A Message From the Board

YOUR FEEDBACK IS NEEDED! PLEASE TAKE A FEW MOMENTS TO COMPLETE OUR ANONYMOUS POST-EVENT SURVEY! [CLICK HERE]

We are thrilled to share that the Inflate-A-Palooza was a huge success! It was incredible to see so many students, families, and staff come together for a day filled with so much energy and school spirit. A huge thank you to all of our volunteers and sponsors who helped make it happen! Please continue to upload or view photos & video's [HERE]. Also at that link, you will find the hilarious videos from our pep assembly Friday afternoon.

But the fun doesn’t stop there! October is packed with even more exciting activities. Scroll down to see everything we have planned this month, take our survey's, mark your calendars, etc... We can't wait to see everyone at these upcoming events, and as always, we appreciate your ongoing support with your time ⏰, talents 🙌, and treasures 💎. Let’s keep the fun rolling!

Where Will We Use These Funds?

Fundraiser Raffle Winners!

COMMUNITY CORNER

CLICK HERE TO RSVP SO WE CAN PLAN ACCORDINGLY

Cultural Appreciation

At STEM Lab, we believe that a strong, inclusive school culture thrives when families and educators work together. We value your voice and would love to know how you'd like to be involved in school culture activities and events throughout the year.

Please [FILL OUT THIS SURVEY] (even if you have already) so we can better plan meaningful opportunities, ensure every family feels represented, and create events that reflect our amazing community.

EPIC EVENTS

*Inflatables provided by STEM Lab PTO

Trunk or Treat + Volunteers Needed!

Get ready for a spooktacular night of fun at our annual FREE Trunk or Treat event! 🍬👻 Friday October 24th @6pm. Bring your family and friends for a fun filled evening. Plus you get to vote on your favorite trunk of night! (Fun note: Hulstrom and Malley Drive have their trunk or treat event this night too. So you can make your rounds!)

We’re looking for volunteers who can take some time over the next few days and this weekend to build "Monster Boxes" for collecting candy donations. For inspiration, check out Google, YouTube, or Pinterest! Once these boxes are set up at the school, we’ll begin accepting candy donations (more details to come soon).

We’re also looking for TRUNKS! If you're interested in decorating your car, trunk, table, bike, or any creative setup, we’d love to have you! Please [GO HERE] to sign up for either of these fun opportunities.

FUNDRAI$ING FESTIVITIES

Chipotle Dine-out: Tuesday Oct. 21st

SAVE THE DATE! Don't worry about cooking and dine-out instead for a great cause! Join us at the Thornton Chipotle off of 120th and Washington. More information to come.

Milk Caps For Mooola

Milk Caps for Mooola is a fundraising program run by Longmont Dairy for eligible schools in Colorado. Each Longmont Dairy cap is worth 5¢ and can be redeemed for cash. Participating is as easy as 1-2-3! To learn more, click [HERE]. If you have milk caps to donate, please drop them off in the collection bin located in the front lobby of the school.

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

Valhallan transforms gaming into a place where kids build character, life skills, and confidence while forming friendships in an inclusive, supportive environment. Click the image to learn more!

SCHOOL NEWS & UPDATES

(Click to be directed to the STEM Lab School website)

Adams 12 Board places Mill Levy Override measure on November ballot

Bring your questions to our interactive MLO webinar with Superintendent Chris Gdowski at 6:30pm on Monday October 6th. [GO HERE]for the zoom link.

[GO HERE] to learn about how we could lose EVEN MORE than we already have without this MLO! Questions? Please don't hesitate to ask us!

"We know the state's not going to have a lot of money to help us out for next year. So if we don't help ourselves here in Adams 12, next year will be another difficult year when it comes to cuts," Superintendent Chris Gdowski said.

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SUBJECT: PTO Press-October 2025