23-24 EVENTS
NOTE: Buttons will be activated at least 30 days before the event.
SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
July- August
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Donate to the Mills Lawn PTO Venmo to support our effort to ensure that every Mills Lawn student has school supplies.
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CHAIR: Megan Meier
CLASS LIST POSTING CELEBRATION
August 11
3:00 pm
Mills Lawn Elementary
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Join us to celebrate the annual posting of the class lists! We'll have ice pops, bubbles, and sidewalk chalk. Stay and play with new friends and old!
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CHAIR: Kristi Myers
BACK-TO-SCHOOL POTLUCK
August 23​
6:00 pm
Mills Lawn Elementary- staff parking lot
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Bring your family and your favorite dish to our annual potluck. Also, bring a blanket or chairs. The PTO will provide drinks, desserts, plastic utensils, and paper plates.
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CHAIRS: Megan Bachman and Lisa Varandani
GRANDFRIENDS DAY
September 12
8:00 am
Mills Lawn Gym
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Mills Lawn Elementary students are encouraged to invite a grandfriend to join them for breakfast at 8:00 am in the Mills Lawn Gymnasium.
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CHAIRS: Maggie Dean and Heather Ficke
FALL STREET FAIR PARKING
October 14
Mills Lawn Elementary School
Shifts available between 7 am and 5 pm
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​Street Fair Parking is the Mills Lawn PTO's largest fundraiser of the year. Please consider volunteering for a two-hour shift. In return, you'll get free parking for the day!
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CHAIRS: Sam Miller and Kristi Myers
BULLDOG JOG
November 4
Mills Lawn Elementary
Fun Run starts at 10:00 am
5K starts at 10:20 am
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​This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Bulldog Jog! This Fun Run/5K starts and ends at Mills Lawn. Register early to get a t-shirt! And don't forget to enter your bulldog drawing in the t-shirt competition via Ms. Minehart!
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CHAIRS: Liz Hohl and Kristi Myers
WINTERFEST
December 2
Mills Lawn Gymnasium
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Celebrate the winter season with us in the Mills Lawn gym.
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CHAIRS: Kristi Myers and Lisa Varandani
CHILDHOOD 2.0
January 17
6:00 pm; discussion to follow
Little Art Theatre
Call (937)767-7671 to secure your free tickets.
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Note: This screening is intended for adults.
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Childhood 2.0 is required viewing for anyone who wants to better understand the world their children are navigating as they grow up in the digital age. Featuring actual parents and kids as well as industry-leading experts in child safety and development, this documentary dives into the real-life issues facing kids today — including cyberbullying, online predators, suicidal ideation, and more.
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CHAIR: Jamie Finch
ROLLING WITH THE PACK: SKATE NIGHT
January 25
5:30 pm
Orbit Fun Center
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Gather up your friends and join us for a roller skating party!
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CHAIRS: Megan Bachman, Emily Berlo, and Chandra Jones-Graham
TALENT NIGHT
February 9
6:00 pm
Mills Lawn Gymnasium
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The Mills Lawn Talent Show is a beloved community tradition. Join us to cheer on our talented elementary students. In the past, acts have included singers, dancers, comedians, gymnasts, musicians, artists, and poets!
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CHAIRS: Maggie Dean and Lauren Mikesell
TOP DOG EUCHRE NIGHT
February 24
7:30pm
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​Hosted at the Emporium, Top Dog Euchre Night is a multi-round euchre competition. Join the competition for a chance to win awesome prizes!
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CHAIRS: Liz Hohl and Stormye Lipusch
HEALTHY SNACKS FOR STATE TESTING
​April
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Did you know that the PTO provides snacks for our students during state testing season? If you'd like to donate to this cause, visit our Venmo!
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CHAIRS: open
BULLDOG BOOGIE FAMILY DANCE
GRADES K-4
April 12
6-7:30 pm
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​The Bulldog Boogie is a fun dance party for the whole family! Students in kindergarten through fourth grade and their families are invited to get their groove on at the Mills Lawn gym.
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The dance is free. Concessions will be sold. Volunteers are welcome!
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CHAIRS: Heather Ficke, Chandra Jones-Graham, Megan Meier, Kristi Myers
STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
May 6-10
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​​Help us show gratitude for our incredible Mills Lawn Elementary staff. We need volunteers to help serve lunches and snacks!
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We are also accepting VENMO donations to support this effort.
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CHAIRS: Heather Ficke, Jamie Finch, Stormye Lipusch, Megan Meier
SUMMER STREET FAIR PARKING
June 8
Mills Lawn Elementary School
Shifts available between 7 am and 5 pm
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​Street Fair Parking is the Mills Lawn PTO's largest fundraiser of the year. Please consider volunteering for a two-hour shift. In return, you'll get free parking for the day!
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CHAIRS: Open
5-6th GRADE DANCE
April 13
6-7:30 pm
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The 5th-6th grade dance is for current Mills Lawn students in the 5th and 6th grades. The dance will be held in the school gym.
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The dance is free. Concessions will be sold. Volunteers are welcome!
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CHAIRS: Heather Ficke, Chandra Jones-Graham, Megan Meier, Kristi Myers