Alder Creek Middle School PTO Newsletter
November 2023
Calendar of Events
Friday, November 17th: End of First Trimester
November 22nd–24th: Thanksgiving Break, No School
Tuesday, December 5th, 6 pm: PTO Meeting, Raley's ONE upstairs
Wednesday, December 6th: Minimum Day, All Schools
December 22nd–January 5th: Winter Break, No School
Events & News
Last Meeting of the Year
Tuesday, December 5th, 6:00 pm
Raley's ONE upstairs
What's on the agenda this month? We're not sure yet! But we'll definitely be sharing a little holiday cheer and celebrating the fall's successes. Join us!
It's Giving Season: Join the Annual Coat & Food Drive
Collection bins are in the ACMS lobby
Every year, ACMS collects warm winter coats and canned food for families in the greater Truckee community who might need a little help this season.

Please bring your clean and gently used coats to school and look for the yellow collection bins. There's also a bin for nonperishable food (canned veggies, boxed stuffing, and rice for example). Thank you!
Krista Tranquilla
Holiday Open Studio
December 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 10 am–5 pm
15719 Donnington Lane
Come out to Glenshire and enjoy low-stress holiday shopping with many local artists in the neighborhood. Krista Tranquilla Jewelry will donate 5% of your sales to the ACMS PTO throughout the first weekend of December. When you stop by, be sure to mention that you heard about the holiday market from ACMS PTO!
In Case You Missed It....
We're Very Grateful For the Generosity of Our Sponsors
What's Up at ACMS?
Each day, the Leadership Team presents a Daily Bulletin to our students. This informs them of upcoming events, news, birthdays, etc. The daily bulletin is available to everyone on YouTube. You can also visit this link to read the bulletin. The weekly Cougar News from the administration and a calendar of events are available on the ACMS website.
Spirit Wear Sweatshirts
Are Still Available!
We have a small handful of hoodies left after Cougar Day, in both youth and adult sizes. If you're interested in buying one to support the PTO, please email us and we'll happily arrange local delivery.
PTO Meeting Summary
Missed this month's meeting? Here are the minutes.
Ongoing Programs
Please Support Our Truckee Tahoe Merchants
This holiday season, ACMS PTO encourages you to shop and dine locally whenever possible!
Grocery Outlet Gives Back
Our local Grocery Outlet is awesome and its school rebate program has been super successful, thanks to you! How to help: Before paying, tell the cashier you're supporting ACMS. They'll enter a code that tags that transaction as supporting Alder Creek, and Grocery Outlet will donate 5% of the total right back to the school!
Scan Your Grocery Receipts for Box Tops!
The Box Tops program has turned digital. If you see the new label, download the Box Tops app and scan your receipts. The app will find participating products purchased and instantly add cash to your school's earnings online. Take a minute in the parking lot of the grocery store or when you get home to scan your receipt. Or you may drop receipts off at school and we will scan them in. You may also submit receipts from online shopping or grocery pickup, see instructions here.
The Answer for Lost & Found Woes: Mabel's Labels
Have you seen the overflowing racks and tables in our Lost & Found? Some of it may belong to your child. Labeling water bottles and sweatshirts with your name and contact information can help. Mabel's Labels has products to make this task easier—and they support our PTO. Check out their handy packs of labels, good for school, camp, or anywhere! Visit Mabel's Labels and select Alder Creek Middle School PTO as your choice of charities.
YOUR PTO ADMINISTRATION
Please contact us with any thoughts, concerns, or ideas.

President: Laurie Kuntz
Vice President: Saira West
Treasurer: Kate Lord
Secretary: Yvonne Moore
Spirit Wear Coordinator: Kristi Prochazka
Conference Week Meal Coordinators: Katie Smith, Erin Videgain
Staff Appreciation Week Coordinator: Kristin Cooksey
Open House Silent Auction Coordinators: Yvonne Moore, Kate Lord
Newsletter: Laurie Kuntz
Social Media & Website: Jill Cox

Alder Creek Middle School PTO | 530.582.7250 | AlderCreekPTO@gmail.com