Lake Manatee K-8 PTO

06/04/2026

📣 Calling All Local Businesses & Community Partners! 📣

The Lake Manatee PTO is currently seeking sponsors for the upcoming school year!

Through the generosity of our sponsors, we are able to provide enriching experiences for our students, support our incredible teachers and staff, host events, and invest in programs that make a lasting impact on our school community.
Partnering with Lake Manatee PTO is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your business while supporting local students and families.
Together, we can make the 2026-2027 school year our best yet! 💙🦦

If your business is interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities, please send us a message or email us at [email protected].

Thank you for supporting our students, our school, and our community!

05/30/2026

💦🌊 Looking for something fun to do tomorrow before the Marauders Game? 🌊💦

Our Gold Sponsor, Blast Off Bounce, is hosting their BIG Splash Bash tomorrow! ☀️🎉

Grab the family, cool off, and enjoy a day packed with water-filled fun.
Check out the attached flyer for all the event details and be sure to stop by and support this amazing local business that gives back to our community.

We’re kicking off summer with our favorite tradition — the Big Splash Bash! 🌊

📅 Saturday, May 30 • 11 AM – 7 PM
🎉 Slides, foam, fairy hair, balloon twisting, shaved ice, character appearances, and more!
📍 Blast Off Bounce Party Venue – Bradenton, FL

Hosted by Blast Off Bounce, your local family business bringing joy to our community 💙

Share this post and invite your friends — let’s make this year’s bash the biggest yet!

🎟️ $17 + tax per wristband for UNLIMITED PLAY at the door

👉 Tag your friends, mark your calendars, and get ready to make a splash!

🔗Check out the link below to RSVP for the Facebook event and get a reminder as the date approaches!
https://www.facebook.com/share/1Edp4NDdF5/

05/26/2026

Who doesn’t love pizza on a summer Sunday — especially when it’s blazing hot outside, you’re in the pool, or you just don’t feel like cooking? ☀️🍕

What’s even better than pizza? Pizza with a purpose! ❤️

Mark your calendars! We’re planning to raise some dough on Sunday, 6/21 at MOD Pizza on SR 64. Stop by, grab a bite, and help support the PTO while you’re at it!

See the flyer below for additional details!

05/24/2026

The Marauders & Lake Manatee have partnered up to KICK-OFF SUMMER!

Let’s have some FAMILY FUN & watch the Marauders take on the St. Lucie Mets at 6:30PM on Saturday, May 30th! ⚾️🏟️

There will ALSO be a PETTING ZOO 🐐 & a postgame CONCERT by One Night Rodeo 🎸!

Cost of admission is $15 & includes a Marauders hat 🧢 & Pepsi drink voucher 🥤!

LETS GOOOOOO: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lakemanatee2

05/17/2026

Our LAST Kona Day TOMORROW! 😭❄️

If you purchased an Ice Pass @ beginning of year, your kiddo is set! If you didn’t, no biggie - use link below or bring $4 cash in a zip top bag.

$4 for Kiddie cup

Pre-pay option is open until tonight!

https://customer.kona-ice.com/ #/K337X3986486

05/10/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make Teacher Appreciation Week such an amazing success! 🩷✨

Thank you to Bodywork By Maya for giving our staff a chance to relax and recharge with chair massages.

Thank you to Maureen Schwartz Photography for the beautiful professional headshots.

Thank you to Amanda Clark Realty for the lip balm gifts that were totally the balm!

Thank you to Brady’s K-9 for the hand sanitizers.

Thank you George Scarpias for the Otterly awesome t-shirts!

Thank you to Jeremy DiCocco with Designs by DiCocco for the delicious chips and dip bar.

Thank you to Sweet Paws & Padsfor the sweet bundtinis treats.

And thank you to LWR Balloons By Alie for the stunning balloon arrangement that tied everything together perfectly!

You all helped make this a totally happening week full of love, appreciation, and support for our amazing teachers and staff — and we couldn’t be more grateful! 💛📚🎉

05/07/2026

💿 Break out your best 90s outfits tomorrow, Friday May 8th, and match your teachers! Neon is welcome—go bold, bright, and totally rad!

05/06/2026

Today was Radical Recognition Wednesday and it did not disappoint! 😎

Our staff got to kick back and enjoy a delicious chips & dip bar, generously provided by Designs by DiCocco. This local Star Farms craftsman creates stunning custom cabinetry, built-ins, furniture, and trim work. Jeremy DiCocco is known for designing one-of-a-kind pieces and thoughtful solutions that truly stand the test of time.

https://designsbydicocco.com/

We also had the amazing Maureen Schwartz on campus capturing fresh professional headshots for our staff! She specializes in couples, maternity, newborn, family, and graduate photography—and truly is a gem of a human being. We’re so grateful for her talent and time! 📸

https://www.facebook.com/share/1FwN6cHf1z/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Don’t forget—tomorrow is Snack Attack Thursday!
Show your teachers they’re *all that* by sending in their favorite snack or sweet treat! 🍪🍫

Favorite things link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17z8-Q7QeHrvT3N5q0Gnw4qQqX4n9Zm8V

05/05/2026

Tomorrow is Radical Recognition Day Wednesday and we’re celebrating our amazing teachers in totally rad style! 🎉

Below are some fun printables you can use to color, personalize, and share words of recognition with your teachers. A kind note or colorful creation can go a long way in making our staff feel appreciated! 💜

Thank you for helping us make our teachers feel all that and a bag of chips!

05/05/2026

Today is *Totally Tubular Tuesday!* 🤘 We spotted some seriously rad hairstyles and fly hats at drop off this morning… way to bring the 90s vibes while showing love for our amazing teachers and staff!

Huge shoutout to Amanda Clark Realty for reminding our teachers they’re “the balm” 💣 with those awesome lip balm goodie bags 💄💖

And teachers—don’t forget! Cruise on over and let Big Dan hook you up with a fresh and shiny free car wash today. Your ride deserves to look as cool as you do! 🚗✨