Wayside Waves 10.22.23 – Wayside PTA

Posted on October 23, 2023 by admin

1. Scholastic Book Fair
2. Anti-Bullying Assembly
3. Class Parties
4. Navigating Screen Time Challenges
5. Box Tops for Education
6. Amazon Wish Lists
7. Yearbook Photo Collection
8. Digital Backpack

1. Our Scholastic Book Fair is Coming!

Help us make this year’s Scholastic Book Fair a success and sign up to volunteer today! Volunteers are needed between 9:30am and 3pm to help students find books and to check students out. Please sign up even if you can only stay for part of the time!Teachers will bring their classes to the book fair at specific times on Friday, November 3rd, Monday, November 6th and the morning of Tuesday, November 7th.

The book fair will be open for all students to shop on Tuesday, November 7th, Wednesday, November 8th and the morning of Thursday, November 9th. You can set up your child’s eWallet now for a safe cash-free way to shop!

The book fair will be open for all families to shop during Teacher Reading Night on Wednesday, November 8th, 5-7pm.

Thank you so much for your support!

Questions? Contact Marion Haberman at marionhaberman@gmail.com, Kirsten Carr at fundraising@waysidepta.org, Kristen Lavender at kristen.m.lavender@gmail.com or Melissa Adler at m_adler5@yahoo.com.

2. Anti-Bullying Assembly
On Monday, October 16th, the PTA sponsored Prismatic Magic to perform an anti-bullying assembly in honor of Bullying Awareness Month. With the help of pop culture songs, sign language and a laser show, Wayside students received messages about doing the right thing when it comes to bullying, cyber-bullying, teamwork and building trusted relationships. The teachers got to join in on the action by working collaboratively to win a laser light game! We hope these lessons instill kindness and respect for one another day in and day out.

3. Please be on the lookout for letters from your room parents regarding class parties!
Room parents are asking for a one-time, $30 contribution per child to be used toward all three of the class parties this year (including Halloween, Valentine’s Day, and the end of year party). Hopefully this one-time payment will be easier than asking for multiple payments as in prior years. The parties will be coordinated by the room parents. Your contribution will be used to provide snacks, crafts, games, and prizes for all students. It is our hope that all students participating in the parties will contribute. Logistics around the Halloween festivities will come soon.

4. Navigating Screen Time Challenges: Q&A and Resources for Elementary School Parents and Caregivers
Tuesday, October 24
6:00 pm
via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAod-igqjMuHd0CO6kmT_XFKYkQiPJqbhV0

How much screen time is too much for an elementary school student? When should a student get their own phone? How can we re-balance our child’s use of electronics? What lessons are being taught in school about electronics and online safety? And how can we break our own addiction to our devices?

Join us for a presentation/Q&A with Victoria Saylor from Common Sense Education on Tuesday, October 24 at 6pm. Victoria is a nationally known expert on these topics and she works closely with the MCPS Director of Media Centers on lessons delivered to students via Media Centers. She can help us navigate these challenging issues around screen time within our schools and families.

Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAod-igqjMuHd0CO6kmT_XFKYkQiPJqbhV0
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.This presentation is mainly geared toward elementary school families but is open to all interested parties. The Montgomery County Council of PTAs (MCCPTA) advocates to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. All PTA members and supporters are welcome!

5. Box Tops for Education
Use the Box Tops App to scan your store receipts for participating products. Wayside will automatically earn cash with every Box Tops product you buy Use referral code XA0X6DP0 when you sign up to get bonus Box Tops.

6. Amazon Wish Lists

PTA / TEACHER WISH LISTS

Specials
Mrs. Weinbaum’s Art Class
Mrs. Freundel’s Counseling
Mrs. Rhoads’ Media Center
Mr. Rod’s Music Class

Specialists
Mrs. Jendzurski

Kindergarten
Mrs. Young’s Class
Ms. Saunder’s Class
Ms. Egan’s Class

1st Grade
Mrs. Rudolph’s Class
Ms. Claus’ Class
Ms. Yanow’s Class

2nd Grade
Ms. Gambrell’s Class
Mrs. Adams’ Class
Ms. Bronfman’s Class

3rd Grade
Ms. Deutsch’s Class
Mrs. Kaperst’s Class

4th Grade
Ms. Katzen’s Class
Mr. Heckhaus’ Class

5th Grade
Ms. Wells’ Class
Ms. Bortnick’s Class
Ms. Levine’s Class

PEP/SCB
Ms. Homan’s Class
Ms. Solender’s Class
PEP INC.: Mrs. Gray and Ms. Shafter

7. Yearbook Photo Collection

Back to School Picnic photos – link to google form
Spirit Nights photos – link to google form
Walk to School Day photos- link to google form
Bingo Night photos- link to google form

Questions? Contact the yearbook committee at yearbook@waysidepta.org.

8. Digital Backpack
The Wayside PTA provides information on enrichment opportunities in our community as a courtesy to parents. The Wayside PTA does not endorse or recommend any enrichment opportunities.

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