1st Annual Jamboree is a Huge Success
Thank you to all the many volunteers, sponsors, faculty and staff that helped to make our first annual Jesse Wharton Jamboree such a huge success! The event couldn't have worked without all the help and support that was received by so many wonderful Jesse Wharton giraffes, their families and friends. Together we not only had a fun-filled evening, but we raised $5,000 to support our PTA's school initiatives. We'd like to thank Frozato, Gnam Gnam, Harris Teeter, Ben and Jerry's and Mr. Ice - Ice Cream truck & Southern Ice Cream for providing us with ice cream and frozen yogurt during the event. Also, we'd like to say a special thank you to the Lake Jeanette Swim& Tennis Club, Lake Jeanette Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry, Northeast Veterinary Clinic and Piedmont Orthopedics for their generous donations. We hope to see everyone again at the next Jamboree!
We Won!!!
Thanks to Vivian Schneider's leadership and all the adults who joined the PTA this year. At the Guilford County PTA awards celebration, JWES was awarded the Judy Groves Elementary School Membership Award. We raised our total membership by 36% from 44% last year to 80% this year!
Guilford Parent Academy
Guilford Parent Academy provides information and training on a variety of topics for parents, grandparents and family members caring for children and young people in Guilford County. Planned by parents and a diverse team of educators and community members, Guilford Parent Academy is designed to help parents help their children succeed at school and in life. Guilford Parent Academy partners with parent education organizations throughout Guilford County to offer free workshops, classes and family learning events at schools and other convenient locations.
To attend course offerings, join Parent Academy. To enroll for these workshops, visit gcsnc.com/parentacademy and click Calendar of Events. After joining, you will be able to view the course catalog in detail and register for any classes. All classes are free of charge thanks to our community partners.
To learn more about Guilford Parent Academy, call 279-4924 or e-mail parentacademy@gcsnc.com.
Friends of Jesse Wharton Cash Donation Drive
Three years ago with the generous help of our parents and community, Jesse Wharton started The Friends of Jesse Wharton Cash Donation Drive. In an effort to assist in funding for these necessary programs, which enhance the education of our children in the classrooms, the PTA decided to make this a yearly drive for our school. Your contribution is tax-deductible and 100% goes directly to JWES PTA.
Please consider giving a cash donation today as we work together to provide technology, programs and
resources for all of our children at Jesse Wharton Elementary School. You can download the form or contact Renee Stafford for more information.
Earn Easy $$$$ for Our School
Did you know there are several ways you can earn money for Jesse Wharton without even trying?
- If you shop at Harris Teeter, make sure you relink your VIC card with Jesse Wharton Link #2576. You can do this in the store or online at www.harristeeter.com.
- If you shop at Food Lion, be sure to link your MVP card with Jesse Wharton Link #213437. You can do this online at www.foodlion.com.
- If you buy Harris Teeter or Hunter Farms brand milk, please save the milk tops and send them to school.
- Each Box Tops for Education box top is worth 10¢ to our school. Look for the Super Box Tops, worth 30¢ each!
- Sign up at www.boxtops4education.com and earn money for Jesse Wharton when shopping online at merchants like Oriental Trading, Pottery Barn, Target, Lands End, and more.
- Save proofs of purchase from Campbell's Labels for Education products and send them to school. See www.labelsforeducation.com.
- Link your Target Red Card to Jesse Wharton.
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