Updated 9/14 Scoop: It looks as if our PTO message in the 9/14 Scoop wasn't updated. Here is the PTO's 9/14 message to Atwater: 

A HUGE THANK YOU! 

All of our math supplies for the Eureka math program have been completely funded by the Atwater community! If you check the wishlist, you’ll notice it’s been cleared- we did it! Thank you to our entire Atwater family for helping in any way that you could from purchasing materials, donating money, delivering materials to the teachers, holding the door open for us to carry in heavy chart paper- it did not go unnoticed and we’re so grateful! That was a huge undertaking and our Atwater community did not shy away from the challenge. We  worked together to get supplies in teachers’ classrooms in record time so they could focus on the new curriculum and not the materials– a true reflection of a Parent-Teacher Organization. Thank you, thank you! 

An important note: We are deeply sorry to have scheduled the back to school picnic on Rosh Hashanah, an oversight that will prevent members of the Atwater community from participating. We strive to foster an inclusive culture at Atwater and in this case did not represent that value in practice. While there was no intent to exclude any member of our community, we acknowledge that this mistake is not acceptable, should not have happened, and cannot happen again. In the future, prior to scheduling events, we will reference a calendar of observed holidays to make sure that all can attend. Sincerely, Amanda Root, PTO Chair

PTO Action Items: 

• The Back to School Picnic is Friday, September 15 from 5-7p behind the school on the soccer field near the pickleball courts. There will be an inflatable slide, cotton candy, light snacks for purchase (cash or venmo), inflatable basketball hoops, Connect 4 games, and the Musa ice cream truck will be parked on Kenmore for after dinner treats (they accept CC, Venmo or cash). Bring a blanket and a picnic! If your child would  like to go on the inflatable slide, it is free of charge, however, you’ll need to sign a waiver at the picnic and receive a wristband. Additionally, all students received a blue ticket from their classroom teacher for 1 free cotton candy- be sure to have them bring that with! Thank you to everyone who signed up to help already. We still could use the following help with: 
  • Food Sales
  • Cleanup after the picnic 

Please sign up here to help out!

Mark your calendars, picture day at Atwater Elementary is Wednesday, September 27th. Order forms will be sent home with students. If you would like to order pictures, students will need to bring a completed order form with payment to school on the 27th OR you can purchase pictures online by clicking here. If you need an additional order form, please email atwaterpto414@gmail.com and we’ll send one your way.

• For those students who miss picture day, picture retake day is scheduled for Wednesday, November 1st.

Important note: To purchase access to the family directory ($5) please click HERE and scroll to the bottom of the page.

Our Upcoming 2023-2024 School Year at a Glance:

Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year! The PTO is looking forward to another great year! Last year's Fun Run was a phenomenal success. THANK YOU! We love seeing the whole school come together like this.

With these funds, the PTO was able to:

• Fund field trip buses for K4, K5, 3rd, 4th, 3/4, 5th, and 6th grades.
• Match family fees to fund music programs with Mrs. Altman.
• Help fund a Jim Gill concert for K4 and K5.
• Provide grants to new teachers to help them stock their classrooms and additional funding for classroom materials and furniture.
• Feed Atwater's amazing staff during conferences and host Staff Appreciation Week events.

We were also able to host a variety of family and student events:

• First Day of School Coffee
• Back to School Picnic
• Walk to School Day
• Monster Mash
• June Fair
• Pancake Dinner
• Publishing Center Yearbooks
• Picture Day
• Spirit Wear sales
• School Supply boxes
• Screen Free Week

Over 2,000 books were put in student hands because of our two book fairs!

Please be patient as we continue to work on the website, we're learning. At the moment the PTO website is set up for the following:

• Student Directory - As part of the registration process you can grant access to have your information published to the Student Directory.  The directory can be accessed by registered users either through the website or mobile app. 
  
• Classroom Contributions - In previous years the room parent for each class would request contributions that would be used for teacher gifts and SEED contributions.  This year we are collecting electronically!  
• Calendar - check the calendar for upcoming PTO and School District important dates!  
• Yearbooks - remember this unique year of school!  Order your yearbook today! 
• Room Parent Volunteers - Sign up to be a room parent!