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Pray-Woodman Elementary
605 W. Academy Ave.
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 721-0902 
The Pray-Woodman Way
November 2019
A Note From Nils



It was great to see so many family members at the Fall Costume Parade and Fall Party. We liked having it indoors, and are seriously considering making that our new tradition



We would like to invite our Pray-Woodman Pride WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) to our Kick-Off Breakfast on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7:45 a.m. Come for breakfast with your child(ren) and find out how to get involved in this awesome program. We have added some different options to get even more volunteers working with our students during the second semester. Watch for more information coming soon!  

Our first music program will be next Thursday, November 18th (4th Grade at 6:30 p.m.; 5th Grade at 7:30 p.m.) at Maize High School. 

We hope you can join us for these future music programs:

March 2nd at MHS
2nd Grade at 6:30 p.m.
3rd Grade at 7:30 p.m.

April 6th at MHS
Kindergarten at 6:30 p.m.
1st Grade at 7:30 p.m.


We would like to thank Mary Frakes, Communications Secretary, for her service to our Pray-Woodman Pride students, staff, and families. And we would like to welcome Martin O'Brien, our new assistant custodian.

Happy Thanksgiving!

EXCEL with Pray-Woodman Pride!

Nils Gabrielson
Principal
Pray-Woodman Elementary School
316-350-2603
LIfeTouch Individual Picture Re-Prints and Re-Takes
Picture Re-Takes are scheduled for Tuesday, November 12th. Please send the original picture packet to school with your student on Re-Take day to hand to the photographer. If you missed picture day and would like to have your picture taken, please pick up an order form in the office.
Caring Hearts Food Drive
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The Caring Hearts Program is sponsoring a Holiday Food Drive to benefit families in Maize. The Food Drive will be November 18 - 22. If you would like to contribute; place canned, boxed and non-perishable food items in the Target bag that your child will be bringing home soon and have your child bring it to school. Thank you to the NE Target store for being a corporate sponsor and donating the bags. Thank You for your Generosity!
Please contact us if you have questions or concerns.  

Ashley Hett, ahett@usd266.com , 350-2695 grades K, 2, 4
Carrie Heide, cheide@usd266.com , 350-2684 grades 1, 3, 5 
4th and 5th Grade Vocal Music Concert
November 18, 2019

4th Grade Music Program at 6:30 PM 
5th Grade Music Program at 7:30 PM

Maize High School
11600 West 45th Street North, Maize, KS, 67101


Please arrive 15 minutes before your concert starts so that we have time to warm up and get in riser order.

Students will need to wear red, white, and/or black for their top. I would prefer shirts with no words and no large graphic pictures. Solid colors or multi-colored patterns work great on stage. Below the shirt, students may wear blue jeans or black or red pants. Please do not go out and buy something new. Shoes should be comfortable and easy to dance in (avoid sandals, crocs, heels, and flip-flops).

Mrs. Swedberg and Mrs. Zuniga
PTO NEWS

We still have some PWS apparel left in our online store:  https://pws-pto.square.site/  Orders will be sent home with your student within three business days, so please note your student’s name and their home room teacher on the ‘notes’ in your checkout page. We also have some clearance priced apparel from previous years.
 
Mark your calendars for the next general meeting for PTO:  November 12 th  at 4:00 in the band room.  Childcare is provided. We will be communicating some important and exciting changes to our Glow party fundraising structure so you won’t want to miss!
Did you know you can support Pray-Woodman while you shop for Groceries at Dillon's or online at Amazon?
Dillon's Community Awards Programs:

Register your Dillon's plus Card with "Pray-Woodman Elementary Parent Teacher Organization" and it automatically donates a percentage to PWS every-time you shop! Our organization number is TH774.
Smile.Amazon.com:

Amazon Smile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Pray-Woodman PTO every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at  smile.amazon.com , you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization. Just choose "Pray-Woodman Elementary Parent Teacher organization" when you sign up.
Important Dates
Monday, November 11
Chick-fil-A Spirit Night
5 - 8 p.m.

Tuesday, November 12
LifeTouch Individual Picture Re-Takes

Tuesday, November 12
PTO General Meeting
4:00 p.m.

Monday, November 18th
4th & 5th Grade Vocal Music Concerts
6:30 & 7:30 p.m.

November 25-29
NO SCHOOL - Fall Break



Thursday, December 5th
Watch D.O.G.S. Breakfast

Friday, December 6th
Papa John's Spirit Night

Thursday, December 12th
5th Grade Band Concert

December 23rd - January 3rd
NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

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