Event Summary and Volunteer Opportunities

Wolf Pack Challenge

Our biggest fundraising event at GWE. This event celebrates the joy in movement, emphasizes the importance of fitness and raises funds to support our school. Fundraising is not required for participation and all students are eligible for various prizes. Day-of volunteers are needed to coordinate the event.

Hoagie Sales

This fundraiser is typically held in November - volunteers are needed to help with sorting/distribution.

Teacher Appreciation

This committee is focused on showing our teachers and staff our appreciation. Activities include an appreciation day in the fall before parent/teacher conferences and Staff Appreciation Week in the Spring. Volunteers are needed to plan and coordinate this event, as well as provide donations (typically food and decor).

VIP Night

This event is typically held in December/January. We roll out the red carpet, organize cookies and drinks for students to bring their Very Important Person in their life and have a fun evening of dancing with a DJ and a photo booth. Volunteers are needed to plan and coordinate this event.

Variety Show

Come show off your talent!  This winter show includes a variety of different talents - from dancing, to lip syncing, to telling jokes or playing an instrument. Volunteers are needed to plan and coordinate this event.

STEAM Fair

Students get the opportunity to display their talents in Science, Literature, Art and Music at this annual event. They get to display either a science or art or literature project or perform (music, dance, magic show or anything else). Typically held in Spring. Volunteers are needed to plan and coordinate this event.

Scholastic Book Fair

This is both a fundraiser and a great way to keep our kids reading. Volunteers help with setting up books, assisting with book selection, and collecting payments during the book fair. Held during Fall conferences and another time during the spring.

Fun Fair

This committee works together to organize games and events at our annual Fun Fair in the spring. They also coordinate with teachers and classrooms to create silent auction baskets from each class. Volunteers are needed to plan and coordinate this event.

Garden

This committee helps to keep our garden looking its best.  Volunteers are needed for coordination of planting, weeding and general care of the garden throughout the year. 

Dine Out Events

This committee will work with local restaurants to coordinate a day on which the restaurants will donate a percentage of sales to the PTO.

Spirit Sale

The Spirit Sale offers children and their families the opportunity to purchase clothing, etc. emblazoned with our mascot and logo. Volunteers will assist with sorting orders and delivering them to classrooms.

Yearbook

Volunteers will help by taking classroom photos, proofreading, creating collage pages and “brainstorming” to ensure a terrific yearbook.