James Gettys Elementary PTO

James Gettys Elementary PTO James Gettys Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), Gettysburg Area School District, Gettysburg, PA

As the school year wraps up and we begin to plan for next year, if you're looking to become involved, we have plenty of ...
05/15/2026

As the school year wraps up and we begin to plan for next year, if you're looking to become involved, we have plenty of opportunities where help is needed! Our programs are dependent on parent volunteers. Feel free to send us a message!

Day 5 - "We Were On A BREAK...To Get Ice Cream" was the perfect ending to our FRIENDS teacher Appreciation Week! We also...
05/11/2026

Day 5 - "We Were On A BREAK...To Get Ice Cream" was the perfect ending to our FRIENDS teacher Appreciation Week! We also had an "It's Fine, I'm Fine, Everything's Fine...Because There's A Raffle" to end our Friday. A massive shout out to Dairy Queen for donating ice cream to our staff. Ragged Edge Coffee House and Starbucks Gettysburg for their donations to our raffle. Our PTO for some other raffle goodies. And lastly, all of our James Gettys Families. We couldn't make these weeks possible without your help in fundraising, donating and volunteering.
Thank you for another successful week!

Day 4 - "Join Us At Central Perk - They'll Be There For BREW!" was quite a hit! We had On My Grind Coffee truck parked o...
05/08/2026

Day 4 - "Join Us At Central Perk - They'll Be There For BREW!" was quite a hit! We had On My Grind Coffee truck parked out front making orders for each staff member. We also included a picture of our volunteer drink runners, as we can't do it without them either. Thank you, Ladies! The smoothies he had to offer seemed most popular but the coffee was also delicious! Thank you, Forrest, for making the trek our way for our staff!

Last day of Teacher Appreciation is tomorrow. Be sure to end strong in your James Gettys gear!

Day 3 - "Joey Doesn't Share Food, But We Do!" went great. The staff enjoyed a taco bar, as well as leftover fruit, drink...
05/06/2026

Day 3 - "Joey Doesn't Share Food, But We Do!" went great. The staff enjoyed a taco bar, as well as leftover fruit, drinks and snacks from the past few days. A big thanks again to all of our families for their donations of taco supplies and toppings, making today possible!

Tomorrow, sleep in a little longer and wear your pajamas to school! Reminder, no nightgowns or slippers, please.

Day 2 - "Could There BE Anymore Snacks?" went fabulous! The teachers and staff enjoyed a make your own drink bar and a v...
05/05/2026

Day 2 - "Could There BE Anymore Snacks?" went fabulous! The teachers and staff enjoyed a make your own drink bar and a variety of snacks. A shout out to Sonic Drive-In for the donation of the best ice around for our drinks. And a huge thanks to our James Gettys Families for donating fruit and snacks to go along with today!

Tomorrow is Hat Day! We'll see you then 😀

Day 1 - "PIVOT On By The Lounge And Grab Lunch" was wonderful! We have a few shout-outs:Tommy's Pizza for helping with p...
05/05/2026

Day 1 - "PIVOT On By The Lounge And Grab Lunch" was wonderful! We have a few shout-outs:
Tommy's Pizza for helping with pizza for our staff.
Stephanie Auer with Twist and Treat Creations for our hand-painted banners.
Our James Gettys Families for their donations of salad makings, drinks and desserts.

Tomorrow is Twinning Tuesday! Find a friend and dress alike tomorrow.

This coming week is the start of Teacher Appreciation Week! Your student should have come home with a packet for theme d...
05/02/2026

This coming week is the start of Teacher Appreciation Week! Your student should have come home with a packet for theme days and paper they can color or write in for their teachers and staff.

We also could still use some help with donations, please. You should have received an e-mail with a Sign-Up Genius link. The PTO appreciates all your help in making this week possible for our staff.
Enjoy your weekend and see you Monday in your Mis-Match outfits!

🏀Math Madness Round 4 is completed and donations have been counted!Our students raised $5,713.21 during this year's Math...
03/27/2026

🏀Math Madness Round 4 is completed and donations have been counted!

Our students raised $5,713.21 during this year's Math Madness!!! WAY TO GO!! 👏 We are SO proud of everyone! We can't THANK everyone enough for their tremendous generosity! 🫶

Here's the reward results:

Bracket Winner!

Pitt (Becker)


Eliminated

Mt. St. Mary’s (Spokus, Sease, Raffensperger)
Notre Dame (Strausbaugh)
Duke (Jones)
UNC (Seibert)
Alabama (Lamer)
Ohio State (Roy)
Michigan (Sterner)
Maryland (Jachelski)
Penn State (Cooper)
Kentucky (Secrest)
UConn (Flickinger)
Florida (Cool)
Miami (Peterman)
Villanova (Wampler)
UCLA (Arentz)

• Classrooms that earned Extra Recess ($100 raised)
Becker
Spokus
Sease
Raffensperger
Seibert
Wampler
Lamer
Strausbaugh
Arentz
Cooper
Peterman
Flickinger
Cool
Jachelski
Roy

• Classes close to that extra recess
Jones - $65.10 – Needs $34.90
Sterner - $69.31 – Needs $30.69
Secrest - $10.61 – Needs $89.39

• Grades that earned free choice of seating in the cafeteria for a week ($500 raised)
Kindergarten
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

• Grades close to free choice of seating
1st – $178.45 – Needs $321.55

• Hallway that earned Basketball Olympics/"Have a Ball" Stations ($2000 raised)
3rd/4th/5th

• Hallway Close to a Basketball Olympics
K/1/2nd - $1,271.11 - Needs $278.89

🏀 Teacher vs Student basketball game at Gettysburg College ($4000 raised)
WE MADE IT!! 🥳 STUDENTS WON THE GAME!

