Woods School

The WPTG is a non-profit organization that raises money to support arts, sports, and cultural events and activities for our children, and helps purchase materials and equipment for the classrooms.  In addition, we help with the Pilgrim Dinner, a Woods' tradition, held in November; Teacher Appreciation Week in May; and Field Day festivities in June.

Among the programs we have been able to fund are the Visiting Authors program, which brought in children's book authors from the Midwest for a day; the ski program at Grand Geneva, which gives the children an opportunity to learn to ski and snowboard as part of their physical fitness education; and numerous other activities.

The WPTG board is made up of Kelly Pankonin, president; Jeri Klausen, vice-president; Gina Ochsenschlager, secretary; Ed and Cathy Brzinski, co-treasurers; and Tammi Wrzesinski, committee chariperson.

The WPTG's biggest fundraisers each year are the Woods School Silent Auction, in the school gym in March (last year the auction raised about $5,000) and Market Day, held throughout the school year.

We offer many opportunities to get involved, at school and with the fundraisers. Please check out our volunteers page.  We know your time is valuable and appreciate any help you can offer.

Please attend our monthly meetings.  Attending these meetings is a good way to find out firsthand about our goals and ideas, and to meet other families. We welcome your comments, concerns and suggestionsl. 

We are delighted to announce that the WPTG has been given the opportunity to host our annual Christmas Holiday Fundraiser again at the Driehaus Estate! The estate donates 100% of our profits directly to the Woods School Parent Teacher Group. This has enabled us in the past through the proceeds from this fundraiser to improve our school in many incredible ways.

This year's event will be held on Friday, December 4th from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Driehaus Estate, W3505 Snake Road.

Tickets for the Driehaus Holiday Fundraiser have been mailed to all Woods School parents, staff and board members. We encourage you to respond quickly and include as many family members and friends as you like. The advance ticket sales are crucial to the success of this event.

A wonderful time has been had by all who attended this social evening in past years. The food is fabulous, the Driehaus Estate is beautifully decorated for the holidays and it's a delightful way for us all to get to know each other! We look forward to hearing from you and enjoying an adult evening out together.

Thank you so much for your support!