Mars Elementary PTO

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Mars Elementary PTO

Non-Profit Parent Teacher Organization We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.

The Mars Elementary PTO is a group of board members plus special committee chairs who support student activities and programs in the Mars Area School District for grades Kindergarten through 6th grade. We have a four-person executive board and four chairpersons in each elementary building, who run programs specifically for those children. The PTO funds and coordinates field trips and t-shirts, fie

ld days, contact parent selection and 5th/6th-grade parties, teacher luncheons, an annual teacher-support fund, the yearbooks, the MAE book fair, holiday shops, March for Mars fundraiser, Spirit Wear, and special projects for each school. We run these activities with the help of scores of parent volunteers and the support of our building principals, teachers, and staff. in the PTO room at the Centennial Building, with the November and May meetings being the second Tuesday of the month. All parents of District students are members of the PTO and are welcome to join the meetings.

08/20/2026

When I say MARS You say PLANTETS!

Get Mars spirit ready TOMORROW 8/21 in the MAE cafeteria from 9a-3p (the entire open visit day!)

Play2Wear will be selling pre-made t-shirts, hoodies, socks, earrings, bows, and hats. Some items will be available for customization!

If you missed the last sale, stop by MAE to snag some first day Mars Spirit Gear!

What a great way to kick off the school year with the Mars PTO and Play2Wear!

08/20/2026

Mars Elementary PTO is teaming up with Travelin' Tom's Coffee of Pittsburgh Northwest TOMORROW Friday 8/21 during MAE’s Open Building Visitation!

Find the truck at the Admin Ball Fields from 9a–2p and grab your favorite brew while supporting our school 💙💛

Every sip helps the Mars Elementary PTO so parents grab your coffee and treat your kiddos to a lemonade or frozen hot chocolate!

✨ A portion of all sales benefits our students and events.
📍 See you at the coffee truck!

08/15/2026

UPDATE: THANK YOU FOR THE HUGE RESPONSE! We are working on filling the last building chair role. We can always use your talents for all events so stay posted!

Heeeyyyy CEN families! Friendly PTO here…with a call to action!

The CEN building chair group is looking good with volunteers BUT we need it to be GREAT with ONE more volunteer for this building!

This is a great way to be in the school … because we know 5th and 6th graders are just too cool for parents 😂

08/13/2026

☕️ Surprise Coffee Alert! 🚨

Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee truck has fit PC & CEN open building visit into their schedule today! Stop by the PC for a delicious coffee pick me up from 11a-3p.

A portion of sales will be donated to the Mars Elementary PTO 🙂

Travelin' Tom's Coffee of Pittsburgh Northwest

08/12/2026

UPDATE UPDATE!!!Kona will be at BOTH buildings!!

🌈Kick off the school year with Kona Ice! 🐧🍧

Visit the Kona Ice truck TOMORROW Thursday, August 13 during PC & CEN Open Building Visitation! Kona Ice will be set up at the AT BOTH BUILDINGS from 10a–2p.

Explore your school, find your classroom, feel accomplished, and reward yourself with a shaved ice! Feel good knowing a portion of all sales benefits the Mars Elementary PTO!

08/12/2026

We’ve got SPIRIT…how ‘bout you?!

Get Mars spirit ready on 8/13 in the PRIMARY CENTER cafeteria from 9a-3p (the entire open visit day!)

Play2Wear will be selling pre-made t-shirts, hoodies, socks, earrings, bows, and hats. Some items will be available for customization!

CEN families come reminisce the magic of the PC and stop in for some great spirit wear items.

What a great way to kick off the school year with the Mars PTO and Play2Wear!

• Don’t worry MAE families the sale will take place again on 8/21!

08/05/2026

🌈Kick off the school year with Kona Ice! 🐧🍧

Visit the Kona Ice truck TOMORROW Thursday, August 6 during Middle School Open Building Visitation! Kona Ice will be set up from 10a–12p by the Middle School entrance.

Find your classrooms, feel accomplished, and reward yourself with a shaved ice! Feel good knowing a portion of all sales benefits the Mars Elementary PTO! 💙💛

07/21/2026

Exciting news! We're on Instagram!

Stay connected with updates, behind‑the‑scenes moments, event highlights, and all the fun happening in our school community.

Follow us: .elementary.pto

Thank you for your support --> see you on IG.

07/21/2026

🚀Now launching MARCH FOR MARS 2026!🚀

Mars Elementary PTO is gearing up for our biggest March for Mars yet, and we need YOU (and your favorite local businesses) on board! 🌟

This October, our K-6 students will lace up and bring the energy for a fun walk/run fundraiser that supports field trips and PTO programs for all elementary. 💙

We are honored to have an amazing community full of fantastic businesses. Consider sponsoring March for Mars this year and get your name & logo in front of the community all year long!

Every dollar helps make sure EVERY Mars Elementary student gets to go on a field trip this year - and every student gets a March for Mars t-shirt, no matter what they raise! 👕

🥇 $2,500 — Individual banner at the MAC for a full year + shirt logo + website/socials ad
🥈 $1,000 — Shared banner at the MAC + shirt logo + website/socials ad
🥉 $500 — Shirt logo + website/socials shoutout
⭐ $250 — Website/socials shoutout

⏰ Sponsorships are due by August 28 to make the shirts and banners - so don't wait!

📧 Questions? Reach out to Amy Freed at [email protected]

07/16/2026

Did someone say Field Trip Chaperone?!

You might be thinking "but it's too early to be thinking about spring field trips", BUT anyone wanting to be considered as a chaperone must submit their paperwork by NOVEMBER 1, 2026 in order to be reviewed and approved by the School Board.

✅ Independent (or Green) status is required for many school events - including field trip chaperoning and other volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

📝 Important Notes:
✔️ If you were an Independent Volunteer last school year, you must reapply for the current year. (Yes! You MUST fill out that same paper application EVERY year!)

✔️ You do NOT need to renew your clearances annually. Clearances are good for 5 years!

✔️ You DO need to complete the application and return it to the Administration Office for board approval.

✔️ Field Trip Chaperones are only chosen from names appearing on the Board Approved Volunteer List.

For more information at the district website --> https://www.marsk12.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=795617&type=d&pREC_ID=1186771&fbclid=IwY2xjawTGKqFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFMMzhJR2FCek5MRHhqVnVmc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrp4hgUmLyFnivBeK1IQ4N_n_AwaEEsxaD1T2wmPkbqh1eRxcCHRCllsqHjz_aem_oJrPStcT2ZzR6XVJRhdTEw

Let’s make sure we’re all set to support our students this year!

Address

PO Box 173
Mars, PA
16046

Website

http://www.marspto.org/, https://campsite.bio/marselementarypto

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