Weekly Wizard News

This week at a glance:

Math Olympics has begun but you can still sign up here
Friday, October 14th: Bruins Spirit Day, October 14th
Friday, October 14th: Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day
Register for Mad About Science
Boo Bash and BOKS Volunteers needed (see below)
Thursday and Friday: 4th Grade Field Trip to World's End
Thursday, October 13th: 5th Grade Field Trip to EMK Museum

Thank you for being part of the Magic that happens at PRS!! The Magical Things are Happening at PRS Annual Campaign exceeded the $20,000 goal and raised $25,000!

Thank you to all of the families who generously made a donation to this Campaign that directly and positively impacts our students at PRS and ensures that more than 50 programs, events and experiences occur during this school year! Mr. Lamothe will announce the grade with the greatest participation and winners of the exciting magic show at PRS during his Tuesday morning announcements. Stay tuned! If you would still like to make a donation to the PRS PTO Annual Campaign please visit prspto.org (contributions after October 7 will not be counted towards grade participation but are accepted and appreciated) and remember that your employer may be able to match your donation. Thank you again!

Other PRS News and Happenings

BOKS Volunteers and Registration

Keep an eye out for a flyer in your child's backpack to register for the awesome before-school activity program, BOKS! Kids love this program but spaces are limited. The best way to secure a spot for your child is to become a volunteer! It's not a huge commitment-- classes will run from 7:30-8:10 am two days a week for six weeks (Gr. K-2 M/W and Gr. 3-5 T/Th)

To volunteer, email Coleen Power or PRSPTOemail@gmail.com

Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day! Friday, October 14th

Please mark your calendars to join us for Friday, October 14th for PRS PTO's Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day. We’re excited to encourage and celebrate active, healthy and climate-friendly modes of transportation.

Bruins Spirit Day: Friday, October 14th

NHL opening week! Bruins home opener is Saturday, October 15th. Show your spirit by wearing Bruins gear or Bruins colors to school.

BOO BASH: October 28th, 4-5:30pm

Please join us for a spooktacular event full of tricks and treats while DJ Joe spins monster mash beats on Friday, October 28 from 4-5:30 PM on the back playground. Appropriate costumes are encouraged. However, toy weapons are discouraged. Families and siblings are welcome!

Families can also participate in a pumpkin carving contest. Voting will take place at the Boo Bash. Please drop off your carved pumpkin with your name attached near the parking lot trail that leads into the backfield the morning of 10/28

Please note that this year the Boo Bash is not a drop-off event. Parents/guardians are required to stay for the duration of the event.

**Volunteers are needed to set up/clean up this event. Please email Spirit Committee Co-Chairs Becca DeChristopher or Kathryn Bizzozero if you can help.**

Mad About Science

is a reading program designed for students in grades 2-4 and their families. The program was created to provide quality science literature to elementary children while fostering a connection between home and school. The first bag distribution will be October 14th.

THE PRS FALL BOOK FAIR! This hallmark fall event will be held in the gym 11/7 - 11/9 from 2:30-4:00pm on Monday and Tuesday, and 4-7pm on Wednesday. We look forward to seeing you all, and your children, there! Foster your children's love of reading while also doing some early holiday shopping, all in support of PRS!

Mark your calendars: the next PTO meeting has been moved to the EVENING of Wed. November 16. Location details to come.