We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Milford Florist for their generous flower donation in support of our 5th grade fundraiser! 🌸🌼
Your kindness and community support mean so much to our students and families. We great appreciate you supporting Phillis Wheatley Elementary! 💙🤍🩶

🚨✨ LAST CHANCE for the PWES Glow Party! ✨🚨
PWES families… we are CRUSHING to our $10,000 goal — and we need your help to push us over the top! 💙
We are just $300 away from unlocking a SECOND teacher for Slime Time! 🤢🎉 For every $2,500 we raise over our goal, we raffle off another brave staff member to get slimed! Who’s it going to be?!
🔥 Tonight’s Challenge: “The Last Night for Donations!” 🔥
This is your FINAL opportunity to:
✅ Sign up
✅ Earn prizes
✅ Support our school
✅ Help your class win BIG
🍕 Top Class in Each Grade = Pizza Party!
🎉 Shoutout to 3rd Grade for winning their SECOND grade-wide challenge — way to show up and show out!! 👏👏
Every single donation — no matter the size — makes a HUGE impact on our school. If you’ve been thinking about it, this is your moment!
Let’s finish STRONG, PWES! 💪✨
And don’t forget — rest up, bring a water bottle, and wear athletic shoes tomorrow! It’s going to be a FUN one! 🎶🌟
PWES families… we are CRUSHING to our $10,000 goal — and we need your help to push us over the top! 💙
We are just $300 away from unlocking a SECOND teacher for Slime Time! 🤢🎉 For every $2,500 we raise over our goal, we raffle off another brave staff member to get slimed! Who’s it going to be?!
🔥 Tonight’s Challenge: “The Last Night for Donations!” 🔥
This is your FINAL opportunity to:
✅ Sign up
✅ Earn prizes
✅ Support our school
✅ Help your class win BIG
🍕 Top Class in Each Grade = Pizza Party!
🎉 Shoutout to 3rd Grade for winning their SECOND grade-wide challenge — way to show up and show out!! 👏👏
Every single donation — no matter the size — makes a HUGE impact on our school. If you’ve been thinking about it, this is your moment!
Let’s finish STRONG, PWES! 💪✨
And don’t forget — rest up, bring a water bottle, and wear athletic shoes tomorrow! It’s going to be a FUN one! 🎶🌟

🎉✨ PWES Glow Party Fundraiser Update! ✨🎉
WOW, PWES! As a school, we have raised $13,700! 🎉🙌
We officially reached our $10,000 goal for Field Trip Support, and we are so grateful for the incredible support from our families and community! 💙
But we’re not done yet… 👀
For every $2,500 raised over our $10,000 goal, we will add a TEACHER to be SLIMED! 💚🤪 We've already one - Who’s next?!
🔥 Tonight’s Challenge:
The top donating grade tonight will earn a Treat at Lunch on Friday from the ice cream freezer! 🍦😋
⏰ It’s not too late to sign up and earn your first prize for FREE!
Head to MyBooster.com and register today. Just a few minutes of your time can make a BIG difference for PWES! ✅
👏 Congratulations again to Mrs. Beenick’s homeroom for winning last night’s challenge!
Let’s keep the momentum going… PWES, let’s do this! 💙💥
WOW, PWES! As a school, we have raised $13,700! 🎉🙌
We officially reached our $10,000 goal for Field Trip Support, and we are so grateful for the incredible support from our families and community! 💙
But we’re not done yet… 👀
For every $2,500 raised over our $10,000 goal, we will add a TEACHER to be SLIMED! 💚🤪 We've already one - Who’s next?!
🔥 Tonight’s Challenge:
The top donating grade tonight will earn a Treat at Lunch on Friday from the ice cream freezer! 🍦😋
⏰ It’s not too late to sign up and earn your first prize for FREE!
Head to MyBooster.com and register today. Just a few minutes of your time can make a BIG difference for PWES! ✅
👏 Congratulations again to Mrs. Beenick’s homeroom for winning last night’s challenge!
Let’s keep the momentum going… PWES, let’s do this! 💙💥


