T.E.A. Time shirts are available for pre-sale thru November 27th.  Order online here.

Cash orders are available through the front office.

*Adult 2X & 3X are available please contact PTOWaggoner@gmail.com

Come watch your kid(s) run our annual Turkey Trot course around the fields of Waggoner Elementary. Hang out and have a picnic lunch after, or head out early and enjoy your Thanksgiving break!

Race and lunch times for each grade are below, but we are in need of volunteers to help with coordination, set up, on-course management and tear down so if you are able to contribute your time, please check out the link below to select a shift. 

Thanksgiving Break is from Wednesday November 27th thru November 29th.

Parent Teacher Organization Meeting in Room 25.  Check in at the Front Office.

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6428 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283

South West corner of McClintock & Guadalupe

Put on your PJs and join us in the Waggoner reading area to listen to Waggoner Staff read their favorite holiday stories. 

Winter Break is from December 23rd to January 6th.

YEARBOOK COVER ENTRIES DUE FEBRUARY 28TH!!!!

The Yearbook Cover Contest is offered each year to all students so they can have a direct hand in the design of the front and back covers of the yearbook.

There is 1 front cover winner and there are 2 back cover winners per grade level. All other entries are hidden throughout the yearbook on the inside.

This year's theme is "REACH FOR THE STARS" 

Requirements for the Contest: 

• Designed by a current Waggoner student (not a parent)
• Vertical Orientation
• Has to say "Waggoner"
• Has to have the current year on it: "2024-2025"
• Must have correct spelling

Turn into front office no later than Friday, February 28th.

Parent Teacher Organization Meeting in Room 25.  Check in at the Front Office.

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Students have been in school for 100 days... and it sure does SHOW!!!

Just a reminder - there is no school today.

Join us for our Fall Book Fair hosted by Phoenix Book Company (PBC) and your Waggoner PTO. Students will shop with their peers during lunch recess daily. Parents can shop with their students daily after school from 2:20 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. on Monday & Tuesday) and from 12:15 p.m. -1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (early release days). All students must be accompanied by an adult to shop after school. The bookfair will also be open during Parent-Teacher conferences.

Here are some things to know about Phoenix Book Company's bookfair: 

· Most books are 20-60% off the retail price.

· PBC provides round pricing which means tax is included in the price. You pay the sticker price, nothing more!

· This is a cash fair. There are no e-Wallets.

· Book Fair flyers will go home prior to the Bookfair with an envelope for student shopping money.

· Teacher Wish List Books will be available for purchase as well as PBC Bucks (gift cards) in $5 increments. 

· There will be daily games and opportunities to win prizes by donating to our school library.

Parent Teacher Organization Meeting in Room 25.  Check in at the Front Office.

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There are 1/2 days on February 5th, 6th, and 7th.

Just a reminder - there is no school today.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONTEST:

• Designed by a current Waggoner student (not by a parent)
• Vertical Orientation on 8.5x11 paper  (Vertical = 11” tall)
• Cover has to have school name on it: Waggoner
• Cover has to have the current year on it: 2024-2025
• Theme can be either Reach for the Stars or Waggoner Wildcats
• Must have correct spelling

 WINNERS:

• There is 1 front cover winner.
• There are 2 winners per grade level that will be included on the back cover.
• All other entries will be included within the pages of the yearbook.

 ENTRIES DUE BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28^TH:

• Submit on 8.5x11 paper
• Include a separate paper with name, grade, and teacher
• Turn into Front Office OR scan and email to WaggonerYearbook@gmail.com

Parent Teacher Organization Meeting in Room 25.  Check in at the Front Office.

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Students decorate the basketball court behind Waggoner with amazing art based on their One Book One School selection.

Volunteers are welcome to help with the Chalk Art throughout the day.

• 5^th Grade Love Notes
  • Can you believe in a few short months, your 5^th graders will be off to Middle School? 
  • Now is the time to get your “farewell - I love you - I’m so proud of you” notes into the yearbook!
  • You can purchase these, along with your yearbooks via: https://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com/PictavoSchool/FindSchool
  • LOVE NOTES ARE DUE MARCH 7^TH
  • $5 per 50 words

Spring Break is March 10th thru March 24th.

BUY YOUR YEARBOOK NOW!

• You can preorder your child’s yearbook NOW. Get your preorder in by March 28^th!!!  

https://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com/PictavoSchool/FindSchool 

• Yearbooks will be delivered to the school in May. Don’t miss out!
• $25 each

Parent Teacher Organization Meeting in Room 25.  Check in at the Front Office.

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Come to our end-of-year open house for an evening of culture and fun! Walk our halls to see the wonderful artwork our Waggoner Artists created this year!

Visit with families, have some cookies, and celebrate what an enriching year this has been!

Just a reminder that FRIDAY April 18th is early release.  1215pm dismissal.

The Volunteer Tea is a wonderful event, put on by the teachers and staff at Waggoner.

If YOU have donated to Waggoner, volunteered in your child's classroom, OR have helped the teachers, staff, or PTO in any way throughout the year, please attend this event!! 

The Waggoner teachers and staff want to take the time to thank you.

Please attend, enjoy a snack and a drink, visit with everyone. Tea dress & hat optional, but encouraged. 

*childcare IS provided*

Parent Teacher Organization Meeting in Room 25.  Check in at the Front Office.

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Staff Appreciation Week is a time for all the students and parents/guardians to show the Waggoner Staff some extra love.

Waggoner College is a 3 day experience that takes place during the school day on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Teachers get to choose a subject they'd like to teach and Waggoner students choose a 5 course schedule of classes in which they are interested! We need TAs to assist our professors in their lessons. This is such an exciting, fun, and memorable few days. Please volunteer to help!

Just a reminder - there is no school today.

FULL DAY ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 28TH.

early release: 12:15pm