Originally delivered on 10/1/2025 5:09 pm

SUBJECT: Brown PTO Monthly Newsletter, October 2025

Monthly PTO Newsletter

October 2025

We have a winner!!

Thank you to all the families who paid their PTO dues! 🎉
We’re excited to celebrate with a popsicle party in the following classes:

Miss Salomone • Mrs. Santoro • Mrs. Schull • Mrs. Pflomm • Miss Baumgartel • Mr. Pluchino

Way to go, everyone—enjoy your sweet treat! 🍦✨


Just a reminder: PTO dues are still welcome! Your support directly funds fun events, school resources, and teacher appreciation, among other things. We're grateful for all contributions - thank you for being part of our community! 

Click here to donate!


Thank you for joining us at JMH!

Thank you to all those who came out to James Madison House after back-to-school night! JMH donated $250 to Brown Elementary PTO! 

Fall Enrichment Classes - Registration Closes Today!

Exciting after-school opportunities are here! We have a few spots left in the Outdoors Club, Friendship Club, Tennis Orange Ball Clinic, and Book Club. 

Classes run October 13 - Nov 20.

Registration closes 10/1 - click here to sign up!

School Store - Friday, 10/3!
Walk to School!

Join your friends on Tuesday, October 21st & Wednesday, October 22nd, and Walk To School!! The route starts on Lenore Drive at the Madison Land Conservation Trust Trail and ends at Brown Elementary School! Please note: parents must accompany their child.

Tuesday, 10/21 - Last Name: A - M

Wednesday, 10/22 - Last Name: N - Z

Book Fair! Week of October 27th

More information coming soon about e-wallets and teacher favorites! Stay tuned!

Trick or Treat Through The Halls of Brown!

Get ready for a spooky, fun time at our Trick or Treat event! Kids are invited to dress up in their favorite costumes and trick or treat through "Main Street" at Brown Elementary! 

After trick or treating, visit the book fair and listen to Mrs. Spooner read some spooky stories!

To make this event a success, we need your help! We're looking for candy donations and assistance with decorating the school. Your participation will help create a fun and memorable experience for all the kids!

Fall Fundraisers

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

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! Selling is open through October 14th, and pickup of pies and cookie dough will be on November 4th! Volunteers welcome to help with pie distribution on 11/4!

Start fundraising here!

Ongoing Fundraisers
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!

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 10% 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!

Community News
Can't Look Away

Please join us for a FREE parent movie night at Madison Cinemas. Brought to you by The Phone Free Schools Movement in the US, “Can’t Look Away” outlines the dangers of social media use by children and highlights the brave parents and litigators who are taking on these tech companies. 

The Scranton Library is hosting a children’s event concurrently, so consider signing your kids up if you need help with childcare that evening. 

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
đź“© Register by: October 20 by emailing Justin Zeigler at zeiglerj@madisonct.org

October Happenings
  • October 2 - No School
  • October 3 - School Store
  • October 13 - No School
  • October 14 - Lyman Pie & Cookie Dough Fundraiser Ends
  • October 15 - Flower Power Fundraiser ends
  • October 27 - Food Drive starts
  • October 27 - October 31 - Scholastic Book Fair
  • October 29 - Trick or Treat at Brown!
November Happenings
  • November 4 - No School
  • November 4 - Bake Sale during the election!
  • November 4 - Lyman Pie & Cookie dough pickup
  • November 4 - Movie Day at Madison Cinemas
  • November 7 - Bingo Night at Brown!
  • November 12 & 13 - Early Dismissal Days
  • November 14 - School Store
  • November 26 - Early Dismissal
  • November 27 & 28 - No School
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