August Scholls Heights PTO News

Interested in having your business featured here? See below for more information or contact our Sponsorship Coordinator at Fundraiser@shpto.org!

8/21 - Supply Drop Off / Meet & Greet - 9am-10am

8/25 - First day of school grades 1-5 & ISC

8/25-26 - Kinder Connection Appointments

8/26 - Grant Deadline for Sept Mtg

8/27 - First Day Kindergarten A-L

8/28 - First Day Kindergarten M-Z

8/31 - First Day of School with All Students

9/2 - PTO Community Meeting, 6pm

9/3 - Back to School Night - 5pm-6:30pm

9/11 - Volunteer Kickoff - 9am-10am

9/14-25 - Spiritwear Sale Online

Run Club - 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25

No School - 9/7, 9/21

Every Friday (school days only): Blue Bag Bottle Drop Day

Learn more at About the PTO | Scholls Heights PTO

Planning a play date or texting a birthday invitation? The school-wide student directory makes it easy to connect!

Watch for the sign-up link to submit your info and get access to the directory once class lists are finalized in September.

Questions? Reach out anytime at directory@shpto.org.

Does your business want to reach over 700 local families while making a direct impact on our school? We are officially kicking off our 2026–2027 PTO Community Sponsorship drive!

Partnering with the PTO helps fund vital programs like Art Literacy, OBOB, Makerspace, free family fun nights, field trips, teacher/staff funds and grants. In return, your business gets high-visibility promotion across our student eDirectory, social media, eNewsletters, event signage and even Fun Run T-shirts distributed to 600+ students!

Whether you are a long-time neighborhood favorite or a brand-new business down the road, we would love to team up with you.

• Check out our sponsorship package: Ad Space Letter/Package Details

• Ready to join? Complete the Sponsor Form by Monday, August 31, 2026.

Have questions or want to discuss sponsorship options? Email our Sponsorship Chair at Fundraiser@shpto.org. Thank you for supporting our school!

The proposed budget is available on the PTO's website https://www.shpto.org/shpto-business for review.

We encourage all parents and teachers to review the budget and come prepared with any questions or comments.

Your voice and vote are essential in shaping the priorities and activities of our PTO. We look forward to your active participation and support.

🗓 Date: Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
💻 Location: Monthly Community Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 433 324 2584 or use this link: bit.ly/shptomeeting

Passcode: SHPTO

We’re excited to kick off the new school year together at Back to School Night! Be sure to stop by the PTO table, we’d love to say hello, answer your questions, and share how you can get involved this year.

We'll also have Spirit Wear for sale, including clothing PLUS our Scholls Heights blankets, perfect for showing your school pride & our movie nights events.

Event Details:
📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Scholls Heights Elementary School

Whether you're a returning volunteer or new to Scholls Heights, we’d love for you to join us for our Volunteer Kickoff Event. This is a great chance to learn about the many ways you can get involved and support our students, staff, and school community.

The PTO will share details about current volunteer needs, upcoming events, and how you can lend a helping hand in big or small ways throughout the year. Meet other parents, ask questions, and find the right fit for your interests and availability.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Event Details:
📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
🕔 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 Scholls Heights Elementary School

RSVP for the event here

We are in HIGH NEED of volunteers to fill the following Activity Chair positions for the 2026–2027 school year. Our school events and fundraising efforts are only possible because of our wonderful community of volunteers and organizers - please join us! The PTO Board is here to support each position and can share guidance, resources, and a wealth of knowledge with anyone interested in serving as a Chair. No prior experience is needed.

Open Activity Chair Positions:

· 🏆Auction Activity Chair: Organize our annual online auction in February to help raise funds for the PTO and school.

· 📚Book Fair Co-Chairs: Support the Scholastic Book Fair twice a year, in October and April during school conferences, by helping with set-up, take-down, and supporting the fair and volunteers.

· 🪩Family Dance Chair: Lead a committee to plan Family Dance Night in January, including music, activities, decorations, and a fun theme.

Not sure if you have enough time or experience? Please reach out anyway! Many chair positions can be co-chaired or supported by a committee, and we are happy to talk through what each role involves.

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Vice Presidents Dawn and Kiana at vicepresident@shpto.org.

Please keep an eye out for more volunteer opportunities throughout the school year in ParentSquare to join a committee and support our school in other ways. We will also have additional volunteer information at the upcoming Volunteer Kickoff on Friday, September 11. We hope to see you there!

Mark your calendars ... Wednesday, September 24 is our one and only Movie Night for the school year! Bring the whole family and join us for an evening of fun, community and a movie.

We’re excited to welcome everyone back to school with our annual Movie Night! To get things rolling 🎥 we’re looking for volunteers to help set up/tear down, make popcorn and run concessions.

Interested in helping make the night special? See details below and leave your information here!

