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Bingo Night – Saturday, January 11 from 5pm to 7pm

Hi Wyngate families!   Bingo Night is on Saturday, January 11th from 5-7 p.m. and we hope to see you there! Tickets sell out quickly for this event, so make sure to register right away. There are two ways to register this year:   1. Fill out the attached flyer

Bingo Night Bake Sale – Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 5pm to 7pm

Hi Wyngate Families! Saturday January 11, 2020 from 5pm to 7pm Bingo Night Bake Sale is your chance to support the Wyngate PTA and the 5th Grade Class by shopping at our Bake Sale. All Bake Sale proceeds support 5th Grade activities, like a class T-shirt, yearbook and end-of-the-year party.

Wyngate PTA Science Fair 2020 is on February 20th!

Calling all Scientists!   Winter is the perfect time to start planning for our PTA sponsored Wyngate Science Fair, which will be held on February 20th. Think up a question, do some research and test your hypothesis by doing an experiment. Collect data, write up your study results, draw pictures, take photos

Inclement Weather Procedures

Dear Parents and Guardians: Winter weather emergencies, such as snow and ice, may cause disruptions in school operations, including school closings, delayed openings, or early dismissals. This letter provides information about the procedures used when such disruptions occur. Also, information is provided about the weather contingency plan that would provide

Dine Out at Not Your Average Joe’s on Wednesday!

Enjoy a night off of cooking…or a lunch break this Wednesday 12/11/19!     Bring this flyer with you to Not Your Average Joe’s on 10400 Old Georgetown Rd and NYAJ will give 15% of sales to Wyngate (excluding alcohol, tax, and tip).   Thanks for all of your support and

Wyngate News (V4, Issue 3)

Good afternoon,  Please see below the link to the most recent edition of Wyngate News.  As a reminder, Friday, November 14 is an SGA Spirit Day – Pajama Day! We encourage students to wear their pajamas.  Wyngate News (V4, Issue 3)  WE Cares Sandwich Making Conference Survey Health Room Information

One Author/One School – Suzanne Selfors – December 3

Dear Wyngate families, On December 3, award-winning and 2018 Maryland Blue Crab winner for Transitional Fiction author Suzanne Selfors will visit with students during grade-specific assemblies.  The PTA has sponsored her visit, and the Foundation has generously purchased a copy of one of Ms. Selfors’s books for every Wyngate classroom and family, as well as

Halloween Parade and Weather

Good evening,  While tomorrow’s forecast does not look promising, I will make a decision about whether our parade will be cancelled by 10:00 am.  Unfortunately, we are unable to reschedule or parade inside the building. If the parade is cancelled, classroom parties will begin at 2:00 pm.   Thank you for

Ordering School Portraits from Freed

Here’s the link from Mr. Wiebe’s newsletter that contains information about ordering student pictures: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M2u8QfADAcyJPbGiGvaZOh8AY1AP8Ul1/view   And here’s a direct link to the Freed website, along with the Wyngate password:   http://www.freedpics.com Password: WYNGATE19FS

Wyngate News (V4, Issue 2)

In this edition of Wyngate News: Eureka Math Presentation Freed Photos After School Activities Instrumental Music Update Halloween Parade and Parties MCPS Information and Updates Wyngate News (V4, Issue 2) Have a great weekend! Travis J. Wiebe Principal

Fun Run – Friday, October 18

Our annual Wyngate PTA Fun Run is scheduled for the morning of Friday, October 18.  We need your help to make this event a success!  Grades 1-5 run a full mile and kindergarteners run a 1/4 mile.  It takes many volunteers to ensure everyone is safe and encouraged along the

Show Your Wyngate Spirit with “Spirit Wear”!

Show your Wyngate spirit by getting the latest tee or hoodie! Go to this link to order or use the attached order form and return to your child’s teacher.  On Friday Sept 20th and 27th from 3-5pm in front of the school the 5 Fall Spiritwear pieces will be on

Back to School Night Schedule

We look forward to welcoming you to our annual Back to School Night event on Wednesday, September 11.  The schedule is below for your convenience.  Please note that grade 5 will begin in your child’s homeroom classroom at 7:10 pm. Back to School Night Schedule – September 11, 2019 7:00

Top Ten Ways for Wyngate Parents to Kick Off the School Year!

