Emery PTO Monthly Newsletter - September

President's Message

Welcome to another exciting month with Emery PTO! We've been working tirelessly to prepare for some truly amazing events happening this month. Be sure to check out our newsletter for all the details, follow our social media pages, and keep an eye on our website for the latest updates.

For those who joined as PTO members or family sponsors, We appreciate you!! PTO swag has been delivered and sorted, and will be heading home with your student this week. We're still waiting on the keychains, but they'll be distributed as soon as they arrive.

Let's make this month unforgettable!

Emery PTO Board for the 2024-2025 Season.

Board Members

Chair positions

President - Kathleen Gooley

Vice President - Melissa Simpson

Treasurer - Kathi Mendez

Secretary - Francis Hernandez

Fundraising Chair - Mallory Merino

Yearbook Chair - Brittany Smith & Jimmy Boutte

Teacher Liaison - Virginia Treat

2024/2025 PTO Meeting Schedule

PTO meetings are held at 4:15 pm in the library at Emery Elementary.

August No Meeting	September 13, 2024	October 4, 2024
November 1, 2024	December 6, 2024	January 10, 2025
March 7, 2025	April 4, 2025	May 2, 2025

*children are welcome to attend as long as they are quiet and respectful.*

light snacks will be provided

CLICK HERE to be directed to our meeting minutes website, where you can view all the minutes taken from that meeting

24/25 PTO Memberships

Thank you to everyone who supported our Membership Drive! Most of the swag was delivered over the weekend, and your membership gifts should be going home with your student this week. It's not too late to join the PTO this year.

Its not to late to join the PTO this year, Click here to be directed to our membership page if you wouldlike to join.

Family Sponsorships

Introducing Family Sponsorship Levels!

We’re excited to announce a new and fun program for this year that offers even more incentives and rewards for becoming a PTO member. Join us and enjoy the benefits of our Family Sponsorship Levels!

Click here to learn more about it.

Business Sponsorships

Exciting New Program for Businesses!

We’re thrilled to introduce a fantastic opportunity for businesses of all sizes to support our wonderful school while gaining exposure for your business. If you own a business or know someone who does, please share this information!

Click here to learn more about it.

Fundraisers and Events

Monthly Spirit Nights

Here is the schedule of our monthly Spirit Nights. The proceeds from these events contribute to our Fall Family Dance, Spring Carnival, and Year End Party. We appreciate your participation and support in making these events a success!

SEPTEMBER	OCTOBER	NOVEMBER
Papa John's - 19th $118.08 raised	No Spirit Night this month	Raising Cane's
DECEMBER	JANUARY	FEBRUARY
coming soon	Chuck-E-Cheese -24th	coming soon
MARCH	APRIL	MAY
coming soon	coming soon	coming soon

Click Here to be directed to our spirit info page.

Emery Trunk or Treat

Join us on Friday October 25th, 2024 for our first annual Trunk or Treat Event in the Emery Parking lot between 5:30-6:30pm.

Staff and community members will be set up and ready to see all your Halloween costumes and decorations. Bring your spooky spirit and join the fun! 🎃👻

We kindly request your generous candy donations for our school's Trunk or Treat event,

Starting Oct 15th we'll be accepting candy donations every day until October 25th. You can drop off your donations with the candy monster located in the cafeteria, send them with your student, or bring them to the front office labeled for PTO.

If you'd like to join in the fun, decorate your trunk and be a part of our event! Click Here for our digital registration form. Sign-ups are open to all community members, local businesses, and, of course, our Emery Elementary family.

Let's make this spook-tacular event unforgettable together!

Boosterthon Fun Run

Emery PTO is fundraising with a goal of $12,000 for inclusive playground equipment and community events. Kick off Oct 21st with the students funrun on Oct 31st.

visit mybooster.com to register now.

click on sign up
enter our school name
enter your information
Once you sign up, get started by sharing via social media and email.

Daily prizes and daily incentive goals plus our school wide goal.

If we hit our fundraising goal, students will have the chance to see their teachers race while wearing an assortment of inflatable costumes. It's going to be an unforgettable race of a lifetime!

THANK YOU FOR HELPING MAKE OUR FUNDRAISER A SUCCESS!

Click here to be directed to our fundraser Page for all the info and updates

Birthday Marquee Shoutouts!

We’re excited to announce that birthday marquee shoutouts are now open for ordering! This year, you can purchase shoutouts for any and all months in a single order.

When placing your order please make sure your ordering for the right month, if your childs birthday is in May click on the May order icon.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ENTER YOUR STUDENTS FIRST NAME, LAST INITIAL AND BIRTHDATE (mm/dd)

Please make note of the marquee order cut off times

September Birthday - August 30th cut off	October Birthday - September 23rd cut off
November Birthday - October 21 cut off	December Birthday - November 18th cut off
January Birthday - December 20th cut off	February Birthday - January 20th cut off
March Birthday - February 17th cut off	April Birthday - March 17th Cut off
May Birthday - April 21st cut off	June & July Birthday - May 23rd cut off

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this please contact us via email at emeryelempto@gmail.com

We have a series of exciting events lined up and we need your help to make them a success. We are seeking volunteers who can lend their time and effort to these events. Your contribution can make a significant difference to the success of these events.

Click the link below to view all volunteer opportunities.

24/25 Emery Yearbooks Available NOW!

Emery 2024/2025 yearbooks are now available for pre-sale with an amazing 10% off until October 31st! We've partnered with a new company this year, and let me tell you, this yearbook will be extraordinary. Check out these fantastic new features:

Custom 2 Free Pages: You can personalize two pages just for your child. Upload, edit, and make it a unique book for them.
Special 5th Grade Messages: Parents of 5th graders, you can now purchase blocks in the yearbook to write a special message for your student.
Photo Submissions: Did you attend a school event? Go to our yearbook page, click the event link, and upload your images for submission. It's a great way to help our yearbook committee and ensure a variety of photos are included

To submit photos, order yearbooks, ads, and other swag, you must create an account. Click here to get registered. After registering, head over to our fundraising page to submit photos.

Yearbooks

Please note, photos will go into a folder where the yearbook committee will determine if they are eligible to be included in the yearbook. We can not guarentee all photos will be used.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to create lasting memories!

Volunteer Now!

Looking Ahead...

Friday, October 18

End of First 9 Weeks

Business Sponsor Shoutout!

I want to give a HUGE shout-out to our first PTO business sponsor, Discover Orthodontics, located at 6052 N Fry Road, Katy (right in the Walmart parking lot).

I've had the pleasure of working with Alma and her fantastic team, and we are incredibly fortunate to have such amazing people stepping up to support us at Emery.

From now until the end of the year, they have an unbeatable deal. Book a consultation and let them know you’re from Emery Elementary. While there aren’t any discounts or rewards, we want to show them our community spirit and support, just as they have done for us.

Let's rally behind Discover Orthodontics and give them a warm Emery welcome!

If you or someone you know would be interested in becoming an Emery Business Sponsor click the link below for all our information

Business Sponsorship

Membership Toolkit App

Join the Emery Elementary Community!

Stay connected and informed with the Emery Elementary PTO app! Download now for real-time updates on school events, volunteer opportunities, and important announcements. Be a part of our vibrant community and help support our students and staff. Together, we can make a difference!

Download the app today and stay in the loop!

Emery PTO Quick Links

We encourage you to join our social media groups. This is an excellent opportunity to stay informed about all things related to Emery and to foster a close-knit community.

Emery Express Newsletter

In case you missed it, here is the link to the Emery Express Newsletter.

September Edition - Click Here

October Edition - Click Here

SUBJECT: In the Know... from your Emery PTO - October