Special Edition PTO Newsletter

Join us for the opportunity to get informed, share ideas and connect with the members of the Fernbrook Community. During this meeting, we will be taking nominations for the 2025-2026/2026-2027 Executive Board (Co-President, Administrative Vice President, Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary and Treasurer.)

In addition, you'll have the opportunity to learn more about any upcoming PTO events and activities scheduled in the coming weeks.

Please RSVP to Sam Skokandich at: recordingsecretary@fernbrookpto.org. Sam will email you the meeting agenda, meeting link and password.

Every two years, the Fernbrook PTO EBoard positions are up for re-election. For the 2025-2026/2026-2027 term, our current EBoard members (Brittany Bassett, Nina Lifshey, Dana Pinero, Sam Skokandich, and Melissa Issa) plan to continue in their roles, which include Co-President, Administrative VP, Corresponding Secretary, and Treasurer. However, we will have one open seat to fill for the Recording Secretary!

If you are interested in running for a position or would like to learn more, please email president@fernbrookpto.org, and we’d be happy to provide details. We encourage all interested parents to get involved!

Get ready to brighten up your home and garden with Fernbrook’s Spring Flower Sale! Locally grown at Riverside Greenhouses, these beautiful flowers will provide vibrant décor all spring and summer.

Available Options:

🌸 Annual Flats (24 plants) – $15.00 each
🌿 11" Premium Hanging Baskets – $25.00 each
🌺 12" Patio Planters – $30.00 each

Grower’s Choice – flower types and colors will be randomly assorted and subject to availability, as crop failures may occur.

Important Dates:

📅 Orders due by Wednesday, April 16, 2025
🌼 Pickup on Friday, May 2 (Evening) – Time will be communicated later via email

Note: Flower pickup is just in time for Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week!

Order your spring flowers today! Questions? Email Dana Pineiro at flowersale@fernbrookpto.org.

The Spiritwear Store has fan favorites (like the Fernbrook t-shirt, sweatpants and cozy hoodies) PLUS many new items! Get ready for Fernbrook Fridays, Spirit Days and Field Trips!

Visit our Fernbrook PTO Website to purchase your Spiritwear, today! The sale ends on March 31, 2025!

Questions? Email the Spiritwear Committee (Teri Fitzpatrick and Melissa Zimmerman) at: spiritwear@fernbrookpto.org

The Fifth Grade Committee and the Yearbook Committee are requesting Baby Photos of our Fifth Grade Students for the "Then & Now" Bulletin Board and for the Yearbook Baby Photo Page.

The "Then & Now" Bulletin Board will located in the Fernbrook Front Hallway and students will have their baby photo posted along with their current school photo. This will be displayed in June 2025.

• Please make sure that your baby photo only includes your child
• Photo should be a close up (or headshot)
• Photo age can range from newborn through 3 years old
• PNG or JPG files will only be accepted

Please submit your baby photo digitally by filling out the Photo Submission Form by Friday, March 28, 2025. Late submissions cannot be accepted. This is a FREE photo submission.

Questions? Email the Fifth Grade Committee at: yearbook@fernbrookpto.org

Brittany Bassett | Co-President

president@fernbrookpto.org

Nina Lifshey | Co-President

president@fernbrookpto.org

administrativevp@fernbrookpto.org

treasurer@fernbrookpto.org

Samantha Skokandich | Recording Secretary

recordingsecretary@fernbrookpto.org

correspondingsecretary@fernbrookpto.org