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Please plan on joining us on TONIGHT, January 23rd at 7pm for our monthly PTO Meeting in the Wilson library. The meetings typically last 1 hour.

Come hear about the great things we have planned this spring.

Every Wilson parent is automatically a member of the Wilson PTO — we do not charge dues. Everyone is welcome.

Complimentary childcare is provided during the meeting for school-age children by Coppell Middle School students.

Through the Campbell’s Labels for Education, the PTO earns points that can be redeemed for classroom technology and supplies.

These labels are found on many of your household grocery items. Clip these items, paste or tape onto the collection sheet sent home with your child thsi week, and turn back into the school before February 17th.

The grade with the most labels will win an ice cream sandwich party! There is a collection box in the school cafeteria.

To find out which common grocery items have these labels, click Participating Products List.

To print 1-point collection sheets, click 1 point Product UPC Collection Sheet.

To print 5-point collection sheets, click 5 point Product UPC Collection Sheet.

To print 10-point collection sheets, click 10 point Product UPC Collection Sheet.

Please do not combine different point labels on the same sheet. The 1, 5 and 10-point labels must each be on a separate sheet.

This fundraiser is a no-cost way to earn cool stuff for our school. Be sure and ask your relatives to help you clip labels.

If you would like to find out more about this fundraiser, please click http://www.labelsforeducation.com/.

This is a sample of the type of label you need to clip. Clip these labels and tape or glue onto a collection sheet.

Starting today, the PTO will be hosting a recycling drive where we will collect and recycle select used electronics and office products. The items collected are recycled and the PTO earns money based upon the number and quality of the items received.

Items we are accepting include:

• empty inkjet and laser cartridges
• used cell phones
• laptops
• video game consoles and games
• digital cameras
• iPods
• DVD movies
• GPS systems
• PDAs/Palm Pilots

There will be a popsicle party for the grade that brings in the most items. The collection box for these items will be in the school cafeteria. The contest ends February 17th.

Please make sure you put your child’s name and grade on all items. Smaller items can be collected in a large plastic baggie and larger items may be brought to school in a box.

If you have a business that wants to donate used items, please contact Darci about pick up or delivery.

Questions? Please contact Darci Sherrell (call 214-334-4715) or Celia Ahn

One of the easiest ways the PTO makes money is through the year-long sale of gift cards. Last year, we earned over $1,000 by participating in the Scrips Gift Card program. For every gift card we sell, the PTO earns a percentage of the card’s value.

Please keep this program in mind when buying your weekly groceries, gas, gifts for birthdays/showers/holidays, clothing purchases, and planning your next meal out.

Upcoming order dates are Tuesday: January 24th, February 14th & 28th

Orders received by Tuesday will be fulfilled by that same Friday.

To print a copy of the order form, please click Scrips/Gift Card Order Form. Order forms are also available for download at wilsonpto.com.

To see a list of all of the participating companies and gift card denominations, please click Scrip Participating Retailers.

Questions? Please contact the PTO Gift Card Coordinator, Lori Cashimere

Kindergarten registration for the 2012-13 school year is Feb. 6-10.

Please contact Debbie Turner, Wilson school secretary, for a registration appointment by calling 214-496-7500.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2012 AT CHS is Elementary School Night.
Students wearing Wilson Elementary attire get in Free!!

COPPELL VS. SAGINAW
4:30 p.m. – JV Red vs. Allen
6:00 p.m. – JV White vs. Saginaw
7:30 p.m. -Varsity vs. Saginaw

At mid-year, we feel it is important to ‘review’ some important safety and logistical procedures as they relate to the morning and afternoon traffic loop.

Please click Traffic Loop Reminders to review these procedures and make sure you and your family drivers are following these important guidelines.

Please note that if you park in the front or side lots during pickup, we strongly urge you to hold the hands of young children. Also, remind your older students to walk carefully and slowly between the parked and moving cars as there are drivers who may not be able to see your child(ren) over the front or back of a parked car.

Thanks for helping us make our school a safe place!

