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Main Office: 303-982-5649
Attendance: 303-982-5640
Upcoming Events
- Tuesday, March 19
- Wednesday, March 20
- Thursday, March 21
- Friday, March 22
- Monday, March 25
- Wednesday, April 3
- Tuesday, April 9
Staff Favorite Things
PTSA has created a WWE Staff 'Favorite Things' list with birthdays, favorite foods, stores, etc. Check out the list HERE – it includes all teachers, AMPs teachers, administration and support staff.
PTSA's annual Howler Bash -- Wild Wild West Woods is April 19th at Ralston Crossing in Arvada.
Y'all come out from 6pm-10pm for dinner, drinks, casino games and an auction.
Attire is 'Cowboy Chic'.
If your business is interested in making a donation to the auction or in an event sponsorship,
please email Dayna Morain at daynamorain@gmail.com.
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The Eras Tour is a Rockin' Success!
Congratulations! WWE had another successful Pages with the Pack is in the books — reading 426,442 minutes or raising $44,560! Thank you to everyone who participated! Way to go, Ms. Clay and Ms. Duncan for sporting their Crazy Hair, Kissing Shelly the Tortoise and Dancing to Shake it Off in Dinosaur Costumes at the all-school assembly! PTSA even had a special surprise message to share with the students HERE. Top readers and fundraisers wrapped up the day with a limo party bus ride to Jeremiah’s for an ice cream party! Thank you to Jeremiahs!
By the numbers:
Total number of minutes read: 426,442
Total funds raised: $44,560
Average minutes read per student: 858
Most minutes read (individual): 3,496
Median funds raised per student: $35
Most funds raised (individual): $1,710
The classes reading the most minutes, per grade, were:
5th grade - Kemper - 22,518
4th grade - Schatz - 24,584
3rd grade - Drumright - 17,356
2nd grade - Cass - 24,606
1st grade - McQuitty - 22,696
Kindergarten - Meier - 17,968
The classes that raised the most money for the school were:
5th grade - Stolte - $1,942.94
4th grade - Schatz - $2,838.99
3rd grade - Drumright - $2,243.75
2nd grade - McNulty - $3,060.00
1st grade - McQuitty - $3,757.50
Kindergarten - Meier - $2,879.20
The classes with most minutes and/or funds raised have won popcorn parties. This spring, all students will also enjoy a visit from an author! Thanks again to EVERYONE for making this year’s Pages with the Pack Read-A-Thon such a success! Funds raised will support WWE technology upgrades, our Healthy Schools program, and classroom needs for our sister school, Slater Elementary.
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Thank you, Volunteers!
Thank you to all the fabulous WWE Pack Parents and volunteers who have made the parties so special this year. Your creativity, enthusiasm, and generosity with your time and talents mean so much to the teachers and students. We have had a blast planning and celebrating with you all and look forward to doing it again next year!
Please make sure to get in your receipts for reimbursement as soon as possible!
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It's Yearbook Time!
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If you are a 5th grade parent, it's time to think about ordering your student's yearbook and creating a Yearbook Recognition Ad. This is a 1/4 page ad that’s exclusive to 5th grade parents to wish your student well as they leave WWE and move onto middle school. 😠Include pictures, a message to them, etc. Make it what you want! Your ad will be in every yearbook. The ad cost is $10.
To purchase your WWE Yearbook and/or 5th Grade Ad:
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Go to: www.treering.com/validate or scan the QR code on the flyer in your Friday Folders. You can also download the ‘TreeRing Yearbooks’ app to order AND it’s easy to upload pictures from your phone.
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Enter WWE’s school passcode: 10166135742531
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Order your WWE Yearbook.
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If you’ve already ordered your yearbook, scroll down and click ‘Celebrate With An Ad’ and follow the steps to create your ad!
Deadline is March 29th. No exceptions! Questions? Email: wweptsa@gmail.com!
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Open PTSA Exec Positions
WWE’s PTSA Executive Board has open positions for the 2024/25 school year, including the Vice President and Treasurer positions. This is a GREAT opportunity to get involved with WWE and PTSA and be a part of shaping the school's ongoing programs and activities for our staff and students. If you’re interested in learning more about the positions, please contact Beth Dillon and Lynne McMahon at wweptsa@gmail.com by Jan. 31st.
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Interested applicants should:
Complete the West Woods Elementary PTSA Scholarship Application (via Google form HERE)
Attach the following to your digital application:
-An essay describing how your time at West Woods Elementary impacted you.
-A copy of your high school transcript with grade point average (1st semester senior transcript is ok)
- At least one letter of recommendation from a high school counselor, teacher, coach, etc.
For any questions, please email wweptsa@gmail.com.
