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IMPORTANT INFO
AA Public School Calendar: 2021-22 Click HereLatest Pittsfield Penguin News: Pittsfield Penguin News (Archive Issues)
Download our handy guide on What I wish I knew about Pittsfield Elementary:
What I wish I knew about Pittsfield - A Parent GuideDonate Directly to the PTO using PayPal
Ways to Donate:https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=e-lgarURS79SuTfbEh9elzsUnUbj-AmNrymC8l7bNO1OG3K8oErFeLj3PspOUhWgIXM2vlthl5o4kSWn- Paypal - pittsfieldtreasurer@gmail.com (Anthony Lauer’s name appears)
- Venmo - @pittsfieldpto (Denise Chevalier's name appears)
- CashApp - $pittsfieldpto (Denise Chevalier's name appears)
- Check payable to Pittsfield PTO, mailed to the school (2543 Pittsfield Blvd. Ann Arbor, MI 48104)
PTO 2022 Meetings (6:00 pm on the 2nd or 3rd Tuesday of each month)
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Our meetings are casual: come as you are and when you can. Each meeting includes an update from the principal, typically includes a presentation by teachers or outside guests, and allots time for attendees to ask questions or share ideas. Log on information will be in the Monday Morning Message email and on our Facebook page, as well as below.
- Next Meeting: Tuesday, March81th: PTO Meeting, 6:00 pm via Zoom All Families Welcome
- Zoom meeting link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/ 92667324818
Meeting ID: 926 6732 4818
Passcode: 249830
Call-In: 1 646 876 99
Virtual Kindergarten Round-Up
Thank you to our families who attended our Virtual Kindergarten Round-Up. Here’s the Pittsfield Kindergarten Round Up 2021-22 slide deck.
FUN RUN MOVED TO AFTER SPRING BREAK
Usually, when October is upon us we are planning for our school's biggest fundraiser -- the Fun Run. We had intended to kick off the fundraising program the week of October 4, but the pivot to virtual school upended our plans.
After discussing our options, considering the current state of COVID, and our desire to make sure as many kiddos as possible can participate, we've made the decision to postpone the Fun Run until the spring.
Our hope is that by spring, a large portion of our student population will be vaccinated, and we will be able to bring back some of the fun energy and activities that we've done in the past to go along with the run itself.
Our plan now is to kick-off the Fun Run program the week after Spring Break and boot the winter doldrums aside with some outdoor activity, and the reappearance of everyone's favorite (kind of creepy) unicorn, Sprinkles. The run itself will take place the last week of April or first week of May.
Please reach out to Dawn Keech (dawn.keech@gmail.com) if you have any questions. And if you have a particular passion for fundraising and organizing a group of children running around an outdoor space, let her know -- she could use an extra person or two to help out!
WE'RE HERE TO HELP
The PTO strives to meet the needs of our families. We have available funds to provide assistance with groceries and gasoline and feel free to inquire about other necessities. Please contact Melita Alston at alston@aaps.k12.mi.us for more information.
Pittsfield Garden
In 2019, 80 students were part of the Pittsfield Garden Club and cultivated a beautiful space full of vegetables and flowers.
Follow our journey at facebook.com/pittsfieldgarden and on Instagram @pittsfieldschoolgarden
The Pittsfield School Garden is ready to offer optional weekly classes to students in grades 1-5 during their recess time. We will explore science, math, art, history, and language concepts in the garden while having fun and learning about food cultivation.
Our objectives are to:
-Reinforce classroom learning objectives.
-Expand student understanding of ecology and food cultivation
-Celebrate the diverse composition of our school
-Connect families
-Increase recognition of fresh foods
-Promote a sense of pride in what we can do together
If your child is interested in the garden class, please complete this form (click on your preferred language): English | Spanish | Arabic
Questions? Email Karen Hulsebus at pittsfield.community.garden@gmail.com 
Help Support Our Teachers
Merchant Sponsored: Fundraise the painless way…The good news is that most programs reward Pittsfield just for using their services. The following programs benefit Pittsfield’s kids and don’t cost you anything extra. With just a few easy steps you can make a big difference!
PTO Thrift Shop: Shop at the Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop and earn money for the school.
Box Tops for Education: Download the new app and scan your receipts for an easy way to earn money for our school!
https://www.boxtops4education.com/
Kroger Plus Community Rewards: Register online at https://www.kroger.com/account/communityrewards/
(ID # for our school is 82766).
Watch this tutorial for more info:
Busch’s Cash for Education: Go to https://www.buschs.com/community and choose the Pittsfield PTO to have a portion of your purchases donated to the PTO.
Amazon Smile: Go to smile.amazon.com and designate the Pittsfield Elementary School Parent Teacher Association. A portion of your purchases made through the Smile link will be donated to the PTO. https://smile.amazon.com/
Restaurant Nights: Each month during the school year, we will have fundraising events at area restaurants. A portion of the sales benefits the PTO. Feed your family and support the PTO! Watch for reminders in the Monday Message and on our Facebook page.
- April 13th, 4 pm to 8 pm, Chipotle Online Fundraiser: See Flyer
