Lucky's Lowdown

10/1/2026 2:59 am

Loring PTO's Latest: Thursday Notices

1. Lucky's Lowdown

2. Thank You: Food Pantry

3. School Picture Retake Day

4. Reminder: Purchase School Pictures

5. Save the Date: Pumpkin Walk

6. Volunteers Needed: Room Parents/Liaisons

7. Business Sponsor Welcome: Wellesley Hills Dental

8. Volunteers Needed: Lunch/Recess

9. Donations Requested: Recess Equipment

Community News

1. SPS LGBTQ+ PAC

2. Outdoor Movie Night

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

Thank You: Food Pantry

10/1/2026 2:58 am

A huge thank you to the Loring community for contributing an incredible 32 boxes of food for Food Pantry Friday! Together with donations from the other SPS elementary schools, Loring’s generosity helped restock the Food Pantry storage container and ensure that much-needed food is available to local families.

A special thank you to Laura Warren and Marissa Cole for coordinating this important event, and to Melissa Perla, Katie Carroll, Caroline Archambault, Katie Dasso, Liz Taylor, Christine Scianga, and Cara Brill for helping sort and deliver all of the donations last Friday.

We’re so grateful for the generosity, time, and community spirit that make efforts like this possible. Thank you, Loring!

School Picture Retake Day

10/1/2026 2:57 am

Picture Retake Day will take place next week, on Thursday, October 8th. Keep an eye on your emails; you should receive one soon from SchoolyPics that includes a link to confirm participation. If you would like your child(ren) to have their pictures retaken, please follow the registration instructions in the email so that "walk-ups" can be avoided as much as possible and SchoolyPics can plan for the appropriate number of student retakes.

Reminder: Purchase School Pictures

10/1/2026 2:56 am

At this point, all families with children who were present on Picture Day should have received the link to their pictures. If you have not yet received an email, please reach out to help@schoolypics.com for assistance. 

Early Bird Discounts and free shipping to school are available through Saturday, October 3rd. After that day, prices may increase. Please note that all students will receive a class photo, regardless of whether or not a picture package is purchased.

Save the Date: Pumpkin Walk

10/1/2026 2:55 am

October 24th & 25th

The Fifth Graders invite you to mark your calendars for their annual Pumpkin Walk.  On the weekend of October 24th & 25th, the fifth grade students will decorate a local walking trail with over 100 pumpkins.  It's a fabulous fall family event - we can't wait to see you there!

Stay tuned for more details, including ticket sales and volunteer sign-up.

Volunteers Needed: Room Parents/Liaisons

10/1/2026 2:54 am

We are still looking for 1–2 Room Parents/Liaisons for the following classrooms: 

• Kindergarten: [All filled]

• 1st Grade: Fullam, Schwendemann

• 2nd Grade: Eddy

• 3rd Grade: Orr

• 4th Grade: [All filled]

• 5th Grade: Nikolich

This volunteer position helps keep classrooms connected throughout the year by coordinating holiday and end-of-year teacher gifts, occasionally communicating PTO and school-wide information to families, and supporting the yearbook by sharing classroom or school-event photos when possible. It’s a great way to get involved with your child’s classroom without a major time commitment! Contact Dana Reese if you're willing to volunteer!

Business Sponsor Welcome: Wellesley Hills Dental

10/1/2026 2:53 am

Please extend a PAWSOME welcome to our NEW Platinum Sponsor, Wellesley Hills Dental! We're so grateful to have their support!

Are you a Loring family who owns a business (any kind, big or small)? Would you like some great exposure WHILE supporting our school?  Reach out to Karen Lynch.

Volunteers Needed: Lunch/Recess

10/1/2026 2:52 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.

Please make sure you have an active CORI form on file with SPS by checking in with Paula Saliga in the front office. 

Before you volunteer, you will 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.

Also, please review the playground expectations in advance. There will be dedicated staff members present at both recess and lunch. If you have any questions during recess, please ask Mr. Evangelos or Ms. Welch. Questions during lunch can be directed to Ms. McCune.

Please check in at the front office 5 minutes prior to your start 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 office.

Donations Requested: Recess Equipment

10/1/2026 2:51 am

We're looking to refresh our recess supplies and would love your help! If you have gently-used soccer balls, footballs, basketballs, four-square balls, chalk, frisbees, or a hand pump that your family has outgrown, consider donating them to our school by dropping them by the front office. Thank you for helping keep our kids active and having fun!