
Pine Creek PTO Newsletter
March 14th, 2025
Important Dates
March
14th Spring apparel store opens!
17th-21st Staff Appreciation Week (see dress up days below!)
17th Parent Work Night at 6:30 pm
20th Badger Bite Night at Don & Millies ALL DAY!
21st World Down Syndrome Day-Wear wacky socks!
25th (Tuesday) 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
30th Tuffy yard sign orders due
31st Spring Break starts
April
1-4th Spring Break
7th PTO meeting at 7pm (last one of the year)
9th Wednesday will now be a full day of school
11th Spirit Day! Wear your Badger Blue!
Raise Right gift card orders due back
15th Yard signs delivered to school
16th Badger Bite Night at Stumble Inn 4-9 pm!
18th No School
21st Parent Work Night (last one of the year)
22nd Early dismissal
25th Raise Right gift card orders delivered to school
Announcements
Stock the Lounge for Staff Appreciation Week!
Thank you to everyone who donated items to stock the staff lounge with treats and drinks!
The PTO and Pine Creek staff appreciate your support!!
We can't wait for the fun-filled week planned for staff and students!!
Bennington Youth Cheer
Calling all cheerleaders! Registration for the next season of Bennington Youth Cheer on March 1st! Visit benningtonyouthcheer.com to register and for more details!
Girls on the Run is at Pine Creek!
Pine Creek is a host site for GOTR this spring! Girls in grades 3-5 are welcome to register for this program. Pine Creek's group will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-4:30 pm.
Register your daughter today at www.GOTRNebraska.org
PTO Fundraising Activities
The PTO has many fun activities planned for the last weeks of the school year! Below are some important fundraising opportunities for Pine Creek families to help support the PTO!
Badger Bite Nights
Only three more Badger Bite Nights for the year!
Join us at Don & Millies ALL DAY on Thursday, March 20th!!
A portion of the proceeds goes directly back to Pine Creek PTO!
So far this year, your support during Bader Bite Nights has raised $2,036!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Porky Butts Night!!
The Pine Creek PTO is THANKFUL for your support!
Tuffy Yard Sign Sale!
The PTO is partnering with Sign Gypsies to offer families the opportunity to purchase a Tuffy for their yard!!
Signs are $45 each with $10 from each sale goes back to the PTO! Deadline to order is March 30th with delivery to school for pick up around April 15th.
If you are interested, complete the form below!
Spring Apparel Sale Going on Now!
Missed out on the Winter Apparel Sale? No worries! The PTO's Spring Apparel Sale from CI Shirts is now open! Orders due by March 30th with items being delivered to school and sent home with your student!
Shop using the Pine Creek apparel store link!
Spring Break Paint Kits!
The PTO has partnered with Heart & Soul Art Studio again to offer families the opportunity to order art kits to create over Spring Break! Order your kit here by March 25th and kits will be delivered to school and sent home with your student on March 27th!!
Don't forget to share all those creative photos with the PTO via email at pinecreekpto@gmail.com or on Facebook @pinecreekpto! We love to see those Pine Creek cuties at work!!
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
Upcoming PTO Activities
PTO Meeting
Only one more meeting left for the year!
Our last regular PTO meeting will be Monday, April 7th 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 March meeting!
Staff Appreciation Week March 17-21!
The PTO is planning a fun-filled week to spoil the Pine Creek staff including food, t-shirts, and more food!
Also planned are some dress up days to get students excited about the week as well!
Monday March 17th: Happy St Patrick's Day! Don't get pinched and wear your Pine Creek green!
Wednesday March 19th: We couldn't DREAM of better staff so wear your PJs!
Friday March 21st: It's a BLUE OUT! Wear your Badger Blue!!
The PTO is grateful for your support throughout the year!
All of the extras would not be possible without the support of our community!!
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!!
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!
Only two more Parent Work Nights left for the year!!
Save these Dates!
Art & Music Showcases
PTO Spring Event!
PTO Spotlight
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