PORTA Central PTO

08/28/2026

Reminder - get those shirt orders in and if you haven't submitted payment please do so by September 1st to be included in our order.

Any questions or concerns please email us at [email protected].

💙 FALL T-SHIRT FUNDRAISER 💙
Show your Bluejay pride with our Throwback Bluejay Tee! Shirts are $22 each, with toddler, youth and adult sizes available.

Orders close September 1. Proceeds support PORTA Central PTO and the activities we provide for our students and staff!

Order yours here:
👉 https://form.jotform.com/262225037997162

Thank you for supporting PORTA Central PTO! 🐦💙

08/15/2026

💙 FALL T-SHIRT FUNDRAISER 💙
Show your Bluejay pride with our Throwback Bluejay Tee! Shirts are $22 each, with toddler, youth and adult sizes available.

Orders close September 1. Proceeds support PORTA Central PTO and the activities we provide for our students and staff!

Order yours here:
👉 https://form.jotform.com/262225037997162

Thank you for supporting PORTA Central PTO! 🐦💙

08/11/2026

📣 REMINDER: OPEN HOUSE IS TONIGHT!

🎒 6:00–6:30 PM
Incoming 3rd graders ONLY for orientation

🏫 6:30–7:30 PM
Open House for all grades

Stop by for Popsicles on the Playground from the PTO! While you’re there, come see all the fun things we have planned this year, join our email list, and check out our Fall T-Shirt Fundraiser! 💙💛

We can’t wait to see everyone tonight!

08/06/2026

🎉 Meet the Teacher! 🎉
The PORTA Central PTO is excited to continue introducing the outstanding new teachers and staff joining the Central family this school year! 💙💛

Next up... welcome Mr. Draws! 👋

📚 Teaching: 4th Grade Resource
🍎 Years in Education: 29
🎼 Favorite School Memory: Writing music for the Spring Play at Bushnell.
🥁🎸 Hobbies: Playing drums, writing music, and building guitars.

Mr. Draws is looking forward to working with an awesome team of teachers this school year, and we're excited to have his years of experience and passion for education at PORTA Central!

Please join us in giving Mr. Draws a warm Blue Jay welcome in the comments! 💙💛

08/06/2026

📣 PTO Meeting Reminder! 💙💛
Just a reminder that our next PORTA Central PTO Meeting is this TONIGHT at 6:00 PM at Café Amulet!

Come hear what's planned for the upcoming school year, share your ideas, and meet other parents who want to make a difference.

We hope to see you TONIGHT! 💙💛

08/05/2026

🎉 **Meet the Teacher!** 🎉

The PORTA Central PTO is excited to continue introducing the amazing new teachers and staff joining the Central family this school year! 💙💛

Next up... welcome Ms. Clark! 👋

📚 Teaching: 5th Grade Math
🍎 First Year in Education
🎉 Favorite School Memory: Winning a trip to Disney World in 7th grade with her cheer squad!
🎬🍪 Hobbies: Watching movies with her family and cooking/baking.

Ms. Clark is excited to meet all of her students and watch them grow and learn throughout the year, and we know she'll be a wonderful addition to our Blue Jay family!

Please help us give **Ms. Clark** a warm **PORTA Central welcome** in the comments! 💙💛

08/04/2026

🎉 Meet the Teacher! 🎉
Over the next week, the PORTA Central PTO is excited to introduce some of the new teachers and staff who will be joining the Central family this school year! 💙💛

First up... welcome Mr. Farthing! 👋
📚 Teaching: 6th Grade Math
🍎 Years in Education: 3
🎷 Favorite School Memory: Playing saxophone in the Jazz Band
🥋 Hobbies: Tae Kwon Do, playing the saxophone, and collecting LEGO sets.

Mr. Farthing is looking forward to getting to know all of the students and staff this school year, and we can't wait for our students to meet him!

Please join us in giving Mr. Farthing a warm Blue Jay welcome in the comments! 💙🩵

08/03/2026

🚨 **We Need Your Help!** 🚨

PORTA Central PTO is getting ready for another amazing school year, but right now **we don't have many volunteers signed up for our event planning committees.**

The truth is simple: **without volunteers, many of our PTO events can't happen.**

Planning committee members help organize events behind the scenes. Even giving a little of your time can make a big impact for our students, teachers, and school.

If you've ever thought about getting involved, we'd love to have you!

📝 Sign up here:
https://tinyurl.com/PTOCommittee2627

Please consider signing up and **share this post** so we can reach more PORTA Central families. Together, we can make this a fun and memorable year for our students! ❤️💙💛

06/30/2026

📚 **Attention 3rd Grade Parents!**

An **updated 3rd Grade School Supply List** is now available!

Please take a moment to review the revised list before you start shopping. If you know other families with incoming 3rd graders, we'd appreciate you sharing this post so everyone has the most up-to-date information.

Thank you for helping us spread the word, and we hope everyone is having a wonderful summer! ☀️✏️🎒

06/28/2026

📚 4th Grade School Supplies Update
We've had several parents ask why paper and notebooks are not included on the 4th grade school supply list.

We have confirmed that this is correct! 4th grade students are not required to bring paper or notebooks. However, if your child prefers to have their own, they are certainly welcome to bring them.

We hope this helps clear up any confusion as you prepare for the new school year! ✏️🍎