Become a member of the PTA (Parent-Teacher Association) As a member, you’ll receive a school directory (print and online access) and will be providing vital support to our students, teachers, parents, and community. Member families will be entered in a raffle for their student(s) to be Principal for the Day!

Wyngate Back to School Picnic is on FRIDAY NIGHT

IT’S TIME FOR THE PTA’S BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC Please join us at the PTA’s Back to School Picnic tomorrow, Friday, September 6 from 5:30-7:30 pm on the field behind the school.   Returning families know that this is a great night to catch up with friends you haven’t seen

Did you pre-order Wyngate school supplies?

For those of you who ordered school supplies through the Wyngate PTA’s partner, EPI, we wanted to let you know that they will be available in the gym today during Sneak a Peek from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.  If you are not able to pick up the supplies during

Welcome to the 2019-2020 School Year!

Welcome to the 2019-2020 School Year! As you squeeze out the last of the sunscreen from the bottle and start cutting tags off of shiny new backpacks, your Wyngate PTA is pleased to bring you the ONE email that has all the information that you’ll need to kick off the

The Checklist: Getting Ready for the 2019-2020 School Year from MCPS

Parents, it’s the start of a new school year! Here is a checklist of things to help make sure you are equipped with the information you need to have a successful year: Sign up for the myMCPS parent portal! myMCPS is a web-based system that allows parents of students to monitor

Important Dates – Please Mark Your Calendars!

Important Dates – Mark Your Calendar! August 29 – Sneak a Peek Day September 2 – Labor Day Holiday – Schools and Offices Closed September 3 – First Day of School September 6 – PTA Back to School Picnic (5:30-7:30) September 11 – Back to School Night (7:00) (Schedule Below)

A Note from Your Wyngate PTA (Parent-Teacher Association) Board:

We are like you. We love our Wyngate kid(s) and all the fun school-wide events like the spring fair, ice skating night, cultural arts assemblies and science fair. We appreciate having the school directory to arrange playdates, being able to check the website for after school activities and knowing that people in the community are helping to

Key Dates for Parents to Know as the End of the Year Approaches

Dates & Cakes It’s the end of May…..Your kids’ folders are falling apart, your inbox is flooded with a sea of messages about year-end events and everyone is exhausted. Welcome to the end-of-year period of mayhem that’s recently been dubbed Maycember! Never fear! Your PTA has pulled together this handy message

Spring Fair – June 1 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Our Spring Fair is coming up on June 1st, from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. We still need a lot of donations and volunteers.  Please see the below link for additional information and consider donating your time!! The fair won’t be a success without the help of our wonderful Wyngate Community!  

WJ Capacity Study Meeting

The Department of Facilities Management is beginning a capacity study project for our cluster of Elementary Schools. A community meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 5th at 6:30 PM at Ashburton Elementary School in the cafeteria. This will allow an opportunity for the community to listen and learn about the upcoming capacity

School Supply Opportunity!

It is hard to believe that the school year is almost over!  Before it completely winds down, the Wyngate PTA would like to share an opportunity to make school supply shopping for next year much easier.  The PTA has partnered with Educational Products, Inc., and they have created grade-level packages

Specials Week – May 29 through June 4, 2019

Wyngate Elementary is gearing up to show off all our talent! Specials Week is just a few days away. Check out the Specials Week Events to see what our specialist have planned for our students to shine! Also, our SGA will be celebrating SPIRIT WEEK during Specials Week. See the

Wednesday, May 8th – National Bike to School Day! 

