February PTO Meeting
Our next PTO meeting will be on Thursday, February 6th, at 6 pm in the Rowe Library and Zoom. Our guest speaker this month will be Superintendent Ryan Scallon, who will lead a discussion about the “High School for the Future” plan for Portland Public Schools. We will also have an agenda for PTO business. Childcare for school-aged children will be available, and we will have snacks for those attending in person! Please contact Ashley with questions at president@roweschoolpto.org.
Pokemon Night
Join us for the 2nd Annual Pokemon Night at Rowe Wednesday, February 12th at 5:45pm! Kids will have a chance to make a binder to keep their cards, trade cards, get new ones and more! Volunteers are needed to make this event happen. Please sign up HERE or email Emily at communitybuilding@roweschoolpto.org if you’re able to help make this awesome event a success.
Community Bake at Flatbread
Bring family, friends, and fellow pizza lovers - join us for a Community Bake at Flatbread pizza.
A portion of proceeds on all pizza sales in store or carryout will go to the Rowe PTO.
Rowe Night at Maine Mariners
Join Rowe at the Maine Mariners hockey game on Saturday, April 5 - puck drop at 6:00 pm!
$5 of every ticket sold goes back to the PTO. A portion of the concession stand sales also will go right back to Rowe!
Buy tickets here: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/RowePTOApr5th
Enrichment Session I: Registration Open
The PTO is excited to be launching a pilot session of a new after-school enrichment program at Rowe beginning in February 2025. The program will offer some exciting and enriching clubs and classes that fall outside of the school curriculum and allow our young learners to embrace their love of learning while exploring new interests in a fun, supportive and accessible environment.
The initial six-week pilot session will host two after-school clubs facilitated by Rowe teachers beginning the week of February 24th - Knitting Club with Ms. Gellar on Tuesdays (grades 2-5) and Art Club with Ms. Warren on Thursdays (grades K-2). More details about these Session 1 offerings can be found here.
Registration for Session 1 will be open for three days - January 27th, 28th and 29th. An email with the registration link will be sent out once registration is open. If registration totals for any club exceed the number of seats available, spaces will be allocated by a lottery and a waitlist will be maintained for each club.
During the initial pilot period of this new program, club costs will be covered by the PTO. The PTO will gladly accept donations to help cover enrichment program expenses, but this will be optional and will not impact a student’s placement in a club.
The PTO currently hopes to have a second Spring 2025 session that will begin the week of April 28th, with the hope of expanding the offerings and growing the program over time.
If you have any ideas, questions or feedback, please feel free to reach out to the Enrichment committee at Enrichment@roweschoolpto.org.
Cookie Extravaganza & Hot Cocoa Bar
Join Us for the Annual Staff Cookie Extravaganza!
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 18th as we celebrate our dedicated staff with our beloved Cookie Extravaganza and Hot Chocolate Bar! We’re looking for 55 dozen cookies or treats to create a delightful spread, allowing each staff member to pick a dozen cookies as a heartfelt holiday thank you. We will also have a hot beverage station available.
We invite you to dust off your favorite recipe or grab some treats from your favorite local bakery—whatever works best for you! Let's show our incredible staff just how much we appreciate all they do.
How You Can Help:
Sign Up: Please use this link to indicate if you can bring cookies and/or hot chocolate supplies, or if you’d like to assist with setup or cleanup: Cookie Extravaganza Sign up
Variety Matters: We have staff members with various dietary needs, including vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and peanut allergies. Your contributions will help us ensure everyone can enjoy the treats!
Comment: When you sign up, kindly note what you’re bringing to help us avoid duplicates. Here is a wishlist on Amazon for ideas: Hot Chocolate Bar wishlist
Thank you for helping us make this celebration special for our amazing staff!
December PTO Meeting
Join us for the December PTO meeting, which will be hybrid - in-person in the Rowe Library and by Zoom!
Childcare is provided for school-aged children.
We will have a short PTO business meeting, followed by snacks & socializing!
3rd Grade Playdate
Attention 3rd Grade Families!
Mark your calendars for a fun grade-wide playdate for all 3rd grade students! Join us on Sunday, November 17th, from 10 AM - 12 PM at the Reiche Community Center.
For a discounted rate of just $2 per student, be sure to mention you’re with the Rowe School Playdate when you arrive.
Hope to see you there!
Autumn Garden Clean Up
Come help put the garden to bed!
Bring water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, and garden gloves.
No bathroom access.
Book Fair - Back Cove Books
Rowe's Book Fair with Back Cove Books is live on Tuesday, November 12 - Wednesday, November 13! Enter "Rowe" in the comments section at checkout for online orders, or visit the store in person Woodfords Corner. The PTO will get 20% of all proceeds to use to purchase books from classroom wishlists.
https://www.backcovebooks.com/rowe-elementary-school-fair
September PTO Meeting
Join us to hear from Asst. Principal Melissa Richard, learn about the PTO’s plans for the year, and stay for some snacks and socializing!
Zoom link here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89801169383
Recess Runners
This program is a fantastic way for our students to stay active and
engaged during recess, and we would love your help to make it a success!
Recess
Schedule:
· 10:55 - 11:25 1st Recess
· 11:25 - 11:55 PreK & K Recess
· 11:55 - 12:25 3rd Recess
· 12:25 - 12:55 2nd Recess
· 12:55 - 1:25 4th Recess
· 1:25 - 1:55 5th Recess
If you are available to help on either of these days, please log
into SIGNUP GENIUS to sign up for a recess date and time.
Popsicles on the Playground
Meet Your Teacher, 3-3:45 pm
Popsicles on the Playground, 3:45 - 4:30 p.m
April Calendar Raffle
Win great prizes during the month of April! Tickets on sale through 3/30. See prizes and purchase tickets here.
Rowe Community Meet & Greet with Julianne Opperman
The PTO invites you to a Meet & Greet with Julianne Opperman, our District 3 Representative on Portland's School Board.
As the Superintendent's office and School Board work through this year's budget process and strategic plan, Julianne is interested in connecting directly with our community in order to hear our thoughts.
This is a great opportunity for our community to ask questions and provide feedback directly with Julianne in a small setting, with the focus mostly on our school. Please join us!
If you are unable to attend, or in addition to attending, Julianne invites you to complete the district's Strategic Plan Feedback Form, found here.
