Island Trees Elementary PTA

09/22/2026

📖 We're collecting gently used children's books for our Free Book Table at our upcoming Book Fairs.

These books are available for students who did not bring money to shop, so every child has the chance to go home with a book.

If you have children's books in good condition that your family has outgrown, we'd love your donations! ❤️🖤🐾

09/16/2026

🎃 The PTA is holding our Fall Harvest Sale until September 25! Pickup will be at Stokes Elementary from 5:30-7 PM on October 9. 🎃

https://2025-it-pta-harvest-sale-copy.cheddarup.com

09/09/2026

🎉 PTA Membership Raffle at Back to School Night! 🎉

Come see us at the PTA table at either Sparke or Stokes Back to School Night for your chance to win one of two amazing basket!

Already a PTA member? Don't worry, you're automatically entered into the raffle!

🎁 Each basket includes
• Girl & Boy Crazy Fun Squishy Ghosts
• 2 Crazy Fun Mini Halloween Mochis
• 2 RMS Mystery Mini Dumplings
• RMS Treasure Dumpling
• RMS Watermelon Dumpling
• NeeDoh Groovy Glob
• NeeDoh Ice Ice Baby 4-Pack
• Island Trees Winter Hat
• Island Trees Water Bottle
• Island Trees Bracelet
• Island Trees Pura Vida Bracelet
• Island Trees PTA Pen
• Island Trees Bulldog Keychain
• Island Trees Iron-On Patch

We can't wait to see everyone and welcome both new and returning families. See you there! ❤️🖤🐾

09/03/2026

🐾 ❤️ 🖤 The PTA is still looking for some volunteers to help with bathroom duty. If you are available to help, please contact Kelly Buffolino - [email protected] or (516) 587-1675 🖤 ❤️ 🐾

🐾 Sparke Hallway / Bathroom Duty🐾

The following dates need to be filled:
9/14, 9/16, 9/23, 9/24 - 12:30 to 2:30

All volunteers must be paid members of the PTA. Link to join the PTA is below:

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09/02/2026

📚 The school year is officially in full swing!

We are excited for all of the fun events ahead! Check out our events calendar so you can save the dates and stay in the know!

Want to get more involved and stay connected? Click below to join the PTA!

Here's to a wonderful year! 🍎 🐾

http://islandtreeselementarypta.givebacks.com/shop

08/30/2026

🐾 The PTA has set up Welcome Back signs at both Sparke and Stokes schools so you can capture memories!
The signs will be up today through Tuesday, so stop by any time to beat the crowd and take your first day photos! 🐾

08/24/2026

🎉 We're officially First Day Ready! 🎉

A huge thank you to our amazing PTA members who spent their time creating beautiful welcome back bulletin boards at both Sparke and Stokes!

Special thank you to for the amazing banner displayed on the Stokes bulletin board!
https://www.instagram.com/sinesbyjenn?igsi=enlkNTZuNDZzNm9m

08/24/2026

🐾 ❤️ 🖤 Volunteer opportunities are available at Sparke! If you are interested in signing up for one of our first PTA events contact Kelly Buffolino [email protected] or (516) 587-1675 🖤 ❤️ 🐾

🐾 Sparke Hallway / Bathroom Duty🐾
Two shifts per day: 10:30-12:30 and 12:30-2:30
The following dates need to be filled:
9/2, 9/3, 9/4, 9/8, 9/9, 9/10, 9/11 (morning session), 9/14, 9/15, 9/16, 9/17, 9/18, 9/19, 9/21, 9/22, 9/23, 9/24, 9/25

All volunteers must be paid members of the PTA. Link to join the PTA is below:

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08/21/2026

❤️🖤Last chance to order your school spirit banners for display for homecoming.
All proceeds go to the PTSA and the programs we offer our children! ❤️🖤

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/it-school-spirit-banners-2627/items

08/20/2026

📚 School Supply Drop Off Reminder! ✏️🍎

Get ready for the new school year! School supply drop off will take place on Wednesday, August 26, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM.

🏫 Sparke Elementary: All grades may drop off supplies.
🏫 Stokes Elementary: 2nd Grade students ONLY may drop off supplies.

Stop by anytime between 3:30 PM and 5:00 PM to bring in your child's supplies and briefly meet their teacher.

We can't wait to help welcome everyone back!