KA PTO

The Karen Acres PTO serves as a forum for parents and teachers to collaborate on providing the best environment for our students. The goal of the PTO is to promote student growth, support staff and engage our families. We would love to have you join us!

Connect with Karen Acres PTO!

Join our Facebook group: Karen Acres PTO
http://www.karenacrespto.com

PTO Meeting Calendar 2024 – 2025

Meetings are held one Thursday a month from 6:30pm – 7:30pm in the Karen Acres Media Center / Library.

Thursday, September 5th

Dania Wilson and Melissa MacGregor- What is Social Emotion Character Education? How do we determine what all students will receive vs. what additional practice some students may benefit from?

Thursday, November 7th 6:30 PM

5th Grade- Sharing about area and perimeter PBL and seek feedback for improvements.
EL- Give information about the EL program and process. Collect feedback on student writing.

Thursday, December 5th 6:30 PM

4th Grade- Sharing about and seeking feedback on PBL.

Thursday, January 9th 6:30 PM

ELP- Student showcase of work
3rd Grade- We will share about our weather and structure PBL and gather feedback on our structure blueprints.

Thursday, February 6th 6:30 PM

Reading and Math Interventionists- Provide families with information about what reading and math interventions are and what are ways that families can support their children with academics at home (even if they aren’t receiving an intervention).

Thursday, March 6th 6:30

Kindergarten- Present on findings of their PBL
- We will invite prospective families as well.

Thursday, April 3rd 6:30 PM

1st Grade- Present our non-fiction writing and research through our animal reports.
2nd Grade- Talk about Kite PBL
EL- Feedback on PBL project. Give information about the EL program and process.

Thursday, June 5th 6:30 PM

Library- Have students demonstrate different coding things that we have learned throughout the year. (robots, touring tables)
PE- students share about different things we have learned throughout PE. Students share field day planning from May Intersession and why we plan field day.
Art- Art show or student art portfolios

Be watching for these upcoming events!

August: End of Summer Social (8/24, 4:00-6:00pm)
September: Homecoming Classroom Party (9/20; 3:00-3:30pm)
October: Conferences, Meals for Teachers, Book Fair (10/3 and 10/5)
November:
December: Winter Classroom Party (12/20; 3:00-3:30pm)
January:
February: Friendship Classroom Party (2/7; 3:00-3:30pm), Book Fair, Conferences, Meals for Teachers (2/11 & 13), Pancake Breakfast & Vendor Fair (2/22)
March:
April: Spelling Bee
May: Staff Appreciation Week, School Supplies Pre-Orders
June: End of Year Picnic