🎉✨ PWES Glow Party Fundraiser Update! ✨🎉
We’re about halfway through our PWES Glow Party fundraiser, and the momentum is AMAZING! 🙌
Tonight’s challenge is a fun one — the Top Donating Class will earn a Sit-By-a-Friend Day! 🪑👫
🎉 BIG NEWS: We’ve already reached our first fundraising goal! Because of your incredible support, we’re adding staff members to Slime Time 💚😄 — and for every additional $2,500 raised, even MORE staff will get slimed!
🌎 Even more to celebrate: We are also halfway to completing our 50 State Challenge and have already received donations from THREE different countries! How cool is that?! 🌍🎯
Haven’t signed up yet? There’s still time!
👉 Register at MyBooster.com and your student will receive a FREE prize just for signing up! 🎁
Let’s keep the energy high, PWES — every share, donation, and registration brings us closer to our goals! 💥💙🩶🤍
We’re about halfway through our PWES Glow Party fundraiser, and the momentum is AMAZING! 🙌
Tonight’s challenge is a fun one — the Top Donating Class will earn a Sit-By-a-Friend Day! 🪑👫
🎉 BIG NEWS: We’ve already reached our first fundraising goal! Because of your incredible support, we’re adding staff members to Slime Time 💚😄 — and for every additional $2,500 raised, even MORE staff will get slimed!
🌎 Even more to celebrate: We are also halfway to completing our 50 State Challenge and have already received donations from THREE different countries! How cool is that?! 🌍🎯
Haven’t signed up yet? There’s still time!
👉 Register at MyBooster.com and your student will receive a FREE prize just for signing up! 🎁
Let’s keep the energy high, PWES — every share, donation, and registration brings us closer to our goals! 💥💙🩶🤍


🎉 Congratulations to our Weekly Attendance Winners for the week of February 2-6, 2026! 🎉
We’re thrilled to announce last week’s attendance champions! 🏆
🌟 Homeroom Winners: Ms. Shockley & Mrs. Painter - 99% Attendance! 🙌
🌟 Grade Level Winner: 5th Grade – Way to go! 🎉
🌟 Team Winner: Team 5A – Amazing!
👏 Top 7 Classrooms:
1st – Ms. Shockley & Mrs. Painter
2nd –Ms. Small
3rd – Mr. Morales-Lopez
4th – Ms. Bailey
5th – Ms. Armentrout/Mrs. Phillips
6th – Ms. Malone
7th – Ms. Montague
Keep up the great work! 💪
We’re thrilled to announce last week’s attendance champions! 🏆
🌟 Homeroom Winners: Ms. Shockley & Mrs. Painter - 99% Attendance! 🙌
🌟 Grade Level Winner: 5th Grade – Way to go! 🎉
🌟 Team Winner: Team 5A – Amazing!
👏 Top 7 Classrooms:
1st – Ms. Shockley & Mrs. Painter
2nd –Ms. Small
3rd – Mr. Morales-Lopez
4th – Ms. Bailey
5th – Ms. Armentrout/Mrs. Phillips
6th – Ms. Malone
7th – Ms. Montague
Keep up the great work! 💪

🌟🍽️ January Cafeteria Stars 🍽️🌟
A big congratulations to Mr. Morales-Lopez’s class for being our January Cafeteria Stars! 🎉👏
This class consistently showed outstanding behavior in the cafeteria by following expectations, using kind manners, and helping make lunchtime a positive experience for everyone. We are so proud of the respect and responsibility they demonstrate each day! Thanks to Hungry Howie's Pizza, they enjoyed a pizza party on Friday! ⭐💙
Keep up the great work! 🩶🤍💙

