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Originally delivered on 1/30/2026 10:28 am

SUBJECT: February Newsletter

February 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, February 2nd! Hard to believe, but there are only 3 more meetings left for the year!!

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

Announcements
PTO Update

We want to say thank you to our previous Vice President, Staci Keith who has decided to step down. We are so grateful for the time, dedication, and heart she has given to Pine Creek and the PTO over the years!!

We would also like to say welcome to Jenni Hayes who has stepped in for Staci. Jenni has been volunteering for the PTO since her oldest was in kindergarten. We are excited for her to be a part of the team and all the great things to come!

Events & Programs
Stock the Lounge

Help the PTO stock the staff lounge with drinks and grab and go snacks in time for the busy conference week! If you would like to donate, please see the sign up here!

Not heading to the store? No problem!! Donate to our stock the lounge Givebutter fund and we will do the shopping for you! 

Stock the Lounge sign up
Givebutter link
One Book, One School

We hope your family is enjoying One Book, One School! The PTO is excited to sponsor this family event again this year! Once we are finished reading as a school we will watch the movie together too! Save the date for our Family Movie Night on Friday, February 20th at 6 pm in the Pine Creek gym!!

Family Movie Night

After reading The One and Only Ivan as a school, we will watch the movie together!!

Join us for Family Movie Night on Friday, February 20th at 6 pm in the Pine Creek gym! Popcorn will be provided by the PTO. Bring a chair or blanket!

Valentine's Day parties

Note Date Change!

Classroom Valentine's parties will be held on February 11th from 1:45-2:45 pm. Watch for how you can help plan or donate to the class party coming from your room parent coordinator!

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.

Send in in Valentine's

Reminder to send in your child's Valentine's and box before Wednesday, February 11th in time for the party. Don't forget to share your pictures with the PTO for the yearbook. Check out the links below or visit our website Pine Creek Elementary PTO - yearbook links to submit your photos!

Yearbook Orders

Get your 2025-26 yearbook orders in starting now! Don't wait, orders are due by Sunday, March 1st. Only a few extras will be available for purchase so get yours today!! Cash or checks can be sent to school or visit inter-state.com/order and use the Pine Creek code: 0286QM to order online

PTO Volunteers
Staff Appreciation Week Planning

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 next planning meeting on Monday, February 16th at 6:30 pm in the Pine Creek library.

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
Fundraising Reminders
February Badger Bite Nights

The February Badger Bite Nights will be on Wednesday, February 11th at Porky Butts from 4-8 pm and Tuesday, February 24th at Culver's from 4-8 pm! A portion of sales comes back to the PTO!

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

So far this year we have raised $798 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, February 2
7:00p PTO Monthly Meeting
Friday, February 6
Spirit Day!
Wednesday, February 11
1:45p Valentine's Day Parties
4:00p Badger Bite Night at Porky Butts
Monday, February 16
6:30p Staff Appreciation Week planning meeting copy
Friday, February 20
6:00p PTO Family Movie Night
Monday, February 23
6:30p Parent Work Night
Tuesday, February 24
4:00p Badger Bite Night at Culver's
Monday, March 2
7:00p PTO Monthly Meeting
Friday, March 6
Spirit Day!
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