Keller Cougars P.T.O.
APRIL 2020 Newsletter
April News!
Happy APRIL 2020 Everyone!
Through this difficult COVID19 time, we want all of our Keller families to know we are sending lots of well wishes.
With the school return date set tentatively to Wednesday - April 8th, we have cancelled the ice cream social and the Dave's Coffee Cake Fundraiser, which will be refunded. Unfortunately many of our other PTO events may be affected as well.
We will send school and P.T.O. updates via Facebook & e-mail as soon as we receive them. If you are not on our PTO e-mail list and would like to be included, send a request to HelenKellerPTO@gmail.com.
Here is hoping for lots of sunlight and good weather in April!
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week 2020!
Monday May 4th - Friday May 8th
Regardless of when school resumes, we will honor Keller teachers & staff!
Out of ideas for Teacher gifts? This year the PTO is organizing group gifts from families to teachers. If you are interested in contributing to one collection of funds to purchase either a (recipient selected) gift card or a check - donate here! Any teacher or staff you designate will get a report of those who donated and what amount towards their gift.
Helen Keller P.T.O. Is On The Web!
Visit https://www.ksd140.org/keller/pto or click the link below
Visit Us On Facebook!
A quick way to check out what's happening is to visit and Like our Facebook page. Quick link is below.
Helen Keller Elementary is now on Facebook!
The P.T.O. is thrilled to share that Keller's administration has developed their own Facebook page! We look forward to keeping everyone informed regarding any school and/or P.T.O. deails.
Click the link below to check it out!
Kirby School District Updates
Working Together
The Helen Keller PTO is dedicated to making our school the very best it can be. During the year, the PTO sponsors a variety of assemblies and other activities that help enrich the school day. Money for these events is raised through Yankee Candle and other fundraisers throughout the year.
Please support Helen Keller School through our upcoming fundraisers. Last year, we were able to sponsor assemblies for our students, Spring fest and much more. All of this was possible thanks to the generosity of parents.
Everyone is very welcome to attend our PTO meetings. We appreciate the help we have received from so many great volunteers and we look forward to meeting new parents.
April 2020 Volunteer Spotlight!
**April 2020 Volunteer Spotlight, Rbonda Zurek!**
Hello, my name is Rhonda Zurek. This is my eighth year volunteering at Keller. I have two children - Abby, who is in 7th grade at Grissom and Adam, who is in 4th grade at Keller. I have also been a sub lunch aide at Keller since January, 2017. I have helped out with many fundraisers and hot lunches. I also try not to miss a PTO meeting. I feel very Blessed to be a part of such a wonderful school. My kids have enjoyed having me there. I can not thank the wonderful Keller PTO and the awesome teachers and staff for all the opportunities and memories they have given my family by inviting me to be a part of my childrens life at school. Also the many friendships I have made and continue to make, so thank you!
Thank you Rhonda!
March 2020 Volunteer Spotlight!
**March Volunteer Spotlight, Jennifer Marzec!**
Hi, I'm Jennifer Marzec,
I'm a Mom to 4 Kids, my Youngest is in First Grade Here At Keller. I love being able to come help out at the school, it gives me a chance to give back and see my little one enjoying her day here.
I've met so many families that also volunteer, and it's so wonderful belonging to such a wonderful community and school that helps each other out.
Thank you Jennifer for all that you do for the Helen Keller School and the PTO! :)
Mission Statement
The mission of the Helen Keller PTO is to provide an avenue whereby parents, teachers and students can work cooperatively together to enhance the learning, social and emotional growth of the children enrolled at Helen Keller Elementary School.
Meet Our Team
President: Trisha Stasukaitis
Vice President: Caroline Olenick
Treasurer: Kelly Estrada
Secretaries: Raquel Govea & Leanna Ochoa
Upcoming Stuff!
Mother/Special Person-Son Cosmic Bowling Date Night: Date TBD
Dave's Coffee cakes pickup: TBD
April 3rd: Spring Ice Cream Social & Sock Hop - Cancelled
April 20-24th: Buy 1 get 1 Scholastic book fair! - TBD
April 22nd: Grandparent/Special Person Night - TBD
May 8th, 2020: Chad Hunter, Zack & The Zombie - No Bulliez Pleaze - TBD
May 4th: May 8th, 2020: Teacher Appreciation Week! - We will still honor the teachers regardless of when school resumes!
May 18th: Pep Rally for the Fun Run - TBD
May 28th: Fun Run! - TBD
June 2nd, 2020: Keller SPRINGFEST! - TBD