Tomorrow — Wednesday, May 8th — is National Bike to School Day!    The weather looks good, and we hope to see many families and students on their bikes. Don’t forget those helmets!   Also, please keep in mind that Wyngate will not be able to store bikes during the

Wyngate Magnet Mania! Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3

When: Thursday 5/2 and Friday 5/3 during pick up and drop off in the front school. Where:  Parking lot there will be a parked car covered in Wyngate Car Magnets.  What:  Drop $5 per magnet into the open car window slot and remove a magnet from that car and put

Wyngate News (V3, Issue 9)

Good afternoon,  Below is a link to the most recent edition of the Wyngate News.  On behalf of the staff, we wish your family a restful and enjoyable Spring Break!  Wyngate News (V3, Issue 9) Wyngate Wooly Grade 3-5 Testing Schedule Cultural Arts Career Day Meetings with Mr. Wiebe/Grade to

Wyngate’s Pennies for Patients Spirit Week is Here!

Monday begins Wyngate’s Pennies for Patients Spirit Week to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.     Don’t forget to have wear your child wear pajamas on Monday and bring in pennies if they can. Details about the week’s other spirit days are in the attachment!   Monday–Pennies and Pajamas Day Tuesday–Nickels

Make Birthday Cards for the Confetti Foundation with WE Cares on 4/12!

It’s National Letter Writing Month and the Wyngate PTA/WE Cares has a fun and thoughtful way to celebrate. We will host a birthday card-making workshop on Friday, April 12 for the Confetti Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides birthday parties for hospitalized children.   We hope you’ll join us on the 12th

Save the Date for Wyngate’s Got Talent! April 26 at 6:30 pm

You don’t want to miss this event! Wyngate’s Got Talent Show!  🤹🏾‍♀️🏼 Friday, April 26 at 6:30 pm Wyngate’s All purpose room Use this upcoming weekend to get your shining stars excited about performing for their friends and family. All types of acts are welcome, but please no flame throwers!

Kindergarten Registration for 2019-2020 School Year

It’s time to register incoming kindergarten students for the 2018-19 school year! Children who will be five years old by September 1, 2019 are eligible to enroll. Please visit the Wyngate Elementary School website to read a welcome message from the principal, register with the school, download important forms and sign up for

Wyngate News (V3, Issue 8)

Happy Friday! In this edition of the Wyngate News: Kindergarten Orientation Family Survey PTA Auction (see attachment) Message from the Health Room MCPS Annual Report MCPS Conversation on Racial Equity and Social Justice MCPS Pre-K/Head Start Registration Information MCPS Board of Education – Ethics Panel Vacancy MCPS Summer Rise Host Thank

Multicultural Night – March 14 2019 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Dear Wyngate Parents, It’s time again to showcase the wonderful diversity of the Wyngate community. By popular demand, we have been able to move this event from October to March so that families have time to prepare for this event and it is not right after school starts. Hope we

Wyngate PTA Spring Tie Dye Shirt Sale – Deadline: February 28

Wyngate PTA Spring Tie Dye Shirt Sale runs though February 28th with delivery of the tees in March giving you a little glimmer of hope that Spring is on its way!!! Shirts are $15 each. See attached flyer for all the details.   Go Wildcats!   For any questions, please

Wyngate News (V3, Issue 7)

In this edition of Wyngate News: Mindfulness Article PTA Meeting Survey Dismissal Changes Message from the Health Room Safety and Security Discussions MCPS Operating Budget MCPS Strategic Plan Opioid Awareness Event MCPS Drama Productions Travis J. Wiebe Principal

WE CARES’ Final Sandwich-Making Event – March 6 from 8:15 am to 8:50 am

Hello Wyngate Families, Wyngate Elementary Cares (WE Cares) provides PTA-sponsored opportunities for Wyngate students and their families to participate in service activities that benefit the larger community.    WE CARES’ FINAL SANDWICH MAKING EVENT OF THE SCHOOL YEAR WILL TAKE PLACE AT WYNGATE ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6TH, IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE START

Silent Auction Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors                     Silver Sponsors     Bronze Sponsors                      The Ramanathan Family             General Sponsors

Dine Out at CPK (Montgomery Mall) – February 12 and 13

Enjoy a night off from making dinner as well as helping Wyngate ES!  The CPK at the Montgomery Mall will donate 20% of your order to our school all day on February 12 and 13.   Please bring the attached flyer or the one that was sent home in your child’s

Jack and Jill Montgomery County Maryland Chapter Spelling Bee – February 23, 2019

