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Originally delivered on 7/18/2022 5:00 am

SUBJECT: Pearre Creek PTO - July 2022 Update

Summer Update - July 2022
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 2022 - 2023 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!  

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! 

Back to School Picnic

Mark your calendars to attend the Pearre Creek Back to School Picnic that will be held on Tuesday, August 2 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Bring your family to meet your child's teacher, then stay for an early dinner and to play on the playground!  You can now pre-order your Chick-Fil-A meals here!  

The kindergarten teachers will be handing out popsicles for dessert to all students!

We also need volunteers to work the event. See the sign-up link below to volunteer!

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

Back to School Spruce Up

Let's make the school grounds beautiful before the school year starts!  Please help out by gathering for a few hours of service sprucing up the school grounds on Saturday, July 30th from 8:30 am - 10:00 am. All ages are welcome to participate.  Any children (minors and adolescents) will need parent chaperones. Volunteers will weed, trim bushes, mulch, power wash, and pick up trash. Don't forget to bring your own gloves, safety glasses and tools!  We'll need weed whackers, leaf blowers, hand pruners, hedge trimmers, and power washers (2 only). Cold drinks will be provided by the PTO.  Sign up to volunteer here!  

If you have any questions, please contact pearrecreek@gmail.com

Interested in Being a Room Parent?

Are you interested in being a Room Parent for your child’s class for the upcoming school year? Room Parents help with class communication, teacher appreciation gifts, class parties, and more! Fill out the interest form and you will be contacted by the room parent coordinator as school plans and class assignments are finalized. Please note Tier 3 status is required.

Click Here For Room Parent Interest Form
Corporate Sponsors Welcome

Corporate sponsors are critical for funding activities and providing support to our school!  Market your business to the PCES community and show your support!   Check out the NEW sponsorship packages that are available at a variety of price points. Service or in-kind donations are gladly accepted. Sponsorship deadline is August 15, 2022. Email Fundraising Vice President, Heather Pereyra, at PCESPTO2NDVP@gmail or via 949.370.8948 to learn more!  

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 Heather Branding, PTO Community Development board member, at heatherbranding@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 $20 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 Michelle Hoffmann at pearrecreek@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 30 - School Spruce Up - 8:30 am - 10:00 am
  • August 1 - Teacher Welcome Calls to Students (Grades 1 - 5)
  • August 2 –  Back to School Picnic - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • August 5 - 1st Day of School for Grades 1 - 5; half day 8:43 am - 12:18 pm
  • August 9 - Kindergarten Parent Orientation
  • August 12 – Boohoo/Yahoo Breakfast for Kindergarten Parents - 9:00 am - 10:00 am
  • August 16 - Parent Orientation Night for EC, 4th and 5th grades - 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
  • August 18 - Parent Orientation Night for 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades - 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
  • August 24 - Coal Town Pizza Spirit Night
  • August 24 - Early Release Day; students dismissed at 1:58 pm
  • September 12 - General PTO Meeting and Invest in the Best starts!  More details coming soon!
  • September 15 - Papa John's Spirit Night
  • September 27 - Brentwood Skate Spirit Night - 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  • September 30 - Panther Party - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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