The PTO Paw Print

Welcome back, BES Families!

The BES PTO Board is excited to welcome everyone to a new school year at Ballentine! We’re looking forward to another great year of supporting our students, staff, and school community. Each month, this newsletter will help keep you connected to upcoming events, PTO happenings, volunteer opportunities, and ways to get involved.

Whether you have an hour a year or an hour a week, there’s a place for you! PTO is a great way to get involved, meet other Ballentine families, and help make a difference at BES in whatever way works for your schedule.

We’re so glad you’re part of the BES family, and we can’t wait for a great year together!

Our first meeting will be on

Friday, September 4, at 7:50 am, in the BES Library.

EVERYONE is invited! Drop your children off and join us for coffee & light pastries and learn more about how the PTO supports Ballentine Elementary and how YOU can plug in!

Younger siblings welcome - just bring something to keep them entertained a bit!

We are looking for a few volunteers who are eager to get involved! We have a new position on the PTO Board and will be accepting nominations through Friday, August 28th

Communications Coordinator - The Communications Coordinator is responsible for creating engaging and informative social media content that promotes PTO events, school activities, volunteer opportunities, and important announcements.

Responsibilities:

• Develop monthly communications content to be included in the school newsletter, the PTO newsletter and on social media featuring upcoming PTO events, reminders, volunteer opportunities, fundraising initiatives, and school highlights.
• Work collaboratively with the PTO Board and school administration to ensure content is accurate, aligns with school and PTO goals, and reflects the organization's voice.
• Submit the monthly content calendar to the PTO Board and school administration for review and approval prior to publication.
• Make requested edits or revisions based on board and/or administration feedback.
• Once approved, provide the finalized content to the school principal and school secretary for scheduling and posting on the school's official social media accounts.
• Coordinate with board members to obtain photos, graphics, and event information as needed.
• Ensure all content is positive, inclusive, family-friendly, and representative of the PTO's mission.
• Meet established deadlines to allow adequate time for review and scheduling.

For the month of September, we are providing a DIY trail mix theme for the staff. They'll get to create their own perfect mix from a variety of items! This is a fun, easy way to send a little "thank you" to your child's teacher for a great start to the school year. Use the links below to sign up.

As we kick off another exciting school year, we’d like to invite you to be part of something that makes a lasting impact on our students, teachers, and school community.

The Ballentine Elementary PTO Business Partner Program gives local businesses the opportunity to support our school while receiving recognition throughout the year. Funds raised through this program help provide teacher appreciation events, student programs, campus improvements, family events, classroom resources, and so much more.

Do you:

• Own a business?
• Work for a company that supports local schools?
• Know a business owner who may be interested in giving back to the community?

If so, we’d love to connect with them! To learn more about the Business Partner Program and the benefits available for participating businesses, visit:

Business Partner Program Information:
https://sites.google.com/lexrich5.org/bes-pto/community-business-partners

Ready to become a Business Partner?
Register here:
https://givebutter.com/YAk2D6

Every partnership, big or small, helps create even more opportunities for our students and teachers. Thank you for helping us build strong connections between our school and our community!

Did you know every Friday is BES Spirit Day? And with a new school year, we need new spirit wear! Now is the time to grab some (and they make great gifts, too!)

So many easy ways to plug in at BES! Find something that catches your eye? Use the PTO Committee Chair list below for contact information.