How about a new HDTV?

We already told you about the iPod Touch that we would be selling raffle tickets for at Fun Fest (Friday, February 4). Item #2 that you will be able to purchase raffle tickets for : a class 42" Plasma Panasonic HDTV (720p 600Hz ). The approximate retail value is $600.

Again, items will actually be raffled of the night of Spring To It (Saturday, March 12), but you can start buying your tickets at Fun Fest!

All proceeds will benefit WPPA, and of course go straight towards funding fantastic things at Wilshire Park. Stay tuned for two more exciting items that we will be pre-selling tickets for and raffling off on March 12.

Let Us Eat Cake

Everyone loves a Cake Walk! We are looking for donations for this favorite Fun Fest game. Drop off your store-bought treats at the school office next week between Tuesday, February 1 and Friday, February 4. Bonus ... you get Fun Fest game tickets for each item donated!

Also, Fun Fest chairs are looking for someone to help coordinate this piece of the event. Volunteer would 1) keep track of cakes/items donated and 2) be available the day of Fun Fest (February 4) to help shop for additional items if needed.

Questions or want to help? Email Angela M.

Bikes!

A big huge thanks to the St. Anthony Lions Club for their donation of two bikes! WPPA will be raffling off these bikes (both 20", one boys one girls -- actual color may vary) at Fun Fest on Friday, February 4. Proceeds from the raffle will go directly to WPPA.

Fifth Grade Recognition

Planning has begin for Fifth Grade Recognition! Parents of fifth graders, please check out this letter from the chairs for more information.

iPod Touch!

Need yet another reason to come to Fun Fest? How about a chance to win an iPod Touch?

We will be pre-selling raffle tickets for a few select items that will be given away the night of our Spring To It fundraiser (which is Saturday, March 12 ... remember, you were going to mark your calendars!?!).

One of these items is an Apple iPodT8GB (4th Generation) with touch screen.

Are you as excited as we are?

This Week 1/24

Two things to think about for this upcoming week:

1. Fun Fest: Our all-school carnival is a fun event that the students really enjoy! However, we need many helping hands to pull it off. If you haven't already, please plan to volunteer an hour of your time to run a game Friday, February 4 sometime between 4-8 p.m.Contact Nancy J. to sign up.
2. Spring To It Donations: Please consider a donation towards raffle items for the Spring Fundraiser. Cash or tickets to local sporting events and/or museums/family attractions would be greatly appreciated. All items are fully tax deductible. Forms were sent home with students last week. Any questions? Email us.

As always, thanks for all you do to help make our school the best it can be for our kids!

Last Call for Personalized Yearbooks

This is the LAST WEEK to order personalized yearbooks, and also to get the early-bird price of $20. You can order directly from the Josten's site. Check it out.

Fun Fest

Thanks to all those who have volunteered for Fun Fest. We still have over 100 spots to fill. Please email Nancy J. to volunteer one hour of your time for this fun family event. Remember, you can volunteer WITH your kids!!

Morning Coffee

Coffee with the Superintendent Parents and community members are invited to a small, informal gathering with Superintendent Dr. Rod Thompson to learn about what is happening in our school district and take a tour of the renovated secondary building. Meetings are scheduled from 7:15-8 a.m. on Thursday, January 20 and Thursday, April 28. Call Mary Law at 612-706-1002 to make a reservation. Space is limited.

Coffee with the Principal The next event will be on January 21 from 9:15-10:15 in the Multipurpose Room. The topic for this meeting will be the math curriculum and the guest teachers will be Mr. Nowlin and Mrs. Frank. If you have volunteer work to do, please bring it along!

There are some available spaces in the Community Center Sibling Care program that takes place on Friday mornings. Preschool children will be cared for by parent volunteers if you would like to attend Coffee with the Principal. Contact Shiela Grand for more information.