Pine Creek PTO Newsletter
November 1st, 2024
Important Dates
November
4th PTO meeting at 7 pm
5th DC Fundraiser Wear Pajamas bring $1
6th Early dismissal
8th RaiseRight gift card orders due back
18th Parent Work Night at 6:30 pm
20th Piezon's Pizza ALL DAY!
22nd RaiseRight gift cards delivered to school
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!
16 Parent Work Night at 6:30 pm
20 Winter parties and assembly/early dismissal/break starts
Trunk or Treat!!
WOW!!! The Room Parents outdid themselves this year! We had some amazing trunk displays, and the kids just loved the Monster Mash dance party!! We hope your student filled you in with all the fun details.
Thank you to all the Room Parents for coordinating the trunks and snacks for each class. The PTO is thankful for each of you volunteering your time! We know how busy life is! The kids, staff (and parents!) look forward to this event every year. We are so grateful!!
Some fun Trunk or Treat photos!
Announcements
Stock the Lounge!
Help the PTO stock the staff lounge with drinks and grab and go snacks! See the sign up below if you would like to donate! No time to shop? The PTO will shop for you!! You can Venmo your donation to pinecreekpto and we will do the shopping!!
Winter Apparel Sale!
See the online store here!
Apparel store closes on November 14th so get your orders in today!!
All orders will be delivered to your child's classroom before winter break unless you choose the shipping option!
Thank you!
Thank you to all the parents who donated Halloween costumes for our costume drive this year! The PTO was able to offer them to students who needed them at Pine Creek! We will make sure all of the left-over costumes find a good home to be enjoyed again!!
We appreciate your continued support!!
Upcoming PTO Activities
PTO Meeting
Reminder for our next regular PTO meeting Monday, November 4th at 7 pm in the Pine Creek Library! The PTO holds meetings every first Monday of the month.
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!!
Badger Bite Nights
Our next Badger Bite Night is at Piezon's Pizza on November 20th ALL DAY!! You can dine in or take out and a portion of the proceeds goes directly back to Pine Creek PTO!
So far this year, your support during Bader Bite Nights
has raised $522!!
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Amigo's for our October Bite Night!!
The Pine Creek PTO is THANKFUL for your support!
Kendra Scott Fundraiser!
Save the date for our upcoming fundraiser at Kendra Scott at Village Pointe 17250 Davenport St on Saturday, November 23rd 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!
RaiseRight gift card orders!
The Pine Creek PTO will be offering gift card orders through the RaiseRight program again this year, just in time for Black Friday shopping!!
How this fundraiser works is, gift cards are purchased at face value to popular restaurants and retail shops through RaiseRight, and the PTO receives a portion from each sale back. It's easy and convenient way to get your holiday shopping done now or just use gift cards for your everyday purchases!!
New this year, forms will not come home with your students. You may print at home using the links below, stop by the Pine Creek office during school hours to pick your forms up, or email the PTO at pinecreekpto@gmail.com to have forms sent home with one of your students.
Or visit the website www.raiseright.com and order online using the Pine Creek code: A967268321751
The PTO appreciates your support!
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!
Thank you to our volunteers!
Thank you to our Parent Work Night volunteers this month: Nicole Colwell, Staci Keith, Abbey Pickman, Teresa & Demi Shepherd, Sarah Schulz and Alissa & Claira Wormington! We appreciate your help!!
Want to join in on the fun? Our next Parent Work Night is Monday, November 18th at 6:30! Sign up below if you are available!!
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 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! 👇