Event Details:

📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026
🕔 5:00 - 7:00 PM (Volunteers needed 4-8PM)
📍 Scholls Heights Elementary School Cafeteria

Help us put on one of the biggest events of the year — join the Monster Mash Bash planning committee! 👻🎃

We meet once a week (virtually) to check progress, share updates and answer questions! Choose your spooky specialty:

🕸️ Decor
🎃 Games & Activities
🍬 Concessions
👻 Spooky Hall

👻 SPOOKY HALL NEEDS YOU!
Our beloved Spooky Hall is back, but we need some extra hands this year to make the magic happen. ✨

If you’re dying ☠️ to make it a fang-tastic 🧛‍♀️ night for Scholls Heights, sign up here or email Event Chair Kiana Doyle at vicepresident@shpto.org.

And don’t be scared! Our experienced volunteers will help make it easy to lend a helping hand — no tricks, just treats (and a whole lot of fun). 🎃✨

2026 Monster Mash Bash: Oct. 29, 6 - 7:30 PM

Show your Scholls Heights pride—our Spirit Wear Online Sale will run from September 14 through 25! This is your chance to grab school gear for the whole family, including shirts, sweatshirts, and more.

Stay tuned for the shopping link and full details in the coming weeks. We can’t wait to see everyone repping Scholls Heights this fall!

We want to send a heartfelt thank you to one of our Premier Community Sponsors, Mathnasium of South Beaverton!

Mathnasium of South Beaverton helps K–12 students build a strong foundation in math, boost their school grades, and gain lifelong learning confidence through their personalized Mathnasium Method™. Whether your student needs extra homework help, test prep, or advanced enrichment, Chris Johnson and his incredible team are right here in our neighborhood to support them.

▶️ Watch the short video to learn more about what they offer our local families!

Interested in boosting your child's math skills?

📅 Schedule a Free Assessment & Consultation today!

📍 Location: 14350 SW Barrows Rd, #2 (Progress Ridge / near Safeway)

📞 Phone: (503) 926-6284

🌐 Website: mathnasium.com/southbeaverton

Thank you, Mathnasium of South Beaverton, for partnering with the Scholls Heights PTO to make this school year a success! 👏💙

Passport Club is an optional enrichment activity for grades 2–4 and a required activity for 5th grade. Through Passport Club, students memorize the world’s countries, key world capitals, and—just for 4th graders—Oregon geography.

Each month, students bring home a map with five study levels that build on one another. (Studying for level 2 means level 1 is included too; level 3 covers levels 1–3, and so on.)

Help your child choose a study level that’s right for them. Students tend to do best with a study buddy at home—a sibling, friend, grandparent, parent, or any willing grown-up to help quiz them!

Questions? Reach out to president@shpto.org. Sign-ups to help quiz students each month will be posted soon on ParentSquare—no experience or prior knowledge necessary!

Running Club is held most Fridays during fall and spring (weather permitting), see PTO calendar for dates. This is a fun, optional activity where kids (K-5th grades) run/walk around the school track at lunch recess. Students can head to the track after lunch to run as many laps as they’d like, and volunteers keep track of each child’s laps.

Some of the goals include running a 1⁄2 marathon or marathon over the course of the school year and grade levels also compete for the most laps run. Students receive small charms to add to a running club keychain for achieving each milestone!

This is the perfect chance to encourage exercise and enjoy time outdoors with our Scholls Heights students each week.

If you're interested in volunteering, please watch for volunteer opportunities in ParentSquare.

SHPTO holds monthly meetings with the community every month via ZOOM. Our first meeting is Wednesday, September 2, at 6:00pm.

WHO: PTO Board, Teachers, Parents and Community

WHERE: Virtually with Zoom (info below)

WHEN: Wednesday, September 2, at 6pm

Meeting ID: 433 324 2584 or use this link: bit.ly/shptomeeting

Passcode: SHPTO

All parents, guardians, and staff are invited! School events and PTO business are discussed, and some PTO meetings require community votes to award grants for things such as equipment, programs, or classroom materials. Our school Principal & Teacher Liaisons also share a report at each meeting. Your involvement is important and we always value your input.

If you can't make it, the minutes will be shared on Facebook and on SHPTO.org. Hope to see you there!

Recycle your cans and bottles, and earn money for our school! It's easy! First, stop by the front office to get a stash of blue Bottle Drop bags to take home. Then fill them up with your cans and glass bottle recycling! You can return full bags to the front of the school every Friday (when school is in session) for collection, or return them to a Bottle Drop redemption center near you! SHPTO receives the money in return for the bottles/cans.

You can fundraise for our school while grocery shopping at lots of retailers! Download the Box Tops app today and start scanning. You can even credit your child's classroom! Which grade will come out on top this year?

It's very easy to set up! Here's how it works:

• Download the Box Tops app on your smartphone. (Use referral code MN6Y46W9 to earn Bonus Box Tops!)
• Buy Box Tops products, scan your receipt with the Box Tops app within 14 days of purchase, and earn for Scholls Heights with every Box Tops product you buy.
• Refer your friends, family, and other parents in the school to sign up for Box Tops. You'll earn Bonus Box Tops for our school when your referral scans their first receipt!
• Did you know: you can "scan" digital receipts from the app as well! Just push the "Scan" button, then choose "digital receipt" and follow the prompts.

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