SMES PTA

10/29/2026

🌪️🧪🎮👷‍♀️ Calling All Creative Stallions! It’s STEAM Parade Time! 🎉🐎

Get those costumes ready because our STEAM Parade is THIS FRIDAY, October 30th! 🌟

From scientists and video gamers to tornadoes, engineers, artists, and everything in between, we can’t wait to see our Stallions bring SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART, and MATH to life! 🔬🎨⚙️

📣 IMPORTANT PARADE REMINDERS:

👀 Planning to Watch? All visitors must RSVP using the QR code provided by the school! Those who do not RSVP by the deadline will need to wait in line for check-in and may miss part of the parade.

⏰ Arrive Early! We recommend arriving 15 minutes before your child’s parade start time.

🚗 Parking: Parking is available in the school’s main parking lot and at Heritage Park. Please do NOT park on streets, sidewalks, or grassy areas. Let’s keep our Stallions safe!

👕 Need a Costume? Reach out to your child’s teacher if you need a STEAM parade costume. Costumes can also be donated to SMES after the parade for future students to enjoy!

💚💙 We are SO excited to see our Stallions show off their creativity, imagination, and STEAM spirit!

Let’s make this a parade to remember! 🎉✨

10/28/2026

🎨✨ THINK YOU’RE NOT AN ARTIST? THINK AGAIN!

Every Stallion has a story worth sharing! 💚💙

The PTA Reflections program is still going on, and we’re inviting ALL Sanders students to let their creativity shine! 🌟

This year’s theme, “What My Culture Means to Me,” encourages students to celebrate their traditions, family memories, and the unique experiences that make them who they are! 🌎❤️

And the best part? There are SIX ways to participate! 🎨📸✍️🎶💃🎬

Whether your Stallion loves to draw, write, dance, take photos, compose music, or create films, there’s a way for everyone to get involved!

✨ It doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be YOURS!

📅 Submission Deadline: November 6!

🔗 Visit https://www.smespta.org/reflections for entry details and submission instructions.

📩 Questions? Email [email protected]

Let’s see that Stallion creativity shine! 💚💙

10/27/2026

We can’t wait!!✨

SMES FALL FESTIVAL IS COMING!

Get ready for a day of fall fun at Sanders Memorial Elementary! Join us on Friday, November 13th, for our Fall Festival during the school day!

Our Stallions will enjoy fall-themed games, fun activities, special treats, and a festive photo booth!

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

We're looking for volunteers and donations to help make this event a memorable experience for our students!

Sign Up to Volunteer:
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Sign Up to Donate Items:
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IMPORTANT: This is an in-school event. Only individuals who have signed up to volunteer will be able to join us for the festivities.

Thank you for helping us create a FALL-tastic day for our Stallions!

10/27/2026

⏰💚💙 Heads up, Stallion families! 🐎

Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28, is an EARLY RELEASE DAY at Sanders Memorial Elementary! 📚✨

🕐 Dismissal begins at 1:35 PM — two hours earlier than usual!

🚗 Important Reminder: To ensure a safe and smooth dismissal, transportation changes will NOT be accepted after 1:00 PM.

Thank you for helping us keep dismissal running smoothly! Enjoy your extra afternoon with your Stallions! 💚💙

10/25/2026

Don’t forget about Red Ribbon Week this week!!

Red Ribbon Week is here! October 26–30, our Sanders Memorial Stallions will celebrate the importance of making healthy choices and building brighter futures!

Join us for a fun-filled week of dress-up days!

10/23/2026

🎃✨ What a SPOOKTACULAR night! 👻🍬

Our Trunk or Treat was an incredible success, and we couldn’t have done it without our AMAZING Stallion community! 💚💙

A HUGE thank you to all of our families who came out to celebrate, and to our incredible teachers, staff, volunteers, and vendors who brought the magic to life! From the creative trunks to all the smiles and laughter, it was truly a night to remember! 🧡

We’re still smiling from all the fun, and this is just the beginning of the memories we have to share!

📸👀 Stay tuned… LOTS more Trunk or Treat fun is coming your way! 🎃✨

10/23/2026

🚨💚 LAST CALL, STALLIONS! 💙🚨

Don’t miss your chance to snag our EXCLUSIVE Sanders Sweatshirts! This is your FINAL opportunity to get your hands on this limited-edition spirit wear!

Whether it’s for your little Stallion or YOU, these are perfect for showing off that Sanders pride! 🐎

💚 Crewnecks: $30 | Hoodies: $35
💙 Available in youth & adult sizes!

⏰ PREORDERS CLOSE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23!

⚠️ THIS IS A PREORDER-ONLY ITEM! Once the sale closes, these sweatshirts will be REMOVED from the Spirit Wear Shop. No additional orders will be accepted!

📦 Orders will be delivered to your student’s classroom the week before Thanksgiving!

🛍️ Head to the online Spirit Wear Shop and grab yours before they’re GONE!

https://smesptastore.square.site/s/shop

One exclusive drop. One last chance. ALL the Stallion pride! 💚💙

10/22/2026

10/22/2026

🎃👻 TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT, STALLIONS!! 🍬🧡

The wait is OVER! Our Sanders Memorial Trunk or Treat is happening TONIGHT, and we couldn’t be more excited for a SPOOKTACULAR evening with our Stallion families! 💚💙

Get those costumes ready for a night filled with candy, decorated trunks, music, crafts, bounce house fun, and so much more! 🎶🍭🎃

🕠 5:30–7:00 PM

🚗 IMPORTANT PARKING & ENTRANCE INFORMATION! 🚗

📍 PARKING: All families should park at Heritage Park, using the parking lot AND the open field next to it.

👣 ENTRANCE: Once parked, please walk over to the open field and enter through the Parker Pick Up 2 Gate, located on School Road.

🗺️ Swipe through for the event layout map to help you find your way!

We can’t wait to see all the creative costumes, smiling faces, and our Sanders community come together for a night of Halloween fun! 🧡💜

SEE YOU TONIGHT, STALLIONS!! 🎃👻🍬

10/21/2026

🍬🎃 CANDY, CANDY & MORE CANDY! 🎃🍬

WOW, Stallion families!! You really showed up for our Candy Wars! 🖤💙❤️💚

A HUGE thank you to everyone who donated candy and helped make this year’s Trunk or Treat extra SWEET! 🍭👻

Now the BIG question… WHICH HOUSE WILL TAKE HOME THE 100 POINTS?! 🏆👀

The suspense is REAL, and we can’t wait to see all our Stallion families TOMORROW NIGHT for a SPOOKTACULAR time! 🎃🕸️

📍 Trunk or Treat | 5:30–7:00 PM

Let the BOO-tiful fun begin! 👻🧡