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Message from the PBC President |
| Welcome back! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday. I love this time of year; mainly because of the cooler weather and extra time to relax with family.
A member of our community is helping to bring some holiday spirit to our soldiers who are unable to be with their families. Jill Boyce (Kiki Bonlie in LE2's grandmother) is putting together Holiday Boxes to send to Afghanistan. Let's help fill those boxes! I'll put a collection box in the main lobby of the Proton campus for the week following our Thanksgiving Break. The Westwood collection box will be out November 26-30. Fill the collection box with personal letters of support, foods, fun items, and personal items. Please see the flyer for specific information. Not only is this a great way to spread joy, it's a fabulous way to teach your children about being part of a larger community, empathy, and being thankful for the service of our troops. A hand-written note or drawn picture is the #1 most requested item! Holiday Boxes for the Troops Flyer
On the home front, our last PBC-run community event was the Sock Hop where fun was had by all. I'd like to thank all the volunteers, but especially Vanessa and Julia for chairing such a fun, family event for our community. The live band, Johnny Diamond and the Silver Hubcap Band, made the evening extra special and was led by Jayden-Faith and Jace Fraser's grandfather!
Speaking of events, did you know that this school year, the PBC is hosting two whole-family events and two adult-only events? These events only happen with the hard work of our volunteers!
Event #1: We started the year by hosting the Packet Pick-Up Palooza during the summer where families could visit and have fun while gathering all their paperwork for the school year.
Event #2: Once the school year was underway, we hosted the Fall Social/Reception to welcome new parents, reconnect with each other after the summer, and 'kick off' the school year.
Event #3: Most recently, we hosted the Sock Hop for families to enjoy some 50's style fun. We enjoyed yummy desserts, balloons, dancing, hula hoops, and more!
Event #4: Our final event of the year will be our Gala and Auction on March 9th. Write this date down in PEN, plan to buy your tickets early, and start inviting friends because this party will be amazing! Jen and Cara are hard at work soliciting donations. They've also secured the venue, set the menu, hired an auctioneer, and booked the entertainment! They've mentioned 'rock star karaoke' a few times, but in case you're not sure what it means...you'll have the opportunity to sing karaoke with a live band and discover what it would be like to be a real rock star! Please check out the new auction page on the Westwood website for all auction information and to download donation forms: www.westwoodschool.org/auction/ In addition to these large events, we also coordinate smaller ones like class parties, Moms' Night Outs, teacher luncheons, teacher birthdays, and more.
Our events are fun, but their main purpose is to strengthen our community. I hope to see you at our next big PBC event: La Coeur de Westwood (The Heart of Westwood) Gala and Auction on March 9th. Get your masquerade mask ready!!
Sincerely,
Whitney Lemons PBC President
We're always open to your ideas, questions, concerns, and, of course, your offers to help! |
 A big THANK YOU to the wonderful Lower Elementary classes for the Cozy Crockpots and Casseroles luncheon Friday, Nov 2nd! Your participation made this Staff Appreciation event a hit! Stay tuned for an upcoming holiday All Call to our school's baking parents! |
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As you visit your favorite businesses throughout the holiday season, do not forget to ask if they have made a tax deductible donation to Westwood's Annual Gala and Auction, Le Coeur de Westwood. Donations for the silent and live auction can be products, services, experiences, and gift cards. Go to the Parent Booster Club web page on Westwood's website and click on the Gala and Auction logo to print as many solicitation letters and donation forms you need!
There are a variety of corporate and patron sponsorship opportunities available for the Gala and Auction. Email Cara Wood and Jennifer Robinson at auction@westwoodschool.org
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 Moms' Morning Coffee Friday, December 14th
Please plan to stop by Jen's Place (address below) after morning drop-off anytime between 8:15 - 9:45 a.m. to meet up with other Westwood moms. Reconnect and meet new faces before the holidays - hope to see you there! Any questions, contact Michelle Hrnicek or Holly Cornwell.
Jen's Place Bakery & Café
4455 Alpha Road, Dallas 75244
Jensplacebakerycafe.com |
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Did you know how easy it is to earn
extra money for Westwood?
 Westwood participates in Box Tops for Education! Not only can you cut off the Box Tops from General Mills products, you can earn Box Tops for online shopping! There are over 250 retailers from which to choose. Follow these simple steps:
- Log into www.boxtops4education.com/
- Set up your account
- Click on the green "Earn Tab"
- Select "Shop Marketplace"
- Choose your retailer & you will be redirected to the store's website
- Make your purchases & Westwood will receive from 0.5 to 25 Box Tops per $10 spent
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 Shop at Target and you can save money on every Target purchase AND help Westwood at the same time! On your next visit to Target, please consider getting a Target REDcard (This is not a credit card!) The Target REDcard is a debit card that you can use to pay for Target purchases right out of your checking or savings account. You save 5% on EVERY Target purchase and Westwood gets 1% of what you spend!
Once you receive your REDcard, make sure you log on to http://www.Target.com/tcoe or call 1-800-316-6142 to designate Westwood as the recipient of 1% of all of your purchases.
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 If you shop at Tom Thumb, all you need to do is fill in Westwood's Good Neighbor Number on your Reward card application (or visit the Customer Service Desk to add it to your existing Reward Card account.) Westwood's Tom Thumb Good Neighbor Number is 7329
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If you shop at Kroger, take the letter you received in your gold envelope to Kroger to enroll in their Neighbor to Neighbor Program and a percentage of your purchase will go to Westwood.
If you already shop at these locations, please consider
enrolling in these programs.
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Upcoming Events
Collecting for troops. Nov. 26-30th at Proton Campus. |
Mom's Morning Coffee
Friday, Dec. 14th. |
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