Fernbrook PTO Special Edition
Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Annual Fernbrook Boo Bash Event
Come and join other Fernbrook families at the Annual Boo Bash Event at the Fernbrook School Gym. At the event, you'll have fun with crafts, games, music and more! Food and refreshments will be available for purchase (cash only).
We encourage you to wear your costumes, but they are not required. We cannot wait to see your boo-tiful faces!
The Annual Boo Bash Event will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026 from 6:30 PM- 8:00 PM in the Fernbrook School Gym and Cafeteria. Check-in will occur at the Fernbrook Gym Entrance.
Activities will be held in the Gym from 6:30-7:30 PM. At 7:30, PM the announcement of the costume contest winners, pumpkin weight and candy corn guess contests followed by some casual games until 8:00 PM.
In the Cafeteria, there will be a Halloween movie playing along with some coloring pages and activity sheets for our friends who appreciate a calmer experience. Pizza will be distributed in the cafeteria for those who pre-order. Other snacks and drinks will also be available for purchase.
The cost of the event for PTO Members is $10 per family and $20 for non-PTO members. Non-Fernbrook siblings are welcome! You have the ability to pre-order pizza (full pies and slices) and snacks and drinks will be available for purchase at the event as well.
Pre-register for the event by the deadline of Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Walk-Ins are discouraged and space is limited.
Annual Fernbrook Boo Bash Event: Volunteers Needed
The PTO Events Committee is looking for parent/guardian volunteers to assist with the Boo Bash event on Friday, October 30, 2026. We are unable to run the event successfully without your help! Sign up to volunteer, today! Event registration will open on October 14, 2026!
***Please note that in order for you to be able to volunteer, you must be a current PTO Member. If you are not one yet, sign up and become a Fernbrook PTO Member, now!
Fifth Grade Fall Festival Event
The Fernbrook PTO and Fifth Grade Committee are proud to announce our first Fifth Grade event of the school year, "Fifth Grade Fall Festival Event" on October 16, 2026, from 7:00 PM- 8:30 PM at Fernbrook School Gym. For $20 per person, snacks, water, and fun group activities will be provided. In addition, the "Official" Fifth Grade T-Shirt will be distributed at the event.
Note: This is a drop-off event and only Fernbrook Fifth Grade Students can attend these events! Don’t miss out, sign up for the event, today! Please pre-register and submit your payment by Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Questions? Please contact the Fifth Grade Committee via email: grade5committee@fernbrookpto.org.
Scholastic Fall Book Fair
Your child will attend the book fair (October 19, 2026- October 23, 2026) during the week with their class. Cash or eWallet is accepted. We will have evening hours on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 from 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM (Credit Cards will be accepted during evening hours, only)
Teachers will be creating Wish Lists of books for their classrooms. Feel free to stop by during the evening hours to purchase these items or send your child in with an extra donation.
Fall Book Fair Volunteers Needed
The Fall Book Fair Committee is looking for parent/guardian volunteers to assist with the book fair during your child's class time to shop. Sign up to volunteer, today!
***Please note that in order for you to be able to volunteer, you must be a current PTO Member. If you are not one yet, sign up and become a Fernbrook PTO Member, now!
Date Change: Upcoming Virtual General PTO Meeting
Upcoming Virtual PTO Meeting: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Join us for an opportunity to stay informed, share ideas, and connect with fellow members of the Fernbrook community! Please RSVP to Emily Dura at recordingsecretary@fernbrookpto.org. Sam will email you the meeting agenda, along with the Google Meet link and password, prior to the meeting.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Birthday Book Club
Interested in making your child's birthday extra special this school year? Want to do something to benefit Fernbrook Elementary School? You're in luck! Sign your child up for the Birthday Book Club.
Questions? Email the Birthday Book Club Committee at: bdbookclub@fernbrookpto.org
Become a Business Sponsor
Why Join the Fernbrook Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) as a business sponsor?
Your Business Sponsorship is designed to advertise your business to our school community and help raise money for the programs, events, and services the PTO organizes throughout the school year. Your assistance will help us with Cultural Arts Assemblies, Educational Materials and Large School Improvement projects, and so much more! Business Sponsorships are $250 for the year and can be applied to the General PTO fund or the Fifth Grade Committee.
Fernbrook School PTO Executive Board
Brittany Bassett | Co-President
Nina Lifshey | Co-President
Emily Dura | Recording Secretary
recordingsecretary@fernbrookpto.org
Dana Pineiro | Treasurer
Samantha Skokandich | Administrative Vice President
administrativevp@fernbrookpto.org
Melissa Issa | Corresponding Secretary