff Support Chair. Elections will take place at the March 7th general membership meeting.
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Music Room in Need of Stuffies/Puppets
Your WCE music teacher, Mrs. Stacy, is looking to build her collection of stuffed animals and puppets in the music classroom. If you have any gently used stuffed animals and/or puppets that are looking for a new home, please send them to the music room, 256!! Thank you SO much!
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GIRLS ON THE RUN | 3-5th Girls | Starts March 6
Innovative program that inspires girls to a lifetime of self-respect and a healthy lifestyle by combining training for a 3.1 mile run/walk race with a fun, health education lesson plan. 
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Enrichments & After School Activities
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SPRING ENRICHMENT SIGN-UP| Open now UNTIL March 10th
I cannot believe it! The Spring session is about to begin. If you have not already please click on the link below to enroll your student, space is limited. Also below you may find a link giving you more information about the program.
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| Everyday Safety around the School |
Join the Safety Committee
Please help us keep our school safe by joining the safety committee to address safety concerns at our school.
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School Funding & Direct Giving
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School Funding Gaps in Colorado
Colorado is the 14th richest state in the nation, yet our state government gives $2500 per student
LESS than the national average (ranking 43rd nationally). Your direct giving to our school matters because our base budget is often lower than that of schools with greater numbers of students in need. To put this in perspective, a school not far from WCE, that is half the size but has much larger enrollments of students in need, sees an additional $300,000 in their base budget. All students are deserving of a great education. That's why your direct giving to WCE makes a difference. Consider making your donation today.
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Direct Giving to WCE
$250 per student per academic year is essential to providing our children with the type of education we expect. If you can't donate $250 all at once, you can divide the amount into monthly installments! Please visit
this page
on the PTA website to donate. Also ask your employer if they do gift matching which can increase your donation dollars.
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Take Note & WCE Fun Facts
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When to Keep Kids Home for Illness
Parents often wonder when it's ok to send a child to
 school who shows signs of possible illnesss...or who has been ill but hasn't quite recovered. Our School Nurse suggests using
this guideline, created by Children's Hospital of Colorado.
Additionally, hand washing is a necessary preventive measure against spreading illness. Please encourage students to wash their hands often or use hand sanitizers located all around the school building and in classrooms.
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We love volunteers!
Parent/Family volunteers help make our school great! Opportunities exist
through PTA
and in the classroom (contact your child's teacher).
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Food Pantry Needs Donations!
The food pantry would LOVE donations of
canned chicken, soups, vegetables and fruit, as well as pasta. We support our participating families year long with weekly food and school snacks. Donations can be dropped off in the shopping cart inside the front (east end) doors. You can also help by volunteering to fill backpacks for about an hour on Friday mornings after drop off in the cafeteria. Thank you!!
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WCE PTA Food Pantry
The WCE Food Pantry sends home food each Friday to families of WCE students that need extra assistance. It is easy to sign up--simply contact your teacher, the front desk, or our social worker Barbara Robinson if you want to receive a weekly food pantry backpack.
The food pantry is funded by PTA donations, individual direct donations of food or funds, and the annual food drive. Donations in our cart in the school lobby are always appreciated, especially: peanut butter, jelly, canned fruit, canned chicken or tuna, pasta, and breakfast items.
Want to be a Food Pantry Volunteer? Join us each Friday in the cafeteria immediately after drop off! For more information, contact
Jo-Nell Herndon.
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Got Clothes?
The Clothes to Kids of Denver donation bins are located just inside the east/Akron entrance. Your gently-used clothing, shoes and books helps preschool-12th grade kids in need. Get more details
here.
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For details about all meetings view the
calendar.
PTA General Membership
Meetings occur at 6:00 PM every other month throughout the school year. All members of PTA are invited to attend. Childcare and pizza will be provided.
Meetings Remaining:
Mar. 7, 2017 (Elections)
May 2, 2017
Collaborative School Committee (CSC)
meetings take place quarterly at 5 PM on the first Tuesday of the month during the school year. To learn more about this important governing body of each DPS school please visit the DPS
CSC website
or use the Quick Link in this newsletter.
Meetings Remaining:
Feb. 7, 2017
May 2, 2017
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We love our sponsors! Help us appreciate all their support.
If you'd like to be a sponsor contact the WCE PTA.
Click on any logo below to learn more about each sponsor.
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Help the Urban Farm
So many in our community are saddened by the recent tragedy at the Urban Farm and the terrible loss of their sheep, goats, and rabbits. Learn how you can support their organization
here.
DSA - Mar. 11 Character Breakfast
Support Denver School of the Arts and join them for their character breakfast. $15/person and space is limited. See this
flier for details.
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