✨ Weekend Challenge Alert! ✨
Who’s ready for a weekend challenge?! 🙋♀️
Raise $60 in NEW donations before Monday and you’ll score a GLOW-IN-THE-DARK keychain! 🌟🔑
Be sure to check our leaderboards to see where you stand — and keep sharing with family and friends!
We are SOOO close to our goal, and every donation helps make a difference. Let’s finish strong! 💪
Who’s ready for a weekend challenge?! 🙋♀️
Raise $60 in NEW donations before Monday and you’ll score a GLOW-IN-THE-DARK keychain! 🌟🔑
Be sure to check our leaderboards to see where you stand — and keep sharing with family and friends!
We are SOOO close to our goal, and every donation helps make a difference. Let’s finish strong! 💪


🎉 Fundraiser Update — We’re on a roll, PWES! 🎉
Our fundraiser is off to an amazing start — we’ve already raised $8,600 toward our $10,000 goal! 🙌💙
🌟 Tonight’s Challenge: The top donating grade TONIGHT will earn Extra Recess! 🛝🏃♀️🏃♂️ Congratulations to the 214 students that earned a prize from the PWES prize store for last night's challenge!
Seek out your favorite PWES Student or donate through this link - give.mybooster.com/phillis-wheatley-elementary-school
Let’s keep the momentum going, PWES — together we’ve got this! ✨💪
Our fundraiser is off to an amazing start — we’ve already raised $8,600 toward our $10,000 goal! 🙌💙
🌟 Tonight’s Challenge: The top donating grade TONIGHT will earn Extra Recess! 🛝🏃♀️🏃♂️ Congratulations to the 214 students that earned a prize from the PWES prize store for last night's challenge!
Seek out your favorite PWES Student or donate through this link - give.mybooster.com/phillis-wheatley-elementary-school
Let’s keep the momentum going, PWES — together we’ve got this! ✨💪


🎉 Prize Alert, PWES Families! 🎉
Sign up on mybooster.com TONIGHT and earn a prize from the PWES Prize Store! 🏆
Already registered? That counts too — you’re in! 🙌
We can’t reach our $10,000 goal without YOU. It truly takes everyone working together to make a difference here at Phillis Wheatley Elementary School, and every signup helps move us closer! 💙✨
Be sure to check out today’s totals and leaderboards below to see how we’re doing and who’s in the lead! 🚀
Let’s keep the momentum going, PWES — we’ve got this! 💪💙
Sign up on mybooster.com TONIGHT and earn a prize from the PWES Prize Store! 🏆
Already registered? That counts too — you’re in! 🙌
We can’t reach our $10,000 goal without YOU. It truly takes everyone working together to make a difference here at Phillis Wheatley Elementary School, and every signup helps move us closer! 💙✨
Be sure to check out today’s totals and leaderboards below to see how we’re doing and who’s in the lead! 🚀
Let’s keep the momentum going, PWES — we’ve got this! 💪💙


🎉💚 PWES Glow Party – Fundraising Update! 💚🎉
We are off to an AMAZING start — thanks to your generosity, we’ve already raised $4,710! 🙌✨
But we’re not stopping there! We’re also taking on our 50 State Challenge, and guess what… we’ve already crossed 13 states off the list! 🗺️✅ Help us go all the way and light up all 50!
You can support PWES by donating through your favorite PWES student or by using this link: give.mybooster.com/phillis-wheatley-elementary-school
Every dollar makes a difference! Thank you for being part of our Glow Party success! 🌟💙
We are off to an AMAZING start — thanks to your generosity, we’ve already raised $4,710! 🙌✨
But we’re not stopping there! We’re also taking on our 50 State Challenge, and guess what… we’ve already crossed 13 states off the list! 🗺️✅ Help us go all the way and light up all 50!
You can support PWES by donating through your favorite PWES student or by using this link: give.mybooster.com/phillis-wheatley-elementary-school
Every dollar makes a difference! Thank you for being part of our Glow Party success! 🌟💙

💙✨ Happy National School Counseling Week! ✨💙
This week, we proudly celebrate our amazing school counselors, Mrs. Sears and Mrs. Micciche! Thank you both for the care, compassion, and dedication you show our students every single day. From supporting social-emotional growth to helping students navigate challenges and celebrate successes, you make a meaningful difference in so many lives.
We are so grateful for your hearts, your hard work, and the positive impact you have on our school community. Please join us in showing them some love and appreciation! 💐👏

