By Cassie Kanable, WTPCO, The Mountain Times
Parent Teacher Corner
October was a wonderful month of fundraising, community connection, and fall festivities! Our Welches students kicked off the year by raising over $14,000 during our annual Rainbow Run, with each class proudly sporting their class colors and school spirit! These vital funds have already been released to Welches Schools and will go toward student activities and arts programs, including the Right Brain Initiative, helping to enrich the learning experience for all students.
Our October events were filled with laughter and fun, from our first movie night featuring Encanto to our annual Harvest Festival where students enjoyed arts & crafts, festival games, and showing off their creative costumes at school! We were thrilled to see so many volunteers helping make these events a success. If you’re a community member who’s interested in volunteering, please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator, Tanya Kayser, at volunteer@welchesptco.org for more information.
As we transition into November, the holiday season is upon us, and we’re excited to announce the launch of our annual Holiday Wreath Fundraiser! Starting this month, we’ll be offering beautiful, locally crafted wreaths to help raise funds for Welches Schools. All wreaths are made of fresh noble fir with pinecones, cedar and juniper accents, finished with a festive red bow. You can place your orders online at welchesptco.org/holidaywreaths or visit the QR Code at the end of this article – decorate your home and support Welches schools at the same time!
Here are a few important dates to keep in mind for November:
Monday Nov 18th 6:00 PM – Little Steps to Success: Join us for a special evening for local preschoolers (ages 3-5) and their parents to enjoy stories and skill-building activities, and meet future classmates and teachers. Free childcare for siblings provided. For more information visit oregontrailschools.com.
Tuesday Nov. 19th 4:30 PM – Welches PTCO Community Meeting: Join us for our monthly meeting in the Elementary School Library. Childcare will be provided, and we welcome all families to come share ideas and learn about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.
Friday Nov. 22nd 8:00 AM – Music, Muffins & Math: Welches students and their families are invited to join us for a morning of learning & connection with their students.Families will enjoy math games, jazzy tunes, and delicious muffins!
As always, we’re hard at work planning even more community events, movie nights, and our auction fundraiser this spring! Don’t forget to save the date for our annual auction this spring: April 26, 2024 at Camp Arrah Wanna. We can’t wait to see you there!
The Welches PTCO is a non-profit organization that exists to serve and support the students of the Welches Schools and our community as a whole. To keep up to date on community events, fundraisers and volunteer opportunities, make sure to visit our website at welchesptco.org.