What's Going On This Week

3/19/2026 2:59 am

1. Food Pantry TOMORROW

2. Reminder: PTO General Meeting 3/24

3. This Weekend: Parents' Night Out

4. BID NOW: Loring Madness Online Auction

5. Thank You: Science Fair

6. Thank You: Employee Appreciation Pop-Up

7. Creative Enrichment: 3rd Grade

8. K Social Action Project: Buddy Dog

9. Volunteers Needed: Lunch/Recess

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

Food Pantry TOMORROW

3/19/2026 2:58 am

The next Food Pantry Friday is TOMORROW, Friday, March 20th!

The Sudbury Public Schools host a food drive one Friday a month to benefit the Sudbury Food Pantry. Our generous donations help families in need in our very own community and beyond - the need right now is greater than ever! 

This month’s theme is Comfy/Cozy day. All Loring students are encouraged to wear comfy/cozy clothes on Friday, March 20th.

Donate by March 20th in one of two ways:

• Donate nonperishables. Send donations with your student to school on Friday, March 20th or any time next week - there is a collection bin in the lobby and out front. Please see the attached flyer for this month’s most needed items.

• Donate directly to the Food Pantry via their website. Make a monetary donation via the Sudbury Food Pantry’s website. Donate here and please let us know the amount of your donation.

Please reach out to Marissa Cole or Laura Warren with any questions.

Reminder: PTO General Meeting 3/24

3/19/2026 2:57 am

Join us next week (virtually) for the second General PTO meeting of the year!

Tuesday, March 24th at 7:30pm

Principal Harvey and Assistant Principal Savage will join for a Q&A for the first 30 minutes.

The meeting will occur in Google Meet and can be accessed at this link: http://meet.google.com/sts-ifwy-bka

This Weekend: Parents' Night Out

3/19/2026 2:56 am

Don't miss the Parents' Night Out! Tickets are still on sale and we are SO CLOSE to hitting our goal of at least 100 attendees! Purchase Tickets HERE and come enjoy a night at Jack's Abby with friends!

Check out some of the items you can bid on ONLY AT THE EVENT on March 21st:

• Pawsome Pancake Breakfast with the Principals

• Be Co-Anchor of the Pawsome News!

• Police Car Ride to School

• Front Row Seats to a Red Sox Game

• Exclusive Golf Experience at Old Sandwich Golf Club

• White Mountains 2-Night Family Escape

• Swing, Sip, and Savor Golf Basket

• Pasta Night Perfection Basket

• Sundae Fun Day Basket

**If you're signed up to attend this event, keep an eye on your email for additional event details coming soon!

BID NOW: Loring Madness Online Auction

3/19/2026 2:55 am

Get ready! The Loring PTO Online Auction is LIVE (beginning at 8am this morning)! 🏀 It’s time to shoot your shot and bid on an incredible lineup of items and experiences, all from the comfort of home. From summer camps and Sudbury youth sports registrations to gift certificates for local restaurants and shops, photography sessions, and family fun experiences, there’s something for everyone—plus exciting Boston sports tickets that are sure to be a slam dunk!

⏰ Bidding opens at 8am on March 19th, but only for a limited time (until Sunday, March 22 at 8:00pm), so don’t sit on the sidelines—check in often, place your bids, and keep an eye on your favorites as the clock winds down. Every bid is a win for our school, supporting the Loring PTO while also giving back to the amazing local businesses in our community. Jump in, get in the game, and see if you can come out on top—no buzzer beater required! 🎉

You will need to create a *free* account to view and bid on our auction site.  

Winners will be notified of pickup instructions early next week but all pickup will be local (no shipping).   

LORING AUCTION LINK 

Please join us in giving a round of applause to our amazing donors who made this auction possible!

Thank You: Science Fair

3/19/2026 2:54 am

The 2026 Science Fair was a huge success! A heartfelt thank you to Christine Horak, Morgan Freiman, Ashley Maguire, and Renee Crescenzi for their incredible time, effort, and organization in bringing this engaging and inspiring event to life.

We’re also so grateful to all of our volunteer scientists for sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm, and helping spark curiosity and a love of discovery in our students. And finally, thank you to all the students and families who participated and/or attended. Your creativity, hard work, and excitement made the event truly special. We loved seeing so many young scientists in action!

Thank You: Employee Appreciation Pop-Up

3/19/2026 2:53 am

The PTO set up a pop-up bagel brunch yesterday to thank our Pawsome teachers for all of their hard work, especially during this month of conferences!Thank you to Dana Roth, Morgan Freiman, and Tyler Cohen for helping coordinate and set up!

Creative Enrichment: 3rd Grade

3/19/2026 2:52 am

K Social Action Project: Buddy Dog

3/19/2026 2:51 am

The Buddy Dog Drive will be running from March 9th through April 11th! The Loring kindergarteners are asking families to contribute items to the Buddy Dog Humane Society! Students may drop off donations at the Buddy Dog doghouse in the front lobby. Most needed items include collars, canned dog food, canned cat food, rawhide, chew toys and leashes. Thank you!

Volunteers Needed: Lunch/Recess

3/19/2026 2:50 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 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.