PTO News

10/21/2025 

Aspen Creek Elementary

PTO Meeting Agenda & Notes

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  • Welcome & Introductions – Shelby Brennen

  • Financial Update – Shelby Brennen

    • Still waiting on the invoice from the last spirit wear order

    • Need to set up a budget meeting since the ACE Race is over

    • The ACE Race raised enough for the outdoor classroom

  • Principal Update – Mrs. Kistler

    • We received the Harvest Hills estimate for an outdoor playground from Kinnan & Mrs. Schnell’s husband

      • Kinnan uses pavers, Schnell uses stamped concert

      • Need to have the budget meeting before proceeding

    • Teachers enjoyed the conference meals

    • Pajama & Movie day worked well

    • Glow in the dark Putt Putt – Wednesday, November 26th

  • Aspen Appetite Night Updates – Kim Johnson

    • Tentative November 20th at Subway

    • Still working on wrapping one up for December

    • Still waiting for the checks from Gambino’s & Chipotle

  • Holiday Spirit Wear Order – Shelby Brennen

    • The last couple of years, we have opened a store for the holidays

      • Should we do it again? The same store? different store?

      • Can we add anything else? Beanie stocking cap

      • Reaching out to Palisades to find out where they found theirs

      • Nicole sharing the name of a local vendor

      • Would need to have the store up and going by mid-November

  • Party-in-a-Box Update – Shelby Brennen

    • All of the stuff is purchased

    • Making a checklist for Room Parents/Teachers to share what needs to be replenished for the next year

  • Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser – Shelby Brennen/Group

    • Order form

      • Will have an online option this year

        • Hoping to open it next week – November 14th

    • Volunteers needed to sort pies on Monday, November 24th

      • Will set up a SignUp Genius for the sorting

  • CommUNITY OpportUNITY Event – Group

    • Do we want a table between 6-7 pm to sell pies?

      • Too short of notice, plan for next year

        • Suggestions: Popcorn balls, brownies, pom-poms, foam fingers

  • Future Family Events – Group

    • Struggled to get enough volunteers for the Trunk or Treat

      • Busy time of year, weekends are hard

    • Need some type of event

  • Open Agenda – Group

Next PTO Meeting: Tuesday, November 18th at 7 pm