8/19/2025
Aspen Creek Elementary
PTO Meeting Agenda & Notes
Welcome & Introductions – Shelby Brennen
Financial Update – Kristin Seier
Bank account at Pinnacle Bank in Gretna
We don’t want to make money because we want to reinvest in the school
Current balance: $5,092.85
Will purchase t-shirts for teachers & students
Need a goal for what we want to spend the money on
Need to approve budget
Principal Update – Mrs. Kistler
School has started off amazing – fun to watch the kids come back
Would like PTO to fundraise for an outdoor classroom
Aspen Appetite Night Updates – Kim Johnson
Chipotle – Wednesday, September 3 from 4 pm – 8 pm
Have reached out to Pepper Jax
Potential places: McDonald’s & Arby’s
Need to find a sticker vendor for this year
Spirit Wear Order Updates – Shelby Brennen
Online store closes Monday, August 25
Volunteers needed for sorting (week of September 8th)
Nicolle Peterson
Meredith Bisenius
Finalize 2025-2026 Calendar
ACE Race – Friday, September 19
Halloween Trunk or Treat (NEW) – Saturday, October 25
Need volunteers to lead planning committee
Christmas Event (NEW) – Thursday, December 4
Need volunteers to lead planning committee
Movie Night – Friday, January 16
Valentine’s BINGO – Thursday, February 12
Carnival – Thursday, April 30
Adults Night?
Last event took a lot of work but with small return
Looking for suggestions
Committee Sign-ups
ACE Race Planning
Shirts (design & sizes) – same as last year with updated year
Tie dye for teacher shirts
Sizes due by 8/29
Teachers will gather sizes
Goal - $20,000
Prizes
Labubu(s)
Prizes were purchased during Prime Days
Volunteers Needed
Mark t-shirts during run
Count money/log donations
Volunteer request will come out soon with other opportunities
Room Parents – Shelby Brennen
Invites were sent out by parents
Next meeting will include a room parent orientation
Open Agenda
Need to review & restock Party-in-a Boxes
Shelby will be sending out an email about potential volunteer opportunities
Next PTO Meeting: Tuesday, September 16th at 7 pm