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- Fri., March 27th; Carnival
- Fri., April 3rd; School Holiday
- Wed., April 15th; STAAR Testing: Reading
- Fri., April 17th; Art Car Shimmy
- Tues., April 21st; STAAR Testing: Science
- Fri., April 24th; Style Show Luncheon/PTA Meeting
- Wed., April 29th; STAAR Testing: Math
The full PTA Calendar for the 2025-2026 school year can be found here.
Each year the PTA reviews the budget process to ensure we’re spending donations/fundraising in accordance with donor wishes and Wilchester needs. This is accomplished through our PTA budget survey that guides us in creating the 26-27 budget. It is extremely important that we hear your thoughts. As the PTA is a 503(c) non-profit organization we must allocate 100% of funds. Did you know our 25-26 budget supports:
- $347,598 towards Wilchester staff salaries (instructional specialists, interventionists, STEM Instructor, counselor....not covered by the district)
- $65,000 towards classroom support (instructional/supplemental resources, classroom consumables)
- $4,700 towards technology and facility improvements
- $68,250 towards enrichment programs and field trips
- $37,950 for committees/enrichment such as library events, field trip shirts, teacher appreciation, landscape
Please take 5 minutes to share you thoughts in a couple open-ended questions. Giving your thoughts REALLY MAKES A DIFFERENCE FOR OUR CHILDREN. Every idea/response will be reviewed for feasibility. You are welcome to respond anonymously as well.
ALMOST TIME FOR CARNIVAL!
Tickets and Spirit Wear Pickup
Monday, March 23: 8:00am - 6:00pm: Dieringer house - 13726 Apple Tree Rd.
Tuesday, March 24: 8:00am - 6:00pm: Dieringer house - 13726 Apple Tree Rd.
** If you are unable to pick up Monday or Tuesday, the items will be sent home Thursday in your child's backpack.**
If you missed ticket pre-sales, do not worry, tickets will be available on the following days:
Thursday, March 26: 7:30 am-8:30 am; 2:45 pm-4:00pm-GYM
Friday, March 27: 7:30 am-3:15 pm; 4:00 pm-6:30 pm (available in multiple places)
Food/Game Tickets (Red Tickets)- $1 each
Prize Drawing Tickets (White Tickets) -$1 each
Wristband- $16 each
**NOTE: For 125 tickets, a family of 4 can attend Carnival and enjoy dinner and an average of 5-8 games per child.
We’re excited for carnival and want to keep this fun tradition going for our school! However, we’ve noticed that volunteer sign-ups have been very low so far. For carnival to run successfully, we need every family to help by covering just ONE VOLUNTEER SHIFT. The sign up came from your homeroom carnival representative. That’s all it takes to keep everything running smoothly and make the event possible. We would truly appreciate everyone stepping up so we can keep this special event going for our kids. It takes a village to make Carnival magical. Sign up today and be part of the Cotton Candy Skies magic!
Carnival Bake sale: Sign up here
Ice Chest Sign up: Sign up here
Ticket sales Sign up: Sign up here
We can’t wait to see you under the cotton candy skies 
See you at the carnival,
The Cotton Candy Skies Team
Easter Egg Collection for Buffalo Creek Elementary
The Sister School committee is collecting pre-filled spring egg donations for BCE's upcoming Spring Picnic, one of their favorite school events. Grab some friends and fill some eggs - candy only, more info at this sign up genius. Drop off at Rebecca Morgan's house, 13902 Queensbury, by Wednesday, April 8.
Sister School STAAR snacks
We are providing snacks for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students on STAAR test days at our sister school, Buffalo Creek Elementary. We want their brains to be fueled and able to focus on the test. Please add a box of snacks to your next grocery haul and drop off at 13902 Queensbury Lane by Sunday, April 12th. Sign Up Genius is here.
A day to shine a light on Autism, promote understanding, and celebrate the incredible individuals who see the world in their own unique way. It’s about acceptance, inclusion, and kindness while recognizing strengths, honoring differences, and creating a world where every child feels seen, supported, and valued.
On Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, please join us in wearing blue to honor those touched by Autism.
Let’s LIGHT IT UP BLUE, Wilchester!
VegOut ends on March 31st
Forms are due to your homeroom teacher on April 1st
- House points will be awarded to all students who complete the challenge of trying 30 different vegetables in 30 days!
- Additional prizes will be awarded to the students who try the most and the class that has the most students who complete the challenge!
Questions? Contact:
*Join us on the new WCE track*
What: Morning Movers is a great way to instill good habits in students by moving their body before school through running, jogging, or walking the WCE track to fun music with friends.
When: Every Tues/Thurs 7:25-7:45am (weather permitting) starting Mar 19th and ending May 14th
Who: Open to all WCE students (PreK-5th graders)
Where: Meet on Hardtop
Earn a bead for every mile you complete, and a “foot” for every 5 miles. We’ll give you a ring to put on your backpack so you can proudly display your accomplishments!
