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April 2026 PTO Newsletter

  • Apr 24
  • 2 min read

Hello Elm Lawn Families,

We’re excited to share the latest updates, highlights, and upcoming events from our PTO and school community!


🌟 Building Belonging, Driving OpportunityGuest Speaker: Tony Dugas

We were pleased to welcome Tony Dugas, who shared valuable insights from his work supporting school culture across the district. With experience as both a teacher and principal, he highlighted:

  • Key student transitions (4th–5th and 8th–9th grades through Cardinal Launch)

  • The importance of strong school culture

  • Growing partnerships with organizations like the Boys & Girls Club, United Way, Urban League, and Color in the Outdoors

  • The increasing need for community partnerships due to reduced state funding


🏫 Principal’s Update

Thank you to our PTO for supporting the Hot Dog Hustle, EduKits, and the yearbook!

  • Classrooms are thriving—students are in strong routines and learning is in full swing

  • Forward Assessments were under underway for 3rd and 4th grades

  • Staff are beginning to plan for the 2026–27 school year

  • Staffing update: Most grades will have 3 sections; 4th grade will have 4 sections


đź‘Ą PTO Updates

Financials:Current balance is $72,000, with two additional checks expected


Get Involved:We have open PTO positions for the 2026–27 school year—please reach out if interested!


Yearbook & Spirit Wear:

  • New yearbook photographer next year

  • Updated spirit wear options coming soon


🎒 EduKit is Coming to Elm Lawn!

Skip the school supply shopping this year! EduKit offers teacher-approved supply kits customized by grade level.

  • Delivered to classrooms before Back to School Night

  • Order by June 25, 2026


đź“… Upcoming Events

🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week (May 3–8)

  • Sunday: Chalk the Walk

  • Monday: Masterpiece Monday

  • Tuesday: Tuesday Toasts

  • Wednesday: Teamwork Wednesday

  • Thursday: Thank Yous

  • Friday: Friday Flowers


🍔 Culver’s Night

Monday, May 4 | 5:00–8:00 PMWe especially need help from 7:00–8:00 PM—thank you for considering!


🌭 Hot Dog Hustle (May 20) Our biggest fundraiser of the year! Supports field trips, events, and classroom needs.

  • Packets went home by now and online information is on the Elm Lawn PTO website

  • Volunteers needed for food service and book fair. Click here to sign up!

  • Book fair may be outdoors (weather permitting)

  • 15 sponsors are covering event costs

  • Virtual auction: Name the Driveway (no proper names allowed)


📚 Book Fair BOGO (May 20–22) Join us during the Hustle and school hours! Click here to sign up to volunteer.


🏫 Final PTO Meeting (May 13) - please note the meeting date changed from May 6 to May 13

Join us in person for our final meeting of the year!

  • Snacks and refreshments provided

  • Learn about committees and open positions

  • A great way to get involved

đź“Ś Reminders

  • The school directory was shared in the March 20 newsletter


Thank you for your continued support of Elm Lawn! We appreciate all you do to make our school community strong.


Warm regards,


Elm Lawn PTO



 
 
 

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