PTO News & Updates
Stay connected with what’s happening at Emerald Elementary! This is where you’ll find the latest announcements, meeting recaps, event details, and calls for volunteers. Check back often to see how you can get involved and keep up with all the fun and important work our PTO is doing to support students, staff, and families.
Emerald Elementary families can order spirit wear during a short winter break window with fast turnaround. A full showroom with additional styles will reopen after break.
Learn how our Fun Run, Book Fair, and student earned Scholastic Dollars make it possible to give every Emerald Elementary student a book of their own. See how your support brings literacy to life.
Join us for Cocoa and Caring on December 4 at Emerald Elementary. Enjoy cocoa, cookies, story time with teachers, card making for assisted living residents, and Book Fair shopping. Donations and volunteers welcome.
Support Emerald families during the Hungry Otter Food Drive, December 1–5. Donations benefit our FCRC pantry and local families in need.
The Emerald Book Fair is almost here! Preview dates, shopping times, and upcoming volunteer info at our Scholastic Book Fair page.
Learn about Emerald PTO’s proposed bylaw updates, including a new inclusivity statement and financial policy changes. Vote at the Dec 2 meeting!
Emerald PTO meeting November 4th 5:30 pm in the commons.
Our 2025 Fun Run was an incredible success, and it’s all thanks to YOU! With your generosity and enthusiasm, we raised just over $16,000 — surpassing our school goal! Donations came in from 26 different states , showing just how far our Emerald community reaches. A huge thank you to Angela Gates for coordinating this year’s event. Her organization, energy, and creativity made the day run smoothly from start to finish. We’re also deeply grateful to all of the volunteers who helped with setup, passing out waters and Otter Pops, cheering, cleanup, and everything in between. We couldn’t do it without you! And of course, thank you to every student, family member, and friend who donated, shared fundraising pages, and came out to cheer on our Otters. Your support helps fund classroom needs, after-school clubs, sports, and special programs that enrich our kids’ school experience. The Fun Run isn’t just about raising money — it’s about school spirit, teamwork, and community. Seeing students run, laugh, and cheer each other on reminds us what Emerald is all about. 💚 Thank you for making this year’s Fun Run our best yet!
Join us Nov. 6 for The Oregon Reptile Man! K–2 at 5 PM, 3–5 at 6 PM. Meet amazing reptiles up close—students must be with an adult. Sponsored by Emerald PTO.
We’ve raised $9,263.09—77% of our $12,000 goal! Join us for the Emerald Elementary Fun Run on Oct. 30. Register now and help us cross the finish line!