The PTA’s bi-annual International Night is on April 4, 2025 from 5:30 - 8:00 pm. The event is one of the biggest of the year, you'll definitely want to be there! 

WAES families have expressed interest in hosting the following countries: Afghanistan, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Cuba, India, Colombia, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, England, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Iran, Israel, Italy, Kosovo, Netherlands, Mexico, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Tunisia, Turkey, Uruguay, and Venezuela. The deadline to nominate new countries has passed, but if you want to join in on the fun with one of these countries, please drop the organizers a note. 

The event will be 5:30pm - 8:00pm where students can “travel” to 28 countries with their WAES Passports to learn about culture, geography and traditions where families host a the room/country and decide what to share - it could be it food, goodies, handouts, stickers, trivia, dancing or performance. 

The International Food Hall will have samples of food or treats from their country so that students and families can try cuisine from around the world. It will be open from 6:30 - 7:00 for grades K-2 and 7:00 - 7:30 for grades 3-5. (Note that families with children in both of these age ranges can attend at either time).

Families may want to bring a small reusable tote bag for goodies and water bottles for their students, although recyclable bottles will be sold in the Food Hall.

Don’t hesitate to reach out with questions. Email Jackie Tront, Alice Walker & Katie Lariviere, International Night Committee Chairs.

Wood Acres PTA proudly supports Martha’s Table and the hundreds of our D.C. neighbors it serves daily who are experiencing hunger or homelessness by increasing access to healthy food.  This is an easy and impactful way for kids to directly help their community on a regular basis.

SHARE: A short video you can watch with your children to learn about Martha’s Table.

WHAT: canned goods (tuna, beans, vegetables, fruit), whole grain crackers, low sugar cereal or rolled oats, pasta sauce, tomato sauce, breakfast bars, peanut butter, nuts, dried fruit, coffee and tea. Learn more about Martha's Table and find out what non-perishable items can be donated here.

Reminders: Please have your items in a grocery bag.  

WHEN & WHERE: Drop off bins will be placed by the Kiss-n-Go loop and Bus Loop entrances during morning drop off, 8:30 am - 9:00 am. Alternatively, you can drop off your donations Thursday evening before the drop off dates at the Committee Chair’s residence (see PTA newsletter for address). 

Wood Acres PTA proudly supports Martha’s Table and the hundreds of our D.C. neighbors it serves daily who are experiencing hunger or homelessness by increasing access to healthy food.  This is an easy and impactful way for kids to directly help their community on a regular basis.

SHARE: A short video you can watch with your children to learn about Martha’s Table.

WHAT: canned goods (tuna, beans, vegetables, fruit), whole grain crackers, low sugar cereal or rolled oats, pasta sauce, tomato sauce, breakfast bars, peanut butter, nuts, dried fruit, coffee and tea. Learn more about Martha's Table and find out what non-perishable items can be donated here.

Reminders: Please have your items in a grocery bag.  

WHEN & WHERE: Drop off bins will be placed by the Kiss-n-Go loop and Bus Loop entrances during morning drop off, 8:30 am - 9:00 am. Alternatively, you can drop off your donations Thursday evening before the drop off dates at the Committee Chair’s residence (see PTA newsletter for address). 

The 2025 Science Fair is on Wednesday, February 5th, from 5:30 to 7:00pm in the Wood Acres cafeteria.

Register here if you haven't signed up already!  We will be handing out free, tri-fold boards to display the projects at pickup on Friday, January 24 and Friday, January 31. 

Contact Annie Weissman or Sarah Skancke, PTA Science Fair Committee Chairs, if you have any questions.

Wood Acres PTA proudly supports Martha’s Table and the hundreds of our D.C. neighbors it serves daily who are experiencing hunger or homelessness by increasing access to healthy food.  This is an easy and impactful way for kids to directly help their community on a regular basis.

SHARE: A short video you can watch with your children to learn about Martha’s Table.

WHAT: canned goods (tuna, beans, vegetables, fruit), whole grain crackers, low sugar cereal or rolled oats, pasta sauce, tomato sauce, breakfast bars, peanut butter, nuts, dried fruit, coffee and tea. Learn more about Martha's Table and find out what non-perishable items can be donated here.

Reminders: Please have your items in a grocery bag.  

WHEN & WHERE: Drop off bins will be placed by the Kiss-n-Go loop and Bus Loop entrances during morning drop off, 8:30 am - 9:00 am. Alternatively, you can drop off your donations Thursday evening before the drop off dates at the Committee Chair’s residence (see PTA newsletter for address). 

Please note this PTA meeting will be held virtually

Wood Acres PTA proudly supports Martha’s Table and the hundreds of our D.C. neighbors it serves daily who are experiencing hunger or homelessness by increasing access to healthy food.  This is an easy and impactful way for kids to directly help their community on a regular basis.

SHARE: A short video you can watch with your children to learn about Martha’s Table.

WHAT: canned goods (tuna, beans, vegetables, fruit), whole grain crackers, low sugar cereal or rolled oats, pasta sauce, tomato sauce, breakfast bars, peanut butter, nuts, dried fruit, coffee and tea. Learn more about Martha's Table and find out what non-perishable items can be donated here.

Reminders: Please have your items in a grocery bag.  

WHEN & WHERE: Drop off bins will be placed by the Kiss-n-Go loop and Bus Loop entrances during morning drop off, 8:30 am - 9:00 am. Alternatively, you can drop off your donations Thursday evening before the drop off dates at the Committee Chair’s residence (see PTA newsletter for address). 

Note: This is not a drop-off event. EVERY STUDENT must have a parent or point of contact for the entire evening.

Please contact amybrendler@gmail.com with any questions. Siblings welcome!

Wood Acres PTA proudly supports Martha’s Table and the hundreds of our D.C. neighbors it serves daily who are experiencing hunger or homelessness by increasing access to healthy food.  This is an easy and impactful way for kids to directly help their community on a regular basis.

SHARE: A short video you can watch with your children to learn about Martha’s Table.

WHAT: canned goods (tuna, beans, vegetables, fruit), whole grain crackers, low sugar cereal or rolled oats, pasta sauce, tomato sauce, breakfast bars, peanut butter, nuts, dried fruit, coffee and tea. Learn more about Martha's Table and find out what non-perishable items can be donated here.

Reminders: Please have your items in a grocery bag.  

WHEN & WHERE: Drop off bins will be placed by the Kiss-n-Go loop and Bus Loop entrances during morning drop off, 8:30 am - 9:00 am. Alternatively, you can drop off your donations Thursday evening before the drop off dates at the Committee Chair’s residence (see PTA newsletter for address). 

The PTA will be collecting extra Halloween candy during morning arrival at the school entrances on November 1st. Donations will go to local organizations. Thank you!

3rd-5th Grade Wildcats! The WAES Dance Party will take place Friday, October 25th from 6-8 PM inside the Wood Acres Elementary School Gymnasium, and we are GLOWING it up! Get ready to dance with friends in your brightest colors! Our DJ will be playing today’s hits while students glow crazy with our PTA-provided glow swag! This is an event you DON'T want to miss!  

Each child MUST have an adult point person ~ so groups are highly encouraged! 

Click here to pre-order tickets and food! 

Please Note: We understand friends that do not attend Wood Acres may want to join in the fun but the dance is for WAES students only!