Originally delivered on 10/22/2024 6:00 am

SUBJECT: Sandburg PTO News

Sandburg Families,

We hope you enjoyed fruitful conversations during last week's teacher conferences, and remember any leftover questions are just a coffee away!  Join Principal McCabe for Parent Coffee this Friday at 8am in the library to share insights and improve our school, plus connect with fellow parents!

The final numbers are in on Sandburg's Run 4 Funds, a whopping $60,485.40!  Way to go at meeting our goal, and prize day is tomorrow!  

Excitement is in the air for our First Annual Trunk or Treat, happening this Saturday!  Please note the updated hours for this spooktacular evening filled with fun treats and activities for the whole family!  Don't forget your fun costumes and Halloween spirit!

This is also the last week to sign up for The Stride, taking place this Sunday.  If you haven't registered yet, now is your opportunity to gear up for a fantastic day of community and fitness!

Our next Out & About is Thursday, at Varsity Inn and we will earn 20% for Sandburg on dine-in food and soda!  Plus, Kona Ice wanted to celebrate the beautiful weather one last time Monday 2:30-3:30pm. 

Finally, mark your calendars for our first Speaker Series featuring Lara Baker, November 6th.  More details below. 

Mark Your Calendar

Oct. 24th | Varsity Inn Out & About 5pm

Oct. 25th | Sandburg Parent Coffee - 8-9am Library

Oct. 26th | Sandburg Trunk of Treat 3p-4:30p

Oct. 28th | Kona Ice 2:30-3:30pm

Oct. 27th | The Stride

Oct. 31st | Halloween Parade 8-8:20am followed by Class Parties

Oct. 31st | 4th Grade Field Trip History of Colorado Museum

Nov. 1st | Lost & Found Donated

Nov. 6th | Guest Speaker, Lara Baker @ Sandburg 6-8pm Gymnasium


Stay in the know by visiting the Sandburg PTO Website

Trunk or Treat will be Spooktacular this Saturday!

Please join us for a fun Halloween kick-off in the front entrance parking lot on Elizabeth and Columbine Saturday, October 26th from 3-4:30pm.  We've got a full line-up of Trunks, and feel free to help us add to the candy stash or clean-up by signing-up below.  

Questions?  Contact Sophia Meyer: sophiameyer813@gmail.com

Sign-Up!
The Stride: This Sunday!

A 5k/10k Walk/Run plus wellness expo is a great way to get exercise as a family and Sandburg gets credit for students and family registered!  

Our goal is to get over 100 participants registered, and in the past, Mr. Rowe has been able to purchase new equipment for our school with the prizes.  


Race Day:

  • 7:30 - 10:30 AM - Health + Wellness Expo
  • 7:30 AM - Race Day Registration Opens
  • 8:30 AM - 10K Run/Walk
  • 9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk
  • 10:00 AM - Kids Fun Run
  • 10:15 AM - Awards Ceremony
Sandburg Speaker Series
The Sandburg PTO would like to help parents through periodic presentations on multiple topics of interest, beginning November 6th, 6-8pm in the Sandburg gym.  

Our first speaker, Lara Baker, is a senior partner at FGMC specializing in criminal defense.  In this adult only presentation, she will be discussing:
  • School disciplinary consequences and what to do if you are contacted by the police.
  • Social media, cyber-bullying, and the use of electronic devices.
  • The temptation of drugs and alcohol and the consequences one can face.
  • Sex, sexting, and the laws of consent.
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP.  
Triple Points Oct. & Upload!

Remember to log your Streets at Southglennreceipts and upload your Spooky Streets pictures by 10/31! Earn 15 points per dollar spent when you dine or see a movie in October. 

Includes all restaurants, eateries specialty foods (excludes Whole Foods) and movies, when dated and submitted 10/1-10/31/24. All other receipts dated from 8/1 will earn five points per dollar spent.  You may also leave receipts in the box in the front office to be submitted.

Submit your receipts!
King Soopers Rewards Program

Every time you swipe your card, put in your alternate ID, order groceries on your app, etc. you could be donating to Sandburg. A percentage of your grocery bill gets donated to Sandburg through the King Soopers Community Rewards Program. It's super easy...click here to learn how to connect Sandburg to your King Soopers account.

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