Robinson PTO Newsletter

Hello Robinson!

It's hard to believe this year and semester are already wrapping up. Thanks to families like you, our community continues to shine. As we reflect on the year we've had so far, we wanted to thank you for your support with our Dine Outs, Greentree Parade, Book Fair, Robinson Cares, Dollar Drive, Outdoor Workdays, and attendance at PTO sponsored events such as Trunk or Treat, City 2 Soccer Game, and Equity and Inclusion events like our Latin American Heritage Celebration.

As we approach the new year, we will be gearing up for Trivia Night, scheduled to take place Saturday, February 21. Mark your calendar now and look for ways to get involved below!

Happy Holidays!

The PTO Board

February 10 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm - Robinson Library

April 14 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm - Robinson Library

Please consider providing snacks for our teachers/staff. These snacks will be stored in the front office for when the teachers/staff need a pick-me-up so each item should be individually wrapped. Please sign up to purchase and bring all snacks to the front office by December 10th.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C49ACAC2CA2FD0-57827007-staff

Preparations have begun for this year's trivia night, and we need your help!

Please see below for opportunities to get involved. You can reach out to our Trivia Night Committee with specific questions! robinsondonations@gmail.com

Table Sales open January 19th!

A 5th grade dedication ad is a great way to celebrate your 5th grader. Ads are available to order now through 12/31/25 (Yearbook Ad Sales). We would like to see every 5th grader represented in the dedication ad section of the yearbook. Money raised with these dedication ads helps to offset the cost of the yearbooks and the cost of the photography & pictures for the 5th grade graduation. Please note that dedication ads are only for 5th grade students.

For parents who do not want to use the Yearbook Sales site, please complete this google form https://forms.gle/aj3an2RZKZjp392V7 to have a Free 1/8 Page Ad created by the yearbook committee.

To order a 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, and Full size ad, please visit Yearbook Ad Sales. On the site, you can create your own ad by using the yearbook software or select a committee created ad...the pricing is the same.

1/8 Page FREE

1/4 Page $25

1/2 Page $50

Full Page $100

Create your own Dedication Ad Info

If you want to create your own ad using the software, click "Start New Ad" under Student Dedication Ad. You will need to create an account (so that you can save your progress) and then select a size and a template. You will need to complete the ad before checking out.

The committee created ads can be found under "Current Year Extras" at the bottom of the page. If you choose this option, you will need to input the ad information (the wording for your ad and any design ideas-your child's favorite colors, hobbies, sports, interests) in the message box prior to check out. You will also need to email all pictures to be used in the ad to RobinsonElementaryYB@gmail.com.

Yearbook Sales will start in January, we are only taking dedication ad orders at this time. All ad orders need to be completed by Dec 31, 2025.

If you have any questions please email robinsonelementaryyb@gmail.com.

Please contact Katie Scarato (Robinson parent) with questions and/or to get involved.

314-221-8833 or Katiemastroianni@yahoo.com

Registration opens January 12th.

Practices start the week of March 2nd.

December 2 - Racial Allyship Meeting

December 18 - Robinson Food Pantry

December 19 - Holiday Parties & Last Day of School

December 31 - 5th Grade Ad Sales Deadline

January 19 - Robinson Trivia Table Sales Open

February 21 - Robinson Trivia Night

If you have any questions about PTO sponsored events, or would like to volunteer alongside us, please reach out to robinsonpto@kirkwoodschools.org.

Please consider joining the PTO Board or a Committee to help us continue the amazing programs sponsored by the PTO at Robinson. Our school would not be the same without caregivers volunteering their time. We appreciate your consideration.

The following PTO Board and Committee positions for the 2026-2027 school year are open. If you are interested or have questions, please reach out to us at robinsonpto@kirkwoodschools.org.

Open Board Positions

• President
• President Elect
• Vice President
• Vice President Elect
• Treasurer Elect
• Secretary Elect

Open Committee Chair / Co-Chair Positions

• Outdoor Committee
• Robinson Night at the Ballpark
• Trivia Night
• Yearbook
• Welcoming Committee: Open Co-Chair
• Teacher Appreciation

Some position may need help for the remaining of the 2025-26 school year. Reach out to see how you can get involved today and into the 2026-27 school year.

President: Tiffany Helgeson

President-Elect: open

Vice President: Katie Scarato

Vice President-Elect: Alaina Hinkle

Treasurer: Andrew Briggs

Treasurer-Elect: Matt Eader

Secretary: Kelly Devlin

Secretary-Elect: Lauren Layton

Equity and Inclusion Officer: Kristin Leuders

Equity and Inclusion Officer-Elect: Jenna Alexander

5th Grade Celebration: Bridget Hoffert & Jenny Davis

Art Show: Krista Jarvis

Book Fair: Kristin Davis & Shea Brasier

Community Outreach: Allison Cole & Krista Jarvis

Outdoor Committee: Beth Styles & Amanda Reed

Robinson Cares: Megan Rahn & Meredith Wallace

Robinson Equity Group (REG): Jill Capes & Martina Allen

Robinson Night at the Ballpark: Carrie Ernst

Staff Appreciation: Olga Firdman and Nikki Weddle

Trivia Night: Krystan Kohler and Jon Peterson

Yearbook: Bianca Guadagnoli

Welcoming Committee: Connie Coffey & Maggie Martin

School Initiatives: Dr. Garrett, Jennifer Bordenkircher, and Andrea Rybialek

Robinson Elementary PTO Group (Kirkwood, MO)

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