Boyer Elementary PTO Newsletter
Updated: September 17, 2024
Welcome to September, Parents!
The school year is officially in full swing, and we’re excited to see the new routines and rhythms taking shape. As the leaves start to turn and the days get a little cooler, we’re looking forward to all the learning and growth this month will bring. Whether your child is adjusting to new classes, making new friends, or diving into fresh activities, we’re here to support them—and you—every step of the way. Let’s make September a month of discovery, connection, and fun for our school community. We’re thrilled to have you on this journey with us!
STAFF SHOUT OUT CARDS
We've placed a special Staff Shout-Out Box in the lobby, and we have exciting plans for these shout-out cards! Help us celebrate our incredible staff by grabbing one, two, or even ten cards and writing a heartfelt note of appreciation. It only takes a moment, but your 'You're amazing because…' note could be the ultimate confidence booster for a hardworking staff member. Let’s make their day!
FUNDRAISER: SEPTEMBER 9-20
Only Fundraiser for the Year!
We are absolutely blown away by the incredible generosity of our Boyer Families and supporters! Thanks to you, we’ve hit our fundraising goal for the year! Your kindness is going to make a difference for every single student at Boyer in some way, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Now, it’s time to celebrate! Join us for our fun run on Friday, September 20th, where we’ll need all hands on deck to make sure everything runs smoothly (pun intended)!
A big thank you to our fundraising committee, Jennifer Schiavo (Chair), Anthony Schiavo, Lindsey Pennington, Leslie Mack, Kristin Rodee and Lindsey Wortham who have been working tirelessly to get everything ready for the fundraiser and Fun Run kickoff. They’re going above and beyond to ensure this fundraiser is a success and that the Fun Run is an unforgettable experience for our students. Please join us in giving a huge thanks to this incredible dream team!
50 STATES CHALLENGE
***Current as of Friday, September 13th at 9:15 AM
WATCH DOGS CORNER
Our incredible Watch Dogs Coordinators, Richard Butterfield and Patrick Lagor have been working tirelessly to offer positive male role models for our students, showing through their presence that education matters. This year, their goal is to collaborate with the PTO to unite both moms and dads, working together to improve our school community.
The program aims to provide additional eyes and ears to enhance school security and help reduce bullying. We believe that we all share the same goals for our children, and these common values bring us together. This initiative helps strengthen our community around these shared values. Ultimately, our mission is to make a positive impact on our country by supporting our educators and encouraging our children.
Huge thanks to Richard and Patrick for all their hard work planning the WatchDOGS pizza party! It was such a fun event with an amazing turnout—great job!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
September 19th- Star Polisher Awards: Click Here
September 19th- (10 am) Library Helper Training (ONLY TRAINING THIS YEAR)
September 20th- Sign up to Volunteer for the Fun Run- Click Here
LIBRARY HELPER TRAINING
READY TO JOIN A COMMITTEE?!
***Please note that sign-ups for specific events will be posted once they become available.***
GRADE LEVEL MEET UPS
A big shoutout to our Events and Parent Engagement Committee for organizing our grade-level meetups! Our goal is to get you out of the house at least once every nine weeks. Stay tuned, because the next grade-level meetup is happening on October 20th! Details and times will be dropping soon—don’t miss it!
BOYER STAFF FAVORITES
THANK YOU, ABBOTT'S FROZEN CUSTARD
A massive THANK YOU to Abbott’s Frozen Custard for treating our amazing staff to a Frozen Custard Bar on September 20th! Abbott’s is opening soon at 1500 W. Frontier Parkway, so don’t miss the chance to check them out and enjoy their delicious treats!
MEMBERSHIP
Current Members
Thank you to everyone who has joined the PTO! Your support has already made a remarkable difference at our school. Thanks to your contributions, we've been able to purchase tourniquets for teacher bags, software for our students, provide welcome-back week food and gifts for our staff, and much more. Your involvement is truly making an impact!
2024-2025 CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
***Dates subject to change, please click the
calendar to see most up to date version***
BOYER STAFF BIRTHDAYS
***Current as of: 9/1/2024
***Please click the calendar to see
most up to date version***
2024-2025 PTO MEETING DATES
PROSPER PINK OUT DAY FOR BREAST CANCER: OCTOBER 24
Join us in supporting the Tuman Breast Cancer Foundation by participating in Prosper’s PINK OUT day on October 24! The Tuman Breast Cancer Foundation is a lifeline for women navigating breast cancer treatment, helping ease the burden of everyday tasks so they can focus on healing and regaining strength. Together, we can lift up these brave fighters. There is power in community, and strength in support—let’s show them they’re not alone.
If you'd like to purchase a shirt to support the foundation, please click the link below!
