PTO Newsletter 1/26

• Restaurant Night - February 3
• Mid-Year Impact Report - View the Report
• 5th Grade Celebration Survey - Take the Survey

Mark your calendars - February Restaurant Night at Panera is coming up on Tuesday, February 3! Dine in or order online / in the app, and 20% of net sales will go back to the OTE PTO!

Here are the details:

Tuesday, February 3

8am - 8pm

Panera

6800 W 135th Street

How It Works:

• Use code FUND4U at panerabread.com, in the Panera app, or at the kiosk in-cafe.

As we look back on the first half of the school year, we want to thank our OTE families and community for the incredible support you’ve shown our students and staff. Your time, generosity, and involvement continue to make a meaningful difference at our school.

See how that support has been reinvested back into OTE—and get a preview of what’s ahead this spring—in our Mid-Year Impact Report.

Attention 5th Grade Families - we value your feedback! Please take a minute to click the button below and complete a quick survey regarding the timing of the fifth-grade celebration.

This survey is also accessible through the OTE PTO website here.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to provide your input!

Issues or questions regarding the survey? Reach out to info@otepto.org.

Earn cash for OTE by collecting box tops! For over 25 years, Box Tops for Education has given families an easy way to earn for schools with products they already buy. Today, you can find hundreds of participating products throughout the store - and all you need is the Box Tops app.

Help us make classroom celebrations and staff appreciation events extra special this year! Your donation to the Classroom Fund supports:

• Three PTO-sponsored classroom celebrations (Halloween, Winter, Valentine’s)

• American Education Week recognition

• Teacher Appreciation Week festivities

  
  

All donations are collected by grade level to ensure consistency and equity across classrooms. If a grade does not meet its budgeted goal, the PTO will subsidize the difference so that every student receives the same experience.

✨ Please note: These funds will not be used for teacher birthday or holiday gifts.

Thank you for your generosity and support in making Overland Trail Elementary a joyful and inclusive place for all students and staff!

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:

• PTO Website
• PTO Calendar
• Student/Family Directory
• Support a Cougar
• Staff Favorites
• What’s App
• Upload Yearbook Pictures
• Spirit Wear