Proctor Informational Update: Weekly Family Newsletter September 28, 2025

Posted Date: 9/28/25 (11:07 AM)

Dear Proctor Penguins and Families,

What a special week it has been here at Proctor! Picture Day was such a treat! Our hallways were filled with smiles, pressed shirts, and shiny shoes. It warmed our hearts to see every student so proud and excited to capture their school photo.

Our Back to School “Here We Glow” Dance and Pizza Party was an absolute blast! Thank you to our wonderful PTO, DJ Mike for keeping the music rolling, and the many hands who helped with setup and cleanup. A very special shoutout goes to our head custodian, Ms. Pam Banks, who worked behind the scenes to make sure the night was smooth and successful. We are so grateful for her dedication.

As we step into October, we also honor Bullying Prevention Month. At Proctor, this connects directly to the living The Penguin Way: we take care of ourselves, each other, and our school. When we stand up to bullying, when we show kindness and respect, we are living out what it means to be a Proctor Penguin.

Through our Second Step curriculum, students are beginning the Bullying Prevention Unit. They’ll learn:

how to recognize what bullying looks and feels like,
how to refuse and stand up in safe, respectful ways, and
how to report concerns to trusted adults.

I encourage you to ask your child what they’re learning. It’s a wonderful way to reinforce at home that we all play a role in keeping our school safe and caring.

Thank you for sharing your amazing children with us each day. We are grateful for the partnership we share in raising not only learners, but kind and courageous people.

Important reminder: There is no school this Thursday in observance of Yom Kippur. We send love and light to everyone in our community who celebrates.

Thank you for taking the time to read our weekly newsletter. This weekly newsletter will outline the following updates:

Save the Date
REMINDER: NO SCHOOL on Thursday
PTO Updates

Respectfully,

Stacy Mahoney and the Proctor Team

Calendar of Events

10/2- NO SCHOOL

10/3- Titan Games at ARHS

10/7- PTO Meeting

10/8- Walk to School Day

10/10- Fun Run

10/13- NO SCHOOL

10/17- Fun Run Rain Date

10/20- NO SCHOOL

2025-2026 School Year CALENDAR

(includes key dates like the first day of school, holidays, early release days, and professional development days)

Walk to School Day

On Wednesday, October 8, we will be celebrating Walk to School Day! This event encourages students and families to get active, enjoy the fresh air, and build healthy habits while traveling safely to school. We look forward to seeing many of our Penguins walking together.

Join Proctor School staff and Safe Routes to School as we promote physical activity and practice safe walking to school!

Walkers have two options:

Meet-Up Walk: Join us at Ellsworth McAfee Park at 7:45 AM to walk to school with parents, teachers, and friends.
Neighborhood Walk: Leave from your own home with an adult and follow the walking route: Left on Longfellow, Left on Elliot, Left on Chesterfield, cross Northgate, and walk into the Proctor Upper Wing Field.

We look forward to seeing our Penguins walking together as we build healthy habits and community spirit!

Proctor PTO

Did you know...the PTO provides scholarships for any need? No one at Proctor should miss an event or experience because of need. We provide assistance for any and all opportunities at Proctor- school pictures, spirit wear, Spring Fair tickets, Claytime items, yearbooks and more. We respect your privacy...email us, find Lisa at the event (we keep it simple and quiet) or have Mrs. Mahoney contact us to protect your anonymity.

All about the PTO. Check out our overview deck here:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YBJ5AUAmUzTCt7M0ey5iIaa8_nmhxcyaYH2m9xyLab4/edit?usp=sharing

Volunteer Opportunities:

Room Parents are BACK! Act as a liaison between your teacher and other parents in the classroom. Sign up here to volunteer by 10/3. https://forms.gle/bkuUf7JCiBNgk9Nb8
Fun Run Planning Committee. Event Happening on 10/10 (rain date of 10/17.) Committee will meet 2 times virtually. Work with the PTO to plan the route/activites and prizes for the Fun Run. You can also volunteer to help at the actual event, but it's not necessary. https://forms.gle/io6sNt3BkkZ75vm7A
Walk to School Day Volunteer. Wednesday, 10/8 before school. Hand out trinkets to kids or coffee/treats to parents as the kids arrive from their Walk to School https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BAFA82AABF58-58587864-walk
Fun Run Volunteer. Friday 10/10 8:35-10:45am - don't want to plan, but you're happy to help cheer kids along? Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BAFA82AABF58-58655904-fall

Upcoming Events:

9/30- Hot Table Restaurant Night (PTO gets 35% of sales back!) https://www.facebook.com/events/1862073727710225
10/4- Urban Air Fundraiser 10am-4pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/2535138526842224
10/7- October PTO Meeting 7:15 (Library and Google Meet)
10/8- Walk to School Day
10/10- Fun Run
10/14- Chipotle Restaurant Night

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Lisa Smith, President

Proctor PTO 2024-2025

NSPAC

Interested in getting involved? Reach out to us at nspac1@gmail.com.

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2025-26 DISTRICT Calendar

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