October 2025
Webster's Challenge is on! Please consider making a donation to Webster’s Challenge; we are asking students to help raise money by participating in the Fun Run coming up soon on October 10.
Some of our reoccurring programs begin this month including Maker’s Space, Art Docent, Helping Hands, Math Challenge and Popcorn Friday. We have lots of other opportunities to volunteer listed on this SignUpGenius, and are still in need of Art Docents for many classes.
September 26: Math Challenge #2 Begins
September 29 to October 10: Webster’s Challenge
October 2: Maker’s Space Begins (volunteers needed)
October 3: Helping Hands (volunteers needed)
October 5: Garden Work Party (volunteers needed)
October 10: Webster’s Challenge Fun Run (volunteers needed)
October 10: Math Challenge #3 Begins
October 17: Popcorn Friday (volunteers needed)
October 21: PTA General Meeting
October 23: Picture Retake Day (volunteers needed)
October 24: Art Docent Training
October 24: Math Challenge #4 Begins
November 6: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Soup Luncheon (volunteers needed)
September 29 – October 10: Webster’s Challenge(volunteers needed)
Every year, Webster, our Wellington Wolverine mascot, challenges our community to raise funds to support our PTA. This money is critical to funding PTA classroom and school-wide grants and supports all activities and events run by the PTA. This year, Webster has asked us to raise $25,000 between now and October 10. We’re on our way; we’ve already raised $3,100!
This year, we are asking our students to raise funds by participating in a Fun Run. Giving envelopes and lanyards have been sent home with students; please consider returning the envelope with a financial donation before Friday, October 10, and use the Lanyard with QR code to talk to family, friends and neighbors about the Fun Run and our PTA. All students will receive a Fun Run T-shirt regardless of participation.
Any amount helps! Remember that employer matching funds are a great resource for Webster’s Challenge, and as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID# 91-1061631), Wellington PTA will benefit! Proceeds from sales of Wellington Spirit Wear also count towards our fundraising goal!
https://wellingtonpta.givebacks.gives/wc2025/
Math Challenge (online):
Math Challenge is back! The 2nd, 3rd and 4th rounds of the Math Challenge begin September 26, October 10 and October 24. This optional challenge is open to all Wellington students grades K-5 and students can participate in all 15 rounds, or just the rounds that work for them. The goal is for students to answer as many questions as they can, and it's a great way to bring math talks home. For the math questions and more information, please follow the link to the PTA Website/Math Challenge (https://www.mathinaction.org/wellington.html). Forms are also available outside the main office.
Math Challenge #2: September 26 – October 9, answer posted October 10
Math Challenge #3: October 10 – October 23, answer posted October 24
Math Challenge #4: October 24 – November 6, answer posted November 7
October 2: Maker’s Space Begins (volunteers needed)
Does your kid need an alternative to the playground? Tell them about Maker’s Space— a place where everyone is welcome to create! Occurs every Tuesday and Thursday during lunch recess (please note, the Library Reading Room is still happening as another recess alternative but it will be run by Ms. Beavo). We are in search of a co-lead for Maker’s Space – please contact Michelle if you’re interested michelle@wellintongpta.org.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044AAFA72EA6FA7-57871479-makers
October 3: Helping Hands (volunteers needed)
Get your kids excited about helping others! This month, kids will help to color a Thank You poster for Webster’s Challenge donors. The Helping Hands session will take place during both recesses near the Wellington Courtyard, all students are welcome to participate. We are looking for a volunteer to lead/chair this monthly activity going forward!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044AAFA72EA6FA7-50621281-helping
October 10: Webster’s Challenge Fun Run, 5 – 7pm (volunteers needed)
The Fun Run will be held on Friday, October 10, from 5-7pm at Wellington. Kids will run or walk as many laps as they want through bubbles, pool noodles, over bubble wrap and more, and we’ll have music and food trucks too! It should be a fun way to celebrate all the hard work the kids do to earn money for their school! Fun Run registration costs $10 and is open leading up to and at the event; 100% of registration sales will go directly to Webster’s Challenge. We need volunteers to make this event happen, please sign up to help during the event here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49ADAE29A7F8C16-57961945-websters
October 17: Popcorn Friday, 10:30am – 2pm
Popcorn for everyone! Tell your student to follow their nose to the popcorn machine in the Wellington Courtyard during lunch recess. Popcorn is free to all students! Volunteers will run the popcorn machine, bag popcorn, distribute to students and clean up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044AAFA72EA6FA7-57871492-popcorn
October 21: PTA General Meeting, 7 – 9pm
The PTA holds four meetings each year; the first meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 21, in the Wellington Library from 7-9pm. As a member of the PTA, you have a vote and a voice! In addition to a Principal’s update and review of upcoming programs, we will vote on our Standing Rules, and Social Media & Before & After School Scholarship Policies. The school has also asked to increase our Field Trip Grant amount by $900 so we will also be voting on that request. The agenda and zoom call-in will be posted on the PTA Website: www.wellingtonpta.org.
October 23: Picture Retake Day, 9 – 11am (volunteers needed)
Did your student miss School Picture Day? Please have them ready to retake their school photo on Picture Retake Day. Volunteers are needed to help escort students to/from their classrooms, assist with handling forms, and general wrangling.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044AAFA72EA6FA7-57871495-school
October 24: Art Docent Training & Info Session, 9:30 – 10:30am
Do you love art, art history, or just being in the classroom? Consider being an Art Docent! Art Docents help students learn about artists, art concepts, and then lead students in a project once a month. Meet in the main office then walk over to the Art Docent Room where we’ll talk about supplies & materials, sharing projects and ideas, and how to get started. Do not be afraid to approach your child’s teacher to ask if you can be their Art Docent!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044AAFA72EA6FA7-56950221-20252026
November 6: Staff & Teacher Appreciation Soup Luncheon (volunteers needed)
Help Staff & Teachers warm up with an Appreciation Luncheon of warm soups and salads. A Wellington tradition & teacher favorite! Please sign up to bring an item or help with setup or cleanup.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044AAFA72EA6FA7-59070717-teacher
Spirit Wear:
Check out our new Spirit Wear designs for this year (designed by a Wellington parent)! Spirit Wear is now on sale here, and proceeds from sales go back to PTA to support our school grants, programs and events! Bonus, proceeds from sales made during September 29 – October 10 will count towards Webster’s Challenge.
Before & After School Programs (volunteers needed)
Wellington PTA has partnered with local businesses to bring your kids chess, public speaking and bucket drumming, etc., for enrichment outside of the school day. Classes start the week of September 22 but there are still spots available! Check the Before & After School Programs page for more information.
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Sponsors:
We love sponsors! If your business is interested in sponsoring the PTA, please contact mandy@wellingtonpta.org or fill out the PTA Sponsorship form.
Matching Donations:
Does your company match donations? Search for Wellington Elementary PTA (tax ID #91-1061631) to take advantage of this benefit if offered through your employer.
Mabel’s Labels
Tired of rummaging through the Lost & Found? Label all of the things with personalized labels from Mabel’s Labels. Wellington will earn 20% of the proceeds.
Box Tops4 Education
Yep, Box Tops still exist but they’ve gone digital! Download the free app on your phone, submit receipts, and Wellington PTA will earn money for applicable items. Hint, school & office supplies count too!
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