The Montgomery County Maryland Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc. is pleased to announce that registration for the 10th Annual JJMCMC Spelling Bee and Benjamin E. Mays Oratorical Competition is now open.  The event flyer is here! Here is the link to the Eventbrite registration page: https://jjmcmc_spellingbee.eventbrite.com   The competition

RESCHEDULED: Bingo Night – March 16 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

We are delighted to announce that we were able to reschedule Bingo Night for Saturday, March 16 from 5-7 p.m. If you registered for the original event and are able to attend the rescheduled event, no need to do anything. Your registration and pizza order will be applied to the new date.  If you registered for

Box Tops for Education – Submission Deadline is February 20

The next submission deadline for Box Tops for Education is approaching.  You can drop off your Box Tops anytime throughout the year, but if you have any at home right now please submit them by next Wednesday, February 20.  This will ensure they are in our next submission and get the money to

Winter Concert – Cancelled!

Good afternoon,  Due to the winter weather forecast for this evening, we will cancel our Winter Concert.   We hope you will be able to join us on our snow date, January 24, 2019 at 7:00 pm. MCPS After-School and Evening Activities Must End by 6 p.m./ Schools Will Close on Time

Become a Savvy Digital Parent–Tuesday, January 15, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Between screen time addition, ever-changing social media platforms and kids who often understand technology more than we do, digital parenting is tough!    That’s why the Wyngate Elementary PTA is proud to host child psychologist (and Wyngate parent) Dr. Adam Pletter for iParent 101. During this engaging workshop, you’ll learn how to become a savvier digital

Bingo Night – Registration Ends January 9

Hi Wyngate families!   Bingo Night is on Saturday, January 12th from 5-7 p.m., and we hope to see you there! Registration ends on January 9th so make sure to register right away. There are two ways to register this year:   1. Fill out the attached flyer and drop

Bingo Night is on Saturday, January 12th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Hi Wyngate families!   Bingo Night is on Saturday, January 12th from 5-7 p.m. and we hope to see you there! Tickets sell out quickly for this event, so make sure to register right away. There are two ways to register this year:   1. Fill out this Bingo flyer

Book Fair Volunteers Still Needed!

Our book fair is just around the corner! We could use a few more volunteers, especially during book fair setup on Friday from 11:00 am to 1:00pm!  Please check the signup link below and consider signing up for a slot!  https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20F0A4BADA622A5FE3-scholastic2 Don’t forget to help your children look for loose

Book Fair – Volunteers Needed!

The Signup Genius for our Book Fair can be found here or under “Support the School” section on the main header of the PTA Website. We will needs lots of volunteers to make the Book Fair successful, so please check out the sign-up genius to sign up for a two-hour

PTA Newsletter – November Edition

Wyngate ES PTA Newsletter – November Edition Table of Contents Calendar Event Details Announcements–New Events, Wyngate on Social Media School Directory & Principal for a Day Raffle Call for Volunteers–Wyngate’s Got Talent & MCCPTA Representative Cluster Update Parent Council Our Thanks Go To…….

Wyngate News – Volume 3, Issue 4

Happy Snow Day!  In the most recent edition of the Wyngate News…  Conference Survey Report Cards Curriculum Review Update Capital Budget Parent Portal Survey STEM Festival Dine with Dignity Winter Coat Drive Homework Hotline LIve

Inclement Weather Information

Good afternoon,  Winter weather is in the forecast and we wanted to share information on how you can determine whether there is a delayed opening or closure. As a reminder, if there is a two-hour delay, we will open our doors to students at 10:40, with the school day starting

Kazu Kibuishi Update! Art Work & Forms Due Friday, November 2

Dear Wyngate families,   There’s only about one week left for students to turn in art pages, bookmark contest submissions, and Scholastic Book Fair pre-sales forms in advance of Kazu Kabiushi’s visit to Wyngate.   Currently, there’s a tie between Mr. Gamard’s and Mrs. Smith’s classes for which Wyngate classroom

Thank you from WE Cares!

