Ross Elementary PTO

10/20/2026

Hello Everyone!

Hi All! Just a reminder, that there is 2 weeks left to get your holiday wreaths to support Ross PBIS!

We are getting in the holiday spirit a bit early this year. Ross PBIS is excited to announce our Holiday Wreath Fundraiser, running from October 7 through November 2!

Funds raised will directly support:

Ross Rocks prizes
School-wide positive behavior rewards
Student experiences

We invite all teachers, students, families, and staff to participate. For those choosing local pickup, wreaths will be delivered to Ross, and a pickup day will be scheduled during the week of December 1. For family and friends who live farther away, there is also an option to have wreaths shipped directly to their homes.

All orders can be placed through the Cheddar Up link: https://pbis-wreath-fundraiser.cheddarup.com/

Packets for each student have been sent home. Thank you for supporting our students, and helping us continue to recognize and celebrate positive behavior at Ross!

Please let us know if you have any questions. 😊

PBIS Wreath Fundraiser - Ross Elementary PTO - Cheddar Up. Collect online payments for events and fundraisers with Cheddar Up.

10/16/2026

Ready, Set, Roll!

Ross Elementary Games Club

Join us for an hour of exciting classic games! It’s a great way
to make new friends and have a blast after a long day of
school. No experience is necessary—we will teach you
how to play! We feature fast paced classic games,
including TENZI - YAHTZEE - UNO.

2nd-5 graders only!

$45 PER STUDENT
REGISTRATION CLOSES OCT. 30

4:00PM - 5:00 PM
THURS, NOV 12, 19, DEC 3 & 10 SKIP (11/26)

Contacts:
Krista- [email protected]
Kari- [email protected]
HTTPS://games-club-fall2026.cheddarup.com

10/16/2026

Dungeons and Dragons Club at Ross Elementary!

10/12/2026

Family Movie Night is this Friday in the Ross Elementary Auditorium! Hope to see you there!

10/09/2026

🏃🏽‍♀️‍➡️Ross Fun Run Update!🏃🏻‍♂️

We’ve officially surpassed $10,000, with $10,266.50 raised so far! Thank you to all of our students, families, staff, and community members for the incredible support.

Top 3 classes:
Dobrosielski — $965
Stires — $940
Cerminara — $740

Reminder: the top 3 individual student fundraisers will get to choose from these prizes:

• 2 Kennywood Season Passes
• Beats Headphones
• Dave & Buster’s Pass

Donations are open through October 9th. Thank you again, Ross families, for making this year’s Fun Run such a success!

10/06/2026

Ross Lego Club: 2nd-3rd Graders

REGISTRATION BEGINS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT 11AM.

HTTPS://LEGO-CLUB-FALL-2026.CHEDDARUP.COM

REGISTRATION ENDS 10/26 OR WHEN ALL SLOTS ARE FULL, WHICHEVER IS SOONER.
*IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE LINK, CLEAR CACHE AND COOKIES

When: Mondays, Nov. 9, 16, 23, Dec 7, 14 & 21
(skip Nov. 30) from 4:00-5:00 pm
Where: Ross Elementary Library
Who: 2nd-3rd graders
Cost: $40/Student
Maximum of 30 students

Contacts:
Krista Kay - [email protected]
Kari Panza (Ross PTO) - [email protected]

10/06/2026

✨ROSS ELEMENTARY PTO FAMILY DIRECTORY✨

What is it?
An online directory of contact information shared by Ross
Elementary families.

Why use it?
Quickly find contact details for playdates, birthday invitations, carpools, and school connections.

What's new?
Previous directory information did not carry over. Families need to opt in again.

Participation is optional-but you must opt in to appear in the directory.

How to Access the Directory and Opt In
1. Visit: https://rosspto.membershiptoolkit.com/

2. Select "My Account" in the blue navigation bar.

3. Select "Your Family Information." Enter or update family and student information, then select Save.

4. Complete "Directory Publish Preferences." Check only what you want displayed, then select Save.

5. Open the directory. On the homepage, select Directory in Quick Links.

Note: Address and phone are required for your account, but publish preferences control what appears in the directory.

Questions? Contact [email protected] or message us on Facebook

10/05/2026

Ross PTO will be providing our amazing staff at Ross with an Apple Nacho Bar!

Please help support this event by donating items listed or a monetary amount (copy the link below) which will buy supplies and addional food items for the Apple Bar.

Want to make a monetary donation instead?

Copy this link to donate:

https://monetarydonationsapplebar.cheddarup.com

10/04/2026

Thank you to our awesome custodial staff who keep Ross clean and safe!

This past Friday was Custodian Appreciation Day!

10/01/2026

Outside The Box Labs
Join Outside The Box Labs for a series of after school workshops for 5 weeks of incredible fun, excitement, exploration, and experimentation as we examine our world through the lens of science!

Our AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM is the perfect way to get more exposure to the sciences. Our goal is to inspire a new generation of students to see science for what it is: A way to solve, figure out and discover. Knowledge is power, but only when you can apply it. Students will delve deep into the sciences and will have the opportunity to apply everything they learn through high-energy, low-stress hands-on exploration.

And, with a new topic explored each time, participants will see something new every time!

MORE SCIENCE. MORE WOW MOMENTS.
EVERY SEMESTER IS ALL NEW WORKSHOPS!
THIS ROUND YOU WILL:

• Dig into FOSSILS and hunt for real ones in rock from around our area!
• Experiment with chemicals to MAKE VARIOUS MIXTURES & SOLUTIONS
• Investigate surface tension with BUBBLES to determine what shapes hold and push their limits to the breaking point
• Discover the science behind sound and waves using our RUBEN’S TUBE,
oscilloscopes, musical instruments, and crafting a DIY KAZOO
• Learn about crystallization & MAKE CRYSTALS INCLUDES FUN TAKE HOME ITEMS

Go to the link or scan QR code below to REGISTER and complete
payment online:
https://www.outsidetheboxlabs.com/clubs

Select Fall 2026 After School Programs and selecting your school’s
name from the pull down menu.

*Registration deadline is midnight, Friday, October 23rd

Location:
Ross Elementary Art Room
Time: 4pm – 5pm
When: Wednesdays, after school
Who: K-5
Start Date: November 4th
5 week duration: 11/4-12/9
*skip 11/25
Registration Fee: $110
This program acts as a fundraiser with $10/program going to your school PTO!