PTO Newsletter 9/21
OTE PTO News: Week of 9/21
Highlights this week:
- Help Stock Our Carnival | Donate Now
- Restaurant Night at Minsky's | October 1
- OTE Carnival | October 2
Help Stock Our Carnival!
To donate, click here to go to the OTE PTO Venmo - please include "Candy" or "Soda" in the "What's this for?" note section!
Restaurant Night at Minsky's Pizza
Join us for our October Restaurant Night at Bahama Bucks on Thursday, October 1. Simply mention you're there to support OTE when ordering in person, or use code SODOTE online.
Here are the details:
Thursday, October 1
10:30am - 10:00pm
Minsky's Pizza
12627 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66213
Not sure what pizza to get? Our favorite is the White Cheddar Bacon Mac n' Cheese pizza with a side of ranch (it's homemade and DELICIOUS)!
Prepare for Liftoff: Grab your OTE Carnival Tickets Today!
Join us for our 2026 OTE carnival, Cougars in the Cosmos, on Friday, October 2. Ticket sales are now live! Grab your tickets in advance for $25 - prices will go up at the door.
Every space traveler attending the carnival will need a wristband—students, siblings, parents, and guests—so be sure to pre-order your launch passes today!
Exciiting Raffle Prize: We have an exciting raffle line up this year including two chances to be Principal for a Half Day! Don't miss your shot at some seriously awesome prizes.
We need your help to make the carnival out of this world!
Volunteer & Earn Bonus Tickets: Sign up for a shift and your student gets three additional activity tickets, free! It's a great way to help out and give your kid an extra boost of carnival fun. Sign up to volunteer
Box Tops for Education at OTE
Did you know your groceries can give back to OTE?! By scanning the products you already purchase into the Box Tops app, you can help earn funds to support our OTE community.
Earning is simple...
- Download the app. Click here to download on Apple and Android devices.
- Scan and submit your receipts. Scan your qualifying receipts into the Box Tops app to start earning.
- Connect your account. Box Tops has partnered with Walmart for easy earnings! Connect your Walmart account in the Box Tops app to have purchases automatically earn - no scanning needed.
BONUS: Refer a friend, earn 100 bonus Box Tops ($10)! Offer ends 9/30. To refer, head to your account in the Box Tops app and select "Refer a Friend" - or if signing up for the first time, use referral code ULBE5VV4.
To check out Box Top-eligible products, click here.
Online shoppers can earn with Box Tops, too! Whether you order groceries for delivery or pickup, shop through your store’s app, request an email receipt at checkout, or shop with your Walmart connected account, you can earn for your school no matter where you shop.
Celebrate Your Student with a Birthday Sign
Quantities are limited—purchase at https://www.otepto.org/birthday.
Don't Forget to Order Your Child's Yearbook!
To purchase:
- Head to the OTE PTO website and log in or set up your account.
- Visit the ordering page here to order your child's yearbook.
If you are curious if you've purchased a yearbook please confirm on the PTO Website.
- Login to your account
- Navigate to "Previous Orders" at the top of the page
- Review your orders by clicking into your orders, yearbook order will state "2026-2027 Yearbook" and should list "PAID IN FULL"
- If your order is listed under "Orders with balance due" please take a moment to make a payment
PTO Board Meetings
Parents and staff are welcome to join the PTO Board at their monthly Board meetings. The PTO discusses upcoming events, budgetary spending and income, and connects with school administration. Meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. at OTE unless otherwise specified.
Next PTO Board Meeting:
Event Information
The meeting will take place in the OTE Library.
RSVPs are enabled for this event.