Food Drive Was an Over-the-Top Success!

Second Harvest Food Drive was a huge success! Our goal was to collect 500 pounds of food in less than two weeks. We blew that out of the water and raised 2,228 POUNDS OF FOOD! The driver said he had not seen a pick-up that big in his three years of driving.

In addition to the 2,228 pounds of food, the WP community also gave $360 in donations. Second Harvest can stretch each dollar donated to purchase about $9 worth of food. That means we were able to give an additional $3,249 worth of food.

Congrats to Mrs. Wyatt's 3rd grade class. They brought in the most items -- over 200 pieces!They had the honor of helping load up the truck on Monday. The kids had a great time and (in their words) said that being the top classroom was ...

• Winning the Superbowl
• Winning American Idol
• Getting a new puppy
• Winning the lottery
• Getting a new baby brother or sister
• Meeting Adrien Peterson
• Having a snow day!

THANK YOU! THANK YOU to everyone who participated! Our WPPA Vice-President, Julie Pierce headed up this project and did a fantastic job making it come together. Board members Teri Anderson and Sheila Grand, as well as WP staffers including Kari Page, Anna Nelson, Cindy Ridge and the always-wonderful custodial staff all pitched in to help. And of course, each and every one of the fabulous WP students who collected food and donated money! Because of these efforts, so many people will benefit this holiday season!

Have you seen this article yet?

If not, check it out.

Bulletin Board

Have you checked out the super-cool bulletin board outside the volunteer room? It is updated often and always has information on WPPA news and events, the most recent copies of WPPA meeting minutes, as well as fund requests and thank you notes from staff.

Make sure you take a look!

New Dell Computer!

In the market for a brand-new Dell Inspiron 537 ST computer with Windows 7? We'll have one at Silent Auction. Come bid on it!

Thanks to parent Robert Scott, and his company T4 Technologies, for the generous donation of the Dell computer!

Thank you Matt Lundgren!

How in the world did we forget? WPPA forgot to thank Matt Lundgren in the list of Movie & Bingo Night volunteers. Matt, once again this year, was our audio-visual rock star, running the movie and setting up the equipment .... not to mention keeping order in the gym while the movie was on. THANK YOU MATT!

Food Drive

The Second Harvest Food Drive is going on now for grades 1-5. Don't forget to send in non-perishable goods. Items will be collected through December 18. Most needed items include: Meats, Fish and Protein: canned tuna, ham or chicken, beef stew, chili, peanut butter, canned/dried beans :: Fruits and Vegetables: 100% fruit juice, canned fruits & vegetables, instant potatoes, fruit preserves :: Complete Meals: pasta & sauce, boxed meals, hearty soups :: Grains: cereal, rice :: Hygiene Products: shampoo & conditioner, deodorant, soap, diapers, toilet paper, toothpaste, feminine hygiene :: Cleaning Supplies: laundry detergent, paper towels, kitchen and bathroom cleaners

Please do not send glass containers, perishable items or home-canned food! Cash donations are also accepted. Every $1.00 donated buys $9.00 in food. Checks can be made out to Second Harvest.

Thanks for participating as we work to show our kids the value of giving and community!

Community Event: Carseat Safety

Did you know that 80% of car seats are misused? Could yours be one? Hennepin County Medical Center, together with New Brighton Public Safety, will be conducting a car seat clinic at the New Brighton Fire station (785 Old Hwy 8) on Thursday 12/17/09 between 2-4 pm

The inspection is free, but please call 612-873-7378 to get a time slot. Tell your friends, everyone who attends these clinics are always so glad for the help! (it is helpful to have the kids along, but not required) Contact Julie Philbrook (WP mom) and Child Passenger Safety Instructor with questions juilek@usfamily.net

Silent Auction News

Yet another reminder to save the date for the WPPA Silent Auction on Friday, March 19. This will be a very fun night, plus you'll have the chance to bid on some fantastic prizes .... including a four-pack of one-day Disney Park Hopper passes -- valued at over $500!

Stay tuned for more information on the many great items available!

Giving

WPPA is very excited about two upcoming service projects that we will be sponsoring!

Going on now -- a food drive for Second Harvest. We are encouraging families (with students in grades 1-5) to work together to donate 500 pound of food! See the Worlds From Wilshire this week for more details.

Coming this winter, we will be working to raise funds for Heifer International, an organization that focuses on fighting poverty on a global level, and gives families and communities self-sustaining gifts.

Volunteer Appreciation

Next week is VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WEEK! If you're at school, make sure you stop by the volunteer room for treats -- provided by the staff as a thank you to those who give of their time and energy.

Save the Date

Coming up in January .... Coffee With the Principal. Kari Page will be hosting an informal time of coffee, treats, questions and focused discussion. January 22 from 10-11 a.m.

More information to come!

From the Star Tribune

Article mentioning the SANB district. Check it out.

Meeting Next Week

Just a reminder, the next WPPA meeting is coming up. Monday, December 7 in the WP Multi-purpose room at 7 p.m. The agenda will be sent out this week ....

Hope to see you there.