2024-2025 BOYER SPONSORS
We deeply appreciate our generous sponsors who prioritize education. Please join me in expressing gratitude to these remarkable companies for their significant impact on our school community.
Title Sponsor
First Class Sponsors
Session
Lonestar Pool and Spa Design
Pro Black Belt Academy-Prosper
Business Class Sponsors
1418 Coffee House
Apple Roofing
Beaver Real Estate Group
TNS Solutions
Economy Class Sponsors
Bahama Bucks
Concetta’s Italian Kitchen
PTO MISSION
Empowering excellence through a nurturing and welcoming school community, our mission is to prioritize the well-being and morale of our teachers, staff and students. By fostering an environment where they feel valued, supported, and appreciated, we strive to cultivate a culture of growth, collaboration, and lifelong learning, ultimately enriching the educational experience for all.
Word of the Year: INTENTIONAL
2024-2025 BOYER PTO COORDINATORS
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Our parking spot winner for September is Courtney Birmingham!!
Courtney leads our decorating committee with flair and dedication, playing a key role in creating the beautiful welcome-back week, Meet the Teacher, and first day of school decorations. Her talents go beyond creativity—she’s also incredibly kind and thoughtful, making her a true joy to be around. Plus, her contributions extend across multiple committees, where she consistently helps make Boyer an even better place.
PTO Shirts provided by PTO Sponsor Kenzie's Kreations
Thank you Christy Lagor and Kenzie's Kreations for the adorable shirts!
Kindergarten Camp Committee for Decorations
Thank you to the Kindergarten Camp Committee: Lindsey Wortham, Whitney Gibbs, Amy Pittsinger, Kellis Webb, Sunita Ali and Kristen Koch for the decorations for the Kindergarten Signing Day tables!
Meet the Teacher Decorations
Thank you to the Decorating Committee for their amazing photo op for Meet the Teacher!
Flowers Donated By Sponsor HUGS GREENHOUSE
Thank you, Lindsey Pennington for planting them!
Decorating by the Decorating Committee
Thank you Courtney Birmingham, Tnaya Logue, Miranda Zomper, Ashlee McClung, and Lisa Vidonish for all your help!
Kindergarten Camp Decorations--Decorating Committee
Thank you Courtney Birmingham, Tnaya Logue, Miranda Zomper, Ashlee McClung, and Lisa Vidonish for all your help!
Tears and Cheers Committee
A heartfelt thank you to our Tears and Cheers Committee, Kristen Koch and Miranda Zomper, for organizing this welcoming breakfast, generously provided by our sponsor, Daylight Donuts.
Rough Riders shirts by Kenzie's Kreations
Another AMAZING shirt design by Christi Lagor! Admin wore these to the Rough Riders game on August 25th!
Fundraiser Prep
Lindsey Pennington and Jennifer Schiavo were hard at work getting the fundraiser posters hung at school!
Fundraiser Bulletin Board
Big THANKS to Lindsey Pennington and Jennifer Schiavo for the awesome Fun Run Bulletin Board!
Fall Picture Day Volunteers
Thank you to everyone (Kristin Nekeman, Tanya Logue, Wendy Brooks, Ada Ogugua, Silvia Stama, Alyssa Chadwick, Chandra Sok, Whitney Dunbar and Ashley Fisher) that took their time to help with picture day, it was a huge success and even finished ahead of schedule!
Coco & Lu
Coco and Lu for donating a gift certificate for staff during welcome back week!
Watch D.O.G.S Kick off Party!
A huge shoutout to our PTO Board and WatchDOGS coordinators for an incredible evening of dad bonding and pizza galore! Our WatchDOGS really hit a home run with this one!
Also, a big thanks to Christy Lagor from Kenzie's Kreations for designing and creating all the awesome shirts!
Hearing and Vision Screening Helpers
Fun Run Grade Level Signs
Whitney Dunbar has knocked it out of the park once again! Her artistic talent is on full display with the stunning signs she created for Boyer, and now she's outdone herself with the fantastic grade-level signs for the fun run! Thank you, Whitney!!
2024-2025 PTO BOARD
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS/CONCERNS?
MORE WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Are you eager to make a difference in PISD? There are so many ways to get involved, both at Boyer and across the district. Whether it's volunteering on a committee at Boyer, helping out with events, or serving on a PISD-wide committee, there’s an opportunity for everyone to contribute. This is your chance to have a real impact on the lives of our students—join us and be part of something great!
Prosper Education Foundation
The Prosper Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the students and staff of Prosper ISD. We are committed to fostering educational excellence, innovation, and achievement, ensuring that every student and teacher has what they need to succeed at the highest level. Your gift truly makes a difference!