Retakes, Say Cheese, AGAIN!

For any family interested in school picture retakes, the date is scheduled for Thursday, November 15th. For more information contact Anne Duffy at cattlexstudios@verizon.net or 256-1646

NO SCHOOL

Don't forget, There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, November 12th in observance of Veterans Day.

FOR SALE

Refrigerator. Frigidaire, 21-cubic-foot, white. Just two years
old, in perfect condition. $325. Also, matching dishwasher, also in great
shape, $125. Email: fglevine@verizon.net

Buick for sale

1989 Buick LeSabre Limited
Asking Price $ 550
Mileage 145,000
4 door, 5+ passenger, Exterior Gray , Interior Blue
6-Cyl. Engine, Automatic transmission
Front Wheel Drive, Power Locks, Power Brakes, Power Windows, Power Steering, Cruise Control, Remote Gas Release, Master Windows Lock, Driver Air Bag, Child Safety Latch, Air Conditioning, Luggage Rack, AM / FM Radio, Cassette Player, Intermittent Wipers, Rear Defrost, Tilt Steering

Needs some work. Paint going in places; driver window works but needs fix. Burns some oil, but many new parts. Runs 50mls to and from work on a regular basis. Bulletproof GM 3.8L V6 gets 24mpg. 174HP, lots of go. (Traded up to a "newer" 3.8 Buick.)
Contact Lynn (413) 531-6903

Mark Your Calendars

The next PTO meeting will be on Tuesday, November 13th at 8:45 am. All are welcome, we hope to see you there!

It's a Wrap! Gift Wrap Sale

The orders are in, the totals have been tallied, and the pizza party winners for the Wildwood PTO Gift Wrap Sale are Mr. Cahall's 6th grade class, and Ms. Jag's 3rd grade class. Mr. Cahall's class deserves special recognition not only for this year's highest sales, but also for the highest percent participation that we've ever seen in this sale. Great teamwork!

Orders will be sent home with students on Thursday, November 8. If you, friends or family, would like to place additional orders to support Wildwood PTO, remember that you can order online at www.genevieves.com using school account number 884.

Thank you all for your support!

FOR RENT

Fully furnished condo on Rt 3 near Weirs Beach, Lake Winnipesaukee, NH. Great lake and mountain view. 2 bedrooms, one bedroom with double bed, one with 2 twin beds; 2 full baths. Complete kitchen, dining area, living room with fireplace, 2 sleep sofas, cable TV. Slider door to small porch. Outdoor pool and lighted tennis courts on site. Sleeps 7 maximum.

Nearby NH downhill-ski areas commuting times:

Gunstock in Gilford is 15 minutes

Tenny Mountain & Ragged Mountain within 45 minutes

Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain and Waterville Valley about one hour.

Trails, [Ice] Fishing, Snowmobiling and more nearby.

RATES

IN Season: 12/15/07 to 3/16/08 and 5/16/08 to 10/13/08 = $750/week or $225/weekend (Friday Noon until Sunday Evening) plus Security Deposit of $150

OFF Season: all other dates: $600/week or $175/weekend plus Security Deposit of $150

Contact: Lynn lhatch@econs.umass.edu

NEW! Wednesday After School Program

Whole Children is offering an exciting new after school program that combines social skills -building with art, music and recreation. The class, led by teachers experienced in teaching and facilitating social skills, is open to kids 8-13 years old, but enrollment is limited so register quickly! Oct 24 - Nov 28, 1:45- 4:45. For more information, call 413.585.8010 or go to www.wholechildren.org

Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center

There is an upcoming workshop for the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center (MARC) on December 17-18, 2007 from 9a.m.-1:30p.m. For more information contact (508) 531-1784 OR email marc@bridgew.edu OR visit the website at www.bridgew.edu/marc

Upcoming Events at the Eric Carle Museum

The Eric Carle Museum has upcoming events for the whole family. For more information call (413) 658-1105 OR go to www.picturebookart.org

Principal's Coffee Hour

Come have coffee with Mr. Prince. Friday, October 12th from 9:00 - 10:00am. See you there!

Reminder: Stop & Shop Bonus Bucks

Earn cash for Wildwood School just by shopping at Stop & Shop. Just register your Stop & Shop shoppers card and every time it is swiped, Wildwood gets dough! LAST YEAR 91 families signed up, so far this year ONLY 37 did.
All you have to do is register your Stop & Shop card and designate Wildwood Elementary. The only information you need is Wildwood's ID# 05168 and the 13 numbers printed by the barcode on the back of your own shopper's card. There are three EASY ways to register:

Fill out the form at Stop & Shop OR log on to www.stopandshop.com/aplus to designate on-line OR call 1-877-366-2668 to designate over the phone.

Call for Submissions!

