RAFT

09/26/2026

Even though Fall is just beginning, it's time to start planning for Winterfest! Let us know if you want to join the planning committee!

09/26/2026

🥳🎈It's National PTO/PTA day!! 🎈🥳

We couldn't do this without the support of all the families, volunteers and community members!

Thank you all!!!

09/24/2026

🍎 Adopt-A-Teacher, Grade, or Staff Group!
A small act of kindness goes a long way. Let's come together as a community to bring smiles, encouragement, and joy to the amazing teachers and staff at Rum River Elementary School this year! We look forward to having an amazing year together!

🌟 How It Works
You can choose to adopt:
Individual Teacher(s)
Entire Grade Level(s)
Staff Groups (Specialty teachers, SPED, Office Staff, Lunchroom crew, and more!)

📝 How to Sign Up
Choose one of the two easy ways to get involved before the deadline on October 9th:
Paper Form: Fill out and return the flier that went home in the Wednesday folders on Sept 16th.
Email: Send a message directly to [email protected].
If signing up via email, please make sure to include:
Your name, phone number, and email address
Your student's name and grade
The specific teacher, grade, or staff group you would love to adopt

❓ Questions?
Have any questions before signing up? Send an email to [email protected] and we will gladly help you out. We look forward to having an amazing year!

09/20/2026

Ready for a great day of golf at The Refuge Golf Club. Big thank you to our tournament sponsor Severson Real Estate!!

09/16/2026

🏈 Special Minnesota Vikings Ticket Offer! 💜💛

We’re excited to share a special Minnesota Vikings ticket offer for upcoming home games against the Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins!

A limited number of Upper Level (300 Level) end zone and corner tickets are available at a special discounted price:

🏟️ Regular Price: $90.50
🎟️ Special Price: $72.50
💰 Savings: $18 per ticket!

Even better, tickets purchased through this offer have significantly reduced fees — just $2.50 per ticket. For example, a $100 ticket would be only $102.50 total with the ticket fee.

Thank you to the Minnesota Vikings for extending this special opportunity to our community! 💜🏈💛

https://am.ticketmaster.com/vikings/promotional-page?id=MTg0Mw==

09/12/2026

**Introducing the RAFT Board**

Meet Meghan, our 2026-2027 RAFT Chair.

🏡 She lives in Andover with her husband and 2 kids, one who is a 2nd grader at Rum River.
✨ She has been involved with RAFT since her daughter started at Rum River 2 years ago. This is her first year serving on the RAFT Board.

💙 What she’s most excited about this year:
Meghan is looking forward to continuing the excellent leadership of past boards.
She is hoping to connect with more Rum River families who are looking to make a difference.
She is looking to find new ways to support the amazing teachers, staff and students that work so hard each day.

We’re so excited to have Meghan on the RAFT team!
Help us give her a warm welcome! 🐺💙

09/08/2026

Happy first day back to school!! 🥳 We hope everyone has an amazing day.

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