Welcome to the Loring PTO!

When your family joins the Loring School community, you become a part of the Loring PTO; a community of parents, teachers and school administrators joining together to enrich the educational and social experience of our students.  

 

Parent involvement is critical to our success and there are a number of ways to get involved. If you are interested in learning more about the different opportunities available please email our co-chairs Heather Larson and Lauren Hargrove.

 

What's Going On This Week

3/12/2026 2:59 am

  1. Science Fair TONIGHT

  2. Parent's Night Out/PTO Auction

  3. Food Pantry NEXT WEEK

  4. Read Across America x Birthday Books

  5. K Social Action Project: Buddy Dog

  6. Staff Spotlight

  7. Creative Enrichment: Kindergarten

  8. Updated: 2026 Save the Dates

  9. Lunch/Recess Volunteers Needed

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

Science Fair is TONIGHT

3/12/2026 2:58 am

The 2026 Science Fair is TONIGHT, March 12th from 6pm to 8pm in the Loring Cafeteria & Gym. We hope to see you there!

Students can check in and set up anytime between 6:00pm and 6:45pm, but should allow approximately 15-20 minutes to get set up prior to their grade's scheduled presentation time. Being set up earlier also allows time to view other students' projects!

Tonight's Schedule:

  • 6:00pm: Check-in and project setup opens

  • 6:25-6:45: K and 1st present to scientists

  • 6:45-7:15: 2nd and 3rd present to scientists

  • 7:10-7:40: 4th and 5th present to scientists

**Parents, please send any pictures you take at the fair to pawsomeyearbook@gmail.com! Thank you!

For any additional information, visit the science fair website here.

Food Pantry NEXT WEEK

3/12/2026 2:58 am

The next Food Pantry Friday is coming up on Friday, March 20th!

The Sudbury Public Schools host a food drive one Friday a month to benefit the Sudbury Food Pantry. Our generous donations help families in need in our very own community and beyond - the need right now is greater than ever and this month we are making it even easier to support the food pantry. 

This month’s theme is Comfy/Cozy day. All Loring students are encouraged to wear comfy/cozy clothes on Friday, March 20th.

Donate by March 20th in one of two ways:

  • Donate nonperishables. Send donations with your student to school on Friday, March 20th or any time next week - there is a collection bin in the lobby and out front. Please see the attached flyer for this month’s most needed items.

  • Donate directly to the Food Pantry via their website. Make a monetary donation via the Sudbury Food Pantry’s website. Donate here and please let us know the amount of your donation.

Please reach out to Marissa Cole or Laura Warren with any questions.

Parent's Night Out/PTO Auction

3/12/2026 2:57 am

 

Don't miss the Parents' Night Out and Auction! Tickets are still on sale and we are SO CLOSE to hitting our goal of at least 100 attendees! Purchase Tickets HERE and come enjoy a night at Jack's Abby with friends!

Check out some of the items you can bid on ONLY AT THE EVENT on March 21st:

  • Pawsome Pancake Breakfast with the Principals

  • Be Co-Anchor of the Pawsome News!

  • Police Car Ride to School

  • Front Row Seats to a Red Sox Game

  • Exclusive Golf Experience at Old Sandwich Golf Club

  • White Mountains 2-Night Family Escape

  • Swing, Sip, and Savor Golf Basket

  • Pasta Night Perfection Basket

  • Sundae Fun Day Basket

Can't make it to the Parents' Night Out event? We will miss you, but stay tuned for the online silent auction which will also feature some amazing items!

Read Across America x Birthday Books

3/12/2026 2:55 am

Birthday books have been trickling in slowly this year, so let's make a push to turn that trickle into a FLOOD of new books for the Loring Library! Last Monday, March 2nd, was Read Across America Day, which means there's even more reason to celebrate with a book donation than usual!

Let's give a big birthday shoutout and Birthday Book Club welcome to our latest members: Olivia Cole (November), Chloe Bialas (December), Preston Sousa (February), Malcolm Watts (February), Poppy Jones (February), and Ffion Jones (February)!

Does your child have an upcoming (or past works too!) birthday? What better way to celebrate than to donate a book to the Loring Library in their honor? When you donate a book, a sticker is added to the inside cover to commemorate your child's special day! If you'd like to celebrate your child's birthday with a book, visit our Birthday Book Club webpage for more information. Questions? Email birthdaybook@loringpto.org.
Scholarships may be available. Contact Karen Blumberg for more information.

**If you donated a book in your student's honor and don't see their name on the above list, please reach out to birthdaybook@loringpto.org, as we have one book that was donated without a name!**

 

K Social Action Project: Buddy Dog

3/12/2026 2:54 am

The Buddy Dog Drive will be running from March 9th through April 11th! The Loring kindergarteners are asking families to contribute items to the Buddy Dog Humane Society! Students may drop off donations at the Buddy Dog doghouse in the front lobby. Most needed items include collars, canned dog food, canned cat food, rawhide, chew toys and leashes. Thank you!

Staff Spotlight

3/12/2026 2:53 am

Let's celebrate the exceptional educators and support staff who help Loring students thrive! A huge thank you to the people who make Loring extraordinary!

Creative Enrichment: Kindergarten

3/12/2026 2:52 am

On March 3rd, our Kindergartners participated in Mass Audubon’s Nature Detective program! They learned all about different habitats, what makes an animal a mammal and the differences between wild animals and pets. In addition, by observing different animal pelts and bones, they were able to draw conclusions about whether an animal was a predator or prey. Ask your child:

- What three things do all animals need? (food, water and a home)

- What makes an animal a mammal? (They have fur as well as the ability to produce milk, and are vertebrates)

Thank you to Lauren Hargrove for planning this program and to Mass Audubon for their presentation!

Updated: 2026 Save the Dates

3/12/2026 2:51 am

Mark your calendars for these upcoming March/April 2026 dates:

  • Science Fair - Thursday, March 12th

  • March Food Pantry - Friday, March 20th

  • Parents Night Out and Auction - Saturday, March 21st

  • PTO Meeting (remote, details to follow) - Tuesday, March 24th

  • SPS No School - Friday, April 3rd

  • April Food Pantry - Friday, April 10th

  • K/1st Grade Family Concert - Tuesday, April 14th

  • SPS No School - April 20th to April 24th

  • 2nd/3rd Grades Family Concert - Tuesday, April 28th

Volunteers Needed: Lunch/Recess

3/12/2026 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 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.

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