By Cassie Kanable, WTPCO
The Mountain Times
Parent Teacher Corner
As the new school year kicks off, there’s excitement in the air! Students have embraced the first few weeks back, sharing smiles on picture day and putting their best foot forward at the highly anticipated Welches School Rainbow Run. Our colorful jog-a-thon had every class proudly wearing their class colors, running with enthusiasm to raise funds for Welches Schools. Prior year’s funds have gone toward the Right Brain Initiative, teacher supplies for classrooms, student incentives for positive behavior, and school facility projects such as water stations and new mats for the Middle School gym.
With fall in full swing, the WPTCO is gearing up for another exciting Harvest Festival to welcome the season! We’re also busy behind the scenes organizing community events, movie nights, and preparing for our spring auction fundraiser. This year, we’re aiming high with our fundraising goals, and we can’t do it without the amazing support of our mountain community! Here are a few important dates for our families and community members to keep in mind for October:
Wednesday 10/15 WPTCO Community Meeting: We’d love to see you at our next community meeting on Tuesday, October 15th, at 4:30 PM in the Elementary School Library! This year, we’re offering childcare during our meetings to make it easier for all families to join us. Whether you’ve been before or are joining us for the first time, everyone is welcome!
Friday 10/18 Welches PTCO Movie Night is back! Join us for a screening of “Encanto” on Friday Oct. 18th in the Welches Elementary Multipurpose Room to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month! Doors open at 5:00 PM, movie starts at 6:00 PM. Bring chairs, floor pillows or blankets. $1 per person, concessions available for purchase. ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
Friday 10/25 Welches Harvest Festival: The WPTCO is excited to once again host this year’s Harvest Festival, a fun-filled fall carnival where kids can wear their costumes and enjoy games, craft stations, and seasonal activities at school! Currently, the WPTCO is looking for parents, guardians, and community volunteers to fill out volunteer applications/background checks and attend a volunteer orientation at the school prior to the Harvest Festival toward the end of October! Background checks take time so make sure to fill out your application as soon as possible. For more details and to access the application, scan the QR code at the end of this story or visit https://ws.oregontrailschools.com/. Reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@welchesptco.org with any questions.
The WPTCO is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving and supporting the students of Welches Schools and the greater Welches community. To stay informed about events, fundraisers and volunteer opportunities, visit our website at www.welchesptco.org. If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please reach out to us at info@welchesptco.org.