Originally delivered on 9/9/2026 12:02 pm

SUBJECT: Spirit Wear, Ice Cream Social, Grade Socials and more!

Our first social is this Friday for our 2nd grade families. Scroll below to RSVP. Also, Homeroom parent forms are due today, if you're interested in volunteering, please grab the form below.

Grab your tickets to the upcoming Ice Cream Social and while you're at it, volunteer for a shift. All those fun details below and more!


IMPORTANT: Make sure to update your family information in Membership Toolkit. If you don't the system will make you inactive and you will stop receiving the PTO newsletter. We don't want you to miss what's going on so please take care of this as soon as you can. 

Important Dates to Remember

2nd Grade Social: September 11@ Marshall Square Park

School Pictures: September 16 

4th Grade Social: September 18 @ West Goshen Park

Ice Cream Social: September 24: 6-8pm

5th Grade Social: September 25 @ West Goshen Park

FREE Pretzel Day: September 25 

PTO Meeting: September 30 @7pm

*To stay updated on our calendar of events, visit Membership toolkit or download a PDF for Starkweather 2026-27 Activities Calendar

Homeroom Parent Form-Due Today!

Are you interested in volunteering to be a homeroom parent for your class? If so, please click the link below to download the form and email it to your teacher by today. Download form.

Spirit Wear Store Closes Friday!
Orders Due By Friday, September 11

Gear up for our new Wolfpack Wednesdays and more!

Orders are due September 11 and will be delivered to your child’s classroom the week of September 28.

We’re excited to introduce a fun new Wolfpack logo and select items give your child the option to choose their favorite logo!

Even better, 10% of all spiritwear sales will be donated back to the PTO, helping us continue to support our students and school community.

Shop, show your spirit, and let’s kick off the year in Wolfpack style! 

Order Your Spirit Wear
2nd Grade Social - This Friday

Our second-grade social is this Friday from 5-7 pm at Marshall Square Park (405 Franklin St. West Chester). Grade-level socials are a great way to meet old friends, make new ones and just have fun with your fellow second grade families. Please RSVP2nd Grade Social so we know to expect you!

Register now for the Ice Cream Social
The BEST SOCIAL of the Year!

The Ice Cream Social is not only a tradition, its a GREAT way to meet new families at Starkweather. Register today so you don't miss out on the fun. 

Date: Thursday, September 24 from 6-8 pm

Grab Your Ice Cream Social Tickets
Volunteers Needed for Ice Cream Social
We Need You!

Volunteering at PTO events is a wonderful way to connect with other families and be part of our school community!


Our first volunteer opportunity of the year is almost here, the Starkweather Ice Cream Social. We need your help to make this fun Wolfpack tradition a success.


If you’re able, please consider signing up for a volunteer slot. Thank you for helping make this special event possible! 

Volunteer Sign Up
SWS PTO Text Messaging Coming Soon!
Another Way to Stay Informed

We're adding text messaging to our communication toolkit! Texts will be reserved for time-sensitive updates — event reminders, last-minute changes, urgent volunteer calls — so nothing important slips through the cracks.

Want in? Opt in now:

Membership Toolkit → My Account → Update My Account → Communication Settings tab → enter your mobile number → Opt In

We'll keep it low-volume and reserved for what matters, and we'd love your feedback as we roll this out. Reply STOP anytime to opt out.

Questions? Reach out to the PTO board! 

2026-2027 PTO Dues

Money from PTO helps to fund field trips, organize assemblies, support those in need, provide meals and gifts for our teachers, and much more!

This year, we are collecting $30 per child with a cap of $100 per family. 

To make it easy we offer several ways to pay for dues: 

  1. VENMO: @StarkweatherPTO
  2. SWSMembershipSite  to pay online.  

Thanks to PTO dues and our fundraisers, we’re able to provide meaningful resources and experiences for our school.

Mabel's Labels Fundraiser
Ensure those school supplies return home

The lost and found is a popular place, but ensure your back to school items don't end up there by labeling them! Shop Mabel's Label's for personalized name tags and stickers, and they'll donate 20% back to Starkweather!

To buy visit: Mabel's Labels

Search: "Starkweather PTO" in the fundraising box and start shopping! 

A win for all! Deadline for ordering is Wednesday, September 30.

Grade Level Socials Coming Up!
4th Grade Social

Friday, September 18
5-7 pm | West Goshen Park (1023 Fern Hill Road, West Chester) 
RSVP: 4th Grade Social

5th Grade Social

Friday, September 25
5-7 pm | West Goshen Park (1023 Fern Hill Road)
RSVP: 5th Grade Social

1st Grade Social

Friday, October 2
5-7 pm | Everhart Park, (100 S. Brandywine Street, West Chester)
RSVP: 1st Grade Social

Kindergarten Social

Friday, October 9
5-7 pm | Marshall Square Park (405 Franklin St. West Chester) )
RSVP: Kindergarten Social

SWS Year At A Glance- Hot Off the Presses!
Stay in the Know for PTO Events

We don't want you to miss a thing this year. Download our PTO Calendar of Events Flyer and hang it on the fridge so you always know what's coming up in PTO. Magnets will be available to grab for FREE at each Back to School Night as well.


Download Flyer in Spanish

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