Polaris PTO News - 4/25/2025

 

 


Polaris PTO Newsletter: A biweekly update brought to you by the Polaris Elementary Parent Teacher Organization
Polaris PTO News - April 25, 2025
PTO Survey Results and Meeting Summary

Thanks to everyone who joined us at our in-person PTO meeting on Wednesday. It was great mingling, reflecting, and looking toward the year ahead.

At the meeting, we reviewed the parent and teacher survey results and celebrated our community's ongoing commitment to providing exceptional resources for our HGT students through fundraising efforts, volunteer support, and community building. We shared and voted on next year's PTO budget, which will supplement the school's low per-student DPS reimbursement rate by supporting vital staff positions and reducing the day-to-day asks of busy families. If you missed the meeting, you can check out the slides and summary on the PTO website.

Deadline Extended for Recognition Ads!
  • Purchase a tribute page for student or staff (printed in all books) due May 2nd

  • All families, Purchase your child's yearbook by May 5!

    • Free Custom pages (printed only in your book) due April 30

    • Soft Cover: $36.78; Hard Cover: $44

  • 5th grade cover submissions due to homeroom teachers today, April 25th

Volunteer to help out as we bring the year to a celebratory close!

Interested in helping out at the school as we close out another amazing year at Polaris?


  • 🌱 Help move soil for the Polaris Garden! 🌱This coming Saturday, April 26, we'll be receiving *lots* of soil and gravel to get our garden space and planter boxes ready for plants. We need several volunteers to help us move the soil and gravel into place. If you have a wheelbarrow and/or shovels please bring (and label) them! Sign Up
  • Teacher Appreciation Week:
  • Offer to (co)host a grade-level Summer meetup! Email community@polarispto.com to offer to help out and keep our kids in touch over the summer!
  • Become a Parent Ambassador, reaching out to welcome new families and answer questions. Email community@polarispto.com to express interest.
  • Contribute as part of the PTO: Consider a role this year or shadowing for next year - whether it is a chair position or coordinating smaller events and school support efforts. Check out the PTO website and email cochairs@polarispto.com to explore options!
  • Continuation Party - 5th Grade Parents: Help coordinate a fun park picnic celebration after the 5th grade continuation ceremony. Food trucks? Cool treats? Yard games? If you are interested in coordinating or contributing, post in the 5th grade Whatsapp group to get the planning started!
Polaris T-Shirts and Stickers
Gear up for Summer!

Get ready for sunny days ahead with our Polaris t-shirts! With everything from athletic to glitter styles, grab these comfy shirts and show your school spirit! https://polarispto.com/collections/gear

Pool Party
Join a Share Party!

Instructions: If not already logged in, first, go to the event homepage: colorful.cbo.io, login or create an account, then peruse offerings or click one of the links below:


Friday, May 2, 2025 (ticket sales close 4/30/25)

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 (ticket sales close 5/3/25)

Friday, May 9, 2025 (ticket sales close 5/3/25)

Saturday, May 10, 2025 (ticket sales close 5/3/25)

Saturday, May 17, 2025 (ticket sales close 5/14/25)

Sunday, May 18, 2025 (ticket sales close 5/14/25)

Saturday, May 31, 2025 (ticket sales close 5/24/25)

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 (ticket sales close 5/24/25)

Sunday, June 8, 2025 (ticket sales close 5/24/25)

Purchase Tickets

Thanks to our Corporate Sponsor: Method IP

Businesses play a vital role in funding the PTO. Method IP is a Platinum sponsor. Thank you! Click below to hear more from Christopher Stanton of Method IP about why they are proud to be part of the Polaris community.

Play video: Method IP
Thank you to our Generous Sponsors
Own a business? Click here to become a sponsor.
Click for Ways to Give Back to Polaris!
One and Done Polaris Family Donation
You save 20% at minted. they donate 15% to Polaris
Polaris Gear Store
Box Tops for Education. No more clipping. Scan your receipt. See how at BTFE.com
King Soopers Community Rewards
Earn Cash for our school. Save your Longmont Dairy Milk Caps
Looking Ahead
Click Here for the School's Google Calendar
Upcoming Events
Saturday, April 26
9:00a Polaris Garden Prep - Part II
Friday, May 2
For the Love of the Arts
Sunday, May 4
9:00a Polaris Garden Planting - Shift 1
12:00p Polaris Garden Planting - Shift 2
Tuesday, May 6
New Student Welcome Day
Wednesday, May 7
Megan Dineen-Birthday
Wednesday, May 21
Sarah Holdeman-Birthday
Thursday, May 22
Field Day
Friday, May 23
No School - Polaris Teacher Development Day
Monday, May 26
No School - Memorial Day
Rachel Lamb-Birthday
Friday, May 30
Kim Rebholtz-Birthday
9:00a 5th Grade Continuation
Tuesday, June 3
Last Day of School - Early Release
Kelly Dulong-Birthday

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