Lunch and Recess Volunteers Needed!

8/28/2025 3:03 am

Every Friday, we will be looking for 3 volunteers per grade to help cover recess and lunch. This allows our classroom teachers to have consistent planning time each week. It's an easy volunteering opportunity if your schedule has flexibility during the day, and it's also a fun chance to see your kids and their friends during the school day!

If you are interested in volunteering, sign up at this link to help your child's grade! Please be mindful of how many shifts you sign up for at one time - we'd like to afford as many caregivers as possible the opportunity to help.

Before volunteering, make sure you have an active CORI form on file with SPS by checking in with Paula Saliga or Vicki Harrington in the front office. Additionally, please be sure to click here and review the orientation slides and click here to watch the training video. You will also need to sign a confidentiality agreement. These forms are available in the front office and can be completed when you check in for your first volunteer shift. 

When you arrive at school to volunteer, please check in at the front office 5 minutes prior to your start time. This will allow you time to sign in, obtain a badge and proceed to the playground. 

Can't make your shift? PLEASE try to find a replacement first. If unable, please email the Loring Office.

What's Going On - Back to School

8/28/2025 3:08 am

1. Welcome Back and Call for Photos

2. Volunteer Thank You

3. Loring Office Reminders

4. Boo-Hoo/Woo-Hoo Breakfast

5. Lunch/Recess Volunteers

6. Call for Business Sponsors

7. PTO Volunteer Request

8. Save the Dates - Upcoming Events

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

Welcome Back and Call for Photos

8/28/2025 3:07 am

We hope all of our 1st through 5th graders had a successful first day of school and look forward to welcoming all the new kindergartners next week! We loved seeing smiling faces again and know it's going to be another Pawsome year together!

Each year, the Loring yearbook includes a first day of school photo collage and we need your pictures!  Please submit photos to pawsomeyearbook@gmail.com and your photos may be featured in the 2025-2026 yearbook.  Photos should be 500MB minimum size and in JPEG format. 

Thank You!

8/28/2025 3:06 am

A special thank you to our PTO Co-Chairs for hosting the New Family and Kindergarten playground meet-ups. Lauren Hargrove and Tyler Cohen planned a special back-to-school lunch for all of the Loring teachers and staff. Finally, thank you to Laura Warren for all of the beautiful flowers you see at the Loring entrances!

Important Reminders from the Loring Office

8/28/2025 3:05 am

A few important reminders from the Loring office!  

1. All returning families should complete the Back to School Packet ASAP. To complete, click on the Follett Aspen button on the main Loring website or go directly to the Aspen welcome page to get started. More information about the Back to School Packet is available here.

2. Please fill out the Family Information Form - this information helps our pawsome staff get to know you and your student better.  There are various languages available.

3. As the new school year gets under way, please ensure that you have a current CORI form on file with the school office.  They're good for three years, so plan to update your form if it has expired. You will need an active CORI on file to help with any of the classroom or school events.  Please reach out to the front office with any questions or to request a form.

Boo-Hoo/Woo-Hoo Breakfast!

8/28/2025 3:04 am

Parents of kindergartners and new-to-Loring students are invited to Loring's annual Boo-hoo/Woo-hoo Breakfast, generously sponsored by Rachel Stocker! Join us in the cafeteria after drop-off (8am!) on Tuesday, September 2nd for coffee and breakfast munchies. Whether you are crying or smiling after sending your kids off, this is a great opportunity to kick off the new school year and meet other new Loring parents. munchies. Please sign up here by Friday, August 29 for planning purposes!

Call for Sponsors

8/28/2025 3:02 am

Local Business Sponsors Wanted!

The Loring PTO is looking to partner with local businesses to support our students, teachers/staff, and school programs this year.

By becoming a sponsor, you'll:

• Reach hundreds of local families

• Show your commitment to education

• Help fund vital creative enrichment programming

If your business is interested, contact Colleen at cbgleason@gmail.com. We'd love to share sponsorship opportunities and celebrate your support!

Thank you for helping us strengthen our school community.

Open Positions: Volunteer for the PTO!

8/28/2025 3:01 am

A number of new volunteers are needed to help with various PTO activities for the upcoming school year! Volunteering hours are typically flexible and vary by event. Please review the following open positions and email cochairs@loringpto.org if you are interested in helping out!

1. Leopardfest Committee Member - Seeking new committee members to shadow the current committee because a number of current volunteers have students that will age out of Loring next year! Specific events for which we need shadows: Face Painting, Beat the Bucket, Musical Treats.

2. Camp Fair - Looking for a new committee member for this big Loring fundraiser. The committee is well run and organized but needs some extra hands.

3. Book Fair - Looking for a couple of people to help coordinate this year. It will only require a few hours of work, mostly from home and/or with some availability on the morning of Friday, September 19th.

4. 5th Grade Committee - Open to any 5th grade families interested in helping with events throughout the year, first up being the Pumpkin Walk!

Thank you for considering providing much needed support to help our school! Please email cochairs@loringpto.org for more info.

2025-2026 Events: Save the Dates

8/28/2025 3:00 am

Save these Dates for Upcoming Back-to-School Events! 

• Tuesday, September 2 - First day of school for kindergartners!

• Tuesday, September 2nd @ 8:00 am - BooHoo WooHoo breakfast for K and new-to-Loring families

• Thursday, September 11th - School Picture Day (more info coming soon!)

• Friday/Saturday, September 19th/20th - Fall Book Fair 

• Saturday, September 20th @ 4:30 pm - Leopardfest 

• Saturday/Sunday, October 25/26th - Pumpkin Walk

• Thursday, October 30th - School Picture Retake Day

• Saturday, May 30th - Fun Run