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Originally delivered on 10/1/2026 6:49 pm

SUBJECT: Taylor PTA Monthly Newsletter- October 2026

Taylor PTA Monthly Newsletter - October 2026

Hello, !

Our monthly PTA newsletter is back, and we're excited to help you stay connected to what's happening at Taylor! We have a fun October ahead, with Chalk the Walk, Walk & Roll to School Day, our Fun Run, and Chipotle Spirit Night.

Thank you for joining PTA, lending a hand, and showing up for our school. Your support helps make these events possible and makes a difference for our students, teachers, and school.

Inside this month's newsletter, you'll meet our PTA board, find upcoming events and volunteer opportunities, and enjoy a look back at some fun PTA moments from September.

Mark your calendars and join the fun!

Melinda Perez
Taylor PTA VP of Ways & Means

Announcements
There’s a Place for You on the Taylor PTA Board!

We have the following open positions for our Board:

  • President
  • Parliamentarian
  • Hospitality Chair
  • Membership Chair
  • Multicultural/Inclusivity Chair
  • Reflections Chair
  • SAGE Chair
  • Technology/Publicity/Newsletter Chair

We still have several open positions and would love to add more Taylor parents to our crew. You do not have to be a PTA expert. If you want to get involved, meet more Taylor families, and help make great things happen at our school, there is a place for you!

Interested in one of our open positions or just want to learn more? Email us at ptaattaylor@gmail.com.

Events & Programs
10/7 Chalk the Sidewalks for Walk & Roll to School Day

Grab the kids and come help us decorate Taylor for Walk & Roll to School Day!

Join us Wednesday, October 7 starting at 5:00 PM for a fun afternoon of chalking the sidewalks around Taylor with colorful drawings,encouraging words, and positive messages for our students to see the next morning!

Come anytime after 5:00 PM and stay for as little or as long as you’d like! This is completely come-and-go, so stop by whenever it works for your family. Bring the kids and let them get creative!

Our goal is to fill the sidewalks in front of Taylor, along Gillespie Drive from the corner of Ridgeview to the front of the school, and along National Drive beside the school.

Chalk will be provided at the front of the school.

REMINDER: National Walk & Roll to School Day is Wednesday, October 7, but since that is Picture Day at Taylor, we are celebrating one day later on Thursday, October 8!

Sign up to help us chalk the sidewalks

10/8 National Walk & Roll to School Day

🚶‍♀️🚲 Hey, Taylor Family! Get ready to Walk & Roll! 🎉

Join us on October 8 for Walk & Roll to School Day! Students who walk, bike, or roll can complete the Street Safety Pledge (coming home in student folders) and be entered for a chance to win a draw prize! (see details below)

Want to learn more about Walk & Roll to School Day? Visit the National Walk, Bike, Roll to School website.

Need another copy of the pledge?[Download the Street Safety Pledge]

10/8 🎉 SURPRISE! WALK & ROLL TO SCHOOL DAY GIVEAWAY! 🎉

Taylor families, we have something extra fun planned for Walk & Roll to School Day!

National Walk & Roll to School Day is Wednesday, October 7, but since that is Picture Day at Taylor, WE ARE CELEBRATING ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8!

And we are adding a SURPRISE GIVEAWAY!

One lucky Taylor student will WIN a light-up scooter AND helmet, provided by Taylor PTA!

To enter, students need to complete the Promise to Street Safety pledge and bring their completed entry ticket with them on Thursday, October 8.

The Promise to Street Safety is part of the Look Out Texans traffic safety campaign from the NCTCOG Transportation Department.

Learn more about walking, biking and street safety:

https://www.lookouttexans.org/


IMPORTANT: Please remember to bring your completed entry form with you on Thursday, October 8. We will only have a few extras available. (Look for the pledge sheet/entry form in this week’s Thursday Folder)

Get those walking shoes, bikes, and scooters ready, Taylor! We cannot wait to see everyone walking and rolling to school! 

10/23 SAVE THE DATE for TAYLOR FUN

Lace up for Taylor PTA's biggest fundraiser of the year! Save the date for our Fun Run on Friday, October 23, during students' specials time. Our goal is to raise $15,000 to support our students, teachers, and school. Stay tuned for class and grade level prizes, donation details, and volunteer opportunities!

10/28 Taylor Spirit Night at Chipotle

Skip the cooking and support Taylor! Join us Wednesday, October 28, from 4:00-8:00 PM at Chipotle, 9625 Coit Road in Plano. Taylor Elementary PTA will receive 25% of qualifying event sales! Show the flyer when ordering in the restaurant, or use code NWMEJ7Z for online pickup orders during event hours. Delivery orders and gift cards do not qualify.

Volunteer Opportunities

We love our volunteers and appreciate any amount of time you are able to give. To see our current volunteer opportunities, click the link below. New opportunities are added throughout the year, so check back regularly to find a time and activity that works for you!

Volunteer Now!
Fundraising Reminders

Donations are always accepted! All donations go directly to support the programs and events our organization offers. No amount is too small - please consider making a donation today!


Small Ways to Make a Big Difference

Everyday purchases can help support Taylor Elementary PTA! Programs like Kroger Community Rewards and Box Tops give families simple ways to help throughout the year. Small contributions add up when we participate together.

Support Taylor Through Kroger

Turn your grocery trips into support for Taylor Elementary PTA at no extra cost to you!

Getting started is easy:

  1. Visit https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards

  2. Sign in to your Kroger account or create one, and make sure your Shopper's Card is linked.

  3. Search for PORTIA TAYLOR ELEMENTARY PTA or enter organization number QQ407.

  4. Select our PTA and save your choice.

  5. Use your linked Shopper's Card when you shop at Kroger.

Already enrolled? Check your Community Rewards settings to make sure PORTIA TAYLOR ELEMENTARY PTA is your selected organization.

Thank you for making your everyday shopping count for Taylor!

Support Taylor with Box Tops

Your everyday grocery purchases can help earn money for Taylor Elementary! With Box Tops for Education, you can support our school by purchasing participating products and scanning your receipt.

Getting started is easy:

  1. Download the free Box Tops for Education app.

  2. Create an account and search for Taylor Elementary in Plano, Texas, to select our school.

  3. Shop for participating products.

  4. Scan your full receipt in the app within 14 days of purchase. The app will identify eligible items and credit our school's earnings.

Shop online? Eligible digital receipts can earn money for Taylor, too! Follow the digital receipt instructions in the app.

Invite grandparents, friends, and neighbors to participate. Every qualifying purchase helps!

Learn more: https://www.boxtops4education.com/

A Look Back at September
Looking Ahead
Wednesday, October 7
Taylor Picture Day
4:00p PTA Board Meeting
5:00p Taylor Chalk the Walk
Thursday, October 8
7:15a National Walk & Roll to School Day at Taylor and a chance to win a scooter and helmet
Friday, October 23
Taylor Fun Run
Wednesday, October 28
5:30p PTA Membership Meeting and 3rd Grade Performance
Wednesday, November 4
12:00a PTA Board Meeting
Wednesday, January 13
4:00p PTA Board Virtual Meeting
Wednesday, March 3
4:00p PTA Board Meeting
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