Thoreau Elementary PTO

Join us via Google Meet for our next PTO meeting (virtual only)
Tuesday, December 9 @7pm

Bakery Fundraiser

Just in time for Thanksgiving, shop for a variety of holiday baked goods - pies (pumpkin, apple and pecan) and Stella's famous cheese bread!

Place your order online by Friday, November 21st.

STEP 1: Go to https://www.stellasbakery.store/

STEP 2: Click on the link “Thoreau PTO Fall Fundraiser”

STEP 3: Order an embarrassingly large amount of pies & cheese bread

STEP 4: Pick up your order on Monday, November 24 from 2-5pm on the Thoreau Upper Playground

11/15 Park Meetup

Come meet other Thoreau parents at Nakoma Park (lower playground) while the kids play! 10:30am-12:30pm

The PTO is looking for a parent volunteer to help plan this year's school dance (held in early January) and take over full planning next year. If you're interested, email ThoreauPTO@gmail.com.

Staff Favorite Things

There are lots of fun (and free!) ways to show staff you care. Check out the Staff Favorite Things list for ideas!

Full House, Proud Students & Plenty of 🍕

Families filled the halls for our Showcase of Student Learning, where students shared their knowledge in literacy, math and beyond. It was a great opportunity for our whole community to come together and tour our school-wide student works celebrating Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month!

THANK YOU to Rachael Gehlbach and Principal Jensen for organizing!

Tico Trot

Huge thank you to Shana Verstegen for organizing another successful Tico Trot this year! And to our generous sponsors:

Platinum: The Ryan Family
Gold: Matt Winzenried Real Estate, Focal Flame Photography, NurturHer Aesthetics, Outdoors We Learn, Madison Women’s Health, Stella’s Bakery, Park Bank, Liz Quinn Realty
Silver: Lakeview Veterinary Clinic, Good Lion Golf, Wildwood Pro
In-Kind: Nakoma Golf Club, Kwik Trip, Costco

Get Your Thoreau Gear!

Check out the Thoreau Elementary Webstore here. All items are made to order and will be ready for pickup or shipped 2-3 weeks after your order date.

Welcome to our 2025-26 PTO Board

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Sensory Room Fundraiser

The Thoreau family recently lost an extraordinary educator, Teri Pabst, lovingly known to her students as "Ms. Teri." Her impact was profound, helping students thrive, express themselves, and feel truly valued every day. As a special education teacher, she was not just an educator—she was a mentor, a source of comfort, and a steady presence.

If you would like to help Ms. Teri's family honor her memory, please visit their GoFundMe page. Your donation will help provide a brighter, more inclusive future for the students Teri cared so deeply for. Together, we can continue her mission of making a difference, one child at a time.

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