2024-2025 Yearly Calendar
Dates and Events are subject to change and updates will be made periodically
Dates and Events are subject to change and updates will be made periodically
It’s pumpkin decorating time! Get ready for our exciting pumpkin decorating contest! Students can let their creativity shine by transforming their pumpkins into something they love—whether it’s a favorite character, hobby, or special item. We can’t wait to see your amazing creations!
Judging Date: October 31st by our student council.
Contest Rules:
- All pumpkins should be created at home.
- Artificial pumpkins are required (plastic or foam—no ceramics, please!).
- Choose any size pumpkin or assemble multiple pumpkins for your design, as long as you can carry it into school by yourself.
- Pumpkins may be painted and/or include additional materials—be creative!
- The pumpkin must be the main element of the project.
- Legibly write your full name and teacher's last name on the BOTTOM of your pumpkin/design where it cannot be seen.
- Please fill out an entry form and return it with the pumpkin.
- Pumpkins must be dropped off the morning of October 28th-30th. NO late entries will be allowed! PTA volunteers and Student Council members will be available from 7:30-8:00 a.m. to help students fill out an entry form (if not already completed) and place their pumpkins in the designated grade-level area on the learning stairs.
JUDGING
1. All pumpkins will be judged on October 31st by the student council.
2. Winners will be announced at the end of the day
3. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for each grade level will receive a
certificate, ribbon, and small prize.
This is a STUDENT contest, NOT a parent project. Entries will be judged by grade level, so a winning Kindergarten project is NOT expected to be as detailed as a 5th grade winning project. Adult assistance may be necessary when certain materials (hot glue gun, etc.), but students are responsible for the majority of the work.
Pumpkins can be picked up before dismissal on the 31st or on November 4th. Any pumpkins remaining at the end of the day on November 4th will be thrown away
Let’s make this a spooktacular celebration! Happy decorating!
Join us for a fun evening watching Inside Out 2 on Friday, October 25th!
Gate Opens: 6:00 PM
Movie Starts: Around 7:00 PM
We'll be serving Hotdogs, Hamburgers, and Cheeseburgers (one per person) and there will be tasty concessions available for purchase from our Student Council.
Please RSVP by October 23rd to help us with our food orders. We can’t wait to see you there!
RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/MF9GAaXdYdtanbTQA
Get ready to hop on over to Jeremiah's Italian Ice of Georgetown at 505 W University Ave for our upcoming Ice Night! Mention Wolf Ranch Elementary PTA when you order and 20% of your check will be donated back to us! Let's enjoy some delicious frozen treats while supporting our Wolf Ranch Elementary PTA! We’ll see you there! (Located across the street from Autozone on 29, behind Austin Telco.)
Get ready to show some love for our amazing teachers with a fun lasagna bake!
We’re on the hunt for 18 enthusiastic volunteers to whip up some delicious lasagnas! Each volunteer will get a Premade lasagna to bake at home, and we'll coordinate pickup just for you. Sign up here: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/362548856016/true#/invitation
Let’s make this a deliciously memorable day for our educators! Please bake and return your tasty lasagna by 9 AM on October 16. Thanks for being awesome! 🍝❤️
It’s reflection time!
Not sure what reflections are? For over 50 years, this arts program has been a beacon for creativity in schools, thanks to our dedicated Local PTAs. Millions of students have explored their talents in dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts!
With a focus on positive recognition rather than competition, Reflections allows students of all ages and abilities to express themselves and share their unique stories.
Want to join in? Learn more and find the entry form at TXPTA.org: https://shorturl.at/6CEFT
All entries are due electronically by November 1st to programs@wolfranchpta.org, and make sure to include the student entry form found at the link above. Once submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email!
Judging for our Wolf Ranch submissions will take place from November 4th - 10th, with the top entries announced on November 11th and sent to the Council/District level.
We’re excited to remind you about our upcoming membership meeting on WEDNESDAY September 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM, in the cafeteria.
Join us for an evening filled with important updates, community discussions, and of course, fun! We’ll have games/activities for the kids, along with ice cream and popsicles to keep everyone refreshed and happy.
Don’t miss out on the chance to connect with fellow members, meet your board members, and enjoy some family-friendly activities.
*We are working towards hitting another goal and PTA achievement. We just need a few more members to get there! Don't forget that grandparents, aunts/uncles, godparents and neighbors are welcome to join and support the school. Let's go Pioneers!
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From all of us on the board we look forward to seeing you all there!
Staff Appreciation Book Drive!
Let’s show our love for our amazing teachers & staff by filling their personal reading shelves! From September 23-25, Wolf Ranch PTA is hosting a Book Drive to give each of our 100 staff members a book (or Audible/Kindle credit) to enjoy in their free time!
