PPE PTO Newsletter – August 21st, 2026

Important Dates
Note: Dates are subject to change. The BEST way to stay updated is with our PTO Google Calendar – view and subscribe here!
- August 25th: Invest Social
- August 26th: Picture day part 1 – individual photos
- September 14th: Tiger Cup
- September 15th: Percy’s Vintage Closet
- September 15th: PTO General Meeting – 6pm in the community room
- September 18th: NEW DATE – Fall picnic
- October 5th: Open house for prospective families
- October 7th: Walk to school day
- October 9th: No school (professional development day)
- October 12-16: No school (fall break)
- November 12-13: Grandfriends Day
SCHOOL UPDATES
THE INVEST CAMPAIGN HAS OFFICIALLY BEGUN!

INVEST is our highest impact fundraiser of the year where we ask for a specific donation amount from every family per child. This year, INVEST will run from August 20th through October 8th.
Our goal is $240,000 and 90% participation from every family in every grade.
Based on this goal, we invite families to consider one of our suggested giving levels:
Percy’s Pal — $425 per student
Our recommended annual INVEST gift.
Tiger Champion — $750+ per student
Our new Leadership Giving level for families who would like to make an even greater impact at PPE. Leadership donors will receive special recognition and a small gift of appreciation.
We understand these amounts may not be feasible for every family, so we want to reassure you that every gift—at every level—matters.
Ready to INVEST? Click GIVE NOW.
Did you know?
- You can choose to split your INVEST donations into monthly payments!
- The PPE PTO is a non-profit organization, so your donation is tax-deductible.
- Your company may be able to match your donation – check and see!
- If you can’t donate financially at this time, you can still count your participation by clicking through the CausePilot to say “I INVEST!” – everyone can support!
WE NEED YOUR HELP! VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED!

Calling All Percy Priest Parents, Caregivers, Grandparents, and Friends! We Need You!
The amazing events and in-school opportunities provided to students throughout the year are part of what makes our school community so special. This is not possible without the help of our parents, caregivers, and friends! We kindly ask that every parent give at least an hour of their time throughout the school year per student. There are so many ways to volunteer and there is a wide array of before school, during school, and after school opportunities to accommodate busy schedules.
Even if you have completed a volunteer interest form in previous years, please take a moment to complete the new form for the 2026-27 school year here. If you aren’t able to commit right now, you can always come back to this form or read the newsletter for individual event volunteer callouts throughout the year.
INVEST SOCIAL SAVE THE DATE – AUGUST 25TH

Parents, this night is for you!
We’re excited to invite you to our very first Invest Social, an event to bring parents together at the start of the school year. Join us for a free, adults-only evening to connect with fellow Percy Priest parents, meet new families, and celebrate the incredible community that makes PPE so special.
We’ll provide drinks, light bites, and plenty of opportunities to get to know other parents in our wonderful school community.
Please RSVP HERE
TIGER CUP – TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Get your Tiger Cup tickets here.

Fall Picnic Event – September 18th!
FUNDRAISERS
ROAR STORE ONLINE IS LIVE!

PAINT THE ROCK IS BACK!

Paint the Rock: grab your brushes, we have an exciting new opportunity! Paint the PPE rock to share your Tiger’s special event!
UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS

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ONGOING FUNDRAISERS

How to Stay Connected
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