October Newsletter

Message from the President

September was such a great month for Plavan PTO! We’ve already had so many exciting things to celebrate, and it’s all thanks to the support of our Plavan community.

Our Color Run was a huge success, and Plavan finished 4th place out of all schools in the district! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make it such a fun event.

Our Book Fair was another big success, earning $2,817.59! We were also excited to use $200 of our Scholastic Dollars to support Ms. Gong and the library. She has already selected new books for our students, and we’re excited to see them make their way onto the library shelves!

And of course, our Dine-Out at The Creative Ice Company was so much fun! It was great seeing so many Plavan families come out, enjoy a treat, and support our school at the same time.

As we head into October, don’t forget that our Charleston Wrap fundraiser ends October 5th! If you haven’t placed your order yet, there’s still time to get your orders in.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support PTO and all that we do for our students and staff. We’re off to a wonderful start, and there’s so much more to come!

Past Events

Membership Drive Has Wrapped Up!

A big thank you to everyone who supported our PTO membership drive! We sold over 170 memberships, and we truly appreciate your support of Plavan students and staff.

Congratulations to Mrs. Hughes’ class for having the most memberships in the upper grades and Mrs. Yilmaz’s class for leading the primary grades! Both classes have earned an ice cream party!

Membership items, including keychains and T-shirts, are planned to be distributed to students through their classrooms by the third week of October. Families who purchased a VIP Membership will also receive additional information regarding their yearbook when details become available.

Missed the membership drive? No worries! Basic PTO memberships will remain available throughout the school year for anyone who would still like to support PTO.

Hyundai Hope on Wheels 5k and Color Run

Plavan brought the energy to the Hyundai Hope on Wheels Color Fun Run & 5K, with 58 entries showing their Panther pride! It was a fun morning filled with color, community, and an incredible cause.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped support pediatric cancer research and Plavan PTO. We loved seeing so many of our Plavan families come out and make the day special. Check out some of our favorite photos from the event!

Current Fundraisers

Charleston Gift Wrap Fundraiser

Our Charleston Gift Wrap fundraiser ends October 5th! There’s still time to get those last orders in. Stock up on gift wrap, gifts, and more while supporting Plavan PTO!

FundPhotos Mini Sessions

This holiday season, Plavan PTO has some exciting things in store for you!

FundPhotos Mini Sessions

We’ve partnered with FundPhotos to bring local photographers to our families for convenient mini photo sessions at beautiful locations throughout Orange County!

Each $50 mini session includes:

15-minute photo session
Up to 6 family members
2 high-resolution digital images

Want a few more photos or something a little more personalized? Photo upgrade options and private sessions are also available for an additional cost.

Sessions begin the weekend of September 19th and run through November 15th, with several dates and locations to choose from.

Browse our community scheduling page, choose the date and location that work best for your family, and reserve your session before spots fill up.

Schedule Your Appointment Here

Minted Holiday Cards Are Back!

We’re also excited to bring back our Minted fundraiser just in time for holiday card season!

Once you have that perfect family photo from your FundPhotos session, head over to minted.com, choose your favorite holiday card design, upload your photo, and enter our Plavan fundraising code at checkout:

FUNDRAISEPLAVAN

You’ll receive 20% off your order while also supporting Plavan PTO; it’s an easy way to check holiday cards off your list while giving back to our school community!

Thank you for continuing to support Plavan PTO and the programs and experiences we’re able to provide for our students. We’re so excited to kick off another fantastic school year with all of you.

Upcoming Events

Plavan PTO's Annual Trunk or Treat

We Need You!

Join us for Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 23 from 5:00–6:30 PM! We’re looking for families to decorate their trunks and hand out treats to our Plavan students. Bring your creativity and help make this a fun Halloween evening for everyone!

Shave ice will be available for purchase from The Creative Ice Company, and the 5th Grade Committee will be selling food. Come hungry, bring the kids, and enjoy an evening of Halloween fun!

Want to decorate a trunk? Sign up today!

*We will be accepting wrapped candy and small favor donations in the front office.*

Calling All Ghouls & Goblins… We Need an Emcee!

Do you have a boo-tiful voice and love keeping the crowd alive (muhaha)? We’re on the hunt for a spirited emcee to host our PTO events—someone who can charm the crowd, announce activities, and keep the fun hauntingly high. If you’re ready to be the “spirit” of our events, contact Khristine at specialevents@plavanpto.org.

PTO Dine-Out Hosted by First Class Pizza

Join us at First Class Pizza on Wednesday, October 21 from 11am-8:30pm for our monthly PTO dine out.

15% of all proceeds will be donated to Plavan Elementary PTO when you mention this flyer at the time of your order.

Valid for dine- in and take-out orders.

We hope to see you there!

PTO General Meeting

Our next PTO meeting is Monday, October 19 at 4:30 PM in the Media Center!

Come hear what we have planned for the year, learn how you can get involved, and share your ideas with us. New and returning families are always welcome!

Can’t make it in person? Join us online! Click the flyer for the virtual meeting option.

We hope to see you there!

Volunteer Opportunities

There are so many ways to get involved and support our school! Volunteering doesn’t always mean big commitments. It can be as simple as calling or emailing local businesses for donations, making copies, or helping with small tasks that make a big difference. We encourage you to check out our website for current volunteer opportunities and see how you can lend a hand. Please remember that all volunteers must be cleared through the front office if they are going to be working on campus.

Click Here to Volunteer

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