Western Trails PTA

09/04/2026

🐾 FRIDAY: WHY JOIN THE PTA?

Because YOU are an important part of our school community! ❤️

The PTA isn’t just a group of people who plan events. It’s parents + teachers + staff + families + community members working together to make Western Trails a better place for our kids.

Whether you can volunteer every week, help at one event, attend meetings, donate your time, or simply become a member—you are helping strengthen our school community. 💙💜

And we want YOU to know what we’re planning for the 2026–2027 school year!

📣 JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST PTA GENERAL MEETING!

📅 Tuesday, September 8, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Western Trails Elementary Library

We’ll talk about:
✨ Our plans for the school year
🎉 Upcoming events & activities
🙋 Volunteer opportunities
🎈 Fall & winter room-party information
💙 How you can get involved

REMINDER: PTA memberships are renewed annually, and you must be a registered PTA member to participate in the fall and winter room parties.

👉 Join or renew your PTA membership today:
https://westerntrails93.givebacks.com/shop

🐾 260 Wildcats. One amazing school community. Let’s make this year one to remember!

We hope to see you September 8! 💙💜

09/03/2026

🎈 THURSDAY PTA REMINDER! 🎈

👀 Calling all room-party volunteers!

If you’re hoping to participate in fall or winter classroom/room parties, there’s an important requirement:

🐾 You MUST be a registered PTA member for the 2026–2027 school year.

PTA memberships are renewed annually, so last year’s membership does not automatically carry over!

And this is especially important because we’ll be sharing room-party information and details at our first PTA General Meeting. 🎉

📅 Tuesday, September 8
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Western Trails Library

Come learn about room parties, our plans for the school year, volunteer opportunities, upcoming events, and how you can help make this year special for our Wildcats!

💙💜 Not a member yet? Join or renew today!

👉 https://westerntrails93.givebacks.com/shop

Join the PTA. Get involved. Make a difference. 🐾

09/02/2026

🐾💙 WESTERN TRAILS PTA | SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER 💙🐾

🎉 WELCOME BACK, WILDCATS! 🎉

We hope everyone had an AMAZING first day of school! The Western Trails PTA is ready for another year filled with fun, connection, and lots of ways to support our Wildcats! 🐾

Because of YOUR support, the PTA has helped make so many things possible—from our new playground swing set to room parties, D.A.R.E., free birthday books, school dances, 5th-grade celebrations, family events, and more! 💙

Every membership, donation, purchase, and volunteer hour makes a difference. Thank you for helping us make great things happen at Western Trails!

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💙 WHY JOIN THE PTA?

The PTA isn’t just about fundraisers! It’s a way for parents, guardians, teachers, staff, grandparents, family members, and our community to come together for our students.

And don’t worry—you don’t have to attend every meeting or volunteer at every event! Simply becoming a member and supporting the PTA makes an impact.

🔔 REMEMBER: PTA MEMBERSHIPS RENEW EVERY SCHOOL YEAR!

If you were a member last year, don’t forget to renew for 2026–2027!

👉 Join or Renew:
https://westerntrails93.givebacks.com/shop

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🏫 ROOM PARENTS—ARE YOU INTERESTED?

Our Room Parent Meeting is coming up!

📅 Tuesday, September 8
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Western Trails Library

We’ll go over room parent information, classroom parties, expectations, and volunteer opportunities.

💙 IMPORTANT: Parents interested in participating in fall or winter classroom parties must be registered PTA members.

Angela C. will be available to help with PTA membership!

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📅 SEPTEMBER DATES TO REMEMBER

🌼 Barn Owl Mum Fundraiser
August 24–September 3
2-gallon mums are just $11 each! 🌸

📸 School Picture Day
September 17
PTA members and room parents will have an opportunity to volunteer!

📚 Reading for Education
All-school-year online fundraiser—more information coming soon!

📖 Yearbook
Order now and save 10%!
Have first-day-of-school photos? 📸
Send them to [email protected] to be considered for the yearbook!

🐾 PTA General Membership Meeting
Tuesday, September 8 — 5:30 PM
Western Trails Library

🗓️ Next General Meeting: November 10

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💡 PARENT TIP OF THE MONTH

📚 Create a simple after-school routine!

The first few weeks can be a LOT for kids. Try keeping the afternoon predictable: snack → decompress/play → homework → dinner → bedtime routine.

