Parent Involvement
There are a variety of ways parents can get involved at Woodcrest Spanish Immersion and Spring Lake Park Schools. There are formal and informal ways to exchange ideas, connect with others, support our buildings and help strengthen our Panther community.
Get involved!
- Woodcrest PTO
- Grupo de Padres Hispanohablantes de SLP
- Native American Parent Advisory Committee
- Ongoing Program Committees and Advisory Councils
- Additional Woodcrest volunteer opportunities
Woodcrest PTO
The Woodcrest PTO is an organization of parents and teachers of Woodcrest Spanish Immersion School. Our objective is to provide the students of Woodcrest Spanish Immersion the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential in a stimulating environment through the cooperative interaction of parents, teachers and community.
Thanks to you, our PTO is able to support our classrooms and students by planning fun events like Family nights, Book Fairs, Mileage club, Art Adventure and the milestone celebrations. We provide 4th grade Track & Field T-Shirts, maintain the hospitality butterfly garden, and indoor recess bins . We are able to show our support for Woodcrest Spanish Immersion staff by making meals for them during conferences, by providing a staff appreciation luncheon and more. We have one fundraiser at the beginning of the school year to fund all of this. There are numerous volunteer opportunities available to you throughout the school year. We encourage you to get involved!
Membership is free and everyone is welcome! We would love to see you at our monthly PTO meetings where you can hear from our school principal, teachers and PTO representatives about what’s happening in our school community. Some meetings have outside speakers on valuable topics and worknight opportunities. These meetings are a great place to connect with other parents and find out about volunteer opportunities and committees.
Find upcoming PTO meeting dates and PTO sponsored events on the Woodcrest Online Calendar and in the weekly Woodcrest Spanish Immersion newsletter.
Contact the Woodcrest PTO: Email Woodcrest PTO and check out the Check out the WCSI PTO Facebook page for more information.
Fundraising Opportunities
The PTO raises funds through a main fundraiser that happens in the fall. We appreciate the efforts of our children and families who participate in the fundraiser as it gives us flexibility to support our mission in many ways. Earn additional money and supplies for Woodcrest Spanish Immersion with the following incentive programs.
Box Tops for Education
Clip Box Top Coupons and drop off or send to school in a Ziploc baggie or envelop with your student AND sign up here for Box Tops for Education for more earning opportunities.
Lovable Labels
Keep your kid's items out of the lost and found! Click herefor Lovable Labels for clothing labels, box labels, anything for keeping organized and personalization. Woodcrest earns 20% back on everything ordered!
Employer Matching Donations
Spring Lake Park Spanish Immersion PTO is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Check with your employer to see if they match employee giving!
eScrip Dining Rewards
Register with eScrip to earn 5% for Woodcrest Elementary Spanish Immersion when you dine out. Click here for more information. for eScrip Dining Rewards
Dine to Donate
Eat at the participating restaurant of the month and earn a percentage of your bill for Woodcrest SI PTO
Volunteer Opportunities
Woodcrest PTO is an active group, and we would not be successful in any of our endeavors without the efforts of our incredible volunteers. We depend heavily on parents and guardians to become involved with Woodcrest SI PTO and to volunteer their time and energy throughout the year.
Your child will receive a volunteer form at the beginning of the year describing opportunities to help during the day, in the evening, for a particular event, or on a regular basis. Please look at the PTO volunteer sheet and indicate what events or activities you may be able to help with. You may also fill out the online version. You will be contacted as it gets closer to that particular event.
Grupo de Padres Hispanohablantes de SLP
¡Están invitados al grupo de padres y personal hispanohablantes de SLP! Somos de todas las escuelas de SLP y el propósito del grupo es formar comunidad y apoyo durante el año escolar. Entre todos, resolvemos dudas, intercambiamos ideas y nos lo pasamos bien.
Nos juntamos dos veces al mes en la sala de Piña en la escuela: Woodcrest Spanish Immersion, dirección: 880 Osborne Road NE, Fridley, MN 55432.
Las reuniones empiezan a las 5:00 p.m. con una cena para toda la familia y la junta va de 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ofrecemos cuidado de niños.
Por favor, mande un texto a 612-486-2208 para confirmar su asistencia (nombre, número de personas y edades de los niños).
Encuentre las fechas de las próximas reuniones a través del calendario en línea y del boletín escolar semanal de su hijo.
¿Preguntas? Contacta el grupo de padres hispanohablantes por correo electrónico.
Facilitadoras:
- Moisés Gomez
- Danna Pena
- Esmeralda Torres
- Blanca Vazquez Francisco
Native American Parent Advisory Committee
The Native American Parent Advisory Committee is an opportunity for Native American students and their families from across the district to develop community while partnering with SLP Schools to ensure Native American students receive culturally relevant and equitable educational opportunities.
If you have questions or would like to learn more about this group, please email the Native American Parent Advisory Committee.
Ongoing Program Committees and Advisory Councils
The district has ongoing committees and advisory councils where parent and community participants can provide input and insight to influence the district's strategic and district operational plan. Find a full list of committees and advisory councils on the Strategic Plan page.
Additional Woodcrest volunteer opportunities
Please email Woodcrest or call 763-600-5800 for additional volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved at Woodcrest.