PAST EVENTS & PROGRAMS
**These events are all outdated but will give you a sense of the types of fundraisers and programs the PTO sponsors throughout the school year.**
Tisdale's Annual Pumpkin Fair
Wednesday, october 6th at 3pm
Join us with your kids after school to celebrate fall on Tisdale’s front lawn!
Purchase pumpkins
Enjoy Donuts and Apple Cider
Cute fall display for photo ops
Plus a Pumpkin Decorating Contest!
Drop off your decorated pumpkin at the Tisdale front door that morning so it can be out on display for the fair. Pumpkins will be voted on and the winner will receive a gift card!
TRUNK OR TREAT

In 3rd Place: This is Halloween, by the Masterson Family
In 2nd Place: The Wizard of Oz, by the Ardito Family
And in 1st Place: The Floor is Lava, by the Rein Family
Congratulations to ALL the trunks on an incredible job!
THIRD GRADE YARD SIGNS
Attention Third Grade Parents:
Celebrate your child's graduation from Tisdale and purchase a customized yard sign for your soon-to-be 4th grader!
Signs are $20 each.
COLOR RUN
Friday May 19th
Students will have a blast running laps around the field while volunteers douse them in non-toxic color powder. At Tisdale, our colors DO run strong -- for our community!
FAMILY BINGO NIGHT

Space is Limited: Register early to secure your spot:
-Session 1: 6:30 - 7:15PM for PK, K & 1st graders
-Session 2: 7:30 - 8:15PM for 2nd & 3rd graders
*If you have children in both groups, please choose ONE session to attend.
This holiday season we will be gifting our teachers and staff with a Holiday Lunch and other fun holiday surprises! We are asking families to please donate money in order to purchase lunch and treats.
Every little bit helps!
Basketball Clinic
Register through Dec. 16th. This program begins Sat, Jan. 7th and runs for 6 weeks.
Thanksgiving Pie Sale
The Tisdale PTO is selling award-winning Carousel Cakes & Pies, just in time for Thanksgiving! Check it off your holiday to-do list & support your school…
Pies and cakes come frozen, so stock up and serve them for the winter holidays and beyond! There are many nut-free options, and you can also donate an apple or pumpkin pie to a local family in need for Thanksgiving.
Pick up will be after school on Monday, November 21st on Tisdale's Front Lawn and at Aftercare
Cleaning out old holiday supplies?
The Tisdale PTO Decorating Committee would love to take them off your hands! We can use them to decorate the front lawn throughout the year, and beautify the entrance to Tisdale for our students and families to enjoy.
Please email Erin Schroeder at erinschroeder708@gmail.com to coordinate the drop-off. Thank you!
MEET THE MASTERS!
Meet the Masters is a volunteer art appreciation program for Grades K - 3, that seeks to cultivate an interest in art by exposing children to selected prints of master artwork. Parent volunteers will present a work of art to their child's class on a set day.
COAT DRIVE
October 4 - October 7
To help support the Ramsey Responds Coat Drive, we are asking Tisdale Families to please donate any new or gently used winter coats for this collection. There will be a box located in the Tisdale Main Entrance where you can drop off between Tuesday, October 4th and Friday morning, October 7th.
FALL PLANT SALE
DON'T FORGET TO PICK UP YOUR MUMS!
Pickup will be at the Ramsey Nursery Garden Center:
180 Franklin Turnpike
NEW! Show this Fall Plant Sale Flyer to the Ramsey Nursery between Nov. 25th - Dec. 24th, and Tisdale will get 10% of all holiday wreath & plant sale orders!
JOSH FUNK IS COMING TO TISDALE!
This year's Author Visit with Josh Funk is scheduled for Monday, May 1, 2023. You can purchase his books and have them autographed and personalized.
Book sales begin on March 20th and will end on April 4th.
*Please note that all autographed books must be pre-ordered through the PTO site*
Students may not bring their "own" books purchased elsewhere and ask to have them signed.
SPRING SPIRIT WEAR SALE
We're excited to unveil some new fun color options and styles:
Teal Racerback Tank
Silver Muscle Tank
Shorts
Sweatshirts
Long-Sleeve & Short-Sleeve Tees
Child & adults sizes available
**Stay tuned for our fall Spirit Wear sale in September!
Show your Ramsey spirit, while raising money for Tisdale!
STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK IS MAY 2ND - 5TH!
AUTHOR VISIT & BOOK ORDER
Tisdale is excited to welcome Derek Anderson, Children's Book Author, Illustrator & Speaker, for our annual Author Visit on May 5th. You can purchase his books through the PTO website in advance and have them autographed and personalized with your child's first name! Books will be distributed following the Author Visit.
*Please note that all autographed books must be pre-ordered. Students may NOT bring their "own" books purchased elsewhere and ask to have them signed.
SPRING PLANT SALE
This Sale Has Ended
Order a beautiful hanging flower basket for yourself AND as a Mother's Day gift for all the special moms, grandmas & aunts in your life!
Pick-up starting May 5th (in time for Mother's Day!) through May 20th at the Ramsey Nursery Garden Center, 180 Franklin Turnpike.
No color specific orders - pick your color(s) at the Ramsey Nursery.
THE SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS BACK!
In-School Fair: Feb. 28th - March 4th
Virtual Fair: Ends March 13th
We're pleased to announce that this much-anticipated event will be both in-person AND online this year, featuring:
Special in-school theme days
TWO family nights
Direct access to over 6,000 additional titles
Family-friendly prices via our personalized shopping link
Use of Scholastic's pre-loaded eWallet for contactless payment*
Every dollar spent will benefit Tisdale directly!
Holiday Boutique
Have fun shopping with your child online
Gifts for everyone - event your pets!
Affordable prices - gifts as low as $1
3RD GRADE BIKE RODEO
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13TH (Rain Date: 10/15)
This event is for 3rd graders only. More details to come!