tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35204417896225503252010-03-10T07:56:03.909-08:00Wilkes PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860761668448567054noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520441789622550325.post-80531328081502048602010-03-09T21:00:00.000-08:002010-03-09T21:48:53.135-08:00<strong>Get a glimpse of the many great items for sale at the Wilkes Auction! Here's just a few...</strong> <br /><li type="disc">Be part of Team USA (Item 308) with this <strong>2010 Winter Olympic Sweater</strong>.</li><br /><li type="disc">Do you love fine wine? <strong>Leonetti Cellars </strong>of Walla Walla is one of the best! (Item 102) From our own Diane Leonetti!</li><br /><li type="disc">Need a night away with your honey? The <strong>Alexis Hotel </strong>(Item 317) in Seattle is just what you need for a quick getaway.</li><br /><li type="disc">Try your luck at the raffle for a pair of premium seats to the <strong>sold-out U2 concert</strong> on June 20th!</li><br /><li type="disc"><strong>GlassyBaby candles holders </strong>will light up your room and your life. (Item 111) Go to www.glassybaby.com and get a preview of all the beautiful colors. </li><br /><br />For all the exciting items <a href="/rsa_auction_catalog_single2pdf.pdf">click here</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3520441789622550325-8053132808150204860?l=www.wilkespto.org' alt='' /></div>Wilkes PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860761668448567054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520441789622550325.post-80935125390299996012010-03-01T17:25:00.001-08:002010-03-01T17:26:30.908-08:00<a href="http://auctions.readysetauction.com/wilkeselementarypto/"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 90px; height: 90px;" src="http://www.wilkespto.org/uploaded_images/auctionflowerbanner-772089.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><font size="4" color="#000099"><em><strong><left>Ties that Bind</left><br /><left>Building Our Community</left></strong></em></font><br /><br /><br /><font size="3"><br /><strong>Kiana Lodge<br />Saturday, March 13, 2010<br />5:30 PM - 10:00 PM</strong></font><br /><br />Visit the <a href="http://auctions.readysetauction.com/wilkeselementarypto/" target="_blank">Wilkes Auction Site</a> to purchase tickets; make a donation for teacher tickets; make a cash donation; or donate an item or service. <br /><br />Do you have questions about the auction? <a href="/complete guide to the auction.pdf">Click here</a> for answers to many frequently asked questions. <em><strong>One BIG change from previous years - no shuttle, park directly at Kiana Lodge!</strong></em> <br /><br /><font size="3" color="#000099"><em><strong><left>See you at the Auction!</left><br /></strong></em></font><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3520441789622550325-8093512539029999601?l=www.wilkespto.org' alt='' /></div>Wilkes PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860761668448567054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520441789622550325.post-73176249668378217432010-02-03T14:05:00.000-08:002010-02-17T21:58:29.155-08:00<p>Mark your calendars for the "Rise to the Challenge" Spring Breakfast on <strong>March 19th, 7 am</strong> at Woodward Middle School featuring mountain climber Ed Viesturs. The Bainbridge Schools Foundation (BSF) is hoping to raise $200,000 for our schools.<br /><br />Email the <a href="mailto:schoolsfoundation@bainbridge.wednet.edu">Bainbridge Schools Foundation </a>now to reserve your seat! <br /> <br /> <br /><p><img src="images/risetothechallengebreakfast.jpg" alt="Rise to the Challenge Breakfast" width="350" height="250" /><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3520441789622550325-7317624966837821743?l=www.wilkespto.org' alt='' /></div>Wilkes PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860761668448567054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520441789622550325.post-79544212679878868042010-02-03T14:02:00.000-08:002010-03-01T22:48:59.043-08:00The <a href="/2010 03 Wilkes Whale Watch.pdf">March Whale Watch Newsletter</a> is available! Check out the latest news!<br /><a href="/2010 02 Wilkes Whale Watch.pdf">February Whale Watch Newsletter</a><br /><a href="/2010 01 Wilkes Whale Watch.pdf">January Whale Watch Newsletter</a><br /><a href="/2009 12 Wilkes Whale Watch.pdf">December Whale Watch Newsletter</a><br /><a href="/2009 11 Wilkes Whale Watch.pdf">November Whale Watch Newsletter</a><br /><a href="/2009 10 Wilkes Whale Watch.pdf">October Whale Watch Newsletter</a><br /><a href="/2009 09 Wilkes Whale Watch.pdf">September Whale Watch Newsletter</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3520441789622550325-7954421267987886804?l=www.wilkespto.org' alt='' /></div>Wilkes PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860761668448567054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520441789622550325.post-10469078735886394662009-12-18T15:22:00.000-08:002010-03-04T21:26:38.497-08:00When the need to find information arises at home, excellent resources are available through our school's website. From the Wilkes homepage, scroll down the gray left sidebar to the Library link. On the library homepage, you will find links to: <em><strong>Library search; Enchanted Learning; World Book; District Online Resources; and Tumblebooks</strong></em>. <br /><br />For more information on the resources and passwords <a href="/Library links and passwords.pdf">click here</a>.<br /> <br />**Keep your eyes open for our Junior Librarians during Open House/Science Fair. They will be wearing badges advertising their knowledge of these resources. They would be delighted to provide a demo for you that evening on a classroom or library computer.**<br /> <br />Please contact Lynne Ukich if you have any questions, or stop by the library anytime for a demonstration.