The
Wolverine Track
Wellington PTA
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Inside this issue:
PTA Dollars At Work
PTA Award Winners
SEPAC Presentation
Wellington Walks
Pavers Order Form
Mask Project
Safe Arrival Line
PTA Spending Survey
Dates to remember
May 20: BOD Meeting
11:00 - 2:30pm
21: “Meet & Greet”
w/Marsha Moore
25 & 26: No School
27: SEPAC Meeting
27 - 29: Staff
Appreciation
June 19: Last Day of School
10:40am dismissal
Next WT deadline is June 1, 2009
Newsletter Chair: Kim Heinzerling dwheinzerling@msn.com
Volume 31, no. 15
May 18th, 2009
President’s Message...
Bragging About Wellington Is Easy: A Year In Review
I have never been to the Northshore Performing Arts Center and was surprised to realize that is was a
real theatre, for crying out loud. I look out to the sea of faces who will soon be NSD Kindergarten
parents. There is no podium to put my notes on or hide behind. Why did they ask me to do this? I walk
to center stage, remember that speaking to 300 people is no different than speaking to 10, and begin
2 to tell the audience why they should get involved in their PTA. Soon, I hardly need my notes because I’m
talking about passionate parents and the amazing things they’re doing at our elementary school. I talk
2 about that daily!
I think the preparation of that speech a couple months ago helped me start to think about all we’ve
3 accomplished this year. Wellington PTA has over 35 committees and supports programs that cost $45-
50,000. We also have built a savings account of almost $35,000, which will be used to fund large
3 projects based on the requests and ideas from teachers, staff and our PTA membership. It has taken
hundreds of Wellington parents giving their time, to take us where we’ve gone this year. Here are some
highlights:
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Membership: 376 members strong. PTA Platinum Award recognition for Wellington. Implemented the
Big Buddy program to encourage involvement and membership by new parents.
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Community and Safety: Provided $950 in Camp Casey scholarships, filled 186 milk crates full of food
5 and collected over $5,000.00 during our food drive. There were 312 coats, hats and pairs of gloves
donated for our coat drive. There were 560 gifts donated for our gift drive.
6 Fundraising: Held second walk-a-thon, focusing on health and experiences. Contributions of $373 were
made at first ever Wine Event. 4PACE.com progress thru February: 88 memberships resulting in over
$2,500 from this program.
Enrichment: Hosted Principal Meet & Greets and a sexual predators speaker, and paid for author visit
and assemblies totaling over $1,650. Implemented an after school choir of 27 students.
Academics: Approved the purchase of $1k of leveled books for K-2, provided over $9,300 for basic in-
class supplies for teachers, and paid accelerated math renewal subscription of $1,400.
School Spirit: Brought community together at the Fall Kick-Off, offered popular spirit wear items,
organized school skate parties as well as funded Popcorn Fridays. Financially supported the Sixth Grade
Graduation, and organized and provided a luncheon for Teacher Appreciation.
Communications: Designed and rolled out a new website for Wellington’s PTA, allowing online
donations via Paypal to occur. Provided hard copy newsletters regularly to our membership and a
school directory that brought in over $1,300.
Administrative: Worked to update, create and streamline documents used by the PTA including the
implementation of a new treasurer software program.
Thanks to the parents, teachers and staff who have worked on stage and in the wings this year to keep
things running smoothly.
Only the bus barn speaker and I received applause after our speeches. Maybe they were glad that I was
finished talking. They probably wanted to go home, it was late. I’d prefer to think, however, that it was
because they could see the value in what PTA does for schools in Northshore. My job this year has been
to match volunteer skills and personalities with man-power needs in our organization. I feel that it was
also my job to send to our members and those in our community the invitation to get involved. If you
feel compelled to consider what you can do to be involved next year, I have succeeded.
-Rochelle Dammel
Wellington Elementary Est. Fall 1978
From the Executive Committee ...
’08/’09 PTA Executive Committee
Co-President: Rochelle Dammel
425-398-0858 ro.dammel@comcast.net
Co-President: Joan Ritter
360-668-6448 dj.ritter@verizon.net
VP Membership: Sandy Mollerup
425-806-4970 slmollerup@hotmail.com
VP Fundraising: Kelly Zuger-Biggs
425-908-7681 zugerhomes@comcast.net
Secretary: Theresa Beers
425-402-6529 beers6529t@msn.com
Treasurer: Arlene Bruce
425-398-0426 arlenebruce@yahoo.com
Congratulations…
to our PTA Award Recipients:
Outstanding Advocate - Gayle Hickey
Gayle has worked tirelessly on School District
and Legislative issues for the benefit of
Wellington and children throughout the district.
Outstanding Educator - Denise Merrill
Hats off to Ms. Merrill for her dedication and
commitment to kindergarteners during her 35
years as a teacher and 18 years at Wellington.
She is truly an amazing educator who has
continually given so much on so many levels to
our school and its students. You will be missed!
Golden Acorn Award winners - Arlene Bruce
and Lynn Fischer
Both our Golden Acorn recipients have gone
above and beyond in their service to both
Wellington and the community. We have been
fortunate to have such involved and energetic
women provide countless hours of volunteer
work for the betterment of our school. Thank
you both for all of your involvement and for
rolling up your sleeves and getting things done!
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PTA BUDGET
In working on this year’s budget (presented at the May 12th
General meeting), I am again reminded of how much PTA
enhances our children’s education. Below is an overview of our
budget. It is divided into 6 subcategories:
Technology Support – In recent years, PTA has supported the
software upgrade of Accelerated Math at an annual cost of
$1400. This year, the district will be adopting a new math
curriculum which will have a technology piece. PTA will continue
to help support this new curriculum.
Fundraising – As of today, our Wellington community has
supported our fundraising efforts with donations of over $20,000.
This number does not include our Walk-A-Thon fundraiser
currently underway.
Learning – Each year PTA budgets for learning and enhancement
activities in and outside the classroom. To date, PTA has spent
close to $7000 toward this category, which includes Art,
Assemblies, Author Visits, Chess Club, Classic Books, Reflections,
Science and Banking.
Membership – We have a record number of Wellington families
joining PTA this year. This contributed to our income base at over
$1200 as well as supporting our District and State PTA.
Services – The majority of the donations support services that we
provide for our school, teachers and children. These include such
items as: field trips, student and family counseling services,
scholarships, newsletter and communication, food drive and coat
drive, safe arrival program, staff appreciation, library and teacher
classroom funding, and emergency preparedness. The amount
spent to date to support these services is over $15,000.
Administrative – Lastly, there is always an administrative piece to
any organization. We have spent close to $800 which includes:
PTA awards, state filing fees for non-profits, training for PTA
leaders, insurance and operating expenses. Fortunately, the bulk
of administrative costs is volunteer time and out of pocket
expenses from our PTA leaders.
Next year’s budget will be similar to this year. Due to the
continued generosity of our Wellington parents and community,
we can continue to support our school at the level we have come
to expect.
-Arlene Bruce, Treasurer
We make a living by what we do,
but we make a life by what we give.
-Winston Churchill
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Programs/Events...