Kinder through 2nd grade sessions CGA Symposium begin Feb 4.

Love of Music with Jeremy Phillips
Jeremy currently teaches music at Pinkerton Elementary School. He
directs the Rova Marimba and Drum Ensemble. Zimma-Rimba builds a
life-long love of music through Zimbabwean-style marimba. This class
will focus on the sheer joy, excitement and sense of community that
participation in music can bring.

Creative Design Challenges with Stacie Nickols
Stacie currently teaches 3rd grade at Cottonwood Creek Elementary
School. She has taught Camp Invention sessions and is also a GT
Specialist. Students will spend time designing structures that
investigate science and build creations from literature using common
objects.

For more information, please visit our website:
http://coppellgifted.org/events/symposium/

Class size is limited.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Elizabeth Chappell (president@coppellgifted.org) or our Student Enrichment Chair, Elisa Roby
(studentevents@coppellgifted.org).

If your child is looking for general information on most any subject, your public library has a great online resource called Kids Search that you can access 24 hours a day through the Coppell library’s catalog.

Just go to www.coppelltx.gov, click on library, click on catalog, click on TexShare Databases, then click on Kids Search. You will need a library card number to log in to the database. Coppell and Irving residents can apply online through the library catalog for a free card. Lewisville residents are required to pay a $40 non-resident fee.

To get a card, go to www.coppelltx.gov, click on library, click on catalog, click on My account. From there you can click on ‘create an account’ to sign up for a card. If you need assistance, please call the Coppell Public Library at 972.304.3658.

One of the easiest ways the PTO makes money is through the year-long sale of gift cards. Last year, we earned over $1,000 by participating in the Scrips Gift Card program. For every gift card we sell, the PTO earns a percentage of the card’s value.

Please keep this program in mind when buying your weekly groceries, gas, gifts for birthdays/showers/holidays, clothing purchases, and planning your next meal out.

Upcoming order dates are Tuesday: January 10th and 24th

Orders received by Tuesday will be fulfilled by that same Friday.

To print a copy of the order form, please click Scrips/Gift Card Order Form. Order forms are also available for download at wilsonpto.com.

To see a list of all of the participating companies and gift card denominations, please click Scrip Participating Retailers.

Questions? Please contact the PTO Gift Card Coordinator, Lori Cashimere

The following is a list of some important Winter & Spring dates:

January
16th – No school for all students – MLK Day
23rd – PTO Meeting, 7pm library

February
11th – Wilson Family Valentine’s Day Dance
20th-24th – Spring Book Fair
20th – PTO Meeting, 7pm library

March
12th-16th – Spring Break – No School
19th – PTO Meeting, 7pm library

April
6th – No School (optional Weather Day)
9th – No School (optional Weather Day)
13th (Friday evening) – WilsonFest, 6-8:30 pm
16th – PTO Meeting, 7pm library

May
5th – Coppell Education Family Fun 5K Run/1K Walk
14th – CISD Day at The Rangers Ballpark
18th – Field Day
28th – No School – Memorial Day

June
1st – Last Day of Classes

Thank you so much to the following Office Volunteers that gave up their precious time during the crazy month of December to help out in the office!

Amy Bays
Holly Brock
Rachelle Blankenship
Stancy Hagans
Joy Kutz
Sowmya Manduva
Stacy McGill
Kim Stricklin
Jessica Truax

The Coppell Gifted Association’s 2012 Winter Symposium is scheduled for Thursday, February 2 in the CHS Lecture Hall at 7 pm. For more information, download the CGA CGA Winter Symposium flyer.

Important Update: All gift card orders received by tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10:30am will be delivered on THURSDAY this week—just in time for handing out to your teachers on Friday.

Please consider purchasing your holiday gift cards through the PTO. We receive a percentage of the purchase price and it costs you nothing to support us in this easy fundraiser.

Many of our Wilson families already purchase their weekly groceries, fuel, and hit their favorite dining and shopping spots with the gift cards they purchase each month through the PTO.

