As the school year finishes, WPPA's work for next year is just beginning! Thanks to everyone who filled out surveys and volunteer forms last week. Kids will be enjoying their Popsicles on Thursday afternoon!
Here's an update on what's been happening with WPPA:
1) We have a new, expanded Executive Board next year! The board will be:
President: Melissa Gutierrez Nelson
Vice-President: Julie Pierce
Treasurer: Kim Nogosek
Secretary: Teri Anderson
Volunteer Coordinators: Shiela Grand and Tessie Rodkewich
Giant props to the new board members .... thanks for being willing to take on these new roles! With a larger board and new energy, I'm so excited for what WPPA will be able to do next year!
2) We have Silent Auction Chairs! They are Shannon Geier and Carolie Carlson. There were LOTS of people who felt strongly about continuing this event. But these fabulous two actually stepped up to make sure we could keep it going!! THANKS!! For those who are interested in helping, but didn't want to chair ... now is your chance. We are looking for Silent Auction committee members who would like to help plan and organize this event. Contact Melissa for information.
3) We have a Chair for the Bunny Clogs Concert/Fundraiser: Kate Hillsheim (And yes. For those of you who know Kate, she doesn't have a child starting at WP until the fall. I DID ask for permission before I started stalking her for her mad event-planning skills). We are so excited and lucky to have Kate's talents and energy as we launch this brand-new event. We are hoping this concert will be in the fall. Planning will happen this summer. Stay tuned for more details!
DONATE NOW!
Every year WPPA raises funds to support curriculum and culture at Wilshire Park.The monies raised by our families and community goes directly back to our school to fund everything from STEM and Art Adventures, to Fun Fest and Ice Cream Social. Click the image to go directly to our on-line fundraising page.
SANB Endowment Foundation
This Foundation was developed to ensure the continuation of our quality schools. Our community has always made our public schools a top priority, which has resulted in a district recognized for its excellence nationwide. In these challenging economic times, public funding is no longer sufficient to ensure the level of excellence and programming that best prepares young people for success. Find out how you can help!
St. Anthony Reads (STAR)
STAR is a community reading program that brings people together to read non-fiction books by Minnesota authors. Their goals are to foster a lifelong love of reading by sharing books, ideas and experiences across generations while encouraging the entire St. Anthony community to read.