Looking For Coordinators

If you’re looking for a way to get involved, give back, and make a difference in our school community, we’d love for you to join our team! Our PTO is structured a bit differently than most: instead of a traditional hierarchy, we operate with co-chairs and coordinators. This setup lets us accomplish more, as each chair leads a team with a specific area of focus.

Which positions need to be filled NOW?

Our top priority right now is finding a Spring Event Coordinator! We have the budget and the enthusiasm—now we just need someone with the vision to make it happen. We’ll support you in building a team, too! If this position isn’t filled, we may have to cancel the event, so we’re reaching out. Can you help? Please reply to this email if you’re interested.

Beyond that, any position listed here with “OPEN” underneath is available and ready for you to jump in. Even if a position you’re interested in isn’t marked as open or is already filled, please ask about it! We’d love to find a spot for everyone interested in joining.

Giving Thanks to Staff!

By now, each of your children should have received an envelope containing instructions for completing a personalized note for our upcoming Staff Appreciation Wall Refresh. Please check their backpacks and folders, or ask them directly if they received an envelope in class. Encourage or assist them in filling out a note for one of our wonderful staff members, or feel free to write one yourself using the provided materials.

This project is time-sensitive, so please return the completed notes to teachers (Middle School students can give them to any MS teacher) by Wednesday, November 20th. For more details, including how to submit additional notes, click

[HERE].

PTO Community Corner

Staff Bathroom Basket Supplies Needed

In September, the Staff Appreciation team was able to use leftover funds from the previous school year to fully stock baskets of goodies in each of our building’s four staff bathrooms. The baskets were a big hit and their contents have been quickly diminished- so obviously we’d love to top them back off! If you’d like to help in this endeavor, we’ve crafted this [AMAZON WISHLIST] to make things hassle free! This is a quick and easy way to let our staff know you’re cheering them on and making sure they’re covered for whatever the STEM Lab holiday season may throw their way! (Don’t worry though if donating your time and talents is more your thing, we’ve got something lined up especially for you in December!)

Student Appreciation Update

Take What You Need

We periodically fill these boards with encouraging handwritten notes, stickers, cards, jokes, and more—small gestures to show students that we care and that they are seen. We also encourage students to give one to someone they think could use it.

Gobble Grams

Twice a year, we send themed "grams" to all 750 students in the building as another way to show our appreciation for their hard work.

**Thanks to the amazing volunteers who helped put these together!**

PTO Fundrai$ing Fe$tivitie$

November 20th

Our next dine-out will actually be a dine-IN! Join us at Cinzetti's in Northglenn, anytime between 5 PM and 8 PM. They’ll reserve some space for our group, so arrive early to enjoy some delicious Italian food, Buffet style! Make sure to tell them you are with STEM Lab.

Click the image to see the flyer

Starts November 23rd

We're excited to partner with Dave & Buster’s for a 30-day promotion running from November 23rd to December 23rd! For every Power Card purchased through our link, Dave & Buster’s will give 50% back to us. Power Cards can be used at any Dave & Buster’s location—perfect for holiday stocking stuffers! We’ll share all the details once the promotion launches, so stay tuned!

Shutterfly Storefront

Just in time for those Holiday cards! A Shutterfly Storefront is a great way for parents, teachers and staff to earn money for STEM LAB PTO–without the time commitment of a traditional fundraiser. When you shop at Shutterfly using our very own link, the STEM Lab PTO will receive an 8% commission on every order–without doing a thing. Please [CLICK HERE] for our personalized link.

PTO Epic Events

Gingerbread House Family Night

Tuesday December 3rd, 6:15pm, STEM Lab Cafeteria

It's BACK! Kick off the holiday season with us by bringing the whole family to build gingerbread houses with the STEM Lab community. We'll provide graham crackers, candies, frosting, and more—just bring yourselves! (Gluten-free options available.) For more information and to RSVP [CLICK HERE]

PTO Outstanding Operations

SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT

Operated by a STEM Family + Music Guest Teacher

A Child’s Song is a 501(3)(C) nonprofit that has served the Denver Metro area since 1999. We nurture an appreciation for music while providing programs and education to share the developmental, healing, and social-emotional benefits of music for children and adults. They say, “At A Child’s Song, we believe that Music Changes Lives. Music education doesn’t just teach notes and rhythms; it unlocks the symphony of life, reshaping minds, mending hearts, and crafting a harmony that transcends barriers and changes lives.” CHECK THEM OUT (Click the photo!)

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