

Puma Pounce
December 9th, 2024
Welcome to December
The holiday season is upon us, and as the year winds down, we want to take a moment to thank our wonderful school community for making 2024 so special. Whether it’s volunteering your time, supporting events, or simply being a part of our school family, your involvement makes all the difference!
In this Puma Pounce we are excited to share some upcoming events and PTO updates. From all of us on the PTO Board, we wish you and your family a warm and joyful December filled with laughter, love, and lots of holiday spirit!
Dining for Dinero
We’re excited to announce our December Dining for Dinero event with Krispy Kreme! It’s a fun and easy way to support our school. For the entire month of December, 50% of all Original Glazed Dozens sold through the linked picture below will be donated back to our school’s PTO, helping fund important programs and activities for our students and families.
Whether you're picking up a box for your family or grabbing a few to share with coworkers, every order makes an impact!
December PTO Meeting
December PTO Meeting
Thursday, Dec 19, 2024, 06:30 PM
Milwaukie El Puente Bilingual School, Southeast 27th Avenue, Milwaukie, OR, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
December Movie Night!
Movie Night is almost here! Please join us on Friday, December 20th for our first movie night of the year. Doors will open at 5:45PM and the show will start at 6:15PM. Snacks will be available for purchase and we will have free popcorn. The movie will be announced early next week, so be on the lookout for our official invitation!
New PTO Website is Live!
Our new, updated PTO website is now LIVE! Please click on the link below to check it out. This will be the best way to see the latest news and updates from the PTO, so keep it bookmarked on your phone and computer.
Still Looking for Volunteers: Chair/Coordinator Positions Available!
We are still in need of volunteers to fill chair/coordinator positions. If you're interested in learning more about these roles, please contact Jamie or Regina for further details. Contact information at the bottom of this newsletter.
- Click here to sign up for a Chair position
- Click here to explore all available volunteer opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
After School Clubs
As we prepare for the new year, we’re excited to offer a variety of after-school clubs that will provide students with enriching, fun, and educational opportunities. However, these clubs can only happen if we have enough volunteers to lead them.
We are reaching out to our school community in hopes of finding committed, reliable volunteers who can help us bring these programs to life. Without sufficient volunteers, some of our planned after-school activities may not be able to run. That’s where you come in!
What We Need:
- Volunteers who are able to commit to leading one or more after-school clubs.
- A consistent commitment throughout the remainder of the school year (beginning in January or February).
Why It’s Important:
- Without volunteers, we cannot offer the after-school programs that our students are looking forward to.
- Your involvement will help ensure that these clubs run smoothly and provide a meaningful experience for every student.
- It’s an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young learners and help foster a sense of community within our school.
If you are able to volunteer, please send an email to Info@MilwaukieElPuentePTO.org. Your support is essential for us to make these clubs a reality!
Thank you for considering this important opportunity to help our school thrive. We truly appreciate your time and commitment to our students.
Bingo/Loteria
- Two coordinators/chairs
- Planning committee of 2-3 people to help
- Day of volunteers
Read-A-Thon
- Two coordinators/chairs (Heidi will support)
- Planning committee of 2-3 people to help
5th Grade Plant Sale Fundraiser (Jamie will support)
- We are looking for a parent from each 5th grade class to help plan and organize the fundraiser (more volunteers welcome). All funds from this event will go to support the 5th grade celebration at the end of the year.
STEAM Night (April, 2025)
- Two coordinators/chairs
- Planning committee of 2-4 people to help
- Day of volunteers
Carnival
- Planning committee of 3-4 people to help
- Day of volunteers
5th Grade Celebration
- We are looking for a parent from each 5th grade class to coordinate/chair the event (more volunteers welcome).
If you haven't had a chance to fill out the volunteer application and you would like to, please click here.
PLEASE NOTE: You are required to be an approved volunteer by NCSD before you are able to volunteer for any event at our school; this includes field trips, classroom volunteering, events, etc. Submitting this application does not sign you up for any activity with Milwaukie El Puente. Once you are approved by the district you will be able to sign up for volunteer shifts with MEP through HelpCounter
Upcoming Events
December
11 School Improvement Plans - Family Night
19 PTO Meeting 6:30PM - 7:30PM
20 Movie Night 5:45 Doors Open, 6:15PM Showtime
23 - 1/3/25 Winter Break
January
1 - 6 No School
16 PTO Meeting 6:30PM - 7:30PM
20 No School
24 Bingo/Loteria
31 No School
PTO Google Calendar
About the PTO
Milwaukie El Puente PTO is a nonprofit run by parents who volunteer their time and partner with the principal, teachers, and community members. We fundraise to support the educational experience of all our students.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Milwaukie El Puente PTO Board Members