Programs

Lorin Nicholson – All School Assembly
November 8

Science in the Movies – School Assembly
December 6

Dennis Lee – Nana Puddin – School Assembly
March 14

Reflections (Arts in Education)
The Reflections program is one of the premier programs sponsored by the National PTA and Texas PTA. It encourages students in grades Pre-K through 12 to think creatively and to express themselves. Reflections is a program, not a contest. It emphasizes participation by all students. The Reflection Theme for 2007-08 is “I Can Make a Difference by ….”. On September 27, 2007, at Wells Elementary from 6:30 – 7:30 pm, there will be a Reflections Information Night presented by Janet Hirunrusme, Art Teacher at Wells. For entry forms and additional information, contact Jamee Cutillo, Arts in Education Chairman at arts-in-education@wellspta.org

McGruff House (Youth Protection)
Please consider becoming a McGruff house to help make our Wells Elementary School neighborhood safer and to help foster community involvement. A McGruff House is a “safe house” where children can go to receive help if they find themselves in a frightening or emergency situation. Click here to find out more and to print off an application.

SAGE (Special and Gifted Education)
In August 2004 the Plano ISD Council of PTAs created the Special and Gifted Education committee, commonly referred to as SAGE. The purpose of SAGE is to provide education, support and communication to the families of children with special needs, accounting for approximately 25% of the students in Plano ISD. Whatever the challenge, from ADHD to giftedness to Down’s Syndrome, all of these students have special needs and that translates into families who have special needs. Please explore their web pages at www.planopta.org/sage.htm for more information. There you will find a calendar of events, information on support groups, upcoming educational opportunities, and community resources. SAGE Chairman for Wells Elementary is Jan Hinck and she can be contacted at sage@wellspta.org

Tiger Dads
We are encouraging and inviting all dads, grandfathers, uncles and other father figures to join the Wells Tiger Dads. During this school year, the Tiger Dads will be sponsoring many events: a car wash in September, the annual Fall Campout in October, a Family Movie Night in February and a Spring Bike Rodeo. And, you will see The Tiger Dads assisting with morning carpool. Contact Darryl Lefler at tigerdads@wellspta.org for further information.

Family Spirit Nights
Join us with your family at a variety of local restaurants that we’ve got lined up! Meet staff members, chat with classmates and support Wells. 10% - 20% of all purchases made will be donated to Wells PTA. As an added bonus, it’s a dinner you don’t have to cook!

Concert in the Park
This September event is hosted by the Wells PTA and is for all members of the Wells community. Fun for all ages, refreshments, entertainment and great socializing. Bring a picnic and blanket to listen to the sounds of a local band.