CARNIVAL OF THE HOWLIN’ WOLVES WAS A SUCCESS

Thank you Mt. Washington community for making the Carnival of the Howlin’ Wolves a howling success! Thank you to everyone who volunteered as well as everyone who attended. The event was a hit and the kids really enjoyed it.

SOLDIER'S ANGELS CANDY DRIVE IS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST TO TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH

Happy Halloween (well almost)!!!  After all the tricking and treating is done, remember to put some aside for our Soldier's Angels Candy Drive.  MWPTA is partnered up again this year with the Soldier's Angels organization, to put your excess candy to good use as a reminder of home for our troops far away, and as something they can give out as a symbol of America's generosity. Look for a Soldier's Angels box in the parent room starting on November 1st.  Please don't send any chocolate as it won't do well in hot temperatures.

REFLECTIONS ART CONTEST - START SUBMITTING NOW

The National PTA Reflections program encourages students to explore the arts and express themselves by giving positive recognition for their artistic efforts.  This year's theme is "the Magic of a Moment". Encourage your child(ren) to unleash their artistic talents in: Dance choreography, Photography, Film Production, Musical Composition, Literature and Visual Arts.  Reflect on the theme. Create Original artwork. Be recognized.  MWE Grade Divisions: 5 winners per category in K-2 and 3-5. 8 winners per category in 6th grade.  Submission accepted: November 1st - November 30th. Art work will be displayed in MPR.  Judging will be on December 7th. Winners will be submitted to the Los Angeles Tenth District PTSA.  Winners of the 10th District PTSA will be forwarded to the California State PTA, and if chosen, will compete at the National PTA level.

FRESH & EASY SHOP FOR SCHOOLS UPDATE

WOW!!!  So far we’ve raised $1,022 for Mt. Washington Elementary School.  We still have a full two months to continue shopping so please be sure to remind your friends, family, neighbors, etc. to give you their receipts so you can bring those to the school too.  Need a gift card?  Well head to Fresh & Easy to buy it since MWES will get $1 for every $20 spent.  Thank you for supporting our little school on the hill.

COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL

Coffee with the Principal for November has been cancelled.  The next Coffee with the Principal will be on Friday, December 7th at 8:15am in the Parent Center.

DIRECT APPEAL CAMPAIGN

Thank you to everyone who has donated so far to our Direct Appeal "It Takes A Mountain...OUR MOUNTAIN!" campaign. Donations, Contributions and Commitments are being generously given. If you haven't made yours, please pick up a tear-off sheet in the Parent Center and drop your money off soon. Check out our MWES Fundraising Thermometer hanging out front of school-and watch us year long as we grow OUR MOUNTAIN! together ~ see you at the top! For any questions, please contact Sharen Steele Herran at waysandmeans@mwpta.org

VERMICOMPOSTING ASSEMBLY – OCTOBER 26, 2012

Come be part of our effort to reduce waste on campus.
Dirty Hands Composting Program Assembly
Presented by Randy Thomson Master Gardner
Parents welcome! Parents encouraged to attend!
Oct 26, 2012 1:30 pm in the Multipurpose Room
Parents, we need your participation to inaugurate our composting program and make it successful. Please put on your overalls and head over to school. Randy will present an overview of the composting process to us and answer questions on how we can achieve zero waste on campus.

FRESH AND EASY SHOP FOR SCHOOLS

Our little school on the hill has the best parent body!!! When we ask our parents to support our fundraisers, you really come through. . GREAT JOB!!! Keep collecting your receipts of $20 or more and turn them in at the Parent Center or Office. As a reminder, your receipts can come from any Fresh and Easy store, so make sure you get receipts from all your family members, church groups, little league team, boy/girl scouts and friends.

CARNIVAL OF THE HOWLIN' WOLVES IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!!

The Carnival Of The Howlin' Wovles is fast approaching and we need YOU!! Please help make this year's carnival bigger and better than ever before. We can't do it without parent volunteers. Please see your class room representative for information about how you can help . Or, you can sign up with one of the PTA representatives who will be outside school Monday morning, sellling tickets and Carnival t-shirts. Let's work TOGETHER to make this event as AMAZING as it can be!

THANK YOU

A big thank you to all of the parents who came to the Middle School Fair, the PTA General Assembly meeting,and our Organizing Workshop. Many thanks to Jackie Cahill and Nicole Thomas for organizing these informative events.

A FEW REMINDERS FROM THE SAFETY VALET TEAM

Parents, as role models of safety for your children, please use the crosswalk for the safety of yourself and others.  Traffic is starting to back up and last week a few cars had difficulty passing each other.  As a result some side mirrors of parked cars were knocked off and broken. Try to come a few minutes early than your regular schedule to avoid the traffic crunch.  Thank you for your cooperation and support!

MIDDLE SCHOOL FAIR IS THIS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH FROM 6:00 – 8:00PM

The Middle School Fair will be this Wednesday, October 17th from 6:00-8:00pm in the MPR.  Representation from a wide range of public, magnet, charter and independent schools will be present.  There will also be a table set up to answer questions on how to fill out the LAUSD Choices Application.  Refreshments and childcare will be provided.

PTA GENERAL ASSOCIATION MEETING IS THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19TH FROM 8:30-10:30AM

Our PTA General Association Meeting will be this Friday, October 19th from 8:30-10:30am in MPR.  This meeting will feature organizing guru Nonnahs Driskill.  Childcare and refreshments will be available.  This is sure to be a motivating morning!  Check out the flyer on the MWPTA Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/mwpta or by clicking the following link:  http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4747181403933&set=oa.286812521420805&type=1&relevant_count=1&ref=nf

CARNIVAL OF THE HOWLIN' WOLVES IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER

Join us Saturday, October 27th 1-5pm at Mt. Washington Elementary School.  There will be food & drinks, a haunted house, Halloween games, pumpkin decorating, ghoulish music, crafts, raffles and so much more!  IT'S SURE TO BE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!  Buy your tickets & Carnival t-shirts early...sales begin Monday morning, October 22nd in front of school.  Be on the lookout for a flyer with all the details!