To print a copy of the order form, please click Scrips/Gift Card Order Form. Order forms are also available for download at wilsonpto.com.

Don’t see your retailer or denomination on the order form? Click Scrip Participating Retailers to see the complete list of the hundreds of available gift card retailers and different denominations.

Questions? Please contact the PTO Gift Card Coordinator, Lori Cashimere

Wilson students are participating in service learning projects this month. All students have been talking during guidance about giving to others.

Don’t forget to bring in new pajamas for the PJ Drive again this year.
The PJs will be donated to local charities. Scholastic Book Club will donate a book to go with every pair donated. Last year we collected over 100 pairs!

Let’s try to do again this year!

With the colder weather comes the need for hoodies and jackets.

We have thick grey hoodies with Wilson Rangers across the chest. Limited quantities available.

Also, we have added a special order black hoody with raw edges and foil lettering for girls! Over the heart is a star and Wilson. On the rear lower hem, it says “Rangers”. Please see the newly revised special order form below for ordering.

Please be aware the sizing runs small on the special order hoodies. See the order form for sizing suggestions.

Remember, there are no refunds and exchanges on special orders.

In addition, don’t forget we have limited sizing available still in all t-shirts: the grey oval, the blue tie-dye, and the navy floral!

To order a hoodie, t-shirt or shorts, please print WilsonWear Order Form 2011.

To order a special order girl’s jacket, please print WilsonWear Special Orders

Now is the time to start planning your Holiday gift card purchases for friends, family and teachers. Why not buy through Wilson’s program and support the PTO? There are 2 opportunities to purchase gift cards between now and the Holiday break.

One of the easiest ways the PTO makes money is through the year-long sale of gift cards. Last year, we earned over $1,000 by participating in the Scrips Gift Card program. For every gift card we sell, the PTO earns a percentage of the card’s value.

Please keep this program in mind when buying your weekly groceries, gas, gifts for birthdays/showers/holidays, clothing purchases, and planning your next meal out.

Upcoming order dates are Tuesday: Dec. 13th

Orders received by Tuesday will be fulfilled by that same Friday.

To print a copy of the order form, please click Scrips/Gift Card Order Form. Order forms are also available for download at wilsonpto.com.

To see a list of all of the participating companies and gift card denominations, please click Scrip Participating Retailers.

Questions? Please contact the PTO Gift Card Coordinator, Lori Cashimere

Wilson 5th Grade students will be coming to each classroom every day to collect canned goods, dry goods, and new toys for the needy in Coppell. If you have been blessed this year, please share your blessings with those less fortunate than you. Send a few canned goods and/or a new toy to help needy Coppell families during this holiday season.

Wilson’s 5th Grade in conjunction with the Coppell Lion’s Club wants to make this the BEST drive ever! Please help!

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Thank you to the many parents who volunteered to bring food and help serve during the PTO sponsored staff holiday luncheon last week. The staff loved the great soups, salads, and desserts. Your contributions made this lunch a success:

Volunteers who helped during the luncheon:
Christine Glidewell
Wendy Little
Kelly Patterson
Miryan Sanchez Osejo

Thanks you to the following parents who brought food:
Arcelia Beas
Jennifer Bedford
Michelle Behm
Cristy Brandenburg
Susan Chun
Angie Colon
Reyna Conger
Ipsita Dixit
Kara Dunn
Michelle Felton
Kim Fullwood
Jennifer Harper
Johanna Hewlett
Dominique Kichan
Leslie Kilgo
Suzanne Kline
Wendy Martinez
Stacy McGill
Sheri Olson
Kelly Patterson
Lisa Peck
Anne Rogers
Melanie Stehly
Marina Turati
Hieu Vu
Cindy Wiggins

CiCi’s Night is a specifically designated night where Wilson families who eat in or get takeout orders at the Coppell Cici’s Pizza have the opportunity to earn money for Wilson Elementary.