🐔 PWES Chick-fil-A Fundraiser Night! 🐔
📅 Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Chick-fil-A Seaford
Support PWES while enjoying dinner!
Chick-fil-A will donate 10% of sales to our school.
🍔 Dine-In • Carry-Out • Drive-Thru • Mobile Orders
👉 MUST Mention PWES Fundraiser when ordering
📱 App Orders: Use code RAIDER10 (case sensitive)
💛 Every order helps our students — thank you for your support!
📅 Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Chick-fil-A Seaford
Support PWES while enjoying dinner!
Chick-fil-A will donate 10% of sales to our school.
🍔 Dine-In • Carry-Out • Drive-Thru • Mobile Orders
👉 MUST Mention PWES Fundraiser when ordering
📱 App Orders: Use code RAIDER10 (case sensitive)
💛 Every order helps our students — thank you for your support!


🎉 Congratulations to our Weekly Attendance Winners for the week of January 26-30, 2026! 🎉
We’re thrilled to announce last week’s attendance champions! 🏆
🌟 Homeroom Winners: Mr. Raymond & Mrs. Raymond - 100% Attendance! 🙌
🌟 Grade Level Winner: 4th Grade – Way to go! 🎉
🌟 Team Winner: Team 4B – Amazing!
👏 Top 7 Classrooms:
1st – Mr. Raymond & Mrs. Raymond
2nd –Ms. Shockley
3rd – Mr. Voss
4th – Mrs. Spotz
5th – Ms. Jones
6th – Mr. Barnes/Mrs. Carpenter
7th – Mrs. Sasso
Keep up the great work! 💪
We’re thrilled to announce last week’s attendance champions! 🏆
🌟 Homeroom Winners: Mr. Raymond & Mrs. Raymond - 100% Attendance! 🙌
🌟 Grade Level Winner: 4th Grade – Way to go! 🎉
🌟 Team Winner: Team 4B – Amazing!
👏 Top 7 Classrooms:
1st – Mr. Raymond & Mrs. Raymond
2nd –Ms. Shockley
3rd – Mr. Voss
4th – Mrs. Spotz
5th – Ms. Jones
6th – Mr. Barnes/Mrs. Carpenter
7th – Mrs. Sasso
Keep up the great work! 💪

Thank you to Apos Health for providing lunch for our staff on Friday! 🍽️💙 We truly appreciate your generosity and the opportunity for our team to learn more while enjoying a delicious meal together. 😄👏 Thank you for taking the time to support our staff and for helping make our Friday a little brighter! 🌟🙌🥗✨

🎉 Congratulations to our PWES December Students of the Month! 🎉
We are so proud to recognize these outstanding students who truly exemplify our CARE-ing behavior of Excellence. Through their hard work, positive attitudes, and commitment to doing their best each day, they continue to set a wonderful example for our school community.
Let’s give a big shoutout to:
Aubrey, Jade, Evan, Nalani, Isabella, Jordan, Angel, Gabriella, Harper, Quinton, Jaxson, Kinsley, Kyndall, Max, Jase, Jaxon, Shairon, Jeremy, Bradley, Chassie, Teagan, Zayla, Emma, Lilianna, Dustin, Connor, Jade, Cambree, and Landon.
Way to go, Blue Raiders — we are so proud of you! 💙
We are so proud to recognize these outstanding students who truly exemplify our CARE-ing behavior of Excellence. Through their hard work, positive attitudes, and commitment to doing their best each day, they continue to set a wonderful example for our school community.
Let’s give a big shoutout to:
Aubrey, Jade, Evan, Nalani, Isabella, Jordan, Angel, Gabriella, Harper, Quinton, Jaxson, Kinsley, Kyndall, Max, Jase, Jaxon, Shairon, Jeremy, Bradley, Chassie, Teagan, Zayla, Emma, Lilianna, Dustin, Connor, Jade, Cambree, and Landon.
Way to go, Blue Raiders — we are so proud of you! 💙

🌨️ Weather Update 🌨️
Due to weather conditions, the Woodbridge School District will operate on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
🚫 No Morning PreK
🥐 Breakfast will not be served
🏫 PWES doors will open for students at 10:30 AM
Please plan accordingly and stay safe and warm!
Due to weather conditions, the Woodbridge School District will operate on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
🚫 No Morning PreK
🥐 Breakfast will not be served
🏫 PWES doors will open for students at 10:30 AM
Please plan accordingly and stay safe and warm!

