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Originally delivered on 7/14/2025 5:15 pm

SUBJECT: Panther Press - July 2025

Summer Update - July 2025
It's Almost Time for Back to School!

Just a few more weeks left of summer and it's time to head back to school!  On behalf of the PTO Board, we would like to extend a warm welcome to our new and returning Pearre Creek families!  This newsletter will be sent monthly to keep you informed about all school and PTO-related activities.  

The 2025 - 2026 PTO Board is looking forward to serving the Pearre Creek family this year and looking forward to meeting you at the Back to School Picnic!  

We Need Your Help!

Help us kick off the school year by welcoming new and returning students to our wonderful school! Volunteers are needed for 1-2 hour shifts. Please note that you do NOT need Tier 3 volunteer status for most of these opportunities.

Volunteers are needed for the following:

 What Do I Need To Do To Be a Tier 3 Volunteer?  Throughout the school year, Pearre Creek will need parents to volunteer in the classroom, help with student lunches and in the front office! Volunteer opportunities like chaperoning field trips and assisting in the school require Tier 3 Volunteer approval through Williamson County Schools. The Tier 3 Volunteer approval process includes a criminal background fingerprint check, a volunteer application, and a confidentiality agreement. This process may take several weeks so please plan accordingly. For more information, please visit the Williamson County Schools website: https://www.wcs.edu/domain/1207


Update Your School Directory Information!

All Pearre Creek families are members of the PTO and will receive exclusive access to the school directory when you create or update an account on the PTO website.  This is very helpful when planning social functions, birthday parties, etc.  The directory is only available online through our website and the FREE Membership Toolkit app. The app is available from the Apple Store and in Google Play. Within the app, you can text, call, email, and look up addresses of other Pearre Creek families.

Get a jump on back-to-school preparations by updating (or creating) your account on the PCES PTO website now. You need to do this before you can place orders for the back to school picnic, purchase birthday grams or buy merchandise, etc. Select "incoming student" as the teacher for your student. Then, update your account in August when teachers are assigned.  An updated account is needed every year to receive PTO communications, emails from your room parents, and to be included in your child’s class directory. Update your information here! 

https://pearrecreekpto.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/12705
Back to School Popsicle Party

Mark your calendars to attend the Pearre Creek Back to School Popsicle Party that will be held on Thursday, July 31st from 4:30-6:00. Pop on over to Pearre Creek to meet your teacher, see your classroom and have a Popsicle on the playground!

Interested in Being a Room Parent?

Are you interested in being a Room Parent?


Would you like to volunteer to be a Room Parent for your child's class this academic year?  Room Parents send monthly emails to all parents in the class detailing important class information and helping to share PTO news and upcoming events.  Room Parents organize class playdates in the fall and spring, as well as classroom parties in December and May.  Room Parents also assist with teacher appreciation gifts.  If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the interest form below by July 30th.  


Once Room Parents have been assigned, you will be directly contacted by the PTO Room Parent Coordinator Elizabeth Dowling.  There will be a Room Parent Training on Wednesday, August 6th in the PCES Cafeteria.  Please note Tier 3 status is required.


If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Dowling at elizabethmars@gmail.com.


2025-2026 Room Parent Interest Form

Corporate Sponsors Welcome

This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of our students. We would be honored to have your business join us as a partner for the 2025-2026 school year. As a local business, your partnership will strengthen community ties and showcase your commitment to education, with visibility to local families and visitors annually. See the link below for more information on various ways you can support PCES. 

https://pearrecreekpto.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/330028

Thank you in advance for considering a partnership with Pearre Creek Elementary School. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact DeeDee Baker at PCESPTO2ndVP@gmail.com

The deadline for partnership commitment is August 15, 2025 due to class shirt printing.

Neighborhood Representatives Needed

We're seeking volunteers from each neighborhood - Barclay Place, Franklin Green, Spencer Hall, Tywater Crossing, Willow Springs - that feeds into Pearre Creek to serve on the PTO's Community Development Team.  This team helps raise awareness of PTO activities and fosters support of the communities! 

Please contact Elizabeth Dowling, PTO Community Development board member, at elizabethmars@gmail.com if you are interested!

Birthday Grams Are Back - Purchase Now!

Back by popular demand, you have the opportunity once again to make your child or teacher feel special on their birthday, half birthday or a date of your choice by ordering a Birthday Gram to be delivered to their classroom!  Your $25 order includes a “Happy Birthday” serenade performed by 5th grade students after morning announcements, a birthday button to wear all day, an ice cream themed goody bag with a Sweethaven gift certificate for a small cup of ice cream with sprinkles, and a commemorative polaroid picture.

All proceeds are used to support Fifth Grade Promotion activities and the Fifth Grade gift to the school. For questions or to volunteer to help coordinate Birthday Grams, please contact Kim Kirby at brokim10@gmail.com

You can purchase your birthday grams for this upcoming school HERE.

*At this time, Birthday Grams are available for Kindergarten - 5th grades only.

Mark Your Calendars!
  • July 31-Pop in for Popsicles 

  • August 1st- Kindergarten Assessments

  • August 4th- First day of school for 1st-5th grade (half day)

  • August 4th- Kindergarten Assessments Day 2

  • August 5th- Kindergarten Parent Open House

  • August 8th- Boohoo/Yahoo Breakfast

  • August 11th-First full day of Kindergarten and EC


 
 

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