Celebrate the end of the school year at the 2024 MPTO Spring Fling on Friday, May 17th from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Wildwood—fun for the whole family! This year’s Spring Fling will feature RAFFLE BASKETS, a variety of free and ticketed games and activities, cotton candy, food trucks, community association booths, and spirit wear! All funds raised support Wildwood and O.H. Anderson Elementary Schools.

Admission is free. Activity tickets are $1 each. Raffle tickets are $2 each. Credit/debit cards are accepted for food trucks and spirit wear. Tickets are cash only. ATM will be available onsite.

Volunteers are needed to sell tickets, run games, sell Spirit Wear, assist with raffle baskets, make cotton candy, staff the MPTO booth, and more! View Open Slots on SignUpGenius

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The MPTO is a 501(c)3 non-profit, 100% volunteer organization. Every parent/guardian of a K-5 student at Wildwood or O.H. Anderson Elementary Schools is a member of the Mahtomedi Elementary PTO. No matter where your interests and talents lie, we can find a place for you to thrive as a volunteer and would love your input at our monthly meetings! All opportunities are scalable, depending on your availability. There are several ways to get involved.

Volunteer Opportunities

Click on the name of the activity/event to learn more or click the SignUpGenius link to see open volunteer slots

Art Adventure

Wildwood

For three weeks in January, “Picture People” parent volunteers present artworks curated by the Minneapolis Institute of Art in first and second grade classrooms paired with a small art project. We will be needing one Picture Person and one parent assistant per classroom. Volunteers must have the required background check completed. Volunteer registration has closed for 2023/24, but if you’re interested in getting involved next year, please contact artadventure@mahtomedipto.com.

OHA

Tuesdays after school in January and February, “Picture People” parent volunteers present artworks curated by the Minneapolis Institute of Art along with an art project with the help of parent assistants. Picture People volunteer slots have been split into two, 4 week commitments - January and/or February. Assistant slots are a one session commitment. You can sign-up for multiple slots/days. Volunteers must have the required background check completed. Assistant Slots still available! Go to SignUpGenius

Book Fair

Held at OHA in October and Wildwood in February. Volunteer from home to help with preparations or at the Book Fair processing sales through the easy to use cash register, keep an eye on inventory, and help restock. If working at the school, volunteers must have the required background check completed.

Card Sharks (WW)

Held in fall and winter. Winter Session: Tuesdays - February 27, March 5, 12, 19 from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Volunteers needed for K-2 to lead small group games. If you volunteer, your student is guaranteed a spot. You can volunteer for a single session or all sessions. Volunteers must have the required background check completed. Go to SignUpGenius

Family Fun Nights

Held on random Fridays in fall and winter. Volunteers greet guests, pass out popcorn and water, and provide general supervision. We’re also seeking donations of bottles of water to pass out at the concession table. Go to SignupGenius

Fun Run

Held in October at both Wildwood and O.H. Anderson, the Fun Run is the MPTO’s biggest fundraiser of the year. The only way to attend the Fun Run is as an approved volunteer! Volunteers MUST have the required background check completed and on file with the district prior to the event. When signing up, you can see which grades/classrooms are participating during each timeslot. Due to overwhelming demand for volunteer slots, parent volunteer signups are sent out via email directly from the school before they are posted here.

Hospitality

Teacher Buffet @ Conferences

Please consider signing up for an item(s) to donate or a volunteer activity.

“Thankful Thursdays”

"Thankful Thursdays" is an opportunity to treat our OHA & Wildwood teachers on the second Thursday of each month. Please consider signing up individually or with a group of friends to treat our teachers with an easy to grab snack, beverage, and/or school supplies.

Teacher Appreciation Breakfast

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6 - May 10, 2024 and it is time to treat and send extra support to our wonderful teachers and staff. The MPTO will be hosting a Teacher Appreciation Breakfast on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 and we would love your help with breakfast donations.  Please sign up for an item to be delivered to WW and OH (or both)! 

• WW Teacher Appreciation Breakfast Sign Up

• OH Anderson Teacher Appreciation Breakfast Sign Up

Spirit Wear @ Conferences

Sell Spirit Wear from Heritage Embroidery at conferences in fall and winter. Fun, easy, and a great way to meet people. Go to SignUpGenius

Spring Fling

MPTO’s spring fundraiser on May 17th—a fun event for the whole family. Volunteers are needed to sell tickets, run games, sell Spirit Wear, assist with raffle baskets, make cotton candy, staff the MPTO booth, and more! Go to SignUpGenius

Strategy Games (OHA)

Held in fall and winter. Winter Session: Wednesdays - February 28, March 6, 13, 20 from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Volunteers needed for each session to assist as needed and provide general supervision. You can volunteer for a single session or all sessions. Volunteers must have the required background check completed. Go to SignUpGenius

Committee Chair and Member Openings

Go to SignUpGenius to view all openings. Contact info@mahtomedipto.com for more information.

Join the MPTO Board

Elections for Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, and President Elect will be held in May 2024. If interested in Treasurer, you can begin shadowing now. Contact president@mahtomedipto.com to learn more.

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