Even a simple routine can help make those busy school days feel a little easier for everyone! 💙

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😂 KIDS’ FUN CORNER

🐾 Wildcat Joke of the Month:

Why did the student eat his homework?

🤔

Because the teacher said it was a piece of cake! 🍰😂

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💙 STAY CONNECTED WITH THE PTA!

Follow us on Facebook for reminders, events, volunteer opportunities, giveaways, fundraisers, and all things Western Trails!

🐾 JOIN • VOLUNTEER • CONNECT • SUPPORT

Together, we can make this a PAW-some year for our Wildcats! 🐾💙

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09/02/2026

🌸 MUM SALE REMINDER! 🌸

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to place your mum order! ⏰ If you’ve been meaning to order, don’t miss out!

💜 Orders are due TOMORROW, September 3rd!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who has already placed an order and supported the Western Trails PTA! Your support helps us continue providing fun activities, events, and opportunities for our Wildcats. 🐾💙

🌸 MUM PICK-UP:
📅 Friday, September 18
⏰ 3:45–4:30 PM
📍 Door 4

Thank you for helping our PTA grow and making a difference for our students! 💙💜

Fall is blooming at Western Trails! 🌸🐾

09/02/2026

🍎 WEDNESDAY PTA FUN FACT! 🍎

PTA isn’t just for parents!

Teachers, staff, grandparents, family members, and community members can all join too! 💙💜

Our educators give SO much to our Wildcats every day, and the PTA helps support and celebrate them throughout the school year. From appreciation events to providing support and creating a stronger school community, we’re better when we work together!

🐾 Want to help make a difference at Western Trails? Join the PTA!

Memberships are renewed annually, so make sure you’re signed up for the 2026–2027 school year.

👉 Join or renew here:
https://westerntrails93.givebacks.com/shop

📅 FIRST PTA GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday, September 8
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Western Trails Library

Come meet the PTA, learn about our plans for the year, and discover all the ways you can be involved!

It takes a village—and we’re so glad you’re part of ours! 🐾❤️

09/01/2026

🎉 TUESDAY PTA FUN FACT! 🎉

Ever wonder who helps make all those special school experiences happen? 👀

Your PTA! 🐾

Throughout the year, PTA volunteers help organize and support things like family events, school celebrations, student activities, teacher appreciation, classroom support, and so much more!

Your membership helps give us the resources and volunteers we need to keep saying YES to opportunities for our Wildcats! 💙💜

✨ PTA membership is renewed EVERY SCHOOL YEAR, so even if you joined last year, make sure you’re registered for 2026–2027!

👉 Join or renew today:
https://westerntrails93.givebacks.com/shop

📣 And don’t miss our FIRST PTA GENERAL MEETING!

📅 Tuesday, September 8
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Western Trails Library

We’ll share what we have planned for the school year, ways to volunteer, and important information about upcoming activities.

Come see what your PTA is all about! 🐾

08/31/2026

📚 MONDAY PTA FUN FACT! 📚

Did you know the PTA is about SO much more than meetings? 💙💜

Our PTA helps bring events, activities, enrichment, appreciation, and extra opportunities to Western Trails students, teachers, and staff. From school celebrations and family events to supporting our amazing educators, your membership helps make these things possible! 🐾

And the best part? You don’t have to be a parent to join! Parents, grandparents, teachers, staff, family members, and community members are all welcome. ❤️

🎉 Ready to be part of the Wildcat team?
Join or renew your PTA membership here:
👉 https://westerntrails93.givebacks.com/shop

📅 Save the Date!
Our first PTA General Meeting is Tuesday, September 8 at 5:30 PM in the Western Trails Library.

Come hear what we have planned for the school year and find out how YOU can get involved!

🐾 Together, we can make this year amazing for our Wildcats!

08/28/2026

🍿🎲 JOIN THE PTA & YOU COULD WIN! 🐾💙💜

Have you joined the Western Trails PTA yet? There’s still time! Join or renew your PTA membership by August 31st to be entered into our special membership giveaways! 🎉

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 PARENTS: One lucky parent will win this awesome Popcorn Night Prize Pack — complete with a popcorn maker, popcorn, seasonings, and everything you need for a family movie night! 🍿🎬

🍎 TEACHERS & STAFF: One lucky teacher/staff member will win this Game Night Prize Pack featuring Hook & Ring Toss, Shut the Box, and Four in a Row! 🎲🏆

✨ A quick reminder: PTA memberships are renewed annually, so if you were a member last school year, you’ll need to renew for the 2026–2027 school year to be entered!

