Hello Sandburg Families,

Wishing everyone a great first week back at school!  This weekly newsletter and our social media pages will hopefully make things easier with a summary of news and events. Make sure to also check out the PTO website, which will be a main source of PTO information.

Now that school has started, don't forget to do the following:

• Update your student(s) information on Membership Toolkit
• Complete your Annual Family Check-in
• Pay your school fees on Infinite Campus

*** Keep reading below for more details

August 13 & 14 | Kindergarten Assessments

August 15th | First Day Kindergarten & Coffee and Kleenex

August 17th  | Western Welcome Week Parade

August 22nd | Picture Day for 1st, 3rd, & 5th Grades

August 23rd | Picture Day for K, 2nd, & 4th Grades

August 22nd | Out & About - Chick-fil-A 4pm - 7pm

August 29th  | Back to School Curriculum Night 5:30-7pm

Sept. 3rd | Sandburg @ Skate City 5pm

Hello Sandburg Community,

On behalf of the PTO, welcome to the 2024/2025 school year; we are excited to be with you all!  

We are Lindsey Blankenship and Jenn Bush, your 24/25’ PTO President and Vice President.  

Jenn has (2) children that attend Sandburg, grades 1st and 3rd.  I also have (2) children that attend Sandburg, grades 2nd and 5th.

Who We Are and What is PTO?

Jenn and I are no different than you – we are parents.  Parents who want to see kids learn, discover, explore, have fun, be kind, and help their community.  We are parents who want to help our teachers and staff.  We are parents who want to help our community and friends.  We are parents who want to engage our community in a meaningful and purposeful way.  

How do we plan to do this, you ask?  With a lot of communication, listening, transparency, planning, and support!

Who can be a Member of the PTO?

The PTO is made up of our Sandburg community – fathers, mothers, grandparents, teachers, administrators… essentially, anyone in our Sandburg community!    

PTO Programs & Fundraising

Our primary objective as a PTO is to provide our school with funds, programs, resources, services, and events that will enrich and maximize the education of every child and to benefit the school. To meet this important objective, we fundraise. Here are a few programs that we sponsor and/or fundraise to support: 

• “Welcome Back Ice Cream Social” and “Kindergarten Kleenex and Coffee Meet and Greet”

• Paraprofessional Staffing

• IT/Technology Improvements

• Book Fair to benefit the library resources

• School Events/Gatherings (Class Parties, School Performances, Field Day)

• Community Events/Gatherings (Community Nights, Family Fun Nights, Ninja Nation)

• Fundraising Events/Gatherings (Out and About Nights, Teacher Raffle, Games Nights)

• Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week

• Sandburg Garden Revitalization Project 

• 5th Grade Continuation/Graduation Festivities

Become a Volunteer

We would love to have you come be a part of PTO in any way that best fits your time and schedule.  Fill out this form if you are interested.

And, always feel free to reach out to us via email at  sandburgpto@gmail.com!

We are so excited for all of the fun that is to come this year,

Lindsey & Jenn

Calling all Kindergarten families! Join the Sandburg PTO, Principal Keri McCabe and fellow parents as we mark the start of school. This is a chance for us to connect with you and answer any PTO or community questions you may have!  Or maybe you want to get more involved at Sandburg and don’t know where to start. This is a great opportunity to also meet other Kindergarten families!! 

We'll have breakfast goodies, coffee and tissues if you need them. This is a very casual event so please stop by and grab something even if you can't stay.

• WHEN: Thursday, August 15th 

• WHERE: Upper South Playground (located off of Elizabeth Street)

• TIME: 7:50am (after drop off) - 9am

6900 S Elizabeth St

Centennial CO 80122

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