Weather Update ❄️
Due to icy conditions from the winter storm, the Woodbridge School District will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. All schools and offices will be closed.
PWES students do not need to complete any work in their remote packets on Tuesday.
Please stay safe and stay warm! 💙

🎉 Congratulations to our Weekly Attendance Winners for the week of January 20-23, 2026! 🎉
We’re thrilled to announce last week’s attendance champions! 🏆
🌟 Homeroom Winners: Mrs. Manion, Mr. Raymond, & Ms. Malone - 100% Attendance! 🙌
🌟 Grade Level Winner: 3rd Grade – Way to go! 🎉
🌟 Team Winner: Team 3B – Amazing!
👏 Top 7 Classrooms:
1st – Mrs. Manion, Mr. Raymond, & Ms. Malone
2nd –Mrs. Beenick
3rd – Ms. Small
4th – Mrs. Spotz
5th – Mr. Voss
6th – Mrs. Countryman/Ms. Taylor
7th – Mrs. Glanden & Ms. Shockley
Keep up the great work! 💪
We’re thrilled to announce last week’s attendance champions! 🏆
🌟 Homeroom Winners: Mrs. Manion, Mr. Raymond, & Ms. Malone - 100% Attendance! 🙌
🌟 Grade Level Winner: 3rd Grade – Way to go! 🎉
🌟 Team Winner: Team 3B – Amazing!
👏 Top 7 Classrooms:
1st – Mrs. Manion, Mr. Raymond, & Ms. Malone
2nd –Mrs. Beenick
3rd – Ms. Small
4th – Mrs. Spotz
5th – Mr. Voss
6th – Mrs. Countryman/Ms. Taylor
7th – Mrs. Glanden & Ms. Shockley
Keep up the great work! 💪

Weather Update ❄️
Due to the winter storm, the Woodbridge School District will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. All schools and offices will be closed.
PWES students do not need to complete any work in their remote packets on Monday.
Please stay safe and stay warm! 💙
Due to the winter storm, the Woodbridge School District will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. All schools and offices will be closed.
PWES students do not need to complete any work in their remote packets on Monday.
Please stay safe and stay warm! 💙

💛 Spread the Word to Show Respect! 💛
Our school is proud to participate in Spread the Word to Show Respect, a campaign through Special Olympics that encourages kindness, inclusion, and respect for everyone.
Students and staff are invited to purchase a bright yellow Spread the Word t-shirt for $8. Students may wear the shirt with uniform bottoms on Wednesday, March 4th during our Respect Week activities.
👕 Order forms were sent home in Monday folders.
📅 Orders and payment are due by Monday, February 2nd.
💵 Please send exact cash or a check made payable to PWES.
Families are welcome to order shirts too! Wearing these shirts together is a powerful way to show our commitment to inclusion and respect for all. 💙
Thank you for supporting our students and helping us spread the word!
Our school is proud to participate in Spread the Word to Show Respect, a campaign through Special Olympics that encourages kindness, inclusion, and respect for everyone.
Students and staff are invited to purchase a bright yellow Spread the Word t-shirt for $8. Students may wear the shirt with uniform bottoms on Wednesday, March 4th during our Respect Week activities.
👕 Order forms were sent home in Monday folders.
📅 Orders and payment are due by Monday, February 2nd.
💵 Please send exact cash or a check made payable to PWES.
Families are welcome to order shirts too! Wearing these shirts together is a powerful way to show our commitment to inclusion and respect for all. 💙
Thank you for supporting our students and helping us spread the word!

