Upcoming Events

10/18/2026 8:28 pm

WHAT'S NEXT?
🎃 Fall Fun Night is Thursday, 10/29
🦃 Gobbler Gallop is Saturday, 11/21

WANT TO HELP?
🎃 Volunteer for Fall Fun Night here!
🧥 Donate for Season of Giving by Friday, 11/6 here!

IN THIS EDITION:
Fall Fun Night
Season of Giving
Gobbler Gallop
Fall Enrichment Programs - LAST CHANCE
• Acting Club
• Girls Who Code

Fall Fun Night

10/18/2026 8:16 pm

FFN Week 2
Pre-orders for pizza and non-student wristbands here.

Please volunteer here.

Season of Giving

10/18/2026 8:10 pm

Season of Giving 2026 Flyer

The temps are dropping which means it's time for
Waynewood Elementary's Annual Season Of Giving!

Each year, we partner with our neighboring elementary schools to provide warm winter clothing to the families most in need. A signup genius has been created with the items needed. Have your child bring in their donated item and place it in their classroom bin. All items must be placed in the bins no later than November 6th.

Waynewood 2026 Season Of Giving

Any questions? Looking to get involved? Email us at sog@waynewoodpta.org

Thank you for your support and generosity!

Gobbler Gallop Registration is Open!

10/18/2026 8:00 pm

Calling all runners for the 17th Annual Gobbler Gallop: a one-mile fun run scheduled for the morning of Saturday, November 21st!

We have a competitive races for runners Kindergarten-6th Grade from 8-8:20am. This is followed by a family fun run for all ages starting at 8:30am. For safety, adults and parents may only run in the family fun run. Be sure to reach out to your neighbors and relatives — because everyone can run!

Don't miss your chance to try to win a turkey for your Thanksgiving dinner — the top female/male finishers each take home a turkey, while all registered runners are eligible for our popular raffle prizes.

The cost is $15 per runner!

Volunteers are needed! Thank you in advance for your help.

Questions? Reach out to gobblergallop@waynewoodpta.org

Fall Enrichment Opportunities

7/1/2026 12:57 am

LAST CHANCE to sign up for fall enrichment opportunities!

Acting Class

Whodunnit? A Mystery at Mount Vernon

Fridays, 10/23 - 12/18

8am - 9am

$195

Join Alexandria Children's Theatre founder Ms. Roberta for this class that's going to create and solve a crime caper that took place at George Washington's home! We'll turn into sleuths at Waynewood, with students acting as reporters, docents, an archaeologist, and perhaps the spirit of the Founding Father himself!

Participants will create/ devise the story together each week, coming up with a skit to share with families at the final class. To register, please click here.

Please note, there is a payment plan and scholarships are available. Email Roberta@ACTheatre.com to inquire.

Girls Who Code

Girls Who Code is back at Waynewood this fall and sign-ups are open now. It's a free before-school club where 4th grade girls learn to code by building real things — games, robots, animations, projects they can take and continue home. No experience needed. Most girls come in with none. Computers are provided (to be used in groups). Participants are welcome to bring their own ipads and we will try to set them up (details to follow).
Space is capped at 12 so every girl gets hands-on time, so sign up early if your daughter is interested.
When: Tuesdays, 8:05–9:00am, in the cafeteria
Dates: Oct 20, Oct 27, Nov 10, Nov 17, Dec 1, Dec 8, Jan 5, Jan 12
Who: 4th grade girls
Cost: Free Spots: 12, first come first served
Drop-off at 8:05 at Door 1. Girls head to class at 9:00.
Sign up: https://wwpta.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/25404