<br />Email: lukich@bainbridge.wednet.edu <br />Phone: 780-3056<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3520441789622550325-1046907873588639466?l=www.wilkespto.org' alt='' /></div>Wilkes PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860761668448567054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520441789622550325.post-79450960558596342052009-10-18T17:23:00.000-07:002010-03-01T22:47:22.660-08:00<strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">March</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">3-5 Conference Day - No School</span><br />12 9:00 PTO Meeting<br />13 PTO Auction - Kiana Lodge<br />14 Daylight Savings time begins<br />17 St. Patrick's Day<br />25 Science Fair/Open House<br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">April</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Mar 29-Apr 2 Spring Break</span><br />5 2:30 Site Council<br />7 Early Release - 10:50AM<br />16 9:00 PTO Meeting<br />23 EarthDay Sunflower planting<br />28 – 1st Grade Music Assembly<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3520441789622550325-7945096055859634205?l=www.wilkespto.org' alt='' /></div>Wilkes PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860761668448567054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520441789622550325.post-74542138931482258182009-10-01T22:05:00.000-07:002009-11-02T20:45:01.353-08:00Online sales can be made now until the end of the school year at www.sallyfoster.com.<br /><br /><strong>To order online </strong>and have 52% of your purchase go to Wilkes:<br /><li type="disc">Go to www.sallyfoster.com.</li><li type="disc">After selecting your items and clicking on "check out," click on "Give credit to a School or Group."</li><li type="disc">Enter either (1) seller code 292246 or (2) "Wilkes" or "Bainbridge Island, WA 98110" then choose Wilkes from the schools listed.</li><li type="disc">Proceed with checkout.</li><li type="disc">Your purchase will be delivered right to your home!</li><li type="disc">Free shipping for orders over $70.</li><br /><br />If you have any questions, please contact Janet Usellis at 780-1820 or usellis@earthlink.net.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3520441789622550325-7454213893148225818?l=www.wilkespto.org' alt='' /></div>Wilkes PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860761668448567054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520441789622550325.post-54015842024028489042009-09-05T13:38:00.000-07:002009-09-05T13:58:36.895-07:00Is your child interested in taking Spanish or French lessons after school? To learn more, check out the flier <a href="/WK Flier.pdf">click here</a>.<br /> <br /><li type="disc"> <a href="/WK Spanish Calendar.pdf">Calendar of Spanish classes</a></li><li type="disc"><a href="/WK Spanish Calendar.pdf">Calendar of French classes </a></li><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3520441789622550325-5401584202402848904?l=www.wilkespto.org' alt='' /></div>Wilkes PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860761668448567054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520441789622550325.post-47069034371721233082009-08-24T17:01:00.000-07:002009-08-24T17:06:12.456-07:00For Bus Routes :<a href="http://www.bainbridge.wednet.edu/files/Bus_Routes_2009-10.pdf"> click here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3520441789622550325-4706903437172123308?l=www.wilkespto.org' alt='' /></div>Wilkes PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860761668448567054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520441789622550325.post-66246625533723365982009-08-23T16:04:00.000-07:002010-03-04T20:45:18.596-08:00- Read about the lawsuit that the School District was involved with regarding state funding: <a href="http://www.seattlepi.com/local/299467_sue12.html"> click here</a><br /><br />- Read about PTOs carrying a new load to help with essentials due to funding cuts in education:<a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20090806/us_time/08599191459800"> click here</a><br /><br />- Use everyday opportunities to talk to your kids about being online and how to be safe. Need some guidance and advice about talking to your kids? <a href="http://www.onguardonline.gov/pdf/tec04.pdf"> click here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3520441789622550325-6624662553372336598?l=www.wilkespto.org' alt='' /></div>Wilkes PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860761668448567054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520441789622550325.post-60864010381390635212009-08-12T08:28:00.000-07:002009-09-08T21:40:26.164-07:00<strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">7:50 am - 2:15 pm</span></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3520441789622550325-6086401038139063521?l=www.wilkespto.org' alt='' /></div>Wilkes PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860761668448567054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520441789622550325.post-65965910701474343412009-05-03T08:57:00.000-07:002009-09-23T21:47:46.736-07:00<em>The Wilkes PTO is a volunteer based organization made up of parents, legal guardians, faculty and staff of Captain Charles Wilkes Elementary School. Wilkes PTO sponsors assistance to teachers in the classroom setting, raises funds for supplemental educational materials and experiences, supports school and family social interaction, and provides a non-biased forum for sharing information on issues that impact our children. Our mission is to foster a positive learning climate, which encourages academic and social growth for all Wilkes students.</em><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3520441789622550325-6596591070147434341?l=www.wilkespto.org' alt='' /></div>Wilkes PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860761668448567054noreply@blogger.com0