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Originally delivered on 4/10/2023 5:02 am

SUBJECT: Panther Press - April 2023

April 2023 Update
Join Us for a General PTO Meeting and Voting of 2023 - 2024 PTO Officers

Join us for a PTO General Meeting to discuss committee reports, year-end activities, electing officers for the 2023 - 2024 board slate and hear from our special guest speaker, Kara Miller, a dietitian from Kroger about "Sharing Simple Ways to Help Our Kids Eat Healthier" on Tuesday, April 11th at 9:30 am in the school cafeteria.  Please RSVP to attend here.  

The PTO Executive Board slate for 2023 - 2024 is as follows:

  • President - Meagan Smith
  • First Vice President - Samantha Peterson
  • Second Vice President - Abby Swisher
  • Secretary - Courtney Sanders
  • Treasurer - Jenny Holley
  • Assistant Treasurer - Leslie Goodman
  • Community Development - Emily Harder
  • Ex-Officio - Heather Hanson
Family Movie Night is on Friday!

Pearre Creek families are invited to attend a Family Movie Night on Friday, April 14th at 6:00 pm in the PCES gym.  Popcorn, snacks and drinks will be provided by the PTO.  Children are invited to wear their pajamas and bring sleeping bags or pillows.  The featured presentation will be "Minions" rated PG.  See flyer and please RSVP here to attend!  

Can you help with the event?  We are looking for a few volunteers for set-up, clean-up and working snack tables.  Email us at pearrecreek@gmail.com and let us know if we can count on you!

Coffee + Donuts Day on April 28th

All Pearre Creek families are invited to grab free coffee and donuts on Friday, April 28th before school starts starting at 8:15 am at the walker entrance off Eliot Road.  Water will be available for students.  Sponsored by the Pearre Creek PTO.   

Upcoming Important Dates


  • April 11 - General PTO Meeting at 9:30 am in cafeteria
  • April 1 - April 30 - Krispy Kreme Spirit Month. Place your order here. For every dozen sold during the month, $7.50 will be donated back to Pearre Creek.   
  • April 14 - Family Fun Movie Night from 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
  • April 20 - Papa John's Spirit Night; use promo code "PCES" when ordering.  Murfreesboro Road location only.  See flyer with details.  
  • April 28 - PTO Hosting Coffee + Donuts before school (starting at 8:15 am) at walker entrance (off Eliot Road)
  • May 1 - 5 - Teacher Appreciation Week - watch for details from your room parents!  
  • May 3 - Kindergarten Sneak-a-Peek
  • May 18 - Papa John's Spirit Night; use promo code "PCES" when ordering.  Murfreesboro Road location only.  
Did You Know....?

That because of your generosity this year, the PTO has been able to:

  1. Provide all TCAP snacks this year - you won't be asked to send anything in!
  2. Fund monthly teacher lunches and Happy Carts (snacks)
  3. Provide essential items for the cafeteria and classrooms including paper towels, straws, disinfecting wipes
  4. Upgrade the gymnasium sound and light equipment and purchase materials for the play in preparation for Annie
  5. Support teacher classroom itemS
  6. Hosted family fun events including Panther Party, Boo Bingo, Family Dance, STREAM Night, Movie Night and Coffee/Donut Day
  7. Covered student fees and provided class t-shirts for all students
  8. Provide new furniture for the library
Rock the Creek Will Return in 2024!

Given the generosity by the Pearre Creek sponsors and families, Rock the Creek songwriter's night will not be held in April 2023.  We will see everyone back in April 2024 for a fun evening! 

Thank You 2022 - 2023 Platinum, Silver, and Gold Panther Partners!
PLATINUM PARTNERS
GOLD PARTNERS
SILVER PARTNERS

We are always looking for volunteers to help out with activities. Please fill out your interest in helping here or contact us at pearrecreek@gmail.com.

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