The Wayside PTA will provide shoebox-sized storage boxes, and we are calling on our generous Wayside community to help fill the boxes either by donating items or by helping with your kids on February 8th to pack the boxes or by helping in both ways!!

Please click here to see what is needed and sign up to bring in some much needed items from the list.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C48A9A928AAF58-46875734-community

Examples of types of items needed can be found here.

Donations may be left in the box in the front office starting on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, or you may bring your donation with you to the event on Thursday, February 8th.
Thank you in advance for your participation and donations. Any questions, please feel free to email Rima (rima.adler@gmail.com) or Yishen (yishensun@yahoo.com).

For those of you who have not participated in the past, Community Service Night is a family event where each person will be tasked with packing boxes (provided) with fun toys and items (donated) that will help entertain hospitalized children. The organization services kids of all ages so boxes will be tailored by age/ gender to provide the recipient with a box made with them in mind.  With the help of our Wayside Community, we hope to show our children what can be accomplished when a community comes together to help those in need. Please consider donating items to pack prior to the event, and/or coming to help fill the boxes. The event generally lasts about an hour and this is a family event where you AND your kid(s) can work together! We look forward to packing with you.

WHO: The program is open to girls in 3^rd-5^th grade.

WHERE: Wayside Elementary School blacktop (afterschool)                         

WHEN:  Monday and Thursdays, Afterschool 4– 5:15pm (Participants Will Attend Both Practices Each Week). First Practice is Monday March 11^th. No practice on MCPS days off or spring break.

COST: $187.50 per registrant

FINANCIAL AID: The online registration process includes the fee reduction approval process. Simply answer the financial aid questions during registration, and the computer will determine your eligibility and adjust the fee accordingly.

HOW:  Register on girlsontherunofmoco.org beginning on February 15th. Space is limited!!!

QUESTIONS?  Visit www.girlsontherunofmoco.org or call 301-881-3801 for more information. All participants will be required to have an adult buddy (parent, guardian, friend 18 or older)  to run with them on May 19^th. The race will be at Westfield Montgomery.

On Friday, the PTA Sponsored a Lion Dance Assembly to honor the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday!  Students were excited to see the magnificent lion come to life after hearing the story of the Nian Monster.  Our Dolphins heard the banging of the drums while the lion made its way through the crowd passing out mandarins (for good luck) and red colored candies.  The guest speakers also taught us about the traditions and customs during the holiday, which many students were excited to connect with.  We learned that some Lunar New Year traditions include not washing your hair or sweeping the floors in fear of washing/sweeping away good luck.  We learned that sticky foods are eaten because they symbolize unity, strong bonds and family.  Dolphins heard about the symbolism of red, the meaning of 88 (prosperity) and the one that really struck a chord: China gets an entire month off from school to celebrate!  Thanks to Chua Martial Arts for welcoming such a wonderful holiday with the Wayside students.

  

Questions? Contact programs@waysidepta.org.

8. Amazon Wish Lists

Specials
Mrs. Weinbaum’s Art Class
Mrs. Freundel’s Counseling
Mrs. Rhoads’ Media Center
Mr. Rod’s Music Class

Specialists
Mrs. Jendzurski

Kindergarten
Mrs. Young’s Class
Ms. Saunder’s Class
Ms. Egan’s Class

1st Grade
Mrs. Rudolph’s Class
Ms. Claus’ Class
Ms. Yanow’s Class

2nd Grade
Ms. Gambrell’s Class
Mrs. Adams’ Class
Ms. Bronfman’s Class

3rd Grade
Ms. Deutsch’s Class
Mrs. Kaperst’s Class

4th Grade
Ms. Katzen’s Class
Mr. Heckhaus’ Class

5th Grade
Ms. Wells’ Class
Ms. Bortnick’s Class
Ms. Levine’s Class
Ms. Drannan’s Class

PEP/SCB
Ms. Homan’s Class
Ms. Solender’s Class
PEP INC.: Mrs. Gray and Ms. Shafter

• Skate Night photos – Link to google form
• Spirit Night photos – link to google form

Questions? Contact the yearbook committee at yearbook@waysidepta.org.

Girls On the Run
Potomac Soccer Lil’ Futures (https://potomacsoccer.org/programs/lil-futures/)
Bethesda Track Club
IvyMath
MSA Spring 2024
MSA Spring Break Camp
MSA Summer Camp
Georgetown Hill Potomac Village