Senior Send Off
WWE will host a Graduating Senior Reception on Tuesday, May 7th in WWE’s library from 3:45-4:30pm. West Woods teachers and staff are excited to welcome the class of 2024 back and to hear about their future plans. Light snacks will be served. Please RSVP to Mrs. Kemper (bkemper@jeffco.k12.co.us) by April 26th.
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Wolf Pack Book Club is Underway!
The Wolf Pack Book Club kicked off the week of Feb. 5th and runs through March 15th!! This book club for 2nd-5th graders meets once a week during lunch and recess. Second grade will be reading Stink The Incredible Shrinking Kid by Megan McDonald. Third grade will be reading Escape From Mr. Limoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein. Fourth grade will be reading Hoot by Carl Hiaasen. Fifth grade will be reading The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford.
All registrations have been received and registration is closed.
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Reflections Update: Congrats to WWE 4th Grader!
Congratulations to WWE 4th grader, Imojean Seager-Iguchi, who will be moving onto the next round of this year's Reflections Art contest. Judging begins mid-January. Her creation is pictured here!
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WWE’s Annual ‘Parties with a Purpose’ Makes a Big Impact
Thank you, WWE families for donating to PTSA's annual Parties with a Purpose -- helping to give back to local organizations: Arvada Fire Operation Santa, Jeffco Head Start, Foothills Animal Shelter, Packs of Hope, Arvada Senior Living Facilities and Serving Kids. Some initial donations were made this past week and PTSA will deliver final donations early next week. Once again, the WWE community came together to make an impact and give back to our community!
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Holiday Fun for the WWE Staff (thanks to you!)
Thank you, WWE families for all that you've done to appreciate our wonderful staff! Monetary donations helped to provide gift cards to all staff including teachers, office, paras, custodians, lunchroom, etc. to various local restaurants:
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Freedom Street Social
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Hops & Pie
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Lot One
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Randi’s Pizza
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Bluegrass Candelas
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Teocalli
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Schoolhouse
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Homegrown Tap & Dough
Staff were also treated to a Baked Potato Bar and Colossal Cookie Exchange! What. A. Week!
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New!! Wish Your WWE Student a Happy Birthday!
Wish your student "Happy Birthday!" on WWE's brand new marquee (located off of 72nd Ave.)! The message will rotate throughout the day of your choice. Messages need to be requested
TWO weeks prior to when you want the message posted. If you don't schedule it two weeks out PTSA cannot guarantee it will post. Thank you for your understanding!
Cost is $20 with all funds going back to WWE.
Schedule it HERE!
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Watch DOGS at WWE
That's a Wrap on 'The Secret Garden'
On Nov. 11th, more than 60 WWE students performed in Missoula Theater’s ‘The Secret Garden’. Congratulations to all the students that worked hard to memorize lines and songs in a week’s time.
It’s truly incredible!
Thank you to WWE front office staff, parent volunteers and our WWE Missoula host family – the Tortoriges -- for your support! If you didn’t have a chance to attend, her is a LINK to the video of the performance.
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'Parker Basketball Jones' Visits WWE
WWE Students were treated to a fantastic assembly with ‘Parker Basketball Jones’ on Friday! Parker focused on kindness, supporting others, working hard, and that mistakes are okay. He had the students engaged with his basketball tricks and student participation, and by the end he had everyone up and dancing. It was a great way to wrap-up the week! Thank you, PTSA for bringing this assembly to WWE!
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Pumpkin Drop 2023 is Smashingly Fun!
PTSA’s Annual Pumpkin Drop was another fun day watching pumpkins drop and smash -- all to raise funds for WWE's sister school, Slater Elementary -- with more than 100 pumpkins dropped and over $520 raised! Slater Elementary Principal Brooke Tolmachoff and some of her staff were on-hand to watch meet our West Woods community.
A big shout out to Arvada Rent-Alls for donating the scissor lift, Community Farms for taking our smashed pumpkins to help feed their livestock, and we could not do it all without Arvada Fire Captain Tim McMahon to drop the pumpkins and his crew of WWE dads --Tim Dillon, Jason Eaton, Ryan Kvamme and Jeff Sanderson!
If you didn’t have a chance to pay for your pumpkin to be smashed or would like to contribute toward the Slater Elementary fund, there is still time to donate via Venmo at @westwoodsptsa.
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WWE Spirit Night at the Denver Nuggets - March 29th
Come out for a WWE Spirit Night and cheer on the World Champion Denver Nuggets as they play the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, March 29th at 7pm. Tickets start at $39 each and a portion of ticket sales will be donated back to WWE. The first 80 people that purchase tickets will either get the opportunity to watch the Nuggets Warm Up or do a Post-Game Free Throw.
Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All sales are final. Order tickets HERE!
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Halloween Party Fun!
