GW TOWN CRIER 10/20/2014

[GW Town Crier]

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IMPORTANT DATES:

10/23,24 Teacher Conferences (Student Early Dismissal at 1:15pm)

10/23      Dinner for Teachers 

10/30      Student Picture Day

10/31      Reflections Entries Due (Forms available here)

11/4        Election Day Bake Sale

11/4        Students - 2 Hr Delayed Start (Election Day)

11/6        Academic Volunteers Meeting 3:45pm

11/7        Coffee with the Principal 7:15am

11/7        Reflections Judging and Reception 6:30pm (Library)

11/10      No School (Teacher Work Day)

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HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE NEEDS YOU THIS THURSDAY TO HELP PROVIDE DINNER FOR OUR TEACHERS! We need volunteers from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m Thursday October 23rd.This is one of the biggest events Hospitality provides, and we can't do it without the support of our parents. Thank you to all those who have donated food and drink. Our greatest need right now is help setting up, serving and cleaning up after this event.    
CLICK HERE to sign up or visit http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b4aaaad29a57-gwstaff3

PLEASE JOIN THE GW PTA's HONOR ROLL OF DONORS
This program is our main source of funding for all our programs and allows parents and community members to give directly to the PTA. 100% of your donation goes towards making our school better than ever. A donation of any size makes a difference, and your donation is tax deductible. Thank you for your generous support to help us reach our goal of $20,000. To download a form to mail a check or to pay by credit card, go to:  http://www.gwmspta.org/fundraisers/gw-donors

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD ON NEXT YEAR'S CITY BUDGET
Take this opportunity to provide input on FY 2016 city budget development with this survey: What’s Next, Alexandria. Let the city know how important it is to fully fund ACPS schools!

SPREAD THE WORD - SHOP AND DINE AT THE CURIOUS GRAPE THIS MONTH! 
Remember - for the entire month of October, any time you shop or dine at the Curious Grape in Shirlington and let them know you are there to support GW, 15% of your bill goes back to the PTA. The wine tasting events are all through now. A HUGE thank you to all of you who supported this FUNdraiser! It was a great chance for parents to get together, catch up and have some fun. Thanks for your support and keep shopping!

OUTDOOR CLASSROOM CONSTRUCTION INITIAL STAGE COMPLETED

If you missed the highlights, check out WUSA9's report at http://on.wusa9.com/1w8K2Ea

ELECTION DAY BAKE SALE - MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!

Donated items and volunteers will be needed for this annual event. Contact Debbie McCormack at dmcco...@deloitte.com to be part of this fun and tasty tradition!

CABOOSE CAFE FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT GW's BAND PROGRAM

This Wednesday October 22nd, Caboose Cafe in Del Ray will donate 10% of the entire day's proceeds to GW's band program. Hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Please stop by for breakfast, lunch or dinner (or all three). Caboose Cafe is located at 2419 Mt. Vernon Avenue at the corner of Mt. Vernon and E. Uhler. See the full menu at caboose-cafe.com. Thanks for your support!

8TH GRADERS - DON'T FORGET SWIM/DIVE TEAM SESSION

You can be a part of the T.C. Williams Swim and Dive Team this year, and train with the best athletes in Alexandria. Coach O'Connor will host an information session on how to join up on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 3:15 pm in the GWMS gym. Even if you've never been a swimmer or diver before, you can join the Titans and help us rule the pool! For more information, please contact Coach O'Connor at seamus....@acps.k12.va.us or Mary Huber at wilkh...@gmail.com.