PTO Newsletter 2/23
OTE PTO News: Week of 2/23
Highlights this week:
- THIS WEEK! OTE Food Drive
- OTE Spirit Wear Store Now Open - Shop Now
- March Restaurant Night at Spin! Pizza - 3/4
- Cultural Night Co-Chairs Needed
- Trivia Night - 4/11
Shop OTE Spirit Wear
The OTE Spirit Wear Shop is now open! Shop t-shirts and sweatshirts to show your Cougar spirit - a portion of all sales go to support the OTE PTO.
Don't miss out, the shop closes March 8th!
Order Now! 5th Grade Graduation Yard Signs & Window Clings
Attention 5th grade families! Commemorate your student's OTE graduation with a 2026 graduation sign and/or window cling. Click below to order!
OTE Food Drive
Community for Kids provides weekend food packs for kids who are food insecure in Blue Valley exclusively. Overland Trail Elementary will be partnering with this program by hosting a food drive the week of February 23. Thank you in advance for making an impact right here in our community!
Please have your student bring their donations into school and place in the designated bins starting the week of February 23.
*Please make note that preferred donations differ depending on grade level*
- Kindergarten: Fruit cups or oatmeal packets
- 1st Grade: Granola bars (preferred protein bars), peanut butter cracker packs, or individual peanut butter cups
- 2nd Grade: Snack size Cheezeits, snack size Chex Mix or snack size Gardetto's Mix
- 3rd Grade: Shelf stable pudding cups or shelf stable yogurt pouches
- 4th Grade: Beef Jerky sticks (Jack Link's, Chomps, etc.), 14oz can of Ravioli or canned chunky Healthy Choice or Progresso Soup - not condensed
- 5th Grade: Canned tuna/chicken or a box of macaroni & cheese
***Please NO glass or expired food. Individual sizing is preferred as it makes it easier to divide for weekend packs.***
Restaurant Night at Spin! Pizza
Join us for March Restaurant Night at Spin! Pizza on Wednesday, March 4! Dine in or order online, and 20% of sales will go back to the OTE PTO!
Here are the details:
Wednesday, March 4
4pm - 8pm
Spin! Pizza
6501 W 135th Street, Ste F5
How It Works:
- In-store: Mention OTE fundraiser at checkout
- Online: Use code GIVEBACK at checkout
Cultural Night Co-Chairs Needed
Cultural Night is coming up on Friday, April 17 and we're looking for co-chairs to help plan to event!
Join us to celebrate the rich diversity of our community! This family-friendly event will be an evening filled with music, dance, art, and traditions from around the world. Stroll through colorful cultural displays, savor delicious foods, and enjoy captivating performances that bring global cultures to life.
To sign up to host a table or perform, visit the link below.
Interested in being a co-chair to help plan Cultural Night? Email info@otepto.org to get connected!
Mark Your Calendars for Trivia Night
Save the date for OTE's Trivia Night on Saturday, April 11! We will share more details and event sign-up information as it becomes available.
Upload Photos for the Yearbook
Have OTE memories to share? Class parties, field trips, team events - we want them all for the yearbook!
Uploading is quick and easy!
1.) Visit otepto.org/upload
2.) Choose an album and add your photos
3.) That's it! We'll handle the rest!
Box Tops for Education at OTE
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.
Donate to the class celebration fund!
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!
Ordering 2025-26 Yearbooks
Birthday Marquees
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.