Announcing the 2009-2010

Reflections Program
Theme:
"Beauty is . . ." We Walked our WALK,
We MET our GOAL!
Our Wellington community had an exciting 2 weeks of Walk-A-
Use of Medications Thon buzz and money collections, leading up to an incredible
afternoon on Friday, May 15th!

Dr. Stephen Glass,
neurologist
& Sandie Tracy,
Northshore Health and Nursing Supervisor
The weather was perfect, the kids were fabulous and decked
out in many colored bracelets. We were flooded again with
our army of ever helpful parent volunteers. We WALKed out
on the grass field, we munched on healthy snacks, and we
talked and laughed and danced to the music.

Student use of prescribed medications for mental health
purposes can be painstaking and confusing. Navigating
side effects, compliance and discerning typical
adolescent versus disability-related behavior can be
tricky. Support and information for parents and
professionals may be limited; but this evening, Dr.
Stephen Glass and Sandie Tracy will share their insights
of these challenges, and discuss strategies to best
support your student through these times.
Wednesday, May 27th,
7pm to 9pm
Ricketts Board Room, Northshore
Administration Building
3330 Monte Villa Parkway, Bothell
(For directions – www.nsd.org click on
administration building)
And, did you hear? We met our goal!! Money is still trickling
in, so our totals aren’t final yet, but as this Track goes to print
we have raised just over $20,000!!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU
to every single student, parent, staff member, teacher and
corporate sponsor that helped to make this fundraiser such
an overwhelming success.
The WALK committee has been hard at work all year long
planning for this fundraising event. When you have an
opportunity, please thank the following parents who gave their
time and knowledge to pull off this great day: Linda
King, Liane Logan, Stacy Meyer, Kim
Hanson, Karen Bradbury, Danielle
Glessner, Kelly Zuger-Biggs, and
Katrina Brooke.

Special thanks from our committee to Michelle Bedell for

Visit our new PTA Website… leading the efforts on the 1st Aid tent, and to Kris Perkins for
her artistic rendering of our “Wall of Fame” track!

http://www.WellingtonPTA.org Our PTA can do amazing things for our kids

with your generous gifts. We thank you!
You’re gonna love it!

