Lake Manatee K-8 PTO

09/02/2026

🍧🦦 KONA DAY IS 9/11! 🦦🍧

Ready for a sweet treat, Otter families?! 💙

🎟️ PREPAY TODAY!

🚨 ORDER DEADLINE: 7:59 PM ON 9/10 🚨
No late orders will be accepted!
NO cash accepted the day of the event.

6th grade is included in Kona Day! Please use their 7th period teachers name!

Use code: K337X3708052

https://customer.kona-ice.com/ #/K337X3708052

09/01/2026

🦦💙 Stay Otterly Informed! 💙🦦

Stay otterly informed every month with our Lake Manatee K-8 PTO newsletter! 📬✨

September Edition Links:

Volunteer form-
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7vlq7d-mdxZvFGz6wC-B8LnwsbGoIjk4TuA021dI4W2YU9A/viewform

Stock the lounge-
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/7Y7U2WVGNWK0?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_2FY8TNVFPPBCEYB96VCD&language=en-US

Teachers Wish Lists-
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15-TXYOMidvOuDjESztbplx4V4JxePU1j

Givebacks-
https://lakemanateepto.givebacks.com/

09/01/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT:
🥖🤤 Have you seen the mouth-watering menu for the remainder of the year?!

We seriously can’t get enough of our Gold Sponsor, Bode Bread! 🫶🏼🍞

Orders close Wednesday for Friday pickup, so don’t miss your chance to get your hands on the good stuff!

🌶️🧀 Jalapeño Cheddar Loaf — YES, please!
🫐🧁 Blueberry Muffins — absolutely!
🤎🥖 Brown Sugar Cinnamon — ohhhh my!
🍪🤎 And PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE don’t forget the Salted Caramel Pretzel Cookies. Trust us. 😍

Support a local business that supports our school—and treat yourself while you’re at it! 💙🦦

Order by Wednesday for Friday pickup!

SAVE THIS 👀🍞 The final weeks of our 2026 menu planning are now done!

We want you to be able to plan ahead for the rest of the year because some of your Bode Bread Co. favorites only come around once or twice! 🤎

Screenshot this calendar and mark the weeks you don’t want to miss — plus keep an eye out for a few NEW flavors making their debut this fall and holiday season.

🍁 Pumpkin favorites start in September
🎃 Halloween Monster Cookies in October
🦃 Thanksgiving favorites + NEW Sourdough Dinner Rolls
🎄 Gingerbread, Peppermint Chocolate Cookies & Christmas favorites in December

A little ordering tip: Weekly orders close Wednesday night for Friday pickup, but our breakfast items and desserts often sell out early — so if there’s something on this calendar you’ve got your eye on, don’t wait until Wednesday that week to order! 😉

Menus are subject to change, but now you can plan ahead for your favorites!

Okay, tell me — what week are you already planning to order?! 👇

08/29/2026

🏡✨ SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: J Colon Elite Services!

Your home should feel like YOUR home — and J Colon Elite Services is here to help make that vision a reality! 🙌

Whether you’re looking to refresh your space, add your personal style, or create a home that better fits your needs, J Colon Elite Services gives you the opportunity to customize your home the way you want it. 🔨🏠

We’re proud to have J Colon Elite Services supporting Lake Manatee K-8 PTO as one of our amazing sponsors! 🦦💙

Thank you for investing in our school community and helping us make a difference for our Otters! Your support means so much to our students, staff, and families. 💙

✨ Customize it. Make it yours. Love where you live.

08/28/2026

📣 ATTENTION, SCHOOL FAMILIES! ☀️🤸‍♀️

Looking for a way to beat the heat this weekend? Head to The Little Gym for a FREE Grade School gymnastics class this Saturday at 12:00 PM! 🎉

It’s the perfect chance for your kiddos to burn off some energy, have fun, and try something new—all while staying cool! 💪🤸

🎟️ FREE Grade School Class
📅 This Saturday
⏰ 12:00 PM

Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity! 💙🐾

If you LOVE it as much as we think you will, inquire about a membership!