MotherWoman invites all mothers to submit their writing for the next MotherWoman Journal. Topic: Mothers and Depression. Deadline: May 15, 2007. So many mothers experience depression, postpartum and otherwise. We welcome all stories of triumph and struggle. We do not look for professional writers, but welcome all mothers to share their truth (short & raw preferred, 1/2 page or less.) Send submissions to annette@motherwoman.org or MotherWoman, PO Box 2635, Amherst, MA 01004

The Motherhood Manifesto

A scorching documentary film about the political economy of parenthood in America. Thursday, October 25, 7:30pm, Media Education Foundation, Masonic St., Northampton. $3-$7 suggested donation at the door. Community organizing meeting to follow to talk about issues discussed in the film and to plan political actions. Brought to you by MomsRising of the Pioneer Valley, the political arm of MotherWoman, Inc.- your friendly, local mother's support and empowerment organization. For more information call 253-8990 or email momsrising@motherwoman.org

This event is open to all women and men who would benefit from policy
changes in the following areas- Hey, that's all of us!
• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Open Flexible Work
• TV we choose and quality after-school programs
• Health care for all
• Excellent Childcare
• Reliable, just wages
• Sick leave-paid

PTO WISH Book

Did you volunteer today? Stop by the main office for a copy of your PTO WISH Book (With Involvment Success Happens), It's a handy little book that lets you know what's going on in the school and ideas of where you might want to volunteer your time. If you are interested in volunteering at any PTO function or fundraiser, contact Kristen Ford at 230-3095 OR krisdave23@comcast.net

We appreciate your time!

Theater Tickets

The beloved children’s classic The Phantom Tollbooth will be performed as a musical at the Shea Theater in Turners Falls by Arena Civic Theater. Matinees are at 2:00pm on October 13, 14, 20, and 21st. Evening shows are at 7:30pm on Saturdays October 13th and 20th. Tickets are available at the Jones Library in Amherst, or at 413-863-2281, ext.3. The show is going to be really fun--- for all ages! (including adults)

Interior Decorating

The holidays are coming. Time to update and refresh your home with AmherstStyle. One Day Decorating, Home Staging and Paint Color Consulting. Free initial consult. Locally based parent owned business. Great References. Why are you waiting? Call AmherstStyle today at 413-575-7257 or email us at amherststyle@hotmail.com

Chess Club - needs parent volunteers

Chess Club first meeting will be on Tuesday, October 16th after school. Any parent interested in volunteering to help out, please contact Mat Lebowitz – mat@mlcreative.com / 212.595.3585. Thanks!

Asst. Daisy and Brownie troop leaders needed

Assistant Daisy Leader and Brownie Leaders needed to meet twice monthly. Eight Kindergarten girls in Amherst are waiting for a leader who will guide them through the Daisy Girl Scout program. Assistant Brownie Leader needed in Amherst. Training and support provided. The energy you share with Girl Scouts will instill in girls confidence that will last a lifetime. Consider joining the Girl Scout organization in building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Contact Dana Carnegie, 584-2602, ext. 13, dcarnegie@gswma.org or visit www.girlscouts.org for more information.

International Walk to School Day

Wednesday, October 3rd is International Walk to School Day. Walk, bike, run, or skip to school that day and every Wednesday for the month of October. Try adding "Walking Wednesdays" into your schedule. There will be free coffee for parents and prizes for kids on Wed. October 3rd upon arrival. It's a healthy way to start your day, Join in on the fun! More information will be coming soon or you can contact Sarah at sarah.auerbach@comcast.net

Giftwrap Sale

Due October 2nd. Don't forget to hand in your orders and money. The top two selling classes get a pizza party! YUMMY!

Stop and Shop Bonus Buck

Wildwood can earn cold hard CASH!
Please go to www.stopandshop.com/aplus to register Wildwood School
online -- WILDWOOD SCHOOL IS #05168. You will need your Stop and Shop Frequent Buyer card to register.

PLEASE NOTE: Many of the forms passed into the office were filled out
incorrectly, PLEASE double check online to make sure your card is
correctly registered for Wildwood School at www.stopandshop.com/aplus

LAST YEAR WE COLLECTED CLOSE TO $1200 FROM STOP AND SHOP -- PLEASE
REGISTER TODAY. OUR # IS 05168 -- CHECK TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE REGISTERED TODAY - IT STARTS OCTOBER 5TH!!

Open Space-Jr. Girl Scout Troop #392

We have a few spaces available in Junior Girl Scout troop 392. The first parent and girl meeting is tomorrow night, Oct. 2nd, 7 to 8:30 pm at the Bangs Community Center. The troop will meet monthly on Tuesdays and as needed to plan and do cool things. Any interested girl or parent should join us at the Bangs or e-mail one of the Amherst College leaders: Caroline Darmody - cdarmody10@amherst.edu

Who Shot Hollywood - Band

Wildwood student Lucas Graham's band Who Shot Hollywood will be the opening act at the Pearl St. Ballroom, Pearl St. Northampton, on Friday October 5 at 8:30 pm. Tickets are available from the Northampton Box Office, 586-8686 for $10, or at the door, $13. It would be fun to have a Wildwood gang meet up at the club for the show!

The band (formerly known as Bullseye) writes their own material and recently released their second cd, self-titled "Who Shot hollywood". They have been featured in the Boston Phoenix and Valley Advocate and have opened for groups as varied as The Fray, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, and Throwing Muses. Check out their website www.whoshothollywood.com

(They are opening for a group called Man Man about which Pearl St. says "With one of the most talked about live shows (one that includes war paint, tennis outfits, & no in-between song banter) this side of the Flaming Lips, Philadelphia-based Man Man conjures up the freewheeling spirit of Tom Waits, Captain Beefheart, & Zappa.")