Here’s how you can help:
Donate a new or gently used book for staff to read at home!
Drop it off in the car drop-off line or front office anytime between Sept 23-25.
Want to go digital? Send Audible or Kindle credits/gift cards to staffappreciation@wolfranchpta.org.
Booster Pioneer Fundraiser officially begins on 9/10 along with the challenges and incentives for the students. The Pioneer Glow Run will be held on 9/19.
9/2- Labor Day Holiday- No School
9/10- Booster Fundraiser Kick Off
9/9- Grandparents Breakfast
9/9-9/13- Book fair
9/12- Literacy Night
9/19- Booster Pioneer Glow Run
9/23- No School
9/25- PTA membership Meeting
9/27- Hearing & Vision Screening
All Fridays- Alex’s Lemonade
Welcome back, Pioneers! We are looking forward to a great year at Wolf Ranch Elementary School!
Doors open at 7:20 a.m. Classroom drop-off is allowed for the first day only.
Reminder….. Meet the Teacher is coming up next week on Tuesday Aug 13th from 5:00-7:00. This is the time to not only meet your upcoming teachers but bring your school supplies and meet new friends
Hello Incoming 2024-2025 Pre-K and Kindergarten students! We would like to invite you and your family to Wolf Ranch Elementary School campus on Thursday, August 8 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. to play with new classmates, take a ride on a school bus, and enjoy a popsicle.
Please RSVP for planning purposes at https://forms.gle/C5ctWELUDrGYQh4f9 We ask that RSVPs be limited to two primary caregivers and siblings.
Hope to see you there!
Field Day is a fun-filled day where students rotate through four stations filled with various activities.
Schedule
Kinder & 1st Grade: 8:00-10:00 a.m.
2nd & 3rd Grades: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Pre-K/ECSE: 12:00-1:00 p.m.
4th & 5th Grades: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
What to Bring
Water Bottle
Towel
Change of clothes
Bag for wet clothes
Swimsuit may be worn underneath clothes.
Grade Colors
Students are asked to dress in their grade-level colors. The PTA has purchased bandanas for every student in the grade-level colors.
Pre-K/ECSE: Pink
Kinder: Red
1st Grade: Orange
2nd Grade: Yellow
3rd Grade: Green
4th Grade: Blue
5th Grade: Purple
Attendees
Adults with a completed GISD background check are welcome to attend during their child’s scheduled time. Non-WRE children may attend but are not able to participate in activities.
Volunteer
Volunteers are needed throughout the day but do not have to sign up during their child's scheduled time. If you do sign up during your child's time, you must stay at the station for the duration of the shift. All volunteers MUST have a completed GISD background check. Click here to sign up to volunteer.
Please join us for a PTA Special Meeting on Wednesday, May 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria. We must have a quorum of at least 10 members in order to proceed with the agenda.
Per bylaws, the only items that can be discussed during a Special Meeting are those included on the agenda. Please see below for agenda items for the meeting.
May 15, 2024, Special Meeting Agenda Items
Adoption of April 2024 Financial Reconciliation Report
Adoption of 2024-2025 Proposed Budget
Adoption of Proposed Bylaws Amendments
Adoption of Standing Rules
Proposed bylaws amendments can be viewed here.
Join us for our PTA Membership Meeting on Thursday, April 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria. We must have a quorum of at least 10 members in order to proceed with the election of the 2024-2025 Officers.
The Nominating Committee submitted the slate of Officer nominations for the 2024-2025 school year:
President: Chylin Canterbury
Vice President: Shannon Beadle
Secretary: Bridget Votipka
Treasurer: Kristi Rendon
Nominations will also be accepted from the floor during the meeting. If you would like to run for an Officer position but are unable to attend the meeting, you can email your nomination to president@wolfranchpta.org by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 18. The nomination must include your name, position, and a brief statement that can be shared with membership during the meeting.
Join us for our Carnival on Friday, April 5 from 5:00-8:00 p.m.!
In addition to Carnival activities, we will have an online silent auction and raffle basket drawing.
Online Silent Auction: March 30-April 5 (auction will close at 8:00 p.m.)
Raffle Basket Drawing: During the Carnival at 7:30 p.m. (winners announced at 7:45 p.m.; do not have to be present to win)
Save time and pre-order your wristbands and raffle tickets, March 25-April 4!
Online sales will begin March 25. You can purchase at the school (cash or credit card) from April 2-4 during morning drop off and pick up (7:15-8:15 a.m. and 2:30-3:45 p.m.). All credit card transactions will include a processing fee.
