Pine Creek PTO Newsletter
November 22nd, 2024
Important Dates
November
23rd Kendra Scott fundraiser at Village Pointe 12 -2 pm
27-29th Thanksgiving Break
December
2 PTO meeting at 7 pm
4 Early dismissal
6 Spirit Day! Wear your Badger Blue!
10 Scooter's 156th & Maple ALL DAY!
16 Parent Work Night at 6:30 pm
17 Art kit orders due
19 Art kit orders delivered to school
20 Winter parties and assembly/early dismissal/break starts
Staff Secret Santa gifts due :)
January
6 Back to school
PTO meeting at 7 pm
10 Spirit Day! Wear your Badger Blue!
16 Raising Cane's Night 5-9 pm
20 No School
23 Early dismissal
27 Parent Work Night at 6:30 pm
Announcements
Support Staff Secret Santa!
Help the PTO show some holiday love to the support staff at Pine Creek and join us in a Support Staff Secret Santa Surprise! If you would like to donate, please choose from the list of staff members below and send a gift to school for them by Friday, December 20th in time for winter break.
We have included a list of all their favorite snacks, drinks and stores! $20 maximum per staff member.
Want to donate but no time to shop? The PTO will do the shopping for you!! Venmo your $20 donation and the PTO will shop for staff members that do not have a Secret Santa.
Thank you for supporting the PTO and Pine Creek!
Upcoming PTO Fundraising Activities
Kendra Scott Fundraiser!
Join us tomorrow for our fundraiser at Kendra Scott at Village Pointe 17250 Davenport St from 12-2 pm!! Have someone who loves jewelry or even that hard to shop for relative on your holiday list? The PTO has you covered! Stop by and the PTO receives 20% back from all purchases!
Can't make it to the store? Use the online code GIVEBACK - IBPHT on Saturday and Sunday and the PTO still receives your support!!
Heart and Soul Art fundraiser
Looking for something for your child to do over the long winter break? The PTO will be offering art kits from Heart and Soul Art Studio for purchase before winter break. Orders are due by December 17th and kits will go home with students on December 19th!
Badger Bite Nights
Our next Badger Bite Night is at Scooters off 156th & Maple on December 10th ALL DAY!! A portion of the proceeds all day goes directly back to Pine Creek PTO! That includes gift cards!!
So far this year, your support during Bader Bite Nights has raised $804!!
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Piezon's for our November Bite Night!!
The Pine Creek PTO is THANKFUL for your support!
Upcoming PTO Activities
PTO Meeting
Reminder for our next regular PTO meeting Monday, December 2nd at 7 pm in the Pine Creek Library! The PTO holds meetings every first Monday of the month.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the October meeting!
The Bennington Elementary PTOs are planning to hold another PTO Badger Garage Sale again this year at Bennington Daze!! If you have unwanted items, just drop them off in the office!!
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Raffle Prize Drawing!
New this year!
All volunteers will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win prizes at the end of the year.
The more times you volunteer, the more chances you have to win!!
Parent Work Night Volunteers Needed!
Want to volunteer but can't find time during the workday? Join us to help cut, sort, staple and paste projects for Pine Creek staff every third Monday of the month!
New Volunteer Process!
Bennington Public Schools wants to welcome volunteers in a caring and appropriate manner. We want individuals to feel comfortable volunteering while maintaining a safe environment for our students. Click here to view these procedures and guidelines to assist in creating and maintaining safe working environments for all.
Thankful Thursdays!
During this time of thanks, the PTO wanted to send our appreciation to those who make us grateful each day during our Thankful Thursdays!!
Thank you to the Pine Creek community!
Thank you to the Pine Creek students!
Thank you to the Pine Creek community!
PTO Spotlight!
Reminders
Omaha Tap House Cards are BACK!
The Pine Creek PTO has partnered with Omaha Tap House Pepperwood again this year! Present this card for 10% off your meal AND the PTO receives 10% back as well!! Pick up your Tap House cards in the office!!
Staff Favorites List 2024-2025
Yearbook Links!
More Information!
Know someone looking for a job? Bennington Public Schools Foundation is looking for help and they just increased their base pay! It would be perfect for high school or college students looking for some extra income. They are in search of both full and part time employees. Visit their website here for more details.
Any questions, please contact Lindsey Jones at 402-278-3747 or ljones@bennps.org
Ever wonder where your donations for the annual fundraiser go? Here is a breakdown of some of the activities, events and programs the PTO supported last year with those funds. The PTO relies on donations during the annual fundraiser to operate each year! 👇