PPE PTO Newsletter – October 24th, 2025
Art by George Truex, 4th Grade
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Important Dates
Note: Dates are subject to change. The BEST way to stay updated is with our PTO Google Calendar – view and subscribe here!
- October 26th: FIRST ANNUAL Harvest Trunk Or Treat at PPE!
- October 27th: Book fair begins!
- October 28th: Rescheduled Percy’s Vintage Closet
- October 30th: 5th grade music performance 5:30pm, Harvest Parties at school, House Meeting
- October 31st: Parent teacher conference day – students do not report
- November 4th: Skate night at Brentwood Skate Center
- November 6 and 7th: More details below!
- November 11th: No school for Veterans Day
SCHOOL UPDATES
LAST CALL FOR PERCY’S VINTAGE CLOSET DONATIONS
RESCHEDULED DATE: 10/28Please donate your gently used PPE gear and standard school attire in the bins outside the front doors.
INVEST CAMPAIGN
Click here to help your student’s grade level reach 90% Invest participation and earn a karaoke concert with Dr. Young and the admin team at lunch!
Who will be our first grade level to reach 90% participation and earn:
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ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK
IT’S BACK – BOOK FAIR TIME IS UPON US!
“Book Fairy” Fund: Give money to the “Book Fairy” account and we’ll use it for our students who may not be able to afford books. A million thanks for your kindness and generosity!
PPE Cares Community Kickoff – TOMORROW AT 2PM
Speaker Series for National Disabilities Month
COMMUNITY EVENTS
FIRST ANNUAL FALL TRUNK OR TREAT – SUNDAY
We hope to see you at Trunk or Treat on Sunday!
2:00-4:00 p.m.
Dress up in your Halloween costume and collect candy from the decorated trunks of cars. It will be a fun, free event for the whole family! Please remember to wear a costume that is appropriate for all ages – no full face coverings or scary costumes, please.
We still need volunteers! Sign up here. These are easy, fun, quick 30 minute volunteer shifts so that you can help out AND enjoy the event with your family. Many thanks to everyone who donated candy this week. You can still donate! The more candy, the better! You can drop candy in the Community Room today or bring it to the event. Thank you!
GRANDFRIENDS DAY
November 6-7: GrandFriends Days!
Our annual GrandFriends Days are around the corner! We’re thrilled to invite grandparents and special friends to join us for a heartwarming celebration of our children!
Each visit will include:
– A musical performance by the children
– A visit to their classroom
– A stop at the Book Fair in the library
Please help us spread the word and encourage your loved ones to RSVP (details below). We can’t wait to welcome them and share this special day together!
Thursday, November 6th (grades Pre-K-2)
1st grade program starts at 9 am (check in begins at 8:30 am)
Kindergarten program starts at 10:15 am (check in begins at 9:45 am)
2nd grade program starts at 11:30 am (check in begins at 11 am)
Pre-K program starts at 1 pm (check in begins at 12:40 pm)
Friday, November 7th (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)
**To ensure a smooth check in, we ask that you RSVP to GrandFriendsPPE@gmail.com by November 4th with the following information:
Name of grandfriend(s)
Name of student(s)
Name of teacher(s)
Grade of child(ren)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Volunteers will get to see their child’s music program if they wish! We are still needing more volunteers to help during the program. If you would like to lend a hand, sign up here.
PPE SKATE NIGHT
MBA ART SHOW
5TH GRADE LACROSSE CLINIC
SMALL FUNDRAISERS
ROAR STORE IS LIVE!
Order all your favorites online here to be delivered to your child’s classroom. If you missed Block Party, we revealed 3 new shirts that are now available online.
How to Stay Connected
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