Originally delivered on 5/1/2025 12:15 pm

SUBJECT: STEM Lab PTO Press-May

A Message From The Board

There is a lot of important information packed into this newsletter so read through it carefully in order to stay informed on what's happening this next and final month of the school year.

Let's also take a moment to thank our teachers and staff for their dedication and support throughout the year. Their hard work has helped us get to where we are today.

Wishing you all the best as we navigate these final weeks together. Let's finish strong and make the most of every moment. We've got this STEM Lab community!

The Votes Are In!

Thank you to everyone who voted in our 2025-2026 PTO Board Election! 

This year’s election was one of the most exciting (and CLOSE) we’ve had—and it gave us such valuable insight into what our amazing STEM Lab community is passionate about. Your voices were heard loud and clear, and we’re so grateful for your participation!


To those who were elected (and re-elected) — congratulations! And to those who weren’t elected—please know that your impact is far from over. We are thrilled that these passionate individuals will continue to play BIG roles in our PTO through other important positions.  Stay tuned—we’ve got some great things in the works!

PTO Community Corner
Still Accepting Donations

Your contribution will help us provide treats, small gifts, and heartfelt surprises throughout Staff Appreciation Week to make our team feel truly valued.

We are sponsoring a dessert truck to treat staff. The average price of one dessert is $7-$8. Every dollar makes a difference, and no amount is too small. You can donate by clicking [HERE].

Write A Note by May 6th!

Your child(ren) will be bringing home an envelope with a card inside for our Staff Appreciation Wall. Please have them choose a special staff member in the building and write a thoughtful note on the card. If they can’t choose just one, no problem — extra cards are available in the front office, or you can fill out this [GOOGLE FORM] and we’ll take care of the rest. (And don’t forget to show some love to our amazing support staff too!)

Please read the instructions included in the envelope and remember to return them completed to the bin in your child’s classroom no later than May 6th.

Volunteer Appreciation + More!

Tuesday May 6th @6:30pm Join us for our final PTO meeting of the year! The agenda includes a budget review (with open discussion and feedback), a warm welcome for our newly elected board members, and special recognition of our incredible volunteers (that's YOU!)—complete with treats and refreshments as a thank-you for all your hard work. We’ll also announce this year’s PTO Alumni Scholarship recipients. We look forward to seeing you there as we celebrate a fantastic year together! Click the  image to RSVP so we can plan accordingly.

May 1st
May 9th

The PTO shops for, purchases, organizes, and packs snacks for the CMAS Cinema—a celebration to recognize the hard work our 3rd–8th grade students put in during CMAS testing. Way to go, students—you’ve earned it!

PTO Fundrai$ing Festivities
In & Out Food Truck

Join us for our "Burgers & Blankets" family event. It will be an evening of fun, food, and fundraising! In-N-Out will donate 75% of all ticket sales directly to STEM Lab! The remaining 25% supports the In-N-Out Burger Foundation, benefiting abused and neglected children. WOW — your burger really makes a difference!

📅 Ticket Purchase Deadline: May 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM 🚫 No ticket sales at the event. 👉 Click here for all the details and to purchase your meal tickets!

FREE Entertainment Planned For The Evening Includes:

  • 🎨 Facepainters

  • 🎈 Balloon Animal Artists

  • 🫧 A Bubble Station

  • 🖌️ Temporary Tattoo Artists

  • 🎡 Prize Wheel

  • ✏️ Sidewalk Chalk Art

  • ➕ More!

Colorado Rapids Summer Spirit Night

June 14th @ 7:30 PM: Colorado Rapids vs. Orlando City SC

Join us for STEM Lab Fundraising Night with the Colorado Rapids! Friends and family are invited to enjoy special discounted ticket pricing—plus, a portion of each ticket sold will go directly back to support STEM Lab.

Tickets include parking! For more details and to order your tickets, please [SEE FLYER HERE].

And YES... there will be a postgame FIREWORKS show!

Passive Fundrai$ing Opportunities

Our passive fundraising generates funds for the PTO without direct involvement from donors. Supporters contribute through everyday activities like online shopping, using specific credit cards, or participating in reward programs. Businesses or platforms donate a percentage of sales or transactions to our organization. To see the list of all of our partners, go [HERE].

PTO Operations Overview

🎓 STEM Lab PTO Alumni Scholarship Recipients!

The STEM Lab PTO is proud to congratulate Ryann Fredrick and Sydney Reese on being selected as the recipients of the 2025 STEM Lab PTO Alumni Scholarship!

These outstanding former STEMsters were chosen based on their:

  • Academic achievement & rigor

  • Leadership

  • Community service

  • Strength in extracurricular activities

Each recipient was awarded $1,000 to help cover college tuition next school year as they pursue degrees in STEM fields.

Congratulations, Ryann & Sydney! We wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors. Thank you for representing STEM Lab with such pride and positivity!

Sponsor Spotlight
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The owner/operator is a STEM mom!

Their goal: "to bring a sleek, modern downtown feel to the ‘burbs! (Yeah, we know you’re too busy to be searching + paying for parking!) We specialize in modern haircare techniques to create classic + trending hairstyles, investing regularly in continuing education locally + across the US."

Check them out to see which services they provide (It's A LOT!) and book your appointment today! 

School News & Updates
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It's the quickest way to stay up to date! 

Check out and subscribe to our social media pages for visual media of all the fun we have throughout the year.

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