December 2025 Parent Teacher Corner

Hello, Welches Families! November was a wonderful month filled with community and holiday spirit! Students and their families joined us for an engaging morning of learning and treats at our Music, Math, and Muffins event — our largest turnout yet with 148 guests. We also kicked off our annual Wreath Sale Fundraiser with Welches Mountain Building Supply. Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far! Wreaths remain available for purchase at the hardware store while supplies last.

As we step into December, there’s still plenty happening before winter break. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:

December 2nd & 4th – Wreath Sales at Drop-Off & Pick-Up

Stop by during morning drop-off (8:30–9:30 a.m.) or afternoon pick-up (3:30–4:30 p.m.) to grab a wreath. All proceeds support important school programs.

December 5th – Winter Wonderland Dance

Join us for an evening of dancing and fun from 5:30–7:30 p.m. in the Elementary Multipurpose Room. Entry is $2. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Concessions and raffles will be available, with proceeds benefiting the Hoodland Holiday Baskets Program.

December 11th – Middle School Band Concert

Enjoy a festive performance by our middle school musicians at 7:00 p.m..

December 16th – WPTCO Community Meeting

Meet us at 9:00 a.m. in the Elementary School Library as we plan ahead for the new year.

December 22 – January 2 – Winter Break

Enjoy the holidays! School resumes Monday, January 5th.

Canned Food Drive – December 1–12

Support the Hoodland Community Holiday Baskets Program by donating canned and non-perishable food items. The top two classes will win prizes. Suggested donations include boxed dinners, cereal, canned vegetables, rice, beans, tuna, peanut butter, chili, and soups (expiration dates must be after January 2026).

Hoodland Community Holiday Baskets Program

This program provides food and gifts for children under 18. Sign-Up Deadline: December 12th by 2:00 p.m. Pick-Up Dates: December 19th (4:00–7:00 p.m.) or December 20th (11:00 a.m. –2:00 p.m.) at Mt. Hood Lions Club. Sign-up forms are available at Welches School and various local businesses.

How You Can Support the WPTCO This Season

As we head into winter break, the WPTCO has several ways families can help us support our students and classrooms.

Thank You Ticket Store Donation

If you’re decluttering before Christmas, consider donating items to our Thank You Ticket Store. Students “shop” with tickets they’ve earned. We are accepting: stuffed animals, craft supplies, small toys and fidgets, 3D-printed toys, and cute posters (we’re not accepting books at this time.)

Weekend Snack Sack Donations: With the recent suspension of SNAP benefits and growing uncertainty around food security in our community, the WPTCO continues to prepare snack sacks filled with easy-to-eat items for students who need extra support over the weekends. Each week’s specific needs will be shared on our social media posts, but in general we are seeking donations of shelf-stable, kid-friendly foods such as easy-to-heat meals (like Easy Mac, ravioli, or spaghetti and meatballs), shelf-stable fruits (squeeze pouches, applesauce cups, or fruit cups), shelf-stable treats (fruit snacks, cookies, or fruit leather), granola or protein bars, breakfast items (oatmeal packets, cereal cups, breakfast bars, or pastries), grain snacks (crackers, popcorn, or chips), and shelf-stable proteins such as meat sticks, dried edamame, or roasted chickpeas.

The Welches PTCO is here to serve and support our school community. Stay up to date by joining our email list at bit.ly/WPTCOlist and following us on Facebook & Instagram @welchesptco.

We wish you a joyful and restful holiday season!