Newsletter - October 6, 2023

Polaris PTO News - October 6, 2023

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Hundreds of Auction Tickets Already Sold
Check Out the Exciting Auction Items & Get Your Ticket Today

We are thrilled to report that more than 220 tickets have already been sold for the Oct. 21st “Starry Night” Party & Auction! If you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, there is still time to grab tickets and join your fellow Polaris community members for a night full of fun and fundraising! 

  • Check out this preview of share parties you can bid on — everything from game nights and wine tastings to jewelry making and cookie decorating. 
  • We’ll also have some amazing, Polaris-exclusive experiences available for your kids: Principal for a Day, Fire Alarm Pull, Lunch with Ms. Dineen, a Trip to the Zoo with Ms. Martin, a behind-the-scenes tour of the Denver Center for Performing Arts with Ms. Kielmeyer and much more!
  • Let’s not forget about the items included in our live auction… Spring Break in Steamboat, a getaway to the Four Seasons Resort in Vail, a dinner party hosted by the owner of Olive & Finch, a week at the highly rated YMCA’s Camp Chief Ouray just to name a few. We'll have more to share next week!

We can't wait to spend an evening with our teachers, staff and fellow parents and caregivers.  We’ll see you under the stars!

NOTE: If cost of auction tickets is a barrier, please contact jchang77@gmail.com. This is a community event and all are welcome to attend!

Volunteers Needed for Auction

Day-Of Auction Help!  If you've already purchased your tickets and have one or two hours to pitch in the day of the event, we would really appreciate the help!  We need extra hands for set up, take down, registration, checkout, and the live auction. Sign up here... thanks in advance!

Share Party Hosts!  Share parties are experiences that one or more families sponsor. It's a great way for students and families to get to know each other in a fun setting outside of school. We can use more of any type (and parties can be scheduled any time after the auction through the summer!), but specifically are missing large grade-level parties for 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grades. This would be something like 20+ spots to a backyard movie night or splash party, pool party at your swim club, ice cream sundaes or capture the flag in a park, or whatever you dream up that seems feasible for a large group. If you want more information or to signup to host, email polarisptoshareparty@gmail.com or your room parents.

Fashion & Fundraising: Shop Online with Tea Collection Oct. 7-15 and Support Polaris!

It's an opportunity for fashion and fundraising you won’t want to miss! Shop online at teacollection.com from October 7-15, and use code SDF23POLARIS to save 15% off your purchase. Tea will donate 15% of your purchase back to Polaris!

If there is a promo code already applied at checkout, simply remove, and apply the SDF23POLARIS for our school to receive the donation. Thanks for your support!

We are currently looking for volunteers to lead or assist with our second quarter electives classes. Dates for the upcoming session are Fridays 11/10, 11/17, 12/1 and 12/8. The first session is 1:35 to 2:20 p.m., and the second session takes place from 2:25 to 3:10 p.m. Any help is appreciated! Email polaris.electives@gmail.com to get more information and see where you can help out! 

Final Grade-Level Parent Social

Thank you to everyone who has participated in our back-to-school, grade-level parent socials so far... turnout has been great! 

5th Grade Parent Social: Monday, Oct. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Please see evite for address & what to bring. Everyone should have received evites already, please contact polarisptocommunity@gmail.com if you have not.

Join Us for Coffee on the Playground Friday, Oct. 20

October's coffee meetup for parents will take place just before school on the Polaris playground from 8 to 8:30 a.m on Friday, Oct. 20th. Come visit while the kids play. We'll provide coffee, or feel free to bring your standard morning cuppa!

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.

Membership Toolkit Directory Reminder

If you'd like to be included in the Polaris family directory and haven't yet done so, please be sure to set your directory publish preferences on the MTK Directory.

New Polaris Car Magnets Now Available!

Show your school spirit driving around town! 

Pro Tip: It also makes it easier for everyone to know you are part of the Polaris school pickup lane! 

Get the super cool Polaris car magnet today, priced at just $7!

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, October 6
3:30p Friday Stay & Play
Monday, October 9
6:30p 5th Grade Parent Social
Thursday, October 12
Fall Break
Friday, October 13
Fall Break
Saturday, October 14
Fall Break
Sunday, October 15
Fall Break
Monday, October 16
Fall Break
Parent Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, October 17
Fall Break
No School for Polaris Students - Teacher ALP Day
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