Newsletter - April 5, 2024

Polaris PTO News - April 5, 2024

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Last Chance! Register ASAP for Tonight’s Parents Night Out Event!

Drop the kids off for a night of pizza, fun, and games, while you enjoy a night on the town or just a few hours of downtime! This is also a great childcare option for first grade parents who would like to attend tonight's mixer at the Cho/Abbott Home.

Thanks to the generosity of a Polaris parent, 50% of the funds raised from this event will be donated back to the Polaris PTO. 

  • 🌟 Where: iCode Cherry Creek, 760 S Colorado Blvd. 
  • 📅 When: Friday April 5th, 5 to 8 p.m. 
  • 🎮 What: Minecraft, Roblox, Fortnite, and more, for only $40 per child!

There are only 30 spots available, so register ASAP!
PTO Meeting this Monday, April 8th

We're excited to announce that Corrilee Kielmeyer, Polaris' beloved music teacher, will be the featured speaker at our next community-wide PTO meeting this Monday, April 8th at 7 p.m. Not only does Ms. Kielmeyer teach music, she also leads the Beginning and Advanced Bands after school four days a week! She'll be sharing information on how Polaris integrates music into the curriculum at all grade levels.

In addition, PTO board members will provide updates about the school community and our upcoming PTO Board Elections. You can join the Zoom call by clicking here.

Questions for the PTO?  Let us know if you have any questions or comments for the PTO by submitting them on this form, and we'll do our best to address them during the April 8th call. Thanks!
New Polaris Gear Alert!

Get ready for spring with our new Polaris shorts! These lightweight shorts feature pockets so you will be ready for all your outdoor adventures. Preorder now through Thursday, April 11th to ensure you get the size you want. Order your shorts here and check out our other gear at https://polarispto.myshopify.com/!

 
Please Consider Volunteering for the 2024-25 Auction Gala!

Did you have a blast at the 2023 Fall Auction? 

Join the 2024-25 Auction Committee to ensure we can throw another amazing event for Polaris' biggest fundraiser of the year! Click here to view committee descriptions and sign up for a team, and reach out to PolarisPTOAuction@gmail.com if you have any questions.

We are still looking for two people to co-chair this important event – if this could be you, please reach out!
Help Us Improve Our Fundraising Approach!

In our parent survey earlier this year, some parents felt that the timing of our fundraisers were too close together, especially given the timing of other classroom and school-wide events. As a follow up, we'd like to reorganize the timing to better work for parents and create more opportunities for community building. If. you have not already done so, please take this quick 5-question survey to let us know your preferences!
Spring Semester Grade-Level Parent Mixers

1st Grade Parents - Make Sure to RSVP! 

4th Grade Parents - Make Sure to RSVP! 

5th Grade Parents - Make Sure to RSVP! 
Stay & Play Fridays!

Stay and play on the playground every Friday afternoon! This is a great time to socialize with other parents while the kids run off some energy. 

*Parent supervision required, you must pick up your student and then proceed to the playground.

The deadline for purchasing a yearbook is April 24th! Here's the link to the TreeRing site (passcode:101672853450376) where you can complete the following:

  • Purchase your student's hard or soft cover yearbook, a portion of which will go to fund important programs at Polaris.
  • We also need your photos! On TreeRing, you can upload photos from school events. Find the folder where it makes sense and upload!
  • Purchase a Recognition Ad, which will be included in EVERY yearbook. Recognitions don't have to be just for your student, feel free to buy a dedication for your favorite teacher, admin, or staff member! 100% of these sales go to PTO-funded activities, paras and the electives program. You can buy an ⅛ of a page for $20, ¼ of a page for $40 and ½ of a page for $60.
  • You can also complete the complementary two-page spread, which will be exclusive to your students yearbook.

Questions? Contact: polarisstarsyearbook@gmail.com.
Click for Ways to Give Back to Polaris!
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
Looking Ahead
Click Here for the School's Google Calendar

Friday, April 5

  • 3:30 p.m. Friday Stay-and-Play
  • 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. iCode Parents Night Out / Dine-and-Donate Event
  • 6:30 p.m. 1st Grade Parent Mixer

Monday, April 8

  • 7:00 p.m. PTO Meeting via Zoom

Friday, April 12

  • 3:30 p.m. Friday Stay-and-Play

Tuesday, April 16

  • 6:30 p.m. 5th Grade Parent Mixer

Friday, April 19

  • Teacher Planning Day - No School for Students

Wednesday, April 24

  • Deadline for Purchasing the 2023-24 Polaris Yearbook

Want to catch up on past PTO meetings? 

Click here to read minutes and watch the Zoom meeting recordings.
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