New to Ortega? Start here

Welcome to Ortega Elementary! The PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) is the volunteer group of parents, guardians, and staff who fund and run the extras that make Ortega special — field trips, classroom supplies, family events, and after-school enrichment. Here’s how to get plugged in.

Your first week

1. 1

   Subscribe to Otter Town News

   Our newsletter is the easiest way to keep up — timely updates, event reminders, and volunteer calls, straight to your inbox.

   Email address

   Subscribe

2. 2

   Mark the key dates

   A few things coming up:

   • Aug 11TK/Kindergarten Meet & Greet
   • Aug 12First Day of Student Attendance
   • Aug 14Ice Cream Social
   • Aug 18Back to School Night

   See the full calendar →Subscribe on your phone →

3. 3

   Follow along

   Quick updates and photos between newsletters.
4. 4

   Get to know how things work

   Here’s what you need to know:

   • Bell schedule — daily start, end, and recess times
   • After-school enrichment — art, science, coding and more, transitional kindergarten (TK) through 5th
   • Family resources — lunch menu, parent portals, handbook, and learning tools
5. 5

   Find your way to get involved

   No commitment is too small — every bit of help keeps Ortega running.

   • Volunteer — from one-hour events to ongoing campus help
   • Donate — a tax-deductible gift goes straight to students

Still have questions? We’d love to hear from you — reach the PTO any time. We’re glad you’re here. 🦦