Thoreau Elementary PTO

Join us in the Thoreau Library for our next PTO meeting!
Tuesday, November 11 @7pm (Link to Google Meet virtual option)

Book Fair

Get Ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them to become stronger, more confident readers. Every book purchased benefits our school and students.

Here’s what you need to know about the Fair:

Where: Thoreau Elementary Library

When: During Parent Teacher Conferences

Monday, November 3rd 3:30-7:30
Tuesday November 4th 8:30-3:30

Website: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/thoreauelementaryschool

Set up e-Wallets for your students to shop cash free.
Donate to the Book Fairy Fund to share the joy of reading.
Shop our Online Book Fair October 27- November 14th.

We're looking for volunteer cashiers! Sign up here.

Full House, Proud Students & Plenty of 🍕

Families filled the halls for our Showcase of Student Learning, where students shared their knowledge in literacy, math and beyond. It was a great opportunity for our whole community to come together and tour our school-wide student works celebrating Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month!

THANK YOU to Rachael Gehlbach and Principal Jensen for organizing!

Tico Trot

Huge thank you to Shana Verstegen for organizing another successful Tico Trot this year! And to our generous sponsors:

Platinum: The Ryan Family
Gold: Matt Winzenried Real Estate, Focal Flame Photography, NurturHer Aesthetics, Outdoors We Learn, Madison Women’s Health, Stella’s Bakery, Park Bank, Liz Quinn Realty
Silver: Lakeview Veterinary Clinic, Good Lion Golf, Wildwood Pro
In-Kind: Nakoma Golf Club, Kwik Trip, Costco

PTO Calendar

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Get Your Thoreau Gear!

Check out the Thoreau Elementary Webstore here. All items are made to order and will be ready for pickup or shipped 2-3 weeks after your order date.

Welcome to our 2025-26 PTO Board

Staff Favorite Things

There are lots of fun (and free!) ways to show staff you care. Check out the Staff Favorite Things list for ideas!

Sensory Room Fundraiser

The Thoreau family recently lost an extraordinary educator, Teri Pabst, lovingly known to her students as "Ms. Teri." Her impact was profound, helping students thrive, express themselves, and feel truly valued every day. As a special education teacher, she was not just an educator—she was a mentor, a source of comfort, and a steady presence.

If you would like to help Ms. Teri's family honor her memory, please visit their GoFundMe page. Your donation will help provide a brighter, more inclusive future for the students Teri cared so deeply for. Together, we can continue her mission of making a difference, one child at a time.

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