PTA Newsletter - April 2025
Hello Vestal Families!
It’s hard to believe that it is already April! We hope you’ve been enjoying the milder weather, blooming flowers, and the peaks of sunshine we have gotten so far. April is an exciting month at Vestal! Read on to learn about our Spring Soirée (!!), the upcoming bike fair, Arts Showcase, our new walking school bus, and more!
The Rock, Paper, Soirée!
Join us for the Rock, Paper, Soirée on Saturday, April 19, from 5:00–8:00 PM at Vestal! Your $20 ticket includes food, drinks, 5 raffle tickets, and free onsite childcare. 🎉
The raffle is incredible—prizes include a day as Coach C., handcrafted ceramics, theater tickets, a week of summer camp, restaurant gift cards, beautiful homegoods, and more! With $7,000+ in donations, there’s something for everyone.
Get your tickets now at this link! Buying early helps us plan: grab yours here. If cost is a barrier, contact Em Rochford at erochford@pps.net, we want everyone to join the fun!
Want to help? Sign up here to set up on 4/18, or email vestalelementarypta@gmail.com to volunteer the night of (free entry!).
PTA News and Updates
Flower Basket Sale – Buy a $35 voucher by April 14 via this link and redeem it at Tony’s Garden Center for a 12” hanging basket (up to $39.99 value) + 10% off your purchase! Vouchers available for pickup by April 18.
PTA Meeting – Join us Tuesday, April 8 at 6:30 PM on Zoom. All are welcome! [Meeting link] (ID: 858 3217 6142, Passcode: 898024).
Walking School Bus: Starting Wednesday, April 9, Vestal will have a weekly Walking School Bus! It departs SE 86th just south of Burnside at 7:40 AM, with students welcome to join along the route. Arrive as early as 7:35 AM. Check your child’s backpack for a permission slip!
Bike Bus: The Vestal bike bus continues to run every Wednesday with departures at 7:45 AM from both 70th and Davis and 78th and Oregon.
Arts Showcase: Mr. Williams and Ms. Breaux invite families to the Vestal Arts Showcase on Thursday, April 10 from 5:30-7:00 pm.
PBOT Bike Fair – Friday, April 11, 2:45–5:00 PM. Free event with bike lessons, quick fixes, helmet fittings, a bike rodeo, and learn-to-ride coaching (if someone in your family is interested in coaching, please sign up here).
April Volunteer Opportunities:
Friday, April 11: Volunteer at the Bike Fair, there are lots of fun jobs! Sign up here.
Friday, April 18: Help us transform the Vestal cafeteria into a place to party for the Rock, Paper, Soirée! Sign up here. If you’d like to volunteer the night of the soirée (free entry!), please email vestalelementarypta@gmail.com.
Ongoing: The kindergarten teachers would love some support at a few times of the day. Check out available shifts to hang out with the kinders here, and if you need to do your free PPS Volunteer background check, please click here.
Current volunteer opportunities can be accessed here: Vestal Volunteer Opportunities.
Thank you for being a part of our Vestal PTA Community. We truly do feel the love and support from all of our volunteers!
April Events and Reminders:
Friday, April 4: No school for students, teacher grading day
Monday, April 7: No school for students, teacher professional development day
Tuesday, April 8: SUN School term begins
Tuesday, April 8: PTA General meeting, 6:30-7:30 PM
Wednesday, April 9: Walking School Bus launches!
Thursday, April 10: Vestal Arts Showcase, 5:30-7:00 PM
Friday, April 11: PBOT Bike Fair, 2:45-5:00
Monday, April 14: Last day to purchase a hanging flower basket
Saturday, April 19: The Rock, Paper, Soirée, 5:00-8:00 PM
Wednesday, April 23: Early release, 11:50 AM
Every Wednesday: Bike Bus and Walking Bus