Helen Keller Elementary PTA

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible dedication and hard work of everyone who keeps our Keller school community running strong. Enjoy your day off!

09/06/2026

It's Snapshot Sunday! We hope you're enjoying the long weekend! Here's a quick look at the week ahead:
🗓 Monday, Sept. 7 - LABOR DAY - NO SCHOOL
🗓 Wednesday, Sept. 9 - CURRICULUM NIGHT
(This is an adults-only event)
Grades 1–3: 6 p.m.- 6:45 p.m.
Grades 4–5: 7 p.m.- 7:45 p.m.

09/05/2026

[Staff Appreciation Committee Post] There's still time to purchase items for the Keller PTA Stock the Lounge initiative. Let's show the Keller staff our appreciation by filling the lounge with their favorite snacks. Check out what's left to purchase on the Amazon wishlist below. Thank you for your consideration. 🍇🥯🍌🍿🍪☕🫖🥕
🛍 Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2YWQ4NE2EK568

09/04/2026

📣 📣 REMINDER: School is closed today for Labor Day weekend. Enjoy the holiday, and we'll see everyone back on Tuesday!

09/03/2026

[Message from The Royal Oak Parent Advocacy Committee - ROPAC]

ROPAC is the Oak Schools Parent Advocacy Committee, a group made up of parents/caregivers of students with IEPs or 504 Plans. Want to learn more? ROPAC's first meeting of the school year is coming up on Sept. 15.

09/02/2026

📣 UPDATE: The Keller PTA-sponsored Back-to-School Picnic has been rescheduled to WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16. We hope to see you there!

09/02/2026

🚨 BACK-TO-SCHOOL PICNIC POSTPONED - NEW DATE TBD 🚨

📣 FROM PRINCIPAL HENNING: "Due to the high temperatures and heat index expected today, tonight’s PTA-sponsored Back-to-School Picnic scheduled from 6:00–8:00 PM has been cancelled. While we were looking forward to spending the evening together, the safety and well-being of our students, families, and staff must come first."

🗓 STAY TUNED: The picnic will be rescheduled and a date will be announced soon!

09/02/2026

PTA is for everyone!
💻 Join or renew your membership here: https://www.helenkellerpta.net/

We’re mythbusting this week! 👀 Who’s heard this one before?

09/02/2026

🏫 It's the Keller PTA Back-To-School Picnic tonight from 6-8pm! Meet people from the wonderful Keller community, and connect with families in your student's class.
🍕🍦Enjoy pizza, water, and chips ($3 suggested donation), or purchase treats from Ray's Ice Cream and Crumbl Cookies (prices vary).
😎 Feel free to bring your own picnic dinner, along with blankets and chairs to sit and relax. We hope to see you there!

09/01/2026

📣VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 📣 The Keller PTA-sponsored Back-To-School Picnic is coming up tomorrow, and we're still looking for a few more volunteers. We have quick 30-minute shifts available for set-up, clean-up, serving pizza, or helping at the PTA table. Let's make this a great back-to-school kick-off for our Huskies! 🐾💙

💻 SIGN UP HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FAFA828A5FFC34-65404457-keller