The Bulldog Spirit - August 2026

Welcome back for another fantastic year, Sanborn families! The PTO has been working hard behind the scenes this summer and we are more than ready to kickstart the school year with you.

With most of our PTO Board starting their second year, we are excited to continue our dedication to the Sanborn Community through thoughtful and fun experiences for our Bulldogs. Check out our "About Us" section to get to know us!

We value, appreciate and need your input to make our school community the best it can be, so please don't hesitate to reach out with any ideas. As always, we encourage you to join us in supporting your children’s education and enrichment activities whenever possible.

Thank you for your continued support. Together, let’s make the 2026/2027 school year the best one yet!

Celebrating a Year of Sanborn PTO!

What an incredible year it was! 🎉

The Sanborn PTO 2025–2026 Annual Report is here, highlighting the events, programs, fundraising, volunteer efforts, and community support that made this past school year so special.

From supporting our students and teachers to bringing families together, so much happens behind the scenes because of our amazing Sanborn community. 💙

Want to see the impact we made together? Take a look at the 2025–2026 Annual Report and celebrate everything we accomplished as a community!

👉 Read the full report: Sanborn PTO Board 2025-2026 Annual Report

Thank you to every family, volunteer, teacher, staff member, donor, and community partner who helped make it possible. We can’t wait to see what we accomplish together in 2026–2027!

Here’s to another great year at Sanborn!

DID YOU KNOW?

Planning is already underway!

Volunteer Opportunities & Room Parent Sign Up!

Now that our classroom assignments are out, we are looking for room parent volunteers! Two to three parents per classroom will be in charge of communication with the teachers and coordinating classroom parties, teacher gifts and other classroom needs. There will be a Room Parent Kickoff Call on Wednesday, 9/9 from 7:30-8:00 pm.

We also have some fun volunteer roles for this year that we need to fill in order to keep up the great momentum from last year!

We have opportunities that support just a few hours of involvement and others that are more ongoing - if you have any questions on the scope of a role, please email pto@sanbornpto.net!

Volunteer Opportunities

CORI Form

The school store is officially OPEN!

Check out the link below for this fall's Sanborn Bulldog swag.

The site closes on Friday, September 18th.

Sanborn School Store

Bulldog Community Partnership Program

The PTO is growing our Bulldog Community Partnership Program for the 2026/2027 school year!

We are looking for business and organization sponsors for our events and activities. If your business would like to support our school while increasing your brand awareness, please contact us below for more information!

It's almost time for...

Our first PTO meeting of the year!

Join us on Wednesday, 9/23 at 7:00 pm in the Sanborn Library for our first PTO meeting of the year!

We'll discuss our plans for the school year, ways you can help and answer any questions you have!

Babysitters will be available in the gym during the meeting.

📅 Save the Dates!

We have a lot of exciting things happening at Sanborn this year! Mark your calendars now and keep an eye on the PTO newsletter and Facebook page for more details as each event gets closer.

Here are some important dates to have on your radar:

Early September - Welcome back night. Details to follow!
September 16 - Open House 5:30-7PM (Adults Only)
October 6- Star Party, details to follow!
October 24 - Spooky 3:00PM - 4:30PM
January 29-30 - School Play Performances
February 12 - Dance Fit (Annual Fundraiser) Event Day
and many more events to come!

Dates are subject to change, so be sure to check the PTO newsletter for the most up-to-date information. We can't wait for another fun-filled year with our Sanborn community!

🐾 Bulldog Community Corner 🐾

A place for updates about the Sanborn & Greater Andover Community

Rainbow Day and Freedom to Move Mile: Saturday, September 5

Sidney's Rainbows is getting excited for Ra in bo w Day, which will be held on Saturday, September 5 from 9:00am-1:00pm. The free event features fun kids' activities, including face painting, crafts, bubbles, free food, free kids yoga, mini golf course, a bike rodeo with bike giveaways, an interactive touch-a-truck, entertainment, and so much more. We're partying with a purpose to raise funds for an Andover bike park and to support victims of traffic violence.

Party with Purpose at Rainbow Day | 9:00am-1:00pm @ The Town Park at the corner of Chestnut St. and Bartlet St.

Live music & entertainment. Free kids' activities. Arts & crafts. Beer garden. Touch-a-Truck. Local food vendors.

We are seeking volunteers and sponsors to help make the day a success.

Freedom to Move Mile | 9:00am @ Starts at the top of Summer St.

Run, jog, or walk our wicked fast downhill mile race then join the Rainbow Day in the Town Park.

Registration is now open.

Best Day Ever: Sip, Shop, and Socialize | All Day

Explore the downtown Sidney loved with rainbow-themed events, drinks, and snacks in dozens of restaurants and shops.

Bike Rodeo | 9:00am-1:00pm

Enjoy bike and helmet giveaways, a skills course, and other cycling-themed activities.

Online Silent Auction | Open Now

Bid on exciting gift baskets, prizes, and gift certificates to local shops and restaurants.

Colleen Ritzer Golf Ball Drop

Save the date for this fun event!

Sunday 9/13 at 2:00 pm

The third Pink Golf Ball Drop will benefit the Colleen E. Ritzer Memorial Fund, which has awarded nearly $800,000 in scholarships to 147 future teachers and leaders since 2014.

Purchase Here!

Mark Your Calendar!

There's lots to look forward to and there's a lot to keep track of. But don't worry, we've got you covered!

We put together a handy calendar on our website for everything going on at Sanborn. We update it regularly so you will always have the most accurate info.

Full calendar

August

8/27 - New Family Orientation (1:00 pm) & Sanborn Playground Meetup (1:30 pm)

September

9/2 - First Day for Grades 1-5
9/2 & 9/3- Incoming Kindergarten Screenings
9/4 & 9/7 - Sanborn Closed, Labor Day
9/8- First day of school (Kindergarten)
9/9- Room Parent Kick-Off Call 7:30pm
9/16 - Back to School Open House (5:30-7:00pm)
9/18- School Store closes
9/23- 1st PTO Meeting in library