The 2nd Tuesday of each month is Wilson Night. On those designated evenings, make plans to treat the family to pizza and be sure to drop your receipt in a specially designated box marked “Wilson”.

CiCi’s donates a portion of every “Wilson” designated receipt back to our school.

This month, CiCi’s Night is Tuesday, December 13th.

Our PTO Hospitality needs your help! We still have a great need for help tomorrow during and after the Staff luncheon tomorrow, Wed Dec 7th.

If you can spare 1.5 hours, we could use you to help serve, replenish food, or clean up afterwards.

If you are able to help, please click on the link below.

Below are the unapproved minutes from the November 28th PTO Meeting.

If you have any corrections or additions to the minutes, please email the PTO Secretary, Tamara Keller, no later than Friday, December 16th.

These minutes, amended with any changes or additions, will be voted upon for approval at the next PTO meeting on Monday, January 23rd. There is not a December PTO meeting.

Minutes Nov 28 2011

Wilson PTO has partnered with Biggby Coffee in Coppell. In addition to coffee, Biggby’s menu also features a great selection for the kiddies: MAGIC MILK in chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla; juice; hot chocolate; and drinks for mom or dad, too! Delicious meals and light snacks are available.

If you bring a coupon voucher when making a purchase, Biggby Coffee will contribute $1 towards the PTO for every full priced grande/super specialty beverage purchased.

To print a sheet of coupons to use and share which allow you to contribute $1 towards the PTO, click Biggby Coffee Donates $1 to Wilson PTO with Coupon.

A big thank you to all the volunteers that gave their time to work in the Wilson office during the month of November!

Amy Bays
Rachelle Blankenship
Stancy Hagans
Joy Kutz
Lisa Mathis
Stacy McGill
Jennifer Millman
Krista Murry
Hameeda Somani
Kim Stricklin
Jessica Truax
Carley Wood

What’s for Dinner? We’ve got your Monday nights set.

Anamia’s donates 5% of their profits received on Monday evenings to the Coppell Education Foundation. It is a tasty, easy way to support our efforts so head on over and we’ll meet you there for some great Mexican cuisine!

A thank you also goes out to the following people who helped set-up, serve and clean-up after the luncheon:

Cathy Petersen
Gabriella Avellana
Heather Kim
Kara Dunn
Kim Stricklin
Lisa Peck

Please plan on joining us on tonight, November 28th at 7pm for our monthly PTO Meeting in the Wilson library. The meetings typically last 1 hour.

Come hear about the new plans we have for changing the spring silent auction.

Wondering about all of those “Red & Black Attack” signs splattered on our campus? We will have a representative from the Coppell Education Foundation talk to us about what the Foundation does, how it raises money, and how this directly affects Wilson students and staff.

There will not be a December meeting.

Every Wilson parent is automatically a member of the Wilson PTO — we do not charge dues. Everyone is welcome.

Complimentary childcare is provided during the meeting for school-age children by Coppell Middle School students.

Thanks to everyone who either volunteered food or their time to help with the teacher luncheon before the break:

Amy Bays
Andrea Tipton
Angie Colon
Cheryl Feratovic
Cindy Wiggins
Darci Nguyen
Darla Jackson
Heather Herrmann
Heather Kim
Ipsita Dixit
Johanna Hewlett
Joy Kutz
Kim Fullwood
Kim Smith
Lisa Chittenden
Lisa Mathis
Lisa Peck
Madhavi Annadi
Michelle Felton
Rachel Harris
Reyna Conger
Sarah Stein
Sheri Olson
Stefanie Klein
Vanessa Tan

Get your submissions ready for the CGA Creative Writing Competition. Entries must be turned in by this Thursday, December 1st, 2011.

ALL CISD students in grades 3-12 are eligible to participate by
submitting their best fiction, non-fiction and poetry — and the
winners will be published in a book to be released in the Spring.

Please visit our webpage: CGA competition for all of the details and the online entry form.

There are only a few directories left then they are gone.

If you would like to purchase one, the cost is $5. For more information, please email Jennifer Millman or Joy Kutz