Staff Appreciation Week

5/3/2024 10:35 am

Due to MCAS, the PTO will celebrate Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week from Monday, May 13th through Friday, May 17th.

Tonight: Spring Loring Eats at Sudbury Pizza

5/1/2024 10:00 am

Spring Loring Eats at Sudbury Pizza is TONIGHT from 4-9pm.  

Walk in, order by phone (978.443.8957), or order online (http://sudburypizza.net/)

Grab dinner at Sudbury Pizza and a portion of your food purchase will be donated to the Loring PTO!

Art Show: Help Needed

5/1/2024 9:59 am

We are seeking volunteers to help break down the art show.  If you have an hour or so on Friday, May 17th, please sign up HERE to help out.

5th Grade Families: Register for Broomball

5/1/2024 9:58 am

Broomball is an annual 5th grade event that features a friendly competition between the Loring Staff/Parents and the Loring 5th Graders. It is free and always a blast!  

About Broomball

Broomball is a game similar to hockey, but it is played with corn brooms and a small ball. Participants play in gym socks (no sneakers). We provide the gear - all you need is socks!

Date, Time, and Place

The event takes place Friday, May 17th in the Loring Elementary School gym. The gym doors open at 4:45pm and play begins promptly at 5:00pm. We will wrap up the games by 6:30pm and every 5th grader in attendance will receive an ice cream novelty after the game. Pizza by the slice and snacks will also be available for purchase (Cash only!).

Create an Awesome Playlist!

Please have your child add their favorite (non-explicit) song to our event playlist by adding it to the registration (see below). 

How to Sign Up 

If your child is interested in playing, please complete the registration form on the PTO website by Tuesday, May 14th.

Parents, please also register to play on the parent/teacher team. If you won't be playing, please consider volunteering to help run the event via this Sign Up Genius. We are in need of coaches, referees, scoreboard/timekeepers, etc.

If you have any questions, please contact Laura Warren at higgity26@yahoo.com or Marissa Cole at marissalcole@gmail.com.

PTO General Meeting

5/1/2024 9:57 am

Join us (virtually) for the last General PTO meeting of the school year!

Thursday, May 29th at 7:30pm

Please join us at the link below:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/abt-azcu-sqz
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 318-414-0609‬ PIN: ‪186 728 797‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/abt-azcu-sqz?pin=6618248940404

Fun Run: Save the Date

5/1/2024 9:56 am

Save the Date! Loring's Annual Fun Run is  Saturday, June 1st from 4:00-6:00 pm.  

The Fun Run is one of the most anticipated events of the year! The kids have a blast running for their school and trying to beat the participation goal to earn the school wide reward. 

In addition to being the PTO's largest fundraiser, during the two week fundraising campaign, the kids learn all about specific character traits that help them succeed. This year's theme is World Changer Workshop and the kids will be inspired to develop big ideas to help leave their mark on the World! 

Also exciting and new for this year is that Dude Perfect has partnered with Boosterthon for this event! This means that all the prizes that kids can earn through registration (totally free) and obtaining pledges are Dude Perfect endorsed! So if your child enjoys attempting cool tricks, they will love these prizes! 

After the kids have run their laps, they can enjoy a party on the playground! Travelin Bones Food truck will be on site for you to purchase food from and have a picnic with friends. The 5th graders will also have their dunk tank that was postponed due to rain in Fall. So you wont want to miss this event!!

The funds raised will go toward creative enrichment for all grades. Registration will kick on in two weeks so stay tuned!

PTO Executive Board Openings for 2024-2025

5/1/2024 9:55 am

We are recruiting now for our 2024-2025 open Exec Board positions and would love for you to join our team!  Volunteering for the board is a rewarding experience as you have a direct impact on Loring and our students.  Beyond the fundraising, staff, education, and community support and connection, you have unique access and insight into both the Loring and SPS administration.  

Please reach out with any questions about time commitment or scheduling, we’d love to hear from you!

Vice Chair -  The Vice Chair works alongside and learns from the Chair to provide the overall leadership for all PTO activities. Serves on the Executive Board, works closely with the Principal and Vice Principal and district administration, and provides guidance and oversight to all committee coordinators. Two-year term. In the past this role has been filled by people with all work experiences and availability. The role is what you are able to make of it! 
Assistant Treasurer -  The Assistant Treasurer works alongside and learns from the Treasurer as the PTO’s chief financial officers. Primary responsibility is handling deposits. Two-year term.

To learn more about these opportunities and open coordinator positions, please email Melissa Perla.

Help Needed: Camp Fair Coordinators

5/1/2024 9:54 am

We are currently looking for two people to fill the roles of Camp Fair Coordinators for the 2024-2025 School Year.  The Camp Fair coordinator is a position active from October through the end of January. The coordinators communicate with camps to arrange enrollment, build the online directory, run meetings with other Camp Fair team volunteers, and assist at the in-person event.  The majority of this role is done at home and on your own time.  Training and previous documentation will be provided - the new coordinators will be able to step right in!

Buddy up with a friend and contact cochairs@loringpto.org if you'd like to hear more!    

Lunch & Recess Volunteers

5/1/2024 9:53 am

There are openings tomorrow (May 3rd) in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade.  

Click HERE to volunteer!

Questions? Please contact Kerri Brien at kerriapatrician@gmail.com.

Loring Art Show

5/1/2024 9:52 am

The Loring Art Show is right around the corner! Students have been working hard in all grade levels to prepare a beautiful exhibit for all to enjoy. Please see below for some important details and reminders.

Spring Cleaning? Don't Forget About Textile Recycling

5/1/2024 9:51 am

Spring Cleaning?

Take advatage of our textile recycling bins! 

Bring your old textiles (clothing, bedding, towels, shoes, and even stuffed animals!) to the Bay State Textile Drop Box at Loring and earn money for our school.  Click here for a list of accepted items - it's more than you think!

The two Bay State Textile Drop Boxes are in the Loring parking lot near the basketball courts.  Please make sure your items are bagged and nothing is left on the ground. If you notice that the bins are full please let us know so we can schedule an immediate pickup.