Online orders can be picked up during the times listed above. Any orders not picked up by April 4 at 3:45 p.m. will need to be picked up at the Will Call table at the Carnival. Wristbands and raffle tickets WILL NOT be sent home with your child.
The pre-sale will end on April 4 at 3:45 p.m. Wristbands and raffle tickets can be purchased at the Carnival. Please note that the wristband price will increase after the pre-sale.
IMPORTANT! ALL SALES FINAL -- NO REFUNDS! The PTA is not responsible for lost or stolen wristbands and/or raffle tickets.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Many volunteers are needed throughout the day to help with various setup needs and also during the Carnival in 30-minute shifts. Having volunteers assist for a short time during the Carnival ensures that everyone can also experience the event with their family and friends. All volunteers will receive three raffle tickets!
Friday, April 5 from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
The Carnival will take place at Wolf Ranch Elementary, 1201 Jay Wolf Drive, Georgetown, TX 78628
We will be set up behind the school. After parking, please walk through the bus loop to enter the Carnival.
All-Access Wristbands may be purchased for kids ages 4-18. Kids ages 3 and under and adults are free.
The All-Access Wristband pre-sale price of $10 is good through April 4 at 3:45 p.m. Wristbands can be purchased for $15 at the Carnival..
The All-Access Wristband includes the following activities:
Super Slide
Mechanical Swings
Rock Wall
Trackless Train
Video Game Truck
Inflatable Obstacle Course
Inflatable Axe Throwing
Bounce House (Ages 4 and younger)
Petting Zoo
Face Painting
Balloon Twister
Inflatable Carnival Games
Photo Booth
Cupcake Walk (sponsored by Huntington Learning Center of Georgetown)
Food is not included with the Carnival wristband.
Food vendors scheduled to participate are listed below but are subject to change.
Cotton Candy Cowgirls
Donuts NV
Flavorlicious
Hands Off My Funnel Cake
O’s Chop House
Pizza PieRos
Taconmaye
WRE Student Council Concessions (cash only)
A percentage of sales from the food trucks will be donated to the PTA.
The online silent auction is filled with over 100 donated items to bid on.
From gift certificates to hotel stays, tandem skydiving to a trophy hunt in South Africa, there’s something for everyone! And the best items - TEACHER EXPERIENCES!
Items are being added daily as they continue to trickle in, so be sure to keep checking. The auction will close at the conclusion of the Carnival at 8:00 p.m.
Winners will be contacted by the PTA to arrange pick up.
Online donations can be made here. Any amount is much appreciated! The goal is to have 2-3 raffle baskets per grade.
Donations accepted until Wednesday, April 3.
Businesses/individuals interested in donating an item to our silent auction or sponsoring the Carnival can email president@wolfranchpta.org.
YES! Click here to sign up.
Volunteers are needed to help set up throughout the day on Friday. Various tasks include packing cupcakes for the cupcake walk, setting up tables, putting together event signs, and decoration prep. Volunteers can sign up for a shift and will be assigned tasks based on priority needs. You must have a completed GISD background check in order to volunteer for the set up shifts.
Volunteers are also needed to help in 30-minute shifts and to help take down after the event. Having volunteers assist for a short time ensures that everyone can also experience the Carnival with their family and friends.
If you know any middle school or high school students needing service hours, this is a great opportunity!
All volunteers will receive three raffle tickets!
There will be ~20 themed raffle baskets that were either purchased with donations from WRE families or donated/sponsored by a company or individual.
Raffle tickets can be purchased online during the pre-sale or at the Carnival. Tickets are $1 each or 25 for $20.
Before placing your ticket into a box, be sure you have received an assigned number and written it on every ticket.
Kids must be accompanied by an adult. This is not a drop-off event!
There is no smoking (including vapid) or alcohol allowed on school property.
Please help out by picking up your trash.
Do not park in a handicap parking spot unless you have a designated permit.
Please do not park in the drop-off line. This will be reserved for vendor parking and as an exit for cars leaving.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE WOLF RANCH ELEMENTARY PTA!
Join us for donuts and beverages on March 20-21 from 7:00-7:30 a.m. in the Wolf Ranch Elementary Cafeteria.
Students are invited to bring any special adult to this event. There is a limit of 2 adults per family. Younger siblings are welcome to attend.
We ask that, if possible, families please attend on the date that corresponds with the student's last name.
Wednesday, February 20: A-K
Thursday, March 21: L-Z
Space is limited! Registration closes on March 13 or when capacity is reached. If we reach capacity, we will not be able to accommodate walk-up registrations at the event.
The February membership meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday, February 22 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. During this meeting, we will be electing the Nominating Committee. If you are unable to attend the meeting but interested in serving on the committee, please email president@wolfranchpta.org.