PTA News - October 10, 2024
2024 Walk-a-thon
The Willow Glen Elementary Walk-A-Thon is coming up next Friday, October 18th! We are at ~33% of our goal and asking all our Tigers to help bring in pledges for their Walk-A-Thon participation. This is our ONLY pledge drive of the year! Prizes are available for many levels of participation. See the list of prizes here. To make a pledge, search for your student’s name here: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/wgewalkath1
Please note:
*This event takes place during the school day. If you want to attend and watch your child you must volunteer and be cleared through SJUSD. Please sign up via Konstella.
**While fundraising is important to provide programs to our students, we completely understand that not everyone may be in a position to contribute financially. Your support, whether through spreading the word, volunteering, or simply being part of our community, is valuable and appreciated.
October Teacher Appreciation
Every month the PTA hosts a staff appreciation day by providing treats in the staff lounge. It takes many hands to make the day a success! Sign up to provide snacks or drinks here. You will need to drop off the treats by October 16th - we will let you know the location for drop off soon! Keep an eye out for monthly staff appreciation days. Whether you are a baker, want to help set up in the mornings, like to purchase items, or love to decorate, you are needed. https://www.konstella.com/app/school/55dd24ece4b03b6ee99d4879/signups/6703659f079cf2f599b0c3b2
iGive
Support Willow Glen Elementary PTA with free donations when you shop online with iGive.com! Right now, iGive is giving out bonus donations! New members who join today can get an extra $5 donation for Willow Glen Elementary PTA if they make their first purchase within 30 days.
Shop on a desktop with a Chrome extension or via the iGive app. To learn more see the attached flyer or to sign up now, use this link: https://www.iGive.com/7v7iQa5
Auction Fundraiser Kickoff Meeting
The 2025 Auction Committee would like to invite all interested volunteers to join their first meeting. We’ll dive into our fundraising schedule, show how to request donations, and discuss what it takes to run the event on March 22nd, 2025. Plus, you get to vote for your favorite venue and theme! New volunteers are warmly welcome. We are happy to find a role that fits your schedule and interests.
Date & Time: October 17th from 5:30-6:30pm
Location: Willow Glen Library Community Room, 1157 Minnesota Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
Questions? Contact Trina McCabe at auction@wgepta.org or 408-520-1292
Other Upcoming School and Community Events
- WG Athletic Boosters Pickleball Tournament (and Newbie Clinic): 10/13, see more info below
- October PTA Meeting (Virtual): 10/22 @ 7:00 pm on Zoom
- Fall Festival: 10/25 6-8pm
- Halloween Parade: 10/31 2:10-2:40 in the Quad
WGE families! Do you love Pickleball and want to support our local student athletes at Willow Glen HS and Willow Glen MS? The Boosters are hosting their 2nd annual pickleball tournament fundraiser this coming Sunday, Oct 13th at 9:30 am at the new WG Middle School courts, it’s Round Robin play so we’ll be assigning new partners each game… come meet new friends and support WGAB. (We’ll have Beginner and Advanced Brackets) We also have a Pickleball Newbie Clinic starting at 12 pm - so even if you're new to the sport, we’d love to see you there!
Sign up here: https://wgab.org/event/2nd-annual-pickleball-tournament/