
Pine Creek PTO Newsletter
February 21st, 2025
Important Dates
February
24th Parent Work Night at 6:30 pm
26th Badger Bite Night at Porky Butts 4-8 pm!
March
3rd PTO meeting at 7 pm
5th Early dismissal
7th Spirit Day! Wear your Badger Blue!
14th No School
Spring apparel store opens!
17th-21st Staff Appreciation Week
17th Parent Work Night at 6:30 pm
20th Badger Bite Night at Don & Millies!
25th Early dismissal
Art kits orders due
26th Art & Music Showcase 3rd, 4th and Badger Musicians (see graphic below)
27th Art kit delivery to school
28th Spring apparel store closes
31st-April 4th Spring Break
Announcements
Stock the Lounge
Thank you to everyone who helped us stock the lounge for parent teacher conferences!
Watch for the next opportunity to help during Staff Appreciation Week in March!!
Pine Creek staff and the PTO appreciate your support!
Belated Valentine's Parties!
We hope your students had fun during the belated Valentine's Day parties this week! Classes got to enjoy a popcorn and M&M treat, juice boxes and exchanging Valentines!
💚 Valentine's Party Photos! 💙
Save the dates for the Art & Music Showcases!
PTO Spring Event!
Girls on the run comes to Pine Creek!
PTO Fundraising Activities
Badger Bite Nights
The PTO has one remaining Badger Bite Night scheduled for February!
Join us at Porky Butts on Wednesday, February 26th from 4-8 pm! Get there early before they run out!!
A portion of the proceeds goes directly back to Pine Creek PTO!
So far this year, your support during Bader Bite Nights has raised $1,540!!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Papa John's Night!!
The Pine Creek PTO is THANKFUL for your support!
Upcoming PTO Activities
PTO Meeting
Reminder for our next regular PTO meeting Monday, March 3rd 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 February meeting!
Badger Yard Sale at Bennington Daze!
Have old Badger gear that does not fit your kiddos? Running out of room at the back of their closet? The PTO will take your Badger hand-me-downs!
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!!
Spring Apparel Sale Coming Soon!
Missed out on the Winter Apparel Sale? No worries! The PTO will be rolling out a Spring Apparel Sale from CI Shirts soon! Watch the weekly newsletter and Facebook for a link to the apparel store!!
Raise Right Gift Card Spring fundraiser!
Need a gift idea for Mother's Day or Father's Day? How about an upcoming graduate or Easter gift? The PTO has you covered! We will offer another chance to purchase gift cards coming up at the end of March! Watch for your order form to come home with your student soon.
Orders are due back to the office by Friday, April 11th!
Gift cards will be returned by April 25th
Volunteer Activities
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.
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
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