Multicultural Day is Coming in May!!!

We are excited to celebrate all of the wonderful cultures that make up the Wolfe family.  We are planning to recognize all of the many different cultures in May.  In order to make this a successful event and a positive learning experience for the students we are asking for your help.  We are looking for parent volunteers who would like to set up a booth during the school day to represent your unique cultural heritage.  Please be on the lookout during the holidays for artifacts that you would like to share with the students.  All artifacts will be returned to you after the multicultural day event.  Your booth may consist of artifacts, artwork, music, photographs, recipes (please no food), traditional costume, and anything else you feel that would give the students an understanding of your culture.  If you are interested in setting up a booth please contact your child's teacher or Ms. Jobe.  We will be sharing your contact information with parents of your same culture so you can work together on your booth.  With your help this can be a wonderful experience for all Wolfe students and parents!

Thank you,

 The Social Studies/Special Events Committee

Wolfe Stars Relay for Life Team

Wolfe Elementary will be participating in annual American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life.  It will be held in Katy VFM Park on April 9-10, 1010.  This is a fun-filled overnight event that celebrates survivorship and raises money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society.  Relay participants are able to celebrate those  who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and empower individuals and communities to fight back against a disease that takes so much.  We will be having some fundraising events at Wolfe to help us obtain our goal.  Our personal goal is $1,000 but the Committee has requested us to raise our goal to $3,000!!!  Wow!  Please note the following dates and events:

Quilt Raffle –Angel  Quilt  Raffle – Now through April 9, 2010

Picture of quilt is displayed in teacher’s lounge and in the front office for $1.00/piece, 12 tickets for $10.00, or 25 tickets for $20.00.  This raffle tickets will be sold from now until day of event, April 9, 2010 by contacting Shari Lopez at 281-237-2125 or Wolfe Stars Team Members.

Carnation Sale - February 10 – 12, 2010

 –Carnations will be sold for $1 from Wednesday through Friday, first come, first serve until all carnations are sold.  Students will have the opportunity to buy at lunchtime in the cafeteria. Preorders will taken the week before, February 1 – 9!!!  Forms sent home Friday, January 29, 2010.

Loose Change Collection - February and March –

All classrooms will collect loose change with the class winning receiving an ice cream party or free recess!!!!

Luminaria Sale -February 22-26 and March 1-5   

Help support the mission of the American Cancer Society and remember or honor a loved on by purchasing a luminaria.  Votive candles are nestled in sandbags and lit for a soft effect at a designated time during the Relay for Life ceremony.  Directions includeobtain a bag and form from Shari Lopez, return decorated with your loved one’s name along with a picture, words of love, or a devotional message with a donation of $10..

Cap for a Cure - On Wednesdays in the month of March – March 3, 10, 24, and 31 - 

Students will pay $1.00 to wear a hat to school during the day.

Donations are also accepted online to the Wolfe Stars Team at www.relayforlife.org/katytx   Flyers will be distributed and student will be reminded on morning announcements.  Thanks for your support to the American Cancer Society and you Wolfe Stars Relay Team!!!

Our school is excited to participate in the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Math-A-Thon program this year.  Math-A-Thon is an educational program that teaches children the importance of math while helping children in desperate need of cancer treatment.  Prizes will be awarded depending on the amount the students raises.  Consent forms will be coming home in Monday folders on February 1.

 Math-A-Thon is as easy as 1-2-3. 

1.   1. Sign up for Math-A-Thon and set your fundraising goal by February 5.

2.     2. Complete your Funbook filled with math problems (print version or online version).

3.     3. Collect pledges from your sponsors and turn the money in by the deadline (TBA).

 If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Rain Jobe at 281-237-2185