RAFT

06/17/2026

Order your school supplies today and be DONE be for the 4th🎇

✂️📓🖍️ Back-to-school shopping made easy! Want to skip back-to-school shopping this summer while saving up to 20% compared to most major retailers? These affordable kits will be delivered right to your home. Be sure to purchase before the deadline of August 15. If you donate at checkout, our school supply partner, Impacks, will match the first $5!

Order today: https://shop.myimpacks.com/school/rum-river-elementary-andover-mn

05/27/2026

🏈💜 MINNESOTA VIKINGS FUNDRAISER 💜🏈

Calling all Vikings fans! Here's your chance to cheer on the Vikings AND support Rum River Elementary at the same time!

📅 Minnesota Vikings vs. Baltimore Ravens
🗓 Saturday, August 22
⏰ Kickoff at Noon

Through this special offer, tickets start at just $22.50, and for every ticket purchased through our link, the Minnesota Vikings will donate $5 directly to RAFT!

Whether you're planning a family outing, gathering friends, or simply looking forward to football season, this is an easy way to support our school community while enjoying a day at U.S. Bank Stadium.

🏈 Tickets starting at $22.50
💜 $5 donated to RAFT for every ticket sold
🎉 Fun for the whole family

Get your tickets here:
https://am.ticketmaster.com/vikings/promotional-page?id=MTY4Nw==

Thank you for supporting RAFT and helping us continue to provide opportunities, events, and resources for our Rum River students and staff. SKOL! 💜💛

05/20/2026

Join us for our last RAFT meeting of the school year, Wednesday 5/20 @ 6:30 in the media center!!

05/20/2026

📣 TOMORROW is your chance to learn more about RAFT and help shape the future of our school community!

As many of you know, the entire Rum River RAFT Board will be turning over after this school year, and we are looking for parents/guardians who may be interested in getting involved — whether in a leadership role, helping with events, fundraising, communications, or simply learning more about what we do.

✨ Come see what RAFT is all about
📅 Tomorrow – 5/20
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Rum River Elementary
👧 Childcare provided

RAFT plays a huge role in supporting our students, staff, and school community through events, teacher support, family activities, fundraising, and more. We would love to welcome new faces and answer any questions you may have!

Questions?
📧 [email protected]

We hope to see you tomorrow! 💙💛

05/19/2026

✂️📓🖍️ Back-to-school shopping made easy! Want to skip back-to-school shopping this summer while saving up to 20% compared to most major retailers? These affordable kits will be delivered right to your home. Be sure to purchase before the deadline of August 15. If you donate at checkout, our school supply partner, Impacks, will match the first $5!

Order today: https://shop.myimpacks.com/school/rum-river-elementary-andover-mn

05/08/2026

🎉🔥 TODAY IS THE DAY!!! 🔥🎉

The Rum River Elementary Spring Carnival is finally here and we are READY for an amazing night! 🙌

🎈 Bounce houses & obstacle courses (just look at this!! 😍)
🍕 Delicious food trucks
🍦 Sweet treats & desserts
🎟️ Raffles (including our AMAZING signed hockey items 🏒🇺🇸)
🎁 Mystery bags packed with surprises
🎯 Games, prizes, and FUN for the whole family

📅 TODAY – Friday, May 8th
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Rum River Elementary

Bring your friends, bring your family, and come ready to have FUN and support our school community! 💙
✨ Let’s make this the BEST carnival yet! See you tonight! ✨

05/07/2026

🔥🏒 2 DAYS TO GO!!! 🏒🔥

The countdown is ON for the Rum River Elementary Spring Carnival… and we’ve got something EPIC to share! 😍

🎉 We received an AMAZING donation from MN Frost & Team USA Olympic Women’s Hockey star Grace Zumwinkle 🇺🇸🏒

👉 Signed jerseys + autographed photo!!!

✨ These are truly one-of-a-kind items and we’re making them even more special…

🎁 MYSTERY BAGS ARE BACK!!! 🎁

Grab a mystery bag filled with FUN surprises that may include:
🎯 Gift cards (Target, Cold Stone, Dairy Queen, Andover Cinema, McDonald’s/Chick-fil-A + more!)
🍿 Popcorn balls, snacks & candy
🎟️ Leeann Chin free kids meal rewards
🧸 Small toys & trinkets

👉 Each bag is packed with value and surprises you won’t want to miss!

📅 Friday, May 8th
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Rum River Elementary

🎈 Games, food trucks, raffles, mystery bags, and FUN for the whole family!

🔥 Let’s make this the BEST carnival yet—see you there! 🔥

05/06/2026

🔥🎉 3 DAYS TO GO!!! 🎉🔥

The countdown is ON for the Rum River Elementary Spring Carnival… and we’ve got the perfect combo waiting for you! 😍

🍕 OG ZaZa Pizza
🍪 Sugar Butter MPLS Gourmet Cookies

That’s right—hot, delicious pizza AND sweet, indulgent cookies all in one place! 🙌

📅 Friday, May 8th
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Rum River Elementary

Grab a slice, treat yourself to something sweet, and enjoy a night full of games, fun, and community! 🎈

✨ You won’t want to miss this—bring your friends and come hungry! ✨

05/05/2026

🔥🎉 4 DAYS TO GO!!! 🎉🔥

🍦🎉 GET READY TO LOAD IT UP!!! 🎉🍦

The Rum River Elementary Spring Carnival just got even sweeter! 😍

We’re excited to welcome Sweet Toppings Frozen Yogurt—bringing all your favorite flavors AND tons of toppings!

🍓 Fresh fruit
🍫 Chocolatey goodness
🍬 Sweet treats galore
🍦 Creamy frozen yogurt piled high

📅 Friday, May 8th
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Rum River Elementary

Whether you go classic or pile it high… this is YOUR moment to LOAD IT UP!!! 🙌

🎈 Games, prizes, food trucks, and FUN for the whole family—don’t miss it!

05/04/2026

🎉🍦 5 DAYS TO GO! 🍦🎉

The countdown is ON for the Rum River Elementary Spring Carnival… and we’ve got something SWEET waiting for you! 😍

We’re excited to welcome YANG YUMM to the carnival! 🎉
Get ready for:
🍡 Mochi treats
🍦 Ice cream creations
🍩 Fun, delicious carnival sweets

📅 Friday, May 8th
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Rum River Elementary

Trust us… you’re going to want to save room for this! 😋

🎈 Games, prizes, inflatables, food trucks, and FUN for the whole family—don’t miss it!