WWE students were treated to fantastic Halloween Parties thanks to PTSA's amazing Pack Parents. Thank you to everyone that planned, volunteered and contributed supplies to the parties! Don't forget to upload Halloween pictures to the yearbook HERE
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Student Government Sneaker Drive Collects Over 800 Pairs!
The Sneaker Drive was a huge success! WWE Student Government collected over 800 pairs of sneakers, and they're in the process of being shipped to Got Sneakers to be recycled. Fourth Grade was the big winner collecting 233 pairs of sneakers! Thanks to everyone who donated their shoes!
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Fore the Kids’ Golf Tournament a Success!
Thank you to all the golfers and volunteers who generously offered their time and talent to make this year’s annual 'Fore the Kids' Golf Tournament a success! A great day was enjoyed by all. This event raised an estimated $12,000 that will be used to help fund WWE's new Watch Dogs Safety program and interior and exterior improvements at the school. Lastly, a huge shout out to PTSA's amazing Annual Sponsors and Golf Sponsors for helping to make the day possible!
WWE has an awesome community!
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Run with the Wolves Rocked!
Awesome job to the nearly 600 runners and walkers that participated in WWE's 19th Annual Run with the Wolves 5K run/1K walk fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 17th. WWE raised $9k this year, which will go back to WWE for interior and exterior improvements! For race results, go HERE.
PTSA appreciates its amazing WWE community, our volunteers, Student Government, WWE Choir, the Healthy Schools Team, and the beloved Timber the Mascot for their support and participation. Special shout out to the Smith Family for leading off the race, F45 West Arvada for warming up the crowd, the Drake Orchestra for its music along the course, the RV Poms for cheering on our participants as they crossed the finish line, the Arvada Fire Department for cooling everyone off post-race, and the amazing RWTW team that organized it all! Check out the grade level winner's pictures posted on the bulletin board near the main entrance. Congratulations to the 4th graders for having the most registrations – they win a smoothie party!
SPECIAL THANKS to WWE's generous 2023 run sponsors: Snooze an A.M. Eatery, F45 West Arvada, Boldt Athletics, Hotworx, Orangetheory Fitness, Fit Body Bootcamp and Movement Physio and Wellness.
WWE and PTSA Volunteer Sign Ups
Looking to volunteer! PTSA has posted the most current SignUp Genius links HERE.
Thank you for your support!
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Make sure to check this website for ongoing events and updates throughout the year!
For daily news, follow WWE’s PTSA social pages on Facebook (facebook.com/wweptsa), Instagram (instagram.com/wweptsa) and the WWE Healthy Schools Team on Facebook.
Connect with WWE parents at your student’s grade-level through
the following Facebook group pages (not PTSA or school-affiliated):
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Cha-Ching!
Local Community Reward Programs Donate Funds to WWE
Did you know that just by shopping, you can earn funds that go directly back to WWE? Most recently, PTSA received $650 from American Furniture Warehouse! Check out PTSA’s Community Rewards’ programs under the Community Rewards tab above!
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Why Join PTSA?
> Your kids will benefit from it > Supports the school and staff
> Meet new people > Get involved and be informed
> You'll feel good about it > No obligation to volunteer
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PTSA Volunteer Expense Reimbursements
PTSA appreciates our volunteers that dedicate their time to help support our programs and events all year long! Please remember that if you have PTSA expenses, e.g., class party supplies, fundraiser event supplies, etc. to get reimbursed!
A Few Rules of the Road:
- Turn in the expense reimbursement form within 30 days of the expense (form on PTSA website linked here)
- Attach your receipts to the expense reimbursement form
- Have your committee chairperson sign/approve the expense (chairperson contact list linked here)
- Turn the signed expense form into PTSA Treasurer, Amy Bakarich’s PTSA box in the front office
- Any questions? Email wweptsa@gmail.com
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Thank you for visiting West Woods Elementary's PTSA website! This site will
help parents stay connected with our PTSA and WWE community.
Register to stay informed about WWE school activities, join PTSA, sign-up for events, volunteer and participate in our new (private) Digital Directory.
Register/Login
If you already have a Membership Toolkit account with another organization,
you can use the same log-in here. Need more information?
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Healthy Schools Corner
Mileage Club - We walk (and run) all winter!
Despite the chilly temps recently, historically we have many nice weather days in January and February - which means Mileage Club takes place each Wednesday year-round! The kids love getting the chance to move their bodies mid-week and complete laps. We would love your help to monitor the course and keep our kids happy and safe. Sign-up HERE (hand warmers included)!
Mark you Calendar - more info coming soon!
Week of Feb. 12-16 Kindness Week
Week of Feb. 20-23 Wellness Week
Compost Volunteers Needed
If you made a new year's resolution around being kinder to the environment, helping with our school's cafeteria compost program is a great way to make a beneficial impact. Sign up HERE. If you are new to the program we’ll provide training at your first sign up.