Just the Facts

Woodland Star Weekly Update

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Learning to think, to care, to create

UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS

Monday, November 3^rd - Friday, November 7, Conference Week, EARLY DISMISSAL

Thursday, November 6^th, Summerfield High School information night, 7 PM

Monday, November 10^th, Veteran's Day Holiday, NO SCHOOL

Thursday, November 13^th, Picture Re-take day, let the office know in advance if your childr needs a re-take

Monday, November 17^th, 3^rd Grade parent evening, 6 PM

Tuesday, November 18^th, 2^nd Grade parent evening, 6

October 1 - December 31, Nickels for Nonprofits at Whole Foods

FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR

Thank you all who came and enjoyed a great night Saturday night at the parent/teacher party. We enjoyed great entertainment, food and company while also hearing about the great events the fundraising team has planned for this year. You won't want to miss being part of the process and attending these events, see below for further details.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Woodland Star Educational Foundation

Fundraising Calendar of Events for 2008 - 2009

Update from the All School Party on Saturday Night.

Neither rain, nor wind, nor the call of a good video could keep us away. We had a great time Saturday night and kicked off this year's fund raising program. Below is a table that shows how WSEF plans to bring in $160,000 to cover this year's budget. If you would like to volunteer for any of the events below or be a Parent Mentor, please call or email Monica Conway, pmgconway@sbcglobal.net, 935-9431 or 225-5557. You can also speak to Poppy Darby about the parent mentoring program 365-2525. Or sign up in the school office on the counter.

Mini Fundraisers throughout the school year
Fundraising Event	Point of Contact	Date
EBay Auction Desc. Sell merchandise online.	Val Robins	Launch Date Nov. 1^st Ongoing
Pay your Mortgage for a Year Raffle Desc. - $100 Raffle tickets will be sold, the lucky will get their Mortgage or Rent paid for one year up to $25,000 OR $15,000 in cash. Only 1,000 tickets to be sold - split proceeds with Sonoma County High School Initiative	Chip Romer & Monica Conway	To be Launched in November Raffle to be held in 3/28/2009
Phantom Tea Letter to request donations (Tax Credits) Desc - Send end of year letter to Fundraising Data Base requesting donations	Chip Romer & Monica Conway	Mailing to be done early December
Mardi Gras Party by Mara Lee Desc. - Fun party given by Mara Lee!!!!! Need I say more!	Mara Lee Ebert	February 28th
Evening Fundraiser at Estate Restaurant Desc. - Small Live & Silent Auction with class projects, hand made items and some big ticket items, will also include. Fund A Need	Chip Romer & Monica Conway	March 28^th
Mini Golf Tournament - Golf Tournament at local Miniature Golf. Desc. - A fun filled Mini Golf Tournament at our local Mini Golf Club.	Paul Golubovich	May 16^th
Total "Mini" Fundraisers Goal $95,000
Family Giving/Pledge Program Desc. - Parent Mentors will be speaking to each parent through an interview to discuss ways you can support the school as a volunteer and financially.	Poppy Darby and Monica Conway	One on One interviews have already begun.
Total Family Giving/Pledge Program $65,000 - $115,000
Total Projected Fundraising 2008/2009 school year $160,000 - 210,000

Afterschool violin, viola and piano lessons offered at WSS ~ Long-time music teacher Gail Claus is coming to WSS to offer our students the opportunity to continue music lessons at a reasonable rate and maximum convenience. Gail will offer 45 minute lessons on a first-come-first-served basis starting with Thursday afternoons. Private ($160/mo) and semi-private: 2-3 students, ($100/mo) lessons available. For an added incentive, parents are able to rent the WSS fiolins for a refundable $100 security deposit to enable your child to have access to this incredible opportunity. For information please call Gail at: 953-4470 or gailclaus@comcast.net

Recession Busters' Bash at Live Oak Charter School ~ Friday, Nov 7^th, 7-9:30 PM. A post-election family style dance that includes goodies and warm drinks! In the multi-purpose roo, $10 per person, $30 per family. 100 Gnoss Concourse, Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, Petaluma. For further information or tickets, contact Monica Conway: 225-5557.

Girls Rising ~ Specifically for 6^th-8^th grade girls. Discover adolescence, self-confidence, agency, creativity, compassion, mindfulness and learn to be yourself! We will: share stories, write a play and poems; perform; sing; paint; make collages; cook; hike; garden; play; serve in the community. We meet at Woodland Star on Thursdays, 1:13-2:45 PM. Girls' parents will meet twice during the sessions, dates to be determined. The cost is $100-150, sliding scale, per child for 6 session + 2 adult sessions. To reserve a spot or for more information, contact Kathy Hargitt, M.A., at (707)235-8488 and/or kathyhargitt@vom.com

CLASSIFIEDS

MISSING ~ Missing from Sprite's Night, last seen on the Kindergarten picnic table: small black leather fanny pack w/video camera and wallet (irreplaceable memories on camera). Please call Anthony Abate: 494-4649 or via email at : anth.abate@gmail.com

Handyman available ~ Jesus Gonzalez, friend of WSS community member, is in need of more work. He is a handyman, able to do carpentry, gardening, and electrical work. His telephone number is 343-6314.

House for Rent*_ 4 bedroom plus basement & Recreational room 3 bathroom, fireplace, redwood deck, old oak trees 1/2 acre property on a creek in lovely Glen Ellen on a private Cul de Sac Wonderful community neighborhood, Great landlord, available right awayPrice reduced to $2500/month, call Nicole 933 8080 or Doug Rice 953 1090 Ostheimer & Grimms Order Day ~ Friday, November 7^th, 12:30 in the school store.