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PPE PTO Newsletter – November 13th, 2026

Art by McKeel Lucas


Important Dates

Note: Dates are subject to change. The BEST way to stay updated is with our PTO Google Calendar – view and subscribe here!

  • November 16th: Green Hills Grille Spirit Night
  • November 19th: Papa Johns Night
  • November 23 – 27th: No School (Thanksgiving Break)
  • December 6th: Titans Game (see more information below)
  • December 18th: Half Day and Classroom Holiday Parties
  • December 21st – January 5th: No School (Winter Break)

SCHOOL UPDATES


2026 ART SHOW – THANK YOU

The first PPE Art Show in the new building was a massive success! Artome helped transform the cafeteria into a beautiful gallery where our creative students’ artwork was on full display. Percy was so impressed and gave two furry thumbs up to everything! Big thanks to the families who visited and made the night so special!

You can still purchase student artwork! Visit the link here TODAY to purchase an original or reproduction(s) of the artwork, which will be delivered to PPE in about 10 days for pick-up. All proceeds benefit PPE PTO.

Standing ovation to the generous volunteers who shared their time to prepare the artwork for shipping to Artome, rolled tape, brought air pumps, inflated balloons, took popped balloon pieces to the trash can, donated cookies (SO YUM), hung decorations, organized art supplies for the gratitude station, managed the welcome and activity tables, and helped clean everything up at the end of the night! Special shoutout to Evyn Johnston and Maheen Hameed who spent many hours pouring soul and great attention to detail into this event. Questions can be emailed to the very grateful chair at kristen.freude@gmail.com


GRANDFRIENDS DAY 2026

SECOND DAY OF GRANDFRIENDS DAY IS TODAY!

A few logistics updates: Volunteers please park in the neighborhood to leave spots in parking lots open for our lovely grandfriends. Please check in at your designated time to help us keep crowds moving efficiently.

Each visit will include:

  • A musical performance by the children
  • A visit to their classroom
  • A stop at the Book Fair in the library

Friday, November 13th (grades 3-5)
*3rd grade program starts at 9 am (check in begins at 8:30 am)
*5th grade program starts at 10:15 am (check in begins at 9:45 am)
* 4th grade program starts at 11:30 am (check in begins at 11 am)


HERO PANTRY FOOD DRIVE

ACCEPTING DONATIONS NOW!

Please look out for a flyer in your Friday folders with grocery lists by house!


 GRADE LEVEL PARENT PARTIES

3RD GRADE PARTY TO BE ANNOUNCED AFTER WINTER BREAK!

1ST GRADE MOMS NIGHT


SUPPORT JT MOORE THEATRICS!

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane is opening soon!!
Show dates:
November 13th, 14th and 15th.
There is a seventh grade show and eighth performance for each day (two on Saturday)

TICKETS HERE!


PPE GYM USE FORM

If you would like to use the PPE gym for practice the second half of the year, please fill out the interest form here. Just a reminder that we are not able to offer practice space on Saturdays or Sundays because of staffing and custodial issues. We will gather interest forms until December 4. PLEASE ONLY FILL OUT ONE REQUEST FORM PER TEAM. If we have too many requests for one day and/or time, we will draw names for who receives the spot. Everyone will be notified if and when your team has a practice spot at Percy Priest on December 11. This form is only for practice times from January to May and does not take the place of the MNPS Facility Use Forms. Once you have an approved spot at PPE, you will need to fill out those forms and have appropriate MNPS required insurance.


DONATE YOUR HALLOWEEN CANDY!


LOST AND FOUND – ITEMS WILL BE DONATED OVER WINTER BREAK!

Please come collect your lost and found items! Lost and found is in the corner of the cafeteria. We will donate remaining items that are not collected before winter break.


FUNDRAISERS


PPE x Tennessee Titans

(code: PPE2026 all caps)
If we can sell 150 tickets, all of PPE gets their photo taken on the field after the game! AND PPE’s Unicycle uniform locker will be featured on the Titans big screen during the game. Kids will get to see their friends on the big screen! We are trying to get 150 tickers for the DECEMBER 6TH game! 

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! Sign ups are now open through December 19th.

This is a 2-step reservation process that requires both steps for a guaranteed reservation.
Step 1: Sign up HERE
Step 2: pay for your reservation HERE
We will reach out to approve verbiage and design!

UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS

CHARLESTON WRAP IS LIVE!

MINTED HOLIDAY CARD DISCOUNT

HOLIDAY MAILBOXES

ORDER HERE!

Hourglass Aesthetics

November Papa Johns


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