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 2009 PAVER SALE
Here is your chance this year to purchase a memory brick in the patio. You will help fund PTA programs
and add to Wellington’s history. The kids, parents and staff will look back at the engraved pavers for
years to come! The patio is a place for students and teachers to enjoy class projects, reading groups, and
many other activities; including outdoor chess games.
PAVERS MAKE GREAT GIFTS:

* TEACHER/STAFF APPRECIATION * HONORARIUMS

* BIRTHDAYS * FAMILY AND FRIENDS
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* 6 GRADE GRADUATION * SPECIAL MEMORIES
* REMEMBRANCES FOR SPORTS TEAMS OR SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

Your purchase of a brick paver, engraved with your child’s name, a personal message, or a quote will
signify your lasting involvement with the children of our community for years to come. For inscription
ideas, come and visit the patio. Make sure your aren’t left out! Let your paver become a permanent
record of support.

PLEASE COMPLETE THIS ORDER FORM AND RETURN BY MAY 28TH

Name: _______________________________ Phone: _________________________

Email: _______________________ Address: ________________________________

Please use additional forms for each brick ordered. Circle your choice.

6” x 12” Paver 1 line inscription $60.00 6” x 12” Paver 3 line inscription $115.00

6: x 12” Paver 2 line inscription $90.00 12” x 12” 3 lines with Symbol $190.00

Please print one letter per block – upper case, block letters. Punctuation and each space counts as
one character. Max of 20 characters per line.

For information email Shelley Covington at shelleymc@woodinvilleloans.com or call at 206-255-5814. Return

your order form with payment to the Wellington Office no later than May 28th. Once this is received and
confirmed via email, your paver will be on order.

Make checks payable to Wellington Elem. PTA. Envelope should read: Attn: Paver Coordinator.

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Thanks...
6th Grade Masks Project
making it happen... Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with the 6th grade mask
project. Without your support this project would not have been possible.
PTA Volunteers

Thank you to those who helped cut the gauze: Debbie Taylor, Stacy
Knowles, Katie Myers, Theresa Beers, Jill McMillan, Wednesday Osborn,
Sara Jacobs, Janet Willett, Jan Mudrovich, Robin Schommer, Debbie
Blake, Peggy Ellefson, Wendy Gerber, Brandy O’Farrell, Desta Dickenson,
and Carol Dunn.

Thank you to those who helped make the masks: Donna Larson, Denise Johnson, Desta
Dickenson, Taya Vercelli, Sara Kelso, Melanie Pollon, Paulette Bauman, Chris Laing, Christy
Schenk, Wendy Gerber, Sheryl Schroeter, Heather Fletcher, Danielle Glessner, Hiliary Ricci, Judy
Hope, Debbie Taylor, Connie Bruskland, Darla Takayoshi, Andrea Jensen, Jeanne Koruga, and Kelly
Zuger-Biggs.

We also appreciate the support from the 6th grade teachers and custodians and the PTA for their
financial support. Look for your child’s mask during graduation!

No matter how big and powerful government gets, and the many services it provides, it can never take the place of volunteers.
-Ronald Reagan

Safe Arrival Line Volunteers... Thank you PTA Members

Thanks for Calling!
Thank you, Wellington Parents, for calling in
when your child is sick or running late. With
your help we’ve had a very smooth year on the
Safe Arrival Line, and we’ve accounted for each
and every student every single day of this 2008-
2009 school year. That is fabulous!
Please pass your “thanks” on to our great team
of volunteer callers: Ronnie Baldie, Patricia
Bong, Leslie Bryden, Sharon Breshears, Lezlie
Hanson, Sarah Hoffstetter-Rebozo, Melanie
Kanz, Kelly Zuger, Lisa Hitchcock, Chris Laing,
Taya Vercelli, and Michelle Mazur. These
parents have given their time every other week,
all year long. We couldn’t keep your kids safe
without their help.
If you are interested in volunteering on the Safe
Arrival Line next year, please contact Ann Bhat
(Committee Chair) at: apbhat@hotmail.com or
425-483-9828.
The PTA Executive Committee would like to say thank
you to all the parents and teachers that joined
Wellington’s PTA this year. Your commitment of time
and money to our school makes it what it is.
We want you all to know that we received the Platinum
Award at our May 12th General Membership meeting.
This award notes that our membership numbers were
20% higher by March 30th than the year before. Only
two schools in our area received this award, Wellington
and Arrowhead.
So, thank you to our 376 members. We look forward to
your joining PTA again for 2009/10! Any questions?
Call or email Sandy Mollerup, VP of Membership.
PTA/PTSA district disclaimer
“These activities are not sponsored nor endorsed by the Northshore School
District or any of its schools. The district assumes no responsibility for the
conduct during or safety of the activities. Northshore School District shall be
held harmless from any cause of action, claim, or petition filed in any court or
administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials
including attorney’s fees and judgments or awards.”

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