08/26/2026

💙 THANK YOU, GOLD SPONSOR — BOLD ROOFING! 🏠

We are so grateful to Bold Roofing Inc. for supporting Lake Manatee K-8 PTO as one of our Gold Sponsors! 💙🦦

For more than 15 years, Bold Roofing has proudly served families and businesses throughout Manatee, Sarasota, and Venice counties. As a family-owned and locally operated company, they are committed to quality workmanship, integrity, and personalized service.

Whether you need a roof repair or a complete roof replacement, Bold Roofing offers residential and commercial roofing solutions using high-quality materials and expert craftsmanship.

Thank you, Bold Roofing, for investing in our Lake Manatee community and helping us make a difference for our students and school! 🦦💙
Please join us in showing our Gold Sponsor some love! 👏

Www.Boldroofingfl.com

08/24/2026

🦦💙 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Comfort Experts Air Conditioning & Heating! 💙🦦

We are so excited to shine a spotlight on one of our amazing Lake Manatee K-8 PTO Gold Sponsors — Comfort Experts!⭐

Keeping families comfortable in Florida is no small job, and this team is clearly doing it right! With 660+ 5-star reviews and being named Bradenton’s Best in both 2025 & 2026, Comfort Experts has built an incredible reputation for quality service and customer care. 👏

From keeping your home cool to tackling those notoriously HOT Florida garages, they have solutions to help make your space more comfortable year-round. ❄️☀️

📞 941-549-7775
✨ Ask about a FREE, no-obligation estimate!

We are incredibly grateful to businesses like Comfort Experts who choose to invest in our school and our students. Your support helps make the programs, events, and experiences we provide at Lake Manatee possible! 🦦💙

Thank you, Comfort Experts, for being part of the Otter family! 🫶

08/24/2026

🎶 BINGO SALES CLOSE WEDNESDAY! 🎶

If you haven’t already, now is the time to purchase your Bingo cards and concession tickets! 🎟️🍿

⏰ Sales close Wednesday, and as a reminder, we will NOT be selling Bingo cards or concession tickets at the door.

Don’t miss out on the fun—get yours before sales close! 🦦💙

08/23/2026

🎉 SPIRIT DAY IS THIS FRIDAY!🦦💙

Still need your Lake Manatee spirit wear? We’ve got you covered!

📣 All orders placed by Wednesday will be fulfilled and delivered directly to teachers’ mailboxes on Thursday, just in time for Spirit Day on Friday!

Don’t wait—get your Otter gear ordered and show your school spirit! 🦦🙌

🛍️ Shop now!!💙

Youth;
XS- SOLD OUT
S- 48
M- 60
L- 88
XL-90

Adult;
S-42
M-37
L-39
XL- 43
2XL- 23
3XL- 10

🦦SPIRIT WEAR FOR SALE—UNTIL WE SELL OUT🦦

We have a limited number of spirit wear items still available! Once they’re gone, they’re GONE! 🎉

$20 per shirt

👕 YOUTH SIZES
• XS — SOLD OUT
• S — 48 available
• M — 58 available
• L — 85 available
• XL — 89 available

👕 ADULT SIZES
• S — 42 available
• M — 37 available
• L — 39 available
• XL — 43 available
• 2X — 23 available
• 3X — 9 available

🛍️ HOW TO ORDER
1. Comment the specific size(s) you are ordering, including your child’s last name and teacher’s name.
*** If you have multiple children, please include only ONE teacher’s name.

2. Send payment via Zelle TAG to lakemanateepto.

💰 Zelle is the ONLY payment method we are accepting at this time.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Your order is NOT secured until payment has been received. Items are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so please send payment promptly to secure your sizes!

🦦 Miss out this time? Don’t worry! Another pop-up shop will POP up in September through our website! More details and links are coming soon. 👀

Get your Otter gear while you can — when these are gone, they’re gone! 💙