👉 Join or renew here:
https://westerntrails93.givebacks.com/shop

And mark your calendar! 📅
🐾 First PTA General Meeting
📅 Tuesday, September 8
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Western Trails School Library

Come learn about what we have planned for the school year, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, room-party information, and how you can get involved!

💙💜 Join the PTA. Support our Wildcats. Be part of the fun! 🐾

08/25/2026

🌼🍂 MUM SALE! MUM SALE! MUM SALE! 🍂🌼

Fall is coming, and our Western Trails PTA Mum Sale is officially OPEN! 🎉

🌼 2-Gallon Barn Owl Mums — ONLY $11 EACH!

Whether you’re decorating your front porch, sprucing up your garden, or just ready for all things fall, these beautiful mums are the perfect way to add some autumn color! 🧡💛💜

📅 Order: August 24–September 3
💵 CASH ONLY — payment due by September 3
🌸 Pickup: September 18
📍 Door #4
⏰ 3:30–4:30 PM

📝 Order forms are available in English and Spanish. Complete your form and return it with cash by September 3.

Every purchase supports the Western Trails PTA and helps us provide more programs, activities, and special experiences for our Wildcats! 🐾❤️💙

🌼 Buy a mum. Support our school. Help our Wildcats bloom! 🌼

Questions? 📧 [email protected]



🌼🍂 ¡VENTA DE CRISANTEMOS! 🍂🌼

¡El otoño está por llegar y nuestra Venta de Crisantemos de la PTA de Western Trails ya comenzó! 🎉

🌼 Crisantemos Barn Owl de 2 galones — ¡SOLO $11 CADA UNO!

¡Perfectos para decorar su entrada, jardín o simplemente darle un hermoso toque de otoño a su hogar! 🧡💛💜

📅 Fechas para ordenar: 24 de agosto–3 de septiembre
💵 SOLO EFECTIVO — pago antes del 3 de septiembre
🌸 Recogida: 18 de septiembre
📍 Puerta #4
⏰ 3:30–4:30 PM

📝 Los formularios están disponibles en inglés y español. Complete su formulario y entréguelo junto con el pago en efectivo antes del 3 de septiembre.

Cada compra apoya a la PTA de Western Trails y nos ayuda a ofrecer más programas, actividades y experiencias especiales para nuestros Wildcats. 🐾❤️💙

🌼 ¡Compre un crisantemo, apoye a nuestra escuela y ayúdenos a hacer florecer a nuestros Wildcats! 🌼

¿Preguntas? 📧 [email protected]

08/24/2026

🍩 DONUT FEEL GOOD TO BE BACK?! 🍎🍓📚✏️

We’re kicking off the school year with a breakfast that’s sure to be the apple of every teacher’s eye! 🍎💚🐾

The Western Trails PTA was so excited to welcome our amazing teachers and staff back with a breakfast spread full of donuts, fresh fruit, and lots of appreciation! 🍩🍓🍌🍎

A HUGE thank-you to Clyde’s Donuts in Addison for providing the delicious donuts! 🍩❤️

To all of our incredible teachers and staff: thank you for everything you do! Your dedication, patience, creativity, and heart make such a difference in the lives of our Wildcats. We hope this little breakfast gave you a sweet start to the school year! 🥰📚✏️

Because let’s be honest… teaching is a piece of cake, but surviving the first week deserves a donut! 😂🍩

🍎 We’re BANANAS about our teachers!
🍓 You are berry important to us!
🍩 Donut ever forget how appreciated you are!
📚 You’re the GOAT… Greatest of All Teachers! 🐐
✏️ Thanks for helping our Wildcats write their own success stories!
🍏 You make every day a little sweeter!

Want to help us make more s-cents like these possible? 💰🍎🍩
JOIN THE PTA! Your membership helps us provide events, treats, activities, and experiences that support our students, teachers, and staff all year long. And remember—you don’t have to volunteer to be a PTA member! 💚

👉 Join the Western Trails PTA: https://westerntrails93.givebacks.com/shop

Let’s make this school year UN-BOWL-IEVABLE! 🎳😂
Welcome back, Wildcats! 🐾💚📚