What's Going On This Week

2/12/2026 2:59 am

1. Register Now: Science Fair

2. Donations Needed: Auction Baskets

3. Thank You: 5th Grade Social Action Project

4. Thank You: Zootopia / Loring Eats

5. Creative Enrichment: 3rd Grade

6. Staff Spotlight

7. Food Pantry After Break

8. Reminder: 5th Grade Yearbook Art and Photos

9. Volunteers Needed: Lunch/Recess

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

**Please note that Thursday Notices will be on break with everyone else at Loring next week! See you back here the week after next!**

Register Now: Science Fair

2/12/2026 2:58 am

It's time to register for the 2026 Science Fair!

Thursday, March 12th 6pm - 8pm

Loring Cafeteria & Gym

Project registration and t-shirt sales are live on the PTO website.

*The deadline for t-shirt orders is Friday, February 27^th @5PM!*

Please visit the science fair website for all of the information you'll need to get started, including important dates, project guidelines, project ideas, and FAQs. This is a time for students to explore and embrace science in a non-competitive environment.  All students will receive a small prize and have the chance to present their project to a guest "scientist". 

We hope you'll join us for this fun event!

Donations Needed: Auction Baskets

2/12/2026 2:57 am

For the first time in a number of years, the Loring PTO Parents' Night Out Auction will include themed baskets! We are looking for either donations of baskets/items (lots of theme ideas on the sign-up website or choose your own!) or cash donations that can be used to create baskets. These baskets are intended to provide a variety of price points for bidders, so donations of any value will help! Donation deadline is March 10th.

To donate a themed basket, please sign up here. Please also feel free to sign up and split a basket with a friend!

Cash donations can be venmoed to @kimberleyalice or contact Kim Kirby to determine another way to send. Just add "Loring Auction Baskets" to the description.

Thank You: 5th Grade Social Action Project

2/12/2026 2:56 am

Big things come in small packages—and sometimes in diaper boxes! A huge shout-out to the incredible Loring 5th Graders for their inspiring social action project. The students went above and beyond by organizing a school-wide diaper drive, successfully collecting over 200 baby items to support local families. 

A special thank you to Mrs. Eddy, Mrs. Nikolich, and Miss O-B for their support on this meaningful project.  And to HOPEsudbury for their collaboration and partnership in this effort.  And finally, The Loring Community - your generosity ensures the Sudbury CARE Pantry can continue providing essential supplies to neighbors in need.

Thank you for showing us the true power of community!

Thank You: Zootopia / Loring Eats

2/12/2026 2:55 am

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Loring Goes to the Movies last weekend! We had a wonderful time watching the original Zootopia!

Special thanks to Heather Larson for coordinating and the Zinger Family for helping out during the event!

Thank you also to Dana Roth for organizing our Loring Eats event at Mooyah this past Tuesday and to all the Loring families who joined us to raise money by ordering food!

Creative Enrichment: 3rd Grade

2/12/2026 2:54 am

On February 6th, the 3rd Graders were treated to a visit from "Mistress Goodwife," from the Plimoth Patuxet Museum, who described her life aboard the Mayflower and in early Plymouth Colony. Students learned about what the voyage was like and about the struggles and achievements of the early settlers. They got to interact with some artifacts from that time and asked a lot of amazing questions!
Tomorrow, students will visit with an Indigenous museum educator and learn about the Wampanoag People!

Thank you to Ashley Maguire for planning this program and to the Plymouth Patuxet Museum for their presentation!

Staff Spotlight

2/12/2026 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!

Food Pantry After Break

2/12/2026 2:52 am

Please note that this month's Food Pantry day will be Thursday, February 26 (NOT Friday)! More information to follow prior to that day!

Reminder: 5th Grade Yearbook Art and Photos

2/12/2026 2:51 am

As communicated to 5th grade families last week, the deadline for 5th grade yearbook art was extended to TOMORROW, February 12. Please also note that the yearbook is still accepting photos from 5th grade parents!

Please contact your child's teacher or Kim Kirby with questions.

Volunteers Needed: Lunch/Recess

2/12/2026 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 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.