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Originally delivered on 1/1/2026 8:00 am

SUBJECT: January Newsletter

January Newsletter 2026
PTO Message

The PTO has a lot of information to share about all of the fun PTO sponsored events happening soon! 

Be sure to check out the calendar below!

As a reminder, our meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at 7 pm in the Pine Creek library. All parents are welcome!

The next regular meeting will be held Monday, January 5th!

Be sure to check out our website: pinecreekpto.org!

Announcements
Executive Board positions for 2026-27

Want to get more involved in the PTO? We need you!

The PTO will have positions available on the executive board for the 2026-2027 school year. Each position is a two-year term and would require attendance at regular meetings over the summer and throughout the school year.

Fundraising Coordinator: is responsible for planning/organizing all of our fundraising throughout the year with the help of a team of parent volunteers. These include the annual large fundraiser, the Badger Bash, monthly Badger Bite Nights and small fundraisers throughout the year such as Original Artworks, Raise Right and apparel. 

Vice President: work closely with the President and other board members on the annual budget, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, Facebook, website, PTO sponsored events and school activities. This volunteer would eventually assume the role of President once the current President's terms are completed. 

If you are interested, please complete the Google form by January 25th, and the PTO will announce their decisions soon!

Executive Board application
Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who signed up and donated to our Staff Support Secret Santa exchange again this year! The PTO appreciates you helping to make the holidays special for the support staff members at Pine Creek!!


Events & Programs
One Book, One School

The PTO is excited to sponsor One Book, One School again this year! The book chosen is The One and Only Ivan and after reading it as a school we will watch it together on our new inflatable screen!!

Reading together as a school will begin on January 20th and end on February 6th. Watch for your family's copy to come home soon!!

Staff Appreciation Week Planning

Planning for Staff Appreciation Week starts now! The PTO is looking for volunteers to help plan, coordinate and help with activities throughout this special week for our Pine Creek staff!

If you would like to help, please join us for our first planning meeting on Wednesday, January 14th at 6:30 pm in the Pine Creek library.

Valentine's Day parties

Classroom Valentine's parties will be held on February 16th at 2 pm this year. Watch for how you can help plan or donate to the class party coming from your room parent coordinator soon!

Reminder, any parent volunteering to help at the class party needs to have a volunteer application completed on file with the district. If you have not completed one yet, visit Bennington Public Schools - Volunteer Procedures for more information.

PTO Volunteers
Volunteers needed!

The PTO is looking for a staff birthday coordinator for next school year! 

This volunteer would shop for staff using their favorites list and put together a gift for their birthday, all gifts and materials provided by the PTO!

If interested, please email the PTO at pinecreekpto@gmail.com.

Parent Work Night Volunteers

Want to volunteer but can't make it during work hours? The PTO is looking for help during our Parent Work Night events. We assist staff with cutting, sorting, laminating, and stapling items needed for their classroom every third Monday of the month at 6:30 pm!!

If you would like to volunteer for Parent Work Night, please see the sign up here!!

Parent Work Night Volunteers
Winter Party thank you!

Thank you to all of our room coordinators and parent volunteers for making the winter party so much fun this year!! Students had a blast playing games, eating snacks and enjoying gross facts courtesy of the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo's Grossology assembly!!

The PTO appreciates your help in making this day special for our students!!!

Fundraising Reminders
January Badger Bite Night

The January Badger Bite Night will be on Thursday, January 15th from 3-9 pm at Jimmy John's off of 156th & State! A portion of sales comes back to the PTO!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Scooter's in December!! All funds raised go directly back to the book vending machine! 

So far this year we have raised $414 for the book vending machine! Thank you, Pine Creek families!!

Yearbook Links!
Yearbook links

Use the links below to submit your photos for the Pine Creek yearbook! Watch for ordering instructions to come home in the Spring.

Due to the number of pictures sent in, please do not send multiple copies of the same picture, only send your favorite copy.  


Badger Blue Pics: https://plicbooks.com/go/2ZU4XW

Trunk or Treat: https://plicbooks.com/go/W3954A

Dress Up Days (Red Ribbon, 100 Days, Homecoming etc): https://plicbooks.com/go/BZY4YK

Winter Parties: https://plicbooks.com/go/LNCC2A

Valentine's Parties: https://plicbooks.com/go/N83GZA

K Field Trips: https://plicbooks.com/go/W1NA6D

1 Field Trips: https://plicbooks.com/go/AAF3D5

2 Field Trips: https://plicbooks.com/go/T936U3

3 Field Trips: https://plicbooks.com/go/4QWJRQ

4 Field Trips: https://plicbooks.com/go/ECGEBT

5 Field Trips: https://plicbooks.com/go/EUFAXU

Clubs/Safety Patrol/Student Council pics: https://plicbooks.com/go/6XCUT1

Student of the Month Pics: https://plicbooks.com/go/U4CMBG

Club Calendar
Save the Dates!
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Upcoming PTO Events
Monday, January 5
7:00p PTO Monthly Meeting
Friday, January 9
Spirit Day!
Wednesday, January 14
6:30p Staff Appreciation Week planning meeting
Thursday, January 15
3:00p Badger Bite Night at Jimmy John's
Monday, January 26
6:30p Parent Work Night
Monday, February 2
7:00p PTO Monthly Meeting
Friday, February 6
Spirit Day!
Wednesday, February 11
4:00p Badger Bite Night at Porky Butts
Monday, February 16
2:00p Valentine's Day Parties
Monday, February 23
6:30p Parent Work Night
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