WELCOME TO SUSAN LINDGREN PTO!
The mission of the Susan Lindgren Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is to fund and organize activities to enrich the education of students and strengthen the school community. We also serve as a place for parents/guardians, students, teachers, and administrators to raise issues, share information, and learn more about topics that support our children’s education. Each and every parent and caregiver is automatically a member of the PTO and we welcome your involvement in many ways!
- Student enrichment activities such as field trips, in-school experiences, the school garden, and June Jamboree;
- Events for the whole family to enjoy like Fall Festival, Festival of Nations, Math Night, Book Fair, and the Imagination Fair (previously Student Showcase Fair)
- Four PTO meetings, open to all parents/caregivers, include guest speakers, PTO, school, and district news, plus connecting with parents
- Free yearbooks for every student, an online family directory, and an online spiritwear store
- Teacher & staff appreciation events, classroom needs (e.g. winter gear), and other building needs that arise.
GET INVOLVED!
The Volunteer Roster (updated on 1/17/24) includes a list of all the current PTO Board members, Classroom Ambassadors, and the volunteer committee members for every PTO event and effort. Interested in learning more or joining a committee? Have questions for a board member? Find their contact information on the Volunteer Roster and reach out!
CURRENT OPENINGS for 2025/26:
- Event Committee: June Jamboree
- Event Committee: Imagination Fair
- Board Position: Vice President
PTO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OUR PURPOSE
The mission of the Susan Lindgren Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is to fund and organize activities to enrich the education of students and strengthen the school community. We also serve as a place for parents/guardians, students, teachers, and administrators to raise issues, share information, and learn more about topics that support our children’s education. All PTO events are free to attend and are made possible because Susan Lindgren parents find time to volunteer in a variety of ways.
PTO MEETINGS
PTO MEETINGS 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR:
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Book Fair – Held during February Family Connection Meetings, families can purchase books for their child or fulfill an item from a teacher wish list; 50% of the proceeds provide books & resources for the Media Center.
Dine Out Fundraisers – the PTO participates in community fundraising programs such as Parkway Pizza’s Monthly Dine Out for Schools Night, along with other restaurant's fundraising programs.
Fall Festival - started in 2023, Fall Festival is a school community event held on the playground with food trucks, DJ, community resources, prizes, and fun for all!
Festival of Nations – An annual all-school get-together, this event celebrates our school community’s cultures with games, music, food, and activities!
Fifth Grade Celebration – PTO volunteers organize refreshments and recognition of graduating families at the end of the year.
June Jamboree – A fun annual tradition on the last day of school full of activities for kids including field games, dancing, inflatables, and more.
Math Night – Hosted in partnership with Mathnasium, it’s a fun night full of challenging math games puzzles, and prizes for all ages.
PTO Meetings – A chance to connect with other parents, hear from guest speakers and school leaders, and learn about PTO events and ways to get involved.
School Spirit Wear – Susan Lindgren and SLP spirit wear is sold to promote school spirit.
Schoolyard Garden – This group of volunteers teaches students about healthy food and how it grows, sustainability and ecology, using our schoolyard garden for real-life lessons. They also plan the Schoolyard Garden Party, held at the start of school, when our community gets together to celebrate the summer bounty of our schoolyard garden and learn about gardening and planting.
Silent Auction - Started in 2023, the online Silent Auction is the PTO’s spring fundraiser, raising over $10,000 in the first year! These funds are used to provide FREE yearbooks to every student, as well as fund annual Specialist stipends (new) and additional requests at school as needed such as warm winter gear and extra clothing in the nurses office, etc.
SLP Read$ Fundraiser – Held in the fall, our largest annual fundraiser helps pay for student field trips and other enrichment opportunities as well as PTO activities. Students collect donations from family and friends, inspired by a focus on reading.
Student Directory – Volunteers create and manage an online directory accessible to all Susan Lindgren families.
Student Showcase Fair – A spring event that gives Susan Lindgren students an opportunity to work on a project, individually or in groups, and display their creative spark . (Held at the ROC). Click HERE for 2023 information
Teacher and Staff Appreciation – Volunteers arrange staff meals during Family Connection Meetings (twice a year) plus fun activities during National Teacher Appreciation Week in May.
Welcome Committee - Volunteers welcome students to school on the first day with positive chalk messages and cheerful greetings, as well as provide school tours to new and prospective families.
Yearbook – The PTO provides a free yearbook to every student and this group collects pictures and coordinates layout and printing.
FUNDRAISING
Our school participates in several fundraising events: SLP Read$, Silent Auction and Dine Out Night Fundraisers. Last year Susan Lindgren families raised $40,000 through these fundraisers. The money we raiseusedd was to fund student enrichment activities including field trips, the school garden, Fall Festival, Festival of Nations, Math Night, the Book Fair, Student Showcase Fair, June Jamboree, yearbooks, an online directory, and so much more.
The Susan Lindgren Elementary Parent Teacher Organization is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible except for spirit wear purchases (school shirts, hats, etc.). EIN #: 47-1779561
SLP READ$ FUNDRAISER
Held in the fall, SLP Read$ is our largest annual fundraiser. Last year it raising just over $27,000, allowing the PTO to pay 100% of field trip costs, plus ensuring all PTO events are free for all families! Students collect donations from family and friends, inspired by a focus on reading.
SILENT AUCTION
Started in 2023, the online Silent Auction is the PTO’s spring fundraiser, raising over $10,000 in the first year! These funds are used to provide FREE yearbooks to every student, as well as fund annual Specialist stipends (new) and additional requests at school as needed such as warm winter gear and extra clothing in the nurses office, etc.
DINE OUT NIGHT FUNDRAISER: PARKWAY PIZZA NIGHTS
On the third Wednesday of every month: enjoy delicious pizza and support PTO! Parkway Pizza donates 5% of ALL the sales that day to Susan Lindgren PTO. You can dine in, order out, or have your food delivered. Parkway Pizza is located at 6325 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416. Support this local business and our school at the same time! Parkway’s monthly dine out nights contributed over $1,000 to Susan Lindgren PTO in the 2023-24 school year!
DINE OUT NIGHT FUNDRAISERS
In addition to Parkway Pizza, the PTO has partnered with other restaurants who offer Dine Out fundraisers, such as Noodles & Co and Chipotle. These are fun opportunities to take a break from cooking while supporting our students and school; a win-win for everyone!
All PTO events are free to attend and are made possible because Susan Lindgren parents find time to contribute and volunteer in a variety of ways. Can you make a donation to help that mission? Contributions of any amount are welcome and are fully tax-deductible.
