What's Going On This Week

1/8/2026 2:59 am

 Welcome Back and Happy New Year! 

1. Camp Fair THIS WEEKEND
2. Loring Auction/Parents' Night Out
3. Thank You: Food Pantry
4. Thank You: Holiday Treats Sampler
5. Creative Enrichment: 5th Grade
6. Staff Spotlight
7. Worcester Railers
8. Volunteers Needed: Lunch/Recess

Questions on anything PTO-related? Email cochairs@loringpto.org.

Camp Fair THIS WEEKEND

1/8/2026 2:58 am

Date: Sunday, January 11th, 11am-2pm

Location: Lincoln-Sudbury High School

This is it! The Camp Fair is just a few days away! Don't miss your chance to plan an unforgettable summer for your kids.

Why you can't miss it:

• Get to know over 25 different camps

• Keep the kids entertained with activities

• Enter raffles for significant tuition discounts

• Grab your share of cool camp swag

Remember, your participation helps fund Loring's most important programs. See you there for a day of fun and camp planning!

Loring Parents' Night Out/Auction

1/8/2026 2:57 am

Mark your calendars and raise a glass; our Loring Parents' Night Out and Auction are brewing! This year's event will take place on Saturday, March 21st at Jack's Abby Brewery! 

We're on the hunt for donations to make this event legendary! Do you have something unique that you could donate to the auction? Some past ideas are: a weekend at a vacation home, a must-have product, culinary delights, tickets to a professional sports game, a "behind the scenes" experience, and more! We welcome donations from Loring families and we can provide a tax receipt for the value of your donated item or service. Please email loringauction@gmail.com for more information.

Do you love event planning or want to get involved with the PTO? We are looking for volunteers to help out! We have big jobs and small, so please reach out if you're interested in joining the committee!

Thank You: Food Pantry

1/8/2026 2:56 am

Thank you so much, Loring community, for your generous donations to the Sudbury Community Food Pantry to close out 2025! Ms. Krance's class did an awesome job sorting and boxing 37 boxes of donations. Combined with monetary contributions, our full donation to the pantry was 43 boxes last month!

Thank you to everyone who donated and also to our volunteers, Laura Warren, Marissa Cole, Heather Larson, Cara Brill, Caroline Archambault, Emily Prozeller, and Melissa Perla.

Thank You: Holiday Treats Sampler

1/8/2026 2:55 am

On December 22nd, we held our annual Loring Holiday Treats Sampler and it was another wonderful success! Anyone who was in the building overheard the phrase “it’s my favorite day of the year!” from staff bouncing around the halls. We are so grateful for all of your contributions that brought so many smiles to our teachers’ and staff’s faces!

Thank you to all who baked, donated, and/or volunteered and also a big thank you to Katie Riordan and Dana Roth for coordinating this event!

Creative Enrichment: 5th Grade

1/8/2026 2:54 am

On Monday, January 5th, 5th graders were treated to their first Creative Enrichment program of the year. Neal Nichols visited for his Original 13 Colonies gameshow. Using his impressive drawing skills and vast knowledge of our country's history, Neal taught our students all about the original 13 colonies and beyond! Ask them what the original explorers were looking for (Asia), what country originally colonized New York City (the Netherlands) or how many Pilgrims and dogs were on the Mayflower (102 and 2)!

Thank you to Lauren Hargrove for planning this program and Neal Nichols for his presentation!

Staff Spotlight

1/8/2026 2:53 am

Our Staff Spotlight series is back, celebrating the exceptional educators and support staff who help Loring students thrive. You'll see these recognitions in newsletters, on the PTO Facebook page, and in the school lobby as a heartfelt thank-you to the people who make Loring extraordinary.

Worcester Railers

1/8/2026 2:51 am

Join us for Sudbury Town Takeover Night at the Railers on Saturday, January 31st at 6:05pm!

Volunteers Needed: Lunch/Recess

1/8/2026 2:50 am

Every Friday, we will be looking for 3 volunteers per grade to help cover recess and lunch. This allows our classroom teachers to have consistent planning time each week. It's an easy volunteering opportunity if your schedule has flexibility during the day, and it's also a fun chance to see your kids and their friends during the school day!

If you are interested in volunteering, sign up at this link to help your child's grade! Please be mindful of how many shifts you sign up for at one time - we'd like to afford as many caregivers as possible the opportunity to help.

Before volunteering, make sure you have an active CORI form on file with SPS by checking in with Paula Saliga or Vicki Harrington in the front office. Additionally, please be sure to click here and review the orientation slides and click here to watch the training video. You will also need to sign a confidentiality agreement. These forms are available in the front office and can be completed when you check in for your first volunteer shift. 

When you arrive at school to volunteer, please check in at the front office 5 minutes prior to your start time. This will allow you time to sign in, obtain a badge and proceed to the playground. 

Can't make your shift? PLEASE try to find a replacement first. If unable, please email the Loring Office.