--- title: September 2026 Meeting description: Discover key updates from the September 2026 Pennington PTO meeting, including fall events, family engagement opportunities, and important announcements. image: https://www.penningtonpto.org/hubfs/Headers/Copy%20of%20hubspot%20blog%20%20header-Oct-06-2024-12-38-35-3326-AM.jpg --- [![Pennington Elementary PTO](https://www.penningtonpto.org/hubfs/1-1.svg "Pennington Elementary PTO")](https://www.penningtonpto.org) Search toggle - [New to PES?](https://www.penningtonpto.org/new) - [Membership](https://www.penningtonpto.org/join) - [News](https://www.penningtonpto.org/news) - [Calendar](https://www.penningtonpto.org/calendar) - [Shop to Support](https://www.penningtonpto.org/shopping) - Resources Resources - [Volunteer](https://www.penningtonpto.org/volunteer) - [Staff Favorites](https://www.penningtonpto.org/staff-favorites) - [Car Rider 101](https://www.penningtonpto.org/car-rider-101) - [Library Tutorials](https://www.penningtonpto.org/limitless-libraries-tutorials) - Shop Shop - [Spirit Shop](https://www.penningtonpto.org/spirit-shop) - [Donate](https://donate.stripe.com/7sIeVNebEg2oc1yeUY) - [About](https://www.penningtonpto.org/about) About - [Contact Us](https://www.penningtonpto.org/contact-us) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/penningtonelementarypto) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/penningtonelementarypto/) [![Pennington Elementary PTO](https://www.penningtonpto.org/hubfs/1-1.svg "Pennington Elementary PTO")](https://www.penningtonpto.org) - [New to PES?](https://www.penningtonpto.org/new) - [Membership](https://www.penningtonpto.org/join) - [News](https://www.penningtonpto.org/news) - [Calendar](https://www.penningtonpto.org/calendar) - [Shop to Support](https://www.penningtonpto.org/shopping) - Resources Resources - [Volunteer](https://www.penningtonpto.org/volunteer) - [Staff Favorites](https://www.penningtonpto.org/staff-favorites) - [Car Rider 101](https://www.penningtonpto.org/car-rider-101) - [Library Tutorials](https://www.penningtonpto.org/limitless-libraries-tutorials) - Shop Shop - [Spirit Shop](https://www.penningtonpto.org/spirit-shop) - [Donate](https://donate.stripe.com/7sIeVNebEg2oc1yeUY) - [About](https://www.penningtonpto.org/about) About - [Contact Us](https://www.penningtonpto.org/contact-us) Search toggle [![Pennington Elementary PTO](https://www.penningtonpto.org/hubfs/1-2.svg "Pennington Elementary PTO")](https://www.penningtonpto.org) - [New to PES?](https://www.penningtonpto.org/new) - [Membership](https://www.penningtonpto.org/join) - [News](https://www.penningtonpto.org/news) - [Calendar](https://www.penningtonpto.org/calendar) - [Shop to Support](https://www.penningtonpto.org/shopping) - Resources Resources - [Volunteer](https://www.penningtonpto.org/volunteer) - [Staff Favorites](https://www.penningtonpto.org/staff-favorites) - [Car Rider 101](https://www.penningtonpto.org/car-rider-101) - [Library Tutorials](https://www.penningtonpto.org/limitless-libraries-tutorials) - Shop Shop - [Spirit Shop](https://www.penningtonpto.org/spirit-shop) - [Donate](https://donate.stripe.com/7sIeVNebEg2oc1yeUY) - [About](https://www.penningtonpto.org/about) About - [Contact Us](https://www.penningtonpto.org/contact-us) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/penningtonelementarypto) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/penningtonelementarypto/) Search toggle What are you looking for? Search # September 2026 Meeting 20 Oct 2026 ![Picture of Pennington PTO](https://www.penningtonpto.org/hs-fs/hubfs/pennington%20pto%20logo.png?width=40&name=pennington%20pto%20logo.png) [Pennington PTO](https://www.penningtonpto.org/news/author/pennington-pto) ![](https://www.penningtonpto.org/hubfs/Headers/Copy%20of%20hubspot%20blog%20%20header-Oct-06-2024-12-38-35-3326-AM.jpg) [**Slides from this meeting, meant to be used in conjunction with the minutes below.**](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vR5j-02bp9iBIGUiPOpaFN0C1i0NiMSzjmLa2qTiraSlJvVTtTBgSWMEOCkoUEM-75ukfoSHVsaX3N0/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000) PTO Meeting Minutes September 15, 2026 **Focus:** Fall Events & Family Engagement ### **1. Quick Business** - **2026–2027 PTO Budget:** Approved by members present. - **Treasurer’s Report:** $214 was spent on headphones for related arts teachers at Mr. Groves’ request. - **August Minutes:** Approval deferred to a future meeting. ### **2. PTO Updates** - **Lend a Hand Friday:** The PTO celebrated the program’s impact. - **Fundraising:** The Otis Spunkmeyer cookie fundraiser is scheduled for October 19–November 2, with delivery expected in early December, pending Metro approval. Kroger Rewards was also highlighted. - **Family Engagement:** Families were encouraged to participate in ways that fit their interests, skills, and availability, including volunteering, connecting with local businesses, and serving on committees. The PTO hopes to establish a Spiritwear Committee. ### **3. Upcoming Events** - **September 18:** JA BizTown Interviews - **September 22:** Chick-fil-A Spirit Night (app-only) - **September 22:** Literacy Night, featuring Limitless Libraries, storytelling with Grandmother Egan, a Book Walk, and an informational table. Students can earn 30 house points for attending. - **October 2:** Hispanic Heritage Parade - **October 7:** Walk to School Day - **October 8:** JA BizTown Field Trip and Fall Fest - **October 9–16:** Fall Break - **October 19–November 2:** Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Fundraiser - **October 30:** Halloween Parade; parents may attend from outside. ### **4. Fall Fest** Fall Fest will take place **October 8, from 4:30–6:00 p.m.** Kristin Moore will lead planning, with Mrs.Dealy serving as the school staff lead. Plans include face painting, treat bags, prizes, hay bales, and pumpkins. Mariel volunteered to help with face painting. Molly will explore potential donations of hay bales and gourds, and Jeff McCormick may have a pumpkin contact. Volunteer opportunities will be shared through PlanHero, and an Amazon wish list will be available for event supplies. A movie night will be planned for a separate date. ### **5. Principals’ and Staff Reports** - Planning is underway for an assessment and behavior workshop. - The school accepted a grant for C23 training, with coaches providing additional support. - **October 22:** Report cards sent home. - **October 27:** 50th day of school celebration with a 1950s theme. - The 100th day of school will include a “dress like you’re 100” activity. - A donated weather station is being installed in the school garden, with weather reports planned for morning announcements. - Volunteers are needed to clean lunch tables between classes. Contact Ms. Gonzalez to help. - A parent dance activity during drop-off and pick-up was suggested as a potential house-point activity. ### **6. Open Floor** Time was provided for questions, ideas, and new business. 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