The Woodstock Weekly

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We had a wonderful time at the PTA picnic before the Open House last week! Thank you for coming out to learn about our Woodstock PTA, the Grow Portland Garden Program, and to eat some treats with our community. 🦁

Our annual No Stuff Fundraiser has officially begun! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and helps us fund amazing opportunities and experiences for our students. See below for details to donate today.

We hope you will join us to watch Over the Moon and celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival on Friday. Details below. 🌙

Don't forget that Picture Day is Wednesday and Thursday. 📸

This newsletter is full of opportunities to get involved with our community. Read on to find the perfect fit!

Have a great week!

—Your friendly Woodstock PTA

• 📌 Wednesday, September 30, School Photos
• 📌 Thursday, October 1, School Photos
• 📌 Friday, October 2, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, PTA Mid Autumn Festival Movie Night
• 📌 Tuesday, October 6, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm, Pastini Dine Out (Division Location)
• 📌 Wednesday, October 7, 8:00 - 8:45 am, Tea with Principal E
• 📌 Wednesday, October 7, 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Drop in office hours with Principal Earle
• 📌 Wednesday, October 7, International Walk & Roll to School Day
• 📌 Friday, October 9, No School
• 📌 Monday, October 12, 7:00 - 8:00 pm, PTA General Meeting
• 📌 Friday, October 16, Grandparent/Special Adult DEAR event
• 📌 Friday, October 23, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Harvest Carnival

Free for all to attend, all proceeds from concessions will go towards Lunar New Year performances.

Parent supervision required - no drop-offs please. Thanks for helping us keep things safe and fun! Please review our Code of Conduct for PTA sponsored events.

This year, we aim to raise at least $15,000 for the PTA general fund. Every gift helps, no matter the size.

Spread the word—tell family, friends, and neighbors and let's help Woodstock Elementary School thrive! Thank you!

The PTA is looking for volunteers to help with our first Movie Night of the school year. Please sign up if you can help with a concession donation, assist with setup/breakdown, or sell snacks before the movie starts.

Join your Woodstock Community at Pastini on Division and help raise money for the PTA. This year they will be donating 20% of all "Woodstock" sales from 11 am to 9 pm.

🍝 You must say "Woodstock" with your in person or online order to be counted.

(3rd Party/Delivery like DoorDash, GrubHub and UberEats are not included)

* Normal Tuesday promo (20% discount on take-out orders) won't be applicable to Pastathon participants. Participants will have to choose between taking the discount or giving that same amount to the school.

'26 Spiritwear is alive (again) and bringing back the electric lion design for another round. Tees, long sleeves, hoodies, and tote bags — for every Lion in our pride with tons of fun color options so you can can rep Woodstock your way.

The ordering window is limited, so don't sleep on it — grab your gear before the shop closes on October 16th and show everyone what Woodstock's Lion Pride looks like all year long!

woodstockpta.org/shop

Step right up to the annual Woodstock Harvest Carnival!

This year, we’re leaning into all things magical, mystical, and mythological! Think fairies, dragons, unicorns, enchanted forests—and, because this is the PNW, of course, Bigfoot!

We’re creating a carnival filled with imagination, childhood wonder, silliness, and just a little bit of mystery.

What’s in Store?

✨ Magic & Whimsy Decor

🦶 He Lives! — Bigfoot Photo Op

🎪 Village Games & Prizes

🔮Madam Mystique — Fortune Teller

👻 A "Haunted" House — magical and mysterious, but not too scary, with fun for all ages

🎨 The Craft Room — a quiet, creative, sensory-friendly space

🍪 A Potluck of Goodies

🎬 Movie Room — details TBD

🧚 We Need Your Magic!

We need you to step right up with your various talents, ideas, and dreams. This year, we’re taking inspiration from all manner of fairy tales and mythological stories to create a celebration filled with magic, imagination, and childlike wonder.

An event this magical takes a village, and we’re looking for some awesome volunteers to help bring it all to life! There are many ways to volunteer: planning before the event, donating baked goods, running activities at the event (note that shifts do not run for the entire event and you will be contacted for your preference closer to the event), helping with clean up, and more! Volunteering is always more fun with friends, so grab a crew and tackle a task.

If you are interested in leading a room - please reach out directly to me: Sonia.milbank@gmail.com

International Walk & Roll to School Day is coming on Wednesday, October 7th.

Woodstock School will join families around the world by participating in the International Walk & Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 7th. More info coming soon!

Celebrate the Mandarin Immersion Program with a night of great food and fun while supporting the MIP at Woodstock, Harrison Park, and Cleveland, and helping all students, regardless of income, participate in the Taiwan Research Residency.

Friday, November 6th, 6 - 10pm

Excellent Cuisine, 8733 SE Division St.

Enjoy an evening of community and festivities:

• Eight-course family-style Chinese dinner and drinks

• Silent auction, wine wall, and gift card gamble

• Live auction featuring vacation destinations and special experiences
  (perfect family holiday gifts)

• Dessert Dash! Raffle! And student presentations!

Click here to purchase individual tickets ($65) or gather a group for a table of 10 ($600).

We are looking forward to a fun event again this year!