Otter Town News
Welcome back to a new school year, I hope you had a great summer! On behalf of the PTO, I’m excited to welcome our Otter family back to campus. My name is Christina Stewart and I will be your PTO President this year.
We have an amazing PTO board who are looking forward to reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting new members of our school community. Together, with your help, we’ll make this a year filled with learning, friendship, fun, and wonderful memories.
Thank you for being part of our amazing school community. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!
Warmly,
Christina Stewart
Upcoming Events
Tue, Aug 11
TK/Kindergarten Meet & Greet · 1:00 PM · TK/Kindergarten classrooms
Wed, Aug 12
First Day of Student Attendance
Minimum Day - Early Dismissal
Thu, Aug 13
Minimum Day - Early Dismissal
Fri, Aug 14
Ice Cream Social · 5:30 PM · Ortega big yard
Minimum Day - Early Dismissal
Tue, Aug 18
Back to School Night · 5:00 PM · Ortega classrooms
Minimum Day - Early Dismissal
August 12–14 and August 18 are minimum days. TK and Kindergarten dismiss at 12:15 PM; grades 1–3 dismiss at 1:30 PM; grades 4-5 dismiss at 1:40 PM. Full times are on the bell schedule.
News
Welcome to the new ortegapto.org
Our website has a new home — and a lot of new tricks. A live calendar you can subscribe to, volunteer sign-ups that take ten seconds, this week’s cafeteria menu, and news that can reach your phone.
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School supplies for the 2026–27 school year
What your child needs depends on their grade. TK–2nd families buy from their teacher’s class list. Grades 3–5 contribute $30 per student and the teacher buys the classroom supplies — here’s what you still need to pack, and the long list you can skip.
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TK/Kindergarten Meet & Greet
We are so excited to welcome our new TK and Kindergarten students to Ortega! This event is for the incoming TK/Kindergarten kids and their parent/guardians so they can meet their teacher, check out their new classroom, and enjoy a free Otter pop! Ortega spirit wear will also be available for purchase!
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PTO-hosted Ice Cream Social
Please join us for our Ice Cream Social on Friday, 8/14 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the on the big yard! Families can come hang out and get a little treat for successfully completing the first week of school. It can be hard transitioning from summer days back into a school routine, so let's celebrate this accomplishment with some fun and treats!
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Back to School Night
Back to School Night is Tuesday, 8/18, from 5:00-6:30 PM. It's a great chance for you to see your child's classroom, meet their teacher, and learn about various ways you can be involved in the Otter Community.
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Fall on-site after school programs
Check out this fall's lineup of after school activities which open for registration on August 21st.
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Teacher & front office wishlists
Support your child's classroom and various departments (office, library, counseling, PE, etc.) by purchasing items from these wishlists.
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'25/'26 yearbooks still available
Forgot to grab your yearbook from last year? There still are a few remaining! Visit the Otter Spirit Shop to get yours.
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We need you
Drop-Off Attendant
Open doors and help kids exit cars in the morning. Volunteers should grab a blue vest inside the main entrance of the school. Expected commitment time is 30 minutes.
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That’s the news from Otter Town.