What's Happening this Week

1/22/2025 4:01 pm

Here's what's going on!

* Camp Fair This Sunday (Jan 26th)

* URGENT: Lunch/Recess Volunteers Needed

* Loring Goes to the Movies Update

* 3rd Grade Creative Enrichment

* 5th Grade Families - We Need Baby & Retro Photos!

* Seeking Auction Donations

* Get Your Loring Gear

* Open Roles - We Need You!

* Updated 2025 Event Dates

- Community News: Kickoff to K, Community Read at Goodnow, Sudbury Flag Football Spring Registration 

Questions on anything PTO related?  Email cochairs@loringpto.org.

Final Reminder: Sudbury Camp Fair This Sunday!

1/22/2025 4:00 pm

Date: Sunday, January 26th, 11am-2pm
Location: Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School

This is it! The Camp Fair is just days away. Don't miss your chance to plan an unforgettable summer for your kids.

Why You Can’t Miss It:

*  40+ different camps with unique programs including travel, community service, arts, sports, academic enrichment as well as traditional camp options. We have representatives from day, overnight, and travel programs for a range of ages.

* Over $500 in raffle opportunities

* Cool Camp Swag

* Activities galore! 

Get a head start on planning by visiting the online directory at www.sudburycampfair.org.

Remember, your participation helps fund Loring’s most important programs. See you there for a day of fun and camp planning!

URGENT: Volunteers Needed for Lunch and Recess

1/22/2025 3:59 pm

Loring Goes to the Movies: Update

1/22/2025 3:46 pm

We're heading back to the movies! 

Saturday, March 8th at 1:00 pm - Maynard Fine Arts Theater

How to Train Your Dragon 

Tickets will be *FREE* courtesy of the PTO but signup will be required due to capacity limits. 

Stay tuned! 

3rd Grade Creative Enrichment: Eyes On Owls

1/22/2025 3:39 pm

Our 3rd Graders enjoyed some special visitors last week with a school favorite program, Eyes on Owls.

They learned about different local species, and even met a few up close! 

 

      

Some pawsome owl facts they discovered include: 

5th Grade Families - Remember to Send Yearbook Photos!

1/22/2025 3:38 pm

YEARBOOK REMINDERS FOR 5^TH GRADE FAMILIES 

Send in a ONE baby picture by Jan 31^st

(minimum file size 500kb)

Send in “retro” photos by Jan 31^st

(Include grade at time of photo, minimum file size 500kb)

Email all photos and any questions to pawsomeyearbook@gmail.com

Auction Items Needed!

1/22/2025 3:27 pm

Seeking Auction Donations!  

Help us make this the best auction yet.  Donation ideas include: an overnight at a vacation home, an item or service from your business, tickets to a professional sports game, a “behind the scenes” experience with a sports team or at a TV or radio station, or any other cool place where you might have a connection. Gift cards, experiences, books, services, etc are all welcome - we're looking to have items at a variety of price points to offer our community!  We can provide a tax receipt for the value of your donated item or service.

The Auction is one of our largest fundraisers and allows the PTO to fund programs for the 25/26 school year.  This year's auction will move back online (alongside some special *live* only offerings) to allow everyone to participate.  Please reach out to loringauction@gmail.com to donate or for more information.

Save the Date for our Parent's Night Out on March 29th - We're partying like it's Y2K all over again!  Tickets will go on sale in the coming weeks. 

Order Your Loring Gear Today

1/22/2025 3:25 pm

Get cozy for the winter with some new Loring gear! T-shirts, PJ pants, bag tags... it's all in the Loring Store! Inventory is on hand so no need to worry about shipping. All proceeds benefit the PTO and go right back to the school.

Click here to access the store.

Questions? Please email Sarah Astman.

PTO: Help Needed for 2025!

1/22/2025 3:05 pm

The PTO relies on volunteers to run successfully.  We will have to cancel events and programs if we do not have committees to run them. 

Immediate Needs: 

* Fun Run Coordinator - we have an experienced team but need a volunteer to oversee event & coordinate with vendor (Boosterthon)

* Yearbook Volunteers - help with page layouts and photography for a specific grade-level collage or create a school-wide collage like "First Day Photos" or "Leopard Fest.". This is a very flexible, work-from-home position that requires no experience. Additional help needed for special 5th Grade highlights.  Bulk of work completed during March & April.

* Loring Eats Coordinator - coordinate with local restaurants to schedule "eat around town" nights for the Loring community and raise funds for PTO.   

* Science Fair Committee - join the team to help continue this fun event where our student scientists & explorers show off their projects.

Upcoming Needs (Onboard now to shadow current volunteers): 

* Camp Fair Coordinator - coordinate the PTO's 2nd largest fundraiser (and the only one that requires no funds from our parent/family community). Has support of Camp Fair team to break up responsibility; Coordinator role can be split between 2 people.  

* Leopardfest Committee (multiple openings) - plan and execute our September back to school  celebration.  Our current team is aging out of Loring and we need new members to keep this event going.  

 Many roles can be done primarily from home and all can be done on your own time. Thanks to everyone who has reached out and stepped up to keep our PTO running strong!  

Please email cochairs@loringpto.org for more info.

2025 Save the Dates - Updated

1/22/2025 3:04 pm

Mark those 2025 calendars!

January 26th: Sudbury Camp Fair @ LS (Family event)

January 31st: 5th Grade Yearbook pics due

March 8th (1-3pm): Loring Goes to the Movies, How to Train Your Dragon (Family event)

March 19th: Loring Eats at Mooyah 

**March 26th (TENTATIVE): Science Fair (Family event)

**March 29th: Parents' Night Out @ Jack's Abbey Y2K Style (ADULT ONLY event)

(Auction will run concurrently online)

May 9th: Loring Art Show (Family event)

May 21st: PTO General Meeting

May 31st: Fun Run (Family event)

(** New Events added)

Stay tuned for more details on all of the above!