Bolt Update/Fun Run Info, Silent Auction, No School, Tours, & More
Bolt Update/Fun Run Info, Silent Auction, No School, Tours, & More

What's Inside This Issue:


  1. Bulldog Bolt FINAL WEEK Update
  2. Silent Auction Info & Updates!
  3. Bulldog Bolt Fun Run Info
  4. Lost and Found Items
  5. Primrose School Fall Festival
  6. Seishin Karate Opportunity
  7. Prospective Family Tours
  8. Steam Night - Save the Date!
  9. NO SCHOOL Reminder - Oct 10 & Fall Break!

BOLT WEEK FIVE UPDATE

So far as a school we have raised $108,352.37 towards our $125,000 goal! We're a bit shy of our goal, so keep those fundraisers going until the very last minute!  Every single dollar counts as we strive to raise critical funds to help WB continue to be the best place to be!  Check out the stats above and don't forget to mark your calendars for your child(s)' fun run time and come cheer them on!  (Scroll down for fun-run info) CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE for all the important Bolt Info including HOW YOUR COMPANY CAN MATCH YOUR STUDENT(S) DONATIONS 
Some other fun stats:
  • 4 Classes have met their goals!
  • 5 Classes are less than $1,000 away from meeting their goals!
  • 23 out of 25 Classes have raised at least 50% of their goal amount! 
  • Top Class in each grade are currently:
    • Kinder - McAbee/Moore
    • 1st - Peterson
    • 2nd - Gumucio
    • 3rd - Morton 
    • 4th - Robertson
    • 5th - Rackoff 

    GET THOSE FINAL BIDS IN, BULLDOGS! 


    Our Silent Auction is LIVE but ends TONIGHT at MIDNIGHT! You don’t want to miss it...and we've added some more incredible prizes since the auction launched so you might want to circle back around and see if there is something new you need to bid on! With dozens of incredible packages and one-of-a-kind prizes, it’s the perfect chance to treat yourself (and your kid!) while supporting Waverly-Belmont. Please share with friends and family as the auction is open to EVERYONE - the more bids we get, the more funds we'll raise for WB!
    The best part? Since it's online, you can bid anytime, anywhere.
    Here's a taste of some of the amazing prizes:
        •    4 Titans Tickets + Field Passes — cheer on the Titans vs. Jaguars, Nov. 30
        •    Suite Dreams Staycation — 2 nights at The Gilmore + Sushi-San & Epice gift cards
        •    Krewe Sunglasses — not one, not two, but three iconic frames up for grabs
        •    Plus… our incredible teachers and staff * have donated priceless experiences!
    Funds raised will directly support a Communities in Schools staff member, a brand-new playground, student equity initiatives, and critical classroom supplies.

    So check out the auction ASAP, keep an eye on your favorite items, and jump back in often — let’s raise BIG for our Bulldogs!

    *teachers and staff prizes and in-person prizes only open to WB families

    BID ON AUCTION ITEMS

    BULLDOG BOLT FUN RUN INFO

    The kiddos get to celebrate all their hard-work and fundraising efforts with a fun run! SIGN UP HERE to volunteer at the Bulldog Bolt Fun Runs at Sevier Park on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Any and all parents/caregivers are invited and welcome to come cheer on the kiddos (even if you want to just be a spectator and not a volunteer)! Check out the grade-level schedule below and mark your calendars. All students should wear their Bulldog Bolt shirts to school and can wear any other wacky WB-Spirited attire they wish with it! 
    • 4th Grade: 8:25 am - 9:15 am
    • 1st Grade: 9:15 am - 10:15 am
    • 2nd Grade: 10:20 am - 11:20 am
    • Kindergarten: 11:20 am - 12:20 pm
    • 3rd Grade: 12:50 pm - 1:50 pm
    • 5th Grade: 1:50 pm - 2:50 pm
    SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER AT THE FUN RUN.

    LOST AND FOUND ITEMS

    Our Lost and Found is full and items will be cleaned out and donated over fall break.  If your student is missing something, check it out at school pickup today, during the day, at dropoff tomorrow, if you come to the fun run....whenever you're near WB check it out! (or send your student!)

    PRIMROSE SCHOOL FALL FESTIVAL

    Primrose School will be hosting their Fall Festival this Friday evening, October 10th from 6-8pm.  This is a great way to kick off Fall Break Fun and get the wiggles out after a day off school!  Kiddo wristbands are $5 each and adults are free with a canned good item donation.  There will be food trucks, a bounse house, games, crafts, fall movies, a photo booth, trunk or treat and MORE! 

    Seishin Karate Class Opportunity
    Seishin Karate (owned by a local neighborhood family) is offering FREE trial classes, TONIGHT, OCTOBER 8TH and NEXT Wednesday, October 15th from 5pm-7:15pm at the Sevier Park Community Center!  Check out this awesome opportunity for your kiddos to try karate (or yourself as they offer adult classes as well!).

    CLICK FOR MORE INFO

    PROSPECTIVE FAMILY TOURS

    Know a family who is considering attending Waverly Belmont? We've got a tour for that!  Be sure to share this link with anyone who has WB on their school list.  Our fabulous roster of parent tour guides will give them a tour of the school and answer any questions they may have. This is a great opportunity for future bulldogs to get to know us!  Prospective families can sign up to tour at the link below. Our next tour is coming up on October 21 at 10:00 am!

    (***these tours are only for families not currently enrolled at WB.)

    PROSPECTIVE FAMILY TOUR SIGNUP

    STEAM NIGHT - OCTOBER 23rd

    Mark your calendars!  STEAM night is coming up on Thursday, October 23rd!  This year will be a little different as we will highlight the STEAM education happening in our school!  Stop by anytime between 5:00 - 6:30 pm to grab free pizza, visit your child's classroom and get activities to keep the fun going at home!  Some of our students made an awesome promo video you can check out at the button below.

    PREVIEW VIDEO

    NO SCHOOL REMINDERS

    Don't forget that students do not report to school on Friday, October 10 AND Monday October 13 - Friday, October 17.  We hope you have a great fall break and come back rested and ready to tackle the second half of the semester!  QUICK NOTE: So that your PTO officers can also enjoy their break, there will be NO PTO BARK NEWSLETTER next week!  We'll be back with a fresh edition on Wednesday, October 22, 2025!

     Upcoming Events: 
    October 8: Silent Auction Closes (Bid HERE NOW!)
    Seishin Karate FREE Trial Class (More Info HERE) (5:00pm-7:15pm) 
    October 9: Bulldog Bolt Fun Run (During School Hours) (Volunteer HERE)
    Last Day to grab LOST & FOUND ITEMS before they get donated!
    October 10: NO SCHOOL
    October 13-17: FALL BREAK (NO SCHOOL)
    October 15: Seishin Karate FREE Trial Class (More Info HERE) (5:00pm-7:15pm)
    October 23: STEAM NIGHT @ 5:00-6:30pm Free Pizza! (Preview HERE)
    October 31: NO SCHOOL (Parent/Teacher Conferences)
    Full MNPS District Calendar is HERE!
    Full PTO Fall Semester Calendar of Events is HERE!
     Keep in Touch!
    Keep up with everything happening at WB using the links below.

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