2023/24 Event Calendar (updated 1/17/24)

Book Fair – Held during February Family Connection Meetings, families can purchase books for their child or fulfill an item from a teacher wish list; 50% of the proceeds provide books & resources for the Media Center.

Dine Out Fundraisers – the PTO participates in community fundraising programs such as Parkway Pizza’s Monthly Dine Out for Schools Night, along with other restaurant's fundraising programs. 

Fall Festival - started in 2023, Fall Festival is a school community event held on the playground with food trucks, DJ, community resources, prizes, and fun for all! 

Festival of Nations – An annual all-school get-together, this event celebrates our school community’s cultures with games, music, food, and activities!

Fifth Grade Celebration – PTO volunteers organize refreshments and recognition of graduating families at the end of the year.

June Jamboree – A fun annual tradition on the last day of school full of activities for kids including field games, dancing, inflatables, and more.

Math Night – Hosted in partnership with Mathnasium, it’s a fun night full of challenging math games puzzles, and prizes for all ages.

PTO Meetings – A chance to connect with other parents, hear from guest speakers and school leaders, and learn about PTO events and ways to get involved.

School Spirit Wear – Susan Lindgren and SLP spirit wear is sold to promote school spirit.

Schoolyard Garden – This group of volunteers teaches students about healthy food and how it grows, sustainability and ecology, using our schoolyard garden for real-life lessons. They also plan the Schoolyard Garden Party, held at the start of school, when our community gets together to celebrate the summer bounty of our schoolyard garden and learn about gardening and planting.

Silent Auction - Started in 2023, the online Silent Auction is the PTO’s spring fundraiser, raising over $10,000 in the first year! These funds are used to provide FREE yearbooks to every student, as well as fund annual Specialist stipends (new) and additional requests at school as needed such as warm winter gear and extra clothing in the nurses office, etc.

SLP Read$ Fundraiser – Held in the fall, our largest annual fundraiser helps pay for student field trips and other enrichment opportunities as well as PTO activities. Students collect donations from family and friends, inspired by a focus on reading.

Student Directory – Volunteers create and manage an online directory accessible to all Susan Lindgren families.

Student Showcase Fair – A spring event that gives Susan Lindgren students an opportunity to work on a project, individually or in groups, and display their creative spark . (Held at the ROC). Click HERE for 2023 information

Teacher and Staff Appreciation – Volunteers arrange staff meals during Family Connection Meetings (twice a year) plus fun activities during National Teacher Appreciation Week in May.

Welcome Committee - Volunteers welcome students to school on the first day with positive chalk messages and cheerful greetings, as well as provide school tours to new and prospective families.

Yearbook – The PTO provides a free yearbook to every student and this group collects pictures and coordinates layout and printing.