Woodlawn PTO Blog, May 8, 2020

UPDATES

NEW PARENT TOUR AND COFFEE

Attention all parents of incoming 6th graders and anyone new to Woodlawn!

The PTO is sponsoring a virtual new parent tour and coffee on May 15 at 1 PM. Take an afternoon coffee break and watch a virtual tour of the Woodlawn building conducted by Mr. Grana, Woodlawn principal, and Mrs. Garlick, Woodlawn assistant principal.

We will have a Q&A opportunity with a panel of Woodlawn parents to learn more about Woodlawn, the middle school experience, and ways to get involved in the upcoming school year. SEE DETAILS

Zoom Meeting ID: 837 1695 2136
Password: 076306
Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83716952136?pwd=ekRXY2daazJqZS8yRVhBbE11RlBwUT09 

SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS

July 10 is the DEADLINE to order School Supply Kits for the 2020–2021 school year.

To order your student's supply kit, visit www.shopttkits.com The HOMEPAGE contains a RED search box. Enter Woodlawn's account number 10240 and press ENTER. ALL supply kits will be delivered directly to your home in August.

Guidance on Supply Kits and Descriptions

  • The Woodlawn Basic Kit contains all of the required school supplies for a Woodlawn student in grades 6–8.
  • The Woodlawn Basic Kit w/ calculator is the basic kit plus the TI-84 calculator. This calculator is required for 8th-grade students and for all 7th-grade students who will be in Algebra 1. You can purchase the calculator on your own, if you wish.
  • The Woodlawn ILC kit is for students enrolled in the special education program at Woodlawn.
  • There is no need to enter a grade level. Middle school supply kits are the same for grade levels 6–8.

SPRING FLING RAFFLE BASKETS

The following Spring Fling Raffle Baskets will be raffled off during morning announcements starting May 11 for those who purchased raffle tickets prior to the stay-at-home order. Mr. Grana and Mrs. Garlick will announce 2–3 raffle basket winners daily, until all baskets winners have been selected. Parents of the winners will be notified via email to arrange for delivery.

  • Dick's Sporting Goods
  • XBOX
  • PS4 basket
  • Nail basket - spa/mani/pedi
  • Ulta/Sephora
  • Lululemon
  • Friends Night Out food gift cards (Chipotle, Panda, Menchie's, etc.)
  • Candy
  • Movie Theater
  • Starbucks
  • Amazon Gift Card
  • Long Grove Business
  • Basketball
  • Stevenson 8th-Grade Basket

PTO GENERAL MEETING

Thank you to all who attended and congratulations to the new board voted in at the meeting.

2020–2021 Woodlawn PTO Executive Board
Co-Presidents: Holly Krull and Elizabeth Owens
Co-Vice Presidents: Elisha Magnifico and Jen Wehrspann
Treasurer: Donna Cobb
MTK Manager: Jinny Baw
Corresponding Secretary: Yvonne Wendland
Recording Secretary: Marlene Aaron

SIGN UP FOR 2020–21 PTO VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

In preparation for the 2020-21 school year, we are especially in need of planning chairpersons for Staff Appreciation, Fall Party, Special Lunch, and Dessert Day.

CLICK HERE to explore and sign up. If you have questions or may be interested, please contact Holly Krull. Thank you for considering volunteering your time and talents to the Woodlawn PTO for this upcoming 2020–21 school year. We could not offer programs for our students and the school without your support!

REFUNDS FOR CANCELED PTO EVENTS/PROGRAMS

The Woodlawn PTO Exec Board is working with all D96 PTO Boards and the Coordinating Council in determining how to handle refunds for canceled PTO events. Please check back to this PTO Blog for an update. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

THANK YOUS!!!

• 8TH-GRADE GRADUATION LAWN SIGNS

Thank you to everyone who ordered lawn signs for their 8th-grade student. Signs will be delivered to your home address mid-May.

If you missed he deadline and would still like to order a sign, we have a few extra available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact Laura LaCroix for more information.

• STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK

Thank you to everyone who provided a handmade sign, note, selfie, or video for our amazing Woodlawn teachers and staff. Your help in celebrating Staff Appreciation Week this past week is greatly appreciated!

Thanks to your generous contributions, we were able to provide teacher gift cards and special messages to all our Woodlawn teachers and staff. Thank you for your continued donations on MTK to support our fundraisers and teacher appreciation events. 

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