Woodlawn PTO Blog, October 7, 2022

Prepare for the Woodlawn Fall Party

It's the Woodlawn Fall Party … Enter if you dare, and prepare for a scare in the haunted halls at Woodlawn…..Don’t miss your chance to join us as the PTO presents:

  • Woodlawn’s Annual Fall Party (for all grades)
    • Wednesday, October 26, 2022                           Woodlawn Fall Party: October 26, 2022
    • 6 to 8 p.m. 

Tickets go on sale on Membership Toolkit, starting Saturday, October 15.  Online sales end Saturday, October 22. 

However, sales continue during Lunch periods from October 24 to 26. 

Tickets are $10 per student and include food and entertainment:

  • Haunted House
  • Photo Booth
  • DJ
  • Magician with Fire Juggling
  • Fortune Teller
  • And so much more!!! 

All students who attend have a chance to win raffle prizes! Raffle Tickets can be purchased online as a bundle ~ $10 for 11 tickets. After online sales close, Raffle Ticket purchases can be made at the party and during lunch periods ~ from October 24 to 26 ~ for $1 each or for the bundle option of $10 for 10 tickets. Please note:  Raffle winners must be present.

  • Students who wear a costume will receive an extra Raffle Ticket at the door. COSTUMES are optional, but encouraged! School Dress Code applies to the party as well.
  • 8th Graders who attend receive an extra Raffle Ticket and Haunted House VIP access!
  • REMINDER:  This event is for students only; no siblings or outside friends allowed. 

Interested in helping as a parent volunteer during the party?  Please sign up on Membership Toolkit by October 22:  https://woodlawnmspto.membershiptoolkit.com/login-form?r=%2F

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS/ACTIVITIES 

Fall Scholastic Book Fair: Save the Dates, November 14-19

Woodlawn will host its Scholastic Book Fair this fall in the Learning Center. Our Scholastic Book Fair is a reading event that brings kids the books they want to read. We'll receive a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level, and all purchases benefit our school!  

 

Thanks for Attending the General Meeting

The PTO Executive Board would like to thank all Woodlawn parents who attended our first PTO General Meeting. We had an amazing turnout of a wonderful group of parents who joined us to learn about the events scheduled for this year. We appreciate your participation, questions and feedback provided during the meeting.  

 

Need to Order ...?

There’s still time to order the following items: 

GYM CLOTHES 

A school requirement, gym clothes must be purchased through the PTO on Membership Toolkit.  Orders placed will be distributed to students during their gym class. 

 Membership Toolkit Link: https://woodlawnmspto.membershiptoolkit.com

 

SPIRIT WEAR 

If you missed ordering spirit wear, you can visit our online store that will be open the remainder of the year:  https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/IL/Long%20Grove/Woodlawn+Middle+School

 

DESSERT DAY

Students have the option to place an order to receive a special treat during lunch hours. Have you placed your child’s NOVEMBER order yet? If not, visit Membership Toolkit to place an order.  

Order deadline for each month is the 15th of the preceding month: Order by October 15 for November Dessert Day.

Would you like to help the PTO serve dessert to students during lunch hours? Sign up on Membership Toolkit to volunteer at Dessert Day. 

Membership Toolkit Link:  https://woodlawnmspto.membershiptoolkit.com

 

SPECIAL LUNCH 

Students have the option to place an order to receive lunch from an outside vendor during lunch hours. Have you placed your child’s November order yet? If not, visit Membership Toolkit to place an order.  

Order deadline for each month is the 15th of the preceding monthOrder by October 15  for November Special Lunch.

Would you like to help the PTO serve special lunch to students during lunch  hours? Sign up on Membership Toolkit to volunteer at Special Lunch.

Membership Toolkit Link:  https://woodlawnmspto.membershiptoolkit.com

 

Please Note If you missed October’s Dessert Day and Special Lunch deadlines to order (September 15), your child will not be able to participate in October.  However, you can still order Special Lunch and Dessert Day throughout the school year. Pre-order for the entire year or order monthly on Membership Toolkit:  https://woodlawnmspto.membershiptoolkit.com

 

Volunteers Can Sign Up Here

We can't do it without you!  Please check out the PTO Volunteer Opportunities on Membership Toolkit:  https://woodlawnmspto.membershiptoolkit.com/login-form?r=%2F

Daytime and evening spots are available!

We encourage you to read our MONTHLY BLOG during the school year for  information on upcoming events. 

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