Dear Wyngate Families, Thank you for your overwhelmingly generous response to WE Cares’ First Annual Halloween Costume Drive! We collected more than 100 fun and wonderful costumes, which The National Center for Children and Families will distribute tonight at the Halloween party it puts on for the families it serves

October Dine-out at Cheesy Pizzi!

Can you believe that October is almost over?  Don’t let the month slip by without ordering from or dining at Cheesy Pizzi and help raise money for Wyngate!!!!   During the month of October, Cheesy Pizzi will donate 10% of your check (dine in or carry out) to our school. Just mention

What kid hasn’t imagined being Principal for a day?

Having your own office. Making rules. And pretending you’re in command of a SWAT team with that awesome walkie-talkie. Become a PTA member by October 25 and your son or daughter may just get to find out!    The winner of the Principal for a Day Raffle will get to experience what a

Box Top Submission – Wednesday, October 24

The fall submission deadline for Box Tops for Education is approaching.  You can drop off your Box Tops throughout the year, but if you have any at home right now, please submit them by next Wednesday, October 24 so that we can meet the first national submission deadline for the school year.  Simply put your collected Box Tops in a baggie or envelope

NAACP Parent Council – Monday, October 22

Hey Wyngate Families,   Many of you may not be award of the NAACP parent council. (I wasn’t.) It is a really great organization that builds community for African American parents of MCPS students. I always find it supportive & so informative. Everyone of all backgrounds are welcome & encouraged

Wyngate PTA Fun Run Volunteers Still Needed!

There are still volunteer slots open for the Wyngate Fun Run tomorrow (Friday, October 12).  If you are coming to watch and cheer on your child – please sign up to stand at a specific spot along the route so we can ensure the students are safe and encouraged!    Please sign up

International Walk to School Day – Wednesday, October 10

Tomorrow (Wednesday, October 10th) is International Walk to School Day. It looks like the weather is going to be great for you and your students to get the morning started with a walk to Wyngate. If you can’t make it by foot, please be extra cautious on the road as

Graphic Novelist and Author/Illustrator Kazu Kibuishi – December 4 at Wyngate ES

Dear Wyngate families, On December 4, award-winning and The New York Times bestselling graphic novelist and author/illustrator Kazu Kibuishi will visit with students during grade-specific assemblies. The PTA has sponsored his visit, and the Foundation has purchased a copy of one of Mr. Kibuishi’s books for every Wyngate classroom, as well as a set

WJ Soccer Clinic for Wyngate ES Students – November 6

Need a fun activity for your young soccer player on Tuesday, November 6th when schools are closed?  Register to drop them off at WJ from 9:45am – 12pm to play and learn from the Walter Johnson Boys Varsity Soccer Team. Please see the attached flyer – and send any questions to Kristen

WE Cares – Fall Sandwich Making Event – October 24, 2018

Wyngate Elementary Cares (WE Cares) provides PTA-sponsored opportunities for Wyngate students and their families to participate in service activities that benefit the larger community. WE Cares’ first event of the 2018 – 2019 school year, the Fall SANDWICH MAKING event, will take place at Wyngate on Wednesday, October 24th, immediately before the start

Re-Opening of Woodward High School – An Introduction

History of the Decision to Re-open Woodward High School As you may know, Montgomery County Public Schools group schools into “clusters” based on the elementary and middle-schools that feed into a particular high school.  Our cluster is the Walter Johnson cluster.  This cluster includes two middle schools (North Bethesda and

Easy Ways to Help Wyngate Elementary Earn Money for Supplies and Equipment

Sign up for the free AmazonSmile program (smile.amazon.com) and designate the Wyngate PTA or Wyngate Foundation to earn 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products. Connect your Giant and Harris Teeter loyalty cards to the school. Learn more at the Loyalty Cards section of www.wyngatepta.com. Collect Box Tops for

Wyngate Spirit Wear – Free Shipping through October 8

Hello Wyngate Parents and Students!  Help your child start the school year off right with some cool new Wyngate Spirit Wear.  You can view items available here on the Spirit Wear Order Form and at www.wyngatespiritwear.com – t-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, hoodies, sweatpants, tote bags, and much more! Customize your spirit wear by choosing from