Falmouth Elementary PTO

05/22/2026

What an amazing day together! 🌟 Last Sunday, our school community gathered to celebrate all abilities at the Uniquely Me Festival.

A massive thank you to all the families, teachers, administrators, and parent volunteers who joined us for a day centered on learning, connection, and inclusion. 🤝💛

We are incredibly grateful to our community partners who not only made this special event possible, but work daily to create a more accessible and inclusive world:

🐕 Mission Working Dogs

🌲 Adaptive Outdoor Education Center

🏅 Special Olympics Maine 🏥

🎨 StoreySmith Pediatric Clinic

🚲 Portland Wheelers

🎿 Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation

🦿 Hanger Clinic

🗣️ Shannon McFarland, Speech Therapist

✨ Lisa and Scotty Wentzell

Finally, a huge shoutout to our amazing PTO Abilities Awareness Commission for their tireless work to bring this event together. Our school community is so grateful for your unwavering commitment to disability education and inclusion!

05/21/2026

🚲 Reminder: The Bike Bus is tomorrow Friday, 5/22!

We’ll meet at The Woodlands at 8:00 AM for the ride to school with a return ride beginning at 3:15 PM.

Hope to see lots of riders joining in tomorrow! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

05/13/2026

🚨 Bike Bus POSTPONED 🚨

Due to the forecasted rain THIS Friday, we’re postponing the Bike Bus by ONE WEEK.

The new date will be Friday, 5/22. Thank you for your understanding — we hope to see everyone next week for a dry and fun ride! 🚴☀️

05/12/2026

📚🚶‍♀️ Storybook Walk Spotlight! 🚶‍♂️📚

One of the highlights of Disabilities & Neurodiversity Celebration Week at FES is our Storybook Walk set up around the perimeter of the school, beginning at the gymnasium entrance! 🌟

Students and families are invited to enjoy a story while moving through the outdoor path 💙✨ Photos below! 📸

05/12/2026

🌟 Disabilities & Neurodiversity Celebration Week at FES 🌟

What an amazing week of learning, celebrating and embracing the many ways we think and learn! 💙✨

This week, No Brain is the Same visited FES to talk with students about neurodiversity and the importance of celebrating our differences. Students loved learning how every brain works in its own unique and wonderful way!

Be sure to check out:
📚 Our interactive lobby display
🚶‍♀️ The Storybook Walk set up around the perimeter of FES, beginning at the gymnasium entrance

And don’t forget — our celebration continues this weekend at the Uniquely Me Community Fest on Sunday, May 17th! 🎉 We hope to see our families and community there as we celebrate inclusion, individuality and belonging for all.

05/09/2026

🎉🍎 That’s a wrap on a week of celebrating our amazing teachers and staff at FES! ❤️📚

Today we celebrated with desserts galore and an amazing gift card raffle! 🎟️✨

Special thank you to JP's Bistro , Sterling, Allen & Lothrop, Mindy’s Munchies, Skillin’s Greenhouse and the many, many FES families that made this amazing event possible! 🙌💙

05/07/2026

🍫“We need S’more teachers like you!” 🍫

Today’s “Campsite Luncheon” and s’mores thank you treat was all about celebrating our incredible teachers and staff! Thank you for all you do each and every day — we’re so lucky to have you! ❤️✨

05/05/2026

Celebrate Every Spark! ✨

FES Disabilities & Neurodiversity Week: May 11th - May 17th

We’re honoring the differences — both visible and invisible — that make our community vibrant. Join us for a week of awareness, acceptance, and action!

Check out all the exciting events we have planned and save the date for our new Uniquely Me Community Fest happening on Sunday, May 17th! This is an event for our entire school community (that means you!) so please join us for this day of learning, playing, and celebrating together!

05/05/2026

🎒🌲 Welcome to Camp FES! 🌲🎒

We’re kicking off Teacher Appreciation Week with a big THANK YOU to our incredible Falmouth Elementary School teachers and staff — our fearless leaders, creative guides, and everyday heroes who make learning a fun adventure together! 🏕️✨

A special shoutout to Mornings In Paris for their generous donation of delicious breakfast treats and coffee to get our campers fueled for the day. ☕🥐 Your support means so much to our school community!

Here’s to a week full of gratitude, celebration, and a little camp magic! 💚

05/05/2026

Sweet Mother’s Day Treat from Mindy's Munchies of Maine🍓💝 — Support the FES PTO!!

Mindy's Munchies of Maine is offering delicious chocolate-covered strawberries 🍫🍓 for just $3 each, and 20% of proceeds go directly to the Falmouth Elementary PTO 🎒📚 to help support student programs and activities. Please see ordering info below!

🍓💐💝 Falmouth Elementary families — here’s a sweet Mother’s Day gift idea that also supports our school! 🍓💐💝

Mindy's Munchies of Maine is offering delicious chocolate-covered strawberries 🍫🍓 for just $3 each, and 20% of proceeds go directly to the Falmouth Elementary PTO 🎒📚 to help support student programs and activities.

Delivery or in-store pickup is available to make ordering easy.

To order:
📞 Call 207-536-1621
🌐 www.mindysmunchies.com

Just mention "Falmouth Elementary PTO" when placing your order so your purchase counts toward the fundraiser 🎉

Thank you for supporting our students and thank you Mindy's Munchies of Maine!! ❤️🙌