🥧 Staff getting pied in the face for every $1000 above our goal:
Mr. Cool
Mrs. Becker (just for fun! 🤪)

The online campaign through Give Butter will remain open until Sunday, March 29th if anyone would like to help our students achieve their rewards.

https://givebutter.com/GettysMathMadness2026

🏀Math Madness Round 3 is completed and donations have been counted!Our students raised $4,125.51 in the first three roun...
03/24/2026

🏀Math Madness Round 3 is completed and donations have been counted!

Our students raised $4,125.51 in the first three rounds!!!! WAY TO GO!! 👏

Here's the reward results after the first round:

Bracket Winners!

Pitt (Becker)
UCLA (Arentz)


Eliminated

Mt. St. Mary’s (Spokus, Sease, Raffensperger)
Notre Dame (Strausbaugh)
Duke (Jones)
UNC (Seibert)
Alabama (Lamer)
Ohio State (Roy)
Michigan (Sterner)
Maryland (Jachelski)
Penn State (Cooper)
Kentucky (Secrest)
UConn (Flickinger)
Florida (Cool)
Miami (Peterman)
Villanova (Wampler)

• Classrooms that earned Extra Recess ($100 raised)
Becker
Spokus
Sease
Raffensperger
Seibert
Wampler
Lamer
Strausbaugh
Arentz
Cooper
Peterman
Flickinger
Cool
Jachelski

• Classes close to that extra recess
Jones - $65.10 – Needs $34.90
Roy - $72.70 – Needs $27.30
Sterner - $69.31 – Needs $30.69
Secrest - $10.61 – Needs $89.39

• Grades that earned free choice of seating in the cafeteria for a week ($500 raised)
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

• Grades close to free choice of seating
Kindergarten – $463.77 – Needs $36.23
1st – $177.41 – Needs $322.59

• Hallway that earned Basketball Olympics/"Have a Ball" Stations ($2000 raised)
3rd/4th/5th

• Hallway Close to a Basketball Olympics
K/1/2nd - $1,157.85 – Needs $842.15

🏀 Teacher vs Student basketball game at Gettysburg College ($4000 raised)
WE MADE IT!! 🥳

🥧 Staff getting pied in the face for every $1000 above our goal:

Round 4 ends tomorrow, Wednesday, March 25th. Keep gathering those donations to help your team advance in the bracket (Eliminated teams will add their buckets to a remaining team to help them out).

https://givebutter.com/GettysMathMadness2026

🏀Math Madness Round 2 is completed and donations have been counted!Our students raised $3,524.20 in the first two rounds...
03/18/2026

🏀Math Madness Round 2 is completed and donations have been counted!

Our students raised $3,524.20 in the first two rounds!!!! WAY TO GO!! 👏

Here's the reward results after the first round:

Bracket Winners!

Pitt (Becker)
Villanova (Wampler)
UCLA (Arentz)
Miami (Peterman


Eliminated

Mt. St. Mary’s (Spokus, Sease, Raffensperger)
Notre Dame (Strausbaugh)
Duke (Jones)
UNC (Seibert)
Alabama (Lamer)
Ohio State (Roy)
Michigan (Sterner)
Maryland (Jachelski)
Penn State (Cooper)
Kentucky (Secrest)
UConn (Flickinger)
Florida (Cool)

• Classrooms that earned Extra Recess ($100 raised)
Becker
Spokus
Sease
Raffensperger
Seibert
Wampler
Lamer
Strausbaugh
Arentz
Cooper
Peterman
Flickinger
Cool
Jachelski

• Classes close to that extra recess
Jones - $65.10 – Needs $34.90
Roy - $47.70 – Needs $52.30
Sterner - $69.31 – Needs $30.69
Secrest - $10.61 – Needs $89.39

• Grades that earned free choice of seating in the cafeteria for a week ($500 raised)
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

• Grades close to free choice of seating
Kindergarten – $410.93 – Needs $89.07
1st – $161.37 – Needs $338.63
2nd - $490.60 – Needs $9.40

• Hallway that earned Basketball Olympics/"Have a Ball" Stations ($2000 raised)
3rd/4th/5th

• Hallway Close to a Basketball Olympics
K/1st/2nd - $1,062.90 – Needs $937.10

🏀 Teacher vs Student basketball game at Gettysburg College ($4000 raised)
Almost there!

🥧 Staff getting pied in the face for every $1000 above our goal:

Round 3 ends Monday, March 23rd. Keep gathering those donations to help your team advance in the bracket (Eliminated teams will add their buckets to a remaining team to help them out).

https://givebutter.com/GettysMathMadness2026

11/24/2025

Just a reminder! The Joe Corbi’s Fundraiser pickup is TOMORROW, November 25th from 3:30-6:00. Pick-up will be in the school cafeteria (Door #10). Parents and Guardians will need to pick-up their order and distribute accordingly.

All orders MUST be picked up tomorrow as there will be no school for Thansgiving break.

Thank you for your support!

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898 Biglerville Road
Gettysburg, PA
17325

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