Gerald E. Talbot Community School PTO

08/21/2026

We are excited to wrap up our summer kindergarten playdates and kick off the new Gerald E. Talbot Community School year with a school-wide celebration! Don't miss these events!

Final Kindergarten Playdate
📅 Sunday, August 23
⏰ 1:00–2:30 PM

Join us for one last chance for incoming kindergarteners meet some classmates, and get excited for kindergarten!

Talbot Back-to-School Popsicle Party
📅 Wednesday, August 26
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM

Tour your classroom, meet your teacher, connect with other Talbot families, and enjoy a popsicle on the playground!

08/03/2026

Due to the threat of inclement weather, tonights Kindergarten Playdate is canceled. We hope to see you all at our final playdate on Sunday 8/23 at 1:00 PM or at the school wide Back-to-School Popsicle Party on Wednesday August 26th at 4:00 PM!

07/22/2026

Kindergarten Summer Playdate #2

Calling all incoming Talbot kindergarten families! Join Talbot PTO for our second Kindergarten Summer Playdate to meet future classmates, make new friends, and have some fun before the school year begins.

📅 Date: Saturday August 25th
🕒 Time: 9:00am - 10:30am
📍 Location: Gerald E. Talbot Community School Playground

No registration is needed—just come and play! Siblings are welcome, too. This is not a drop-off event. All children must be supervised by an adult!

07/06/2026

The first of Talbot Kindergarten Summer Playdates is tomorrow! Join us 5pm at the Talbot Community School Playground!

🍎 Incoming Talbot Kindergarten families! 🍎

Join us for our Kindergarten Playdates this summer. These informal gatherings are a great opportunity for incoming kindergarten students and their families to meet classmates, connect with other families, and become familiar with the Talbot community.

📅 See the attached flyer for dates and times

No registration is required— parents must stay with their child.

06/17/2026

🍎 Incoming Talbot Kindergarten families! 🍎

Join us for our Kindergarten Playdates this summer. These informal gatherings are a great opportunity for incoming kindergarten students and their families to meet classmates, connect with other families, and become familiar with the Talbot community.

📅 See the attached flyer for dates and times

No registration is required— parents must stay with their child.

05/23/2026

Talbot PTO is working to get equipment for Talbot students who have the opportunity to go to camp this summer! Can you help? Summer camp is such a great experience for kids, to build confidence and resilience, make new friends, and have fun in the sun!!

We have made an Amazon Registry with all the needed supplies, if you are able to purchase something from there (or from another store) that would be awesome! OR if you have some used items in very good condition, you'd be willing to pass on, that would be great too!

Thanks so much for considering, and sharing with others!

05/07/2026

🌱🌼 Garden Fest is May 16th! 🌼🌱

The Gerald E. Talbot Community School is coming together with Longfellow Elementary School PTO and Portland Public Library - Riverton Branch for an afternoon of fun and connection at our annual Garden Fest on Saturday, May 16th from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM!

This year’s theme is “Growing Community” as we bring together two schools, families, and local community organizations for a day filled with:
🌿 Games, Crafts, Face Painting
🌿 Community partners
🌿 Raffle prizes
🌿 Food & fun for all ages!

We need volunteers to help make this event a success! Please sign up using the SignUpGenius link below to host a game/craft table, help with concessions, setup/cleanup, and more.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054BA9AA2AA2FB6-62789691-talbot

05/05/2026

Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week is off to a great start!! If you still want to be involved here are 3 easy ways:

1. Drop off a baked good or packaged snack tomorrow (Wednesday) when you drop off your kids. Volunteers will deliver to teachers!

2. Make a donation to help offset the costs of lunch and supplies for teachers. (Venmo code in comments.)

3. Send your student to school with a note or drawing thanking teachers and staff for all of their amazing work.

05/03/2026

Join us for Chalk the Walk today 3-5pm!! If you have books or school supplies to donate for our teachers bring them along!!

05/02/2026