The Woodstock Weekly

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It's hard to believe, but we have officially entered November! 🍂

It feels like we have finally settled into the school year and the routine that comes with it (once we make it through setting out clocks back an hour)!⏰

Every year, we work hard to make the school year the best it can possibly be for our students, staff, and community. The primary way that the PTA provides funding is through the No Stuff Fundraiser! So far, we are only at 30% of our goal and we need your help to reach 100% to be able to find the activities and resources that engage our students. Through the funds raised in the No Stuff Fundraiser, we can pay for school assemblies, additional classroom supplies, community-submitted funding proposals, and so much more! See below for just one example of the positive impact this funding has on our students. ⚽📚🪄

Thank you to everyone who has donated. We appreciate your support!

If donating is on your list, but you just haven't gotten to it, you can check it off by giving today! Every gift helps, no matter the size.

We are grateful for this wonderful community and we hope you have a fantastic week. 🦁💙

—Your friendly Woodstock PTA

• 📌 Wednesday, November 11, Veteran's Day, No School
• 📌 Thursday, November 12, 5 pm - Close, Parent's Night Out at the Lay Low
• 📌 Thursday, November 12, 6 - 7:30 pm Woodstock Village Table's Info and Listening Night
• 📌 Wednesday, November 18, Por Que No Dine Out
• 📌 November 23 - 24, Conferences, No school for students
• 📌 November 25 - 27, No School
• 📌 Wednesday, December 2, Picture Retake Day

Students love the playground, but there’s not much to do in the 3rd-5th grade blacktop area. This led to boredom (and mischief) at recess, so one parent proposed purchasing new playground equipment. Through PTA funding and collaboration with Coach C, every student now knows how to play “Gaga Ball” safely!

“Thank you PTA for funding the new Gaga Pit! Every recess, the kids are lining up to play. It’s brought out so much energy, teamwork, and laughter. After school, the pit is still full and I have witnessed families playing together at the end of the school day! We couldn’t have done it without the support of our families. Thank you so much!” - Coach C

“Lucas and Sawyer's favorites from last year were the Harvest Festival, field trip to OMSI, the magic show during Friday morning meeting, and so much more… but I think their most favorite addition has been the Gaga Ball Pit in the 3-5 grade recess area!” - Amy, 3rd grade parent

We are at almost 30% of our goal! Help us reach 100%, and fund opportunities and resources for our students! Every gift helps, no matter the size. Donate today and spread the word!

The Woodstock Elementary PTA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations may be tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Tax ID: 93-6039422.

The winter holidays will be here before you know it. Plan ahead and support our school garden program! The garden committee is selling pre-order holiday plants now through November 15. We're offering a variety of poinsettias in multiple sizes. Plus wreaths and garlands made with fresh, Pacific Northwest grown evergreens. Everything is locally grown and made at a family-owned nursery.

Order today for pick up on December 4.

Get ready — bidding is officially open! Explore an incredible collection of auction items, from local getaways and fun activities to family adventures, fitness packages, artwork, and more. Start your bids now and get a head start before the Gala!

Can’t attend in person? No problem! Share the link with friends and family near and far — anyone can join the fun and support our Mandarin Immersion community.

During the Gala, bidding will continue online, so guests can bid straight from their seats while enjoying the evening’s festivities. Get your tickets for November 6th so you don’t miss the Live Auction, featuring our most sought-after items — including beach vacations, a week at a luxury resort in Mexico, restaurant packages, and more!

Start browsing and bidding now!

If your 3rd, 4th or 5th grader wants to join OBOB this year, here is the sign-up form: https://forms.gle/BmYPbYFHTwRFurnA8

Reach out to obob@woodstockpta.org with any questions!

Registration opens on Sunday, December 6 at 10 am!

We are trying something different this year by stepping away from Scholastic and giving Literati Book Fairs a try! (You can read more here.)

Our fair will take place the first week in May to include an evening option on the same night as our art show and music concerts. Please note, the library will not be open to students during conferences unless an appointment with Mrs. Lingo is scheduled. (See ParentSquare to sign-up.)

📆 Woodstock Info and Listening Night
Thursday, November 12, 6 to 7:30 pm
Woodstock School Library
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All caregivers welcome. Woodstock Village Table reps will share information from the district and our school survey and open the floor for families to share how they feel about the possibility of welcoming students and programs from Clark and Lewis.

Can’t make it? You can still share your thoughts through our school survey: [English survey link]. The survey is also available in other languages: English | Español | 中文 | Tiếng Việt | Русский | Soomaali | دری | عربي.

Questions? Email woodstockvillagetable@gmail.com

Just like a Dine Out but this time just for the adults, the Lay Low will be donating 10% of the proceeds from the evening to the Woodstock PTA. So get those sitters arranged and we'll see you there.

Want to attend both the Woodstock Village Table Listening and Info Night AND the Parents Night Out? You can! Learn important Rightsizing information at the Listening and Info Night, and then swing by the Lay Low before heading home!

On Tuesday, November 10th, Reed College will host Kendra Schaefer speaking on China, the U.S., and the AI Race. Kendra is a partner in the Beijing-based policy consultancy Trivium China where she leads the company's Tech Policy Division. The lecture will be held at 7 p.m. in Vollum Lecture Hall, and more information can be found here.

The event is free and open to the public.

Many of you may have seen the request for help from our local ice cream shop, Cloud City. The owner shared that their business was in danger of closing and in need of support. In just two days, the city rallied around this special business to raise funds to keep it afloat. Cloud City has been a generous partner, donating ice cream for our Kindergarten Ice Cream socials and welcoming our students into their store for walking field trips. They have spread so much joy throughout our community. Next time you are craving something sweet, consider heading to Cloud City for a scoop of something delicious!

Their call for support reminds us to spread the love through our local Woodstock community and businesses. 💜