Lead by: Tiffany Baumgartner, Kelsey Gruen, Tonya Leiva, Amanda Ortiz, Michelle Stone, Randi Wiley & WCE Health Fitness Coaches
Please let Tiffany know if you have questions or are interested in volunteering.
Luncheon is almost sold out! If you have not purchased your ticket yet please do so. Please pre purchase your raffle and drink tickets so you do not have to stand in line.
Raffle items include: Dwell & Adorn Shopping Party, Golden Thread Bracelets, $300 to Frock Shop, Spa 146 Gift card, Blush nail spa, Color me Tulip, Tickets to the Astros from the Ferguson Family, WONNiT Shorts, D Bat camp, Gather Goods Cookies, Be Sweet Ink, Guilding Bee and more!
Tickets On Sale This Week for the Stratford Playhouse’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!
Get ready to be amazed! Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is coming to the Stratford Playhouse stage, and tickets go on sale Thursday, March 26th at 9 a.m.!
Bursting with unforgettable music, vibrant storytelling, and nonstop energy, this beloved musical is perfect for audiences of all ages. Evening performances of this show will run April 24, 25, 30, and May 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. Matinees are set for April 26 and May 2 at 2:30 p.m.
Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic, the music, and the dream!
Mark your calendar and grab your seats before they’re gone!
**As a special bonus - a group of WCE 4th graders will be participating in the show as part of the children’s chorus. If you would like to see one of those performances those dates are: May 1st - 7:30pm & April 26th and May 2nd - 2:30pm
Bayou City Blessings in a Backpack is an organization that helps combat food insecurity in the Houston area (www.bayoucityblessings.org). Every Friday of the school year, food bag ‘blessings’ are delivered to over 2300 students in order to help 'bridge the gap' between Friday’s school lunch and Monday’s school breakfast. One of the schools Bayou City Blessings serves is Wilchester’s sister school, Buffalo Creek Elementary. Each Friday, BCBB relies on volunteers to transport and deliver bags to BCE. If you’re interested in helping, please use the Sign Up Genius link below. Please complete your SBISD volunteer background check before volunteering.
Calling all volunteers! The library is ready for you to volunteer and make the Spring 2026 semester amazing. We have three different ways you can help out. Sign up for one, two, or all three. Can't wait to see you in the library.
Volunteers are needed two days each week to keep the books on the shelves. Duties are easy - scan in books returned by students and then shelve the books so they are ready for the next readers. Sign up here.
If you are interested in helping with library projects, we need you! Fill out this Google Form so we can be in touch.
Sign up to be in the library during your child's classroom library time. You can sit with your child while the lesson is taught and then help him/her and the classmates find books. Sign up here. It is organized by grade and then teacher; using a computer rather than a mobile device might be easier.
Send a Smile, Straight to the Classroom!
Volunteer to Help Deliver Mail
We'd love to have your help sorting and delivering mail with the students! Please click HERE to sign-up for your child's homeroom class. Must be a registered volunteer with SBISD to participate.
Can't Make it to the School?
Email a note to: wcepawprintexpress@gmail.com. *Please be sure to include the student's first and last name, teacher, grade, and who the letter is from.*
Have a friend who didn't receive an eBlast this week? It's probably because they missed the deadline to join the PTA. Oops. Good thing we will still accept their membership through the "Small Form" throughout the year.
Please forward the link below to your friend so they can join.
And, did you know that belonging to Wilchester's PTA gives you access to great discounts on goods and services through Texas PTA? Click here to learn more!
If you have questions please contact wilchesterptapresident@gmail.c
Calling all Watch D.O.G.S.
The Watch D.O.G.S program is officially back at WCE for the second year.
A huge thanks to Wes Bergeron, John Buri and Jonathan Foy for your leadership to get things going this year. If you aren’t familiar with WatchDOGS you can check out their website at https://dadsofgreatstudents.
Volunteering begins this week. As stated previously, you MUST be an approved SBISD volunteer (renewed each year) in order to be a WatchDOG. Now is the time to register if you haven’t done so this year.
You can access the SBISD volunteer application here. Once you have registered, you may use this sign up genius to choose your volunteer day.
Questions about Watch DOGS? Please email watchdogswce@gmail.com and we'll get back to you.
Click Here to Sign Up for Watch D.O.G.S.
Let’s give our wonderful Wilchester staff an occasional break from lunch duty so that they can enjoy lunch as a grade level team! We’ve chosen our monthly Teacher Appreciation Luncheon days to help cover lunch duty for our teachers.
Please only sign up for one slot for each child so we can allow everyone to get a chance! If they don't fill up we will send out again.
Lunch duty involves getting students into the lunch line, helping to open food containers, and reminding students to stay in their seats. An administrator will be available to help with any behavior issues or other incidents.
**YOU MUST BE REGISTERED AS AN SBISD VOLUNTEER TO PARTICIPATE!
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The district requires everyone to sign up each year in order to volunteer in the classroom, go on field trips, help during school events, and participate in other Wilchester activities. Any family member who may volunteer at Wilchester (Mom, Dad, Grandparent, etc) should plan to sign up.
Click here to sign up to volunteer in SBISD
