Originally delivered on 9/4/2025 9:00 am

SUBJECT: Brown PTO Monthly Newsletter, September 2025

Welcome to the FIRST week of Brown Elementary School!!!

Monthly PTO Newsletter

September 2025

Back To School Beach Party!

Join us this Friday, September 5th, at 5 pm at the Surf Club playground to meet up with friends, old and new, to celebrate the first week of school! 

Bring your own dinner and stop by the PTO table for some swag for purchase and a popsicle!

Fall Enrichment Classes are Here!

Exciting after-school opportunities are here! This fall, students can join grade-specific classes, including Basketball, Stitch, Sew & Create, Outdoors Club, Fall Cooking, Friendship Club, Intro to Swim Team, Tennis Orange Ball Clinic, and Book Club. 

Registration opens Saturday, September 20th at 8 am. 

Classes run October 13 - Nov 20.

Fall Fundraisers

All funds raised will be used to fund student field trips and experiences.

Family Photos with Karen Alquist!

Who doesn't love a professional family photo? Join us on September 20th for a family photo session. You'll get 4-6 digital images in an online gallery after the 15-minute session for $125-$175!

Register here!

Flower Power - Get your Fall bulbs!

Planting bulbs this fall? We've partnered with Flower Power Fundraising to make it simple. 

Shop now through October 15 to beautify your garden for Spring while supporting our school! Shop here!

Lyman Orchards' Pie & Cookie Dough

Get your Holiday pies! 

We are teaming up with Lyman Orchards for our yearly Fall Fundraiser! Check your child's backpack for flyers and stay tuned for online selling options. 

Ongoing Fundraisers
Mabel's Labels

Support Brown Elementary by taking advantage of exclusive deals on Mabel's Labels! When you purchase these durable, waterproof school (or sport/activity!) labels through the Brown campaign, 20% of your order will be donated back to the Brown PTO! 

Search: Support a Fundraiser with "Brown Elementary PTO (Madison)" to participate! Click here to start shopping!

Minted Cards and Gifts

If you purchase your Minted cards and gifts through the Brown Fundraising page, Minted will give you 20% off your purchase AND donate 15% of your purchase back to the Brown PTO!  

Use Code: FUNDRAISERYERSONPTO (we know it still says Ryerson!) at checkout to receive a discount and donation! Shop here!

Get your Brown School Swag!

Get ready to show off your Brown Elementary School pride! Our online Spirit Wear store is now open, offering everything you need to gear up for Spirit Wear days. From T-shirts to hoodies, we've got all the Brown gear to help you stand out and support our school in style. Don’t miss out—click here to order your Brown Spirit Wear today!

Community News
Join Madison Youth & Family Services for “Operation Parent”

Learn practical tools for talking with elementary-aged children about important topics such as mental health, healthy friendships, technology use, and beginning conversations around drugs and alcohol.

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 22
🕡 Time: 6:30–8:30 PM
📩 Register by: October 20 by emailing Justin Zeigler at zeiglerj@madisonct.org

September Happenings
  • September 5 - Surf Club Picnic
  • September 18 - Back to School Night (Adults Only) & James Madison House after!
  • September 20 - Fall Extracurricular Signups (Classes run 10/13 - 11/20)
  • September 20 - Karen Alquist Photos
  • September 22 - Lyman Pies & Cookie Dough Fundraiser starts
  • September 23 - No School
  • September 26 - Picture Day
  • September 29 - PTO General Meeting (7:00 pm at Brown)
October Happenings
  • October 2 - No School
  • October 3 - School Store
  • October 13 - No School
  • October 14 - Pie & Cookie Dough Fundraiser Ends
  • October 27 - October 31 - Scholastic Book Fair
  • October 29 - Trick or Treat on the Hill
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