🚀 Get ready to innovate! Registration is now open for the annual PTO STEAM Fair.
There are 150 spots available for students to showcase their creativity and brilliance!
📅 Event Date: Tuesday, Feb. 10 (5:00 – 7:30 p.m.)
⚠️ Deadline to sign up: Friday, Jan. 23 (Note: Registration will close early if all 150 spots are filled).
🔗 [Click here to Sign Up!]
Need a project idea? >Contact Ms. Dobbs (adobbs@mcpasd.k12.wi.us) or Mrs. Pavelec (kpavelec@mcpasd.k12.wi.us). Don't forget to check out Mrs. Dagitz’s special STEAM book display in the library!
Hey Pope Farm Families, have you heard the news?
The PTO's second annual Family Movie Night is coming up THIS FRIDAY, January 9th starting at 5pm. We will be watching Minions.
Bring your blankets for seating, wear your comfiest movie-watching outfits, and join us on the social stairs! Parents, this is *not* a drop-off event, so please plan to enjoy the movie with your children.
Today, students put this learning into action by making comforting tie blankets for animals awaiting adoption at the Dane County Humane Society.
This service project provided a tangible way for students to practice compassion and empathy. We are so proud of their hard work and creativity!
Our amazing Fourth Graders hosted their State Fair today, December 16, sharing their deep dives into US states with the whole school! They did fantastic research on activities and key geographic features, all presented on awesome posters. Great job, everyone!
Dinner Plans? Make them count! ✨
PTO Fundraiser
Come enjoy delicious food from Monk's, 8313 Murphy Drive in Middleton and support Pope Farm PTO!
Whether you dine-in or order online between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. a portion of your purchase helps fund great things for students at Pope Farm Elementary.
When: Wednesday, December 10
🎨 Great News! Square 1 Art Keepsake Deadline EXTENDED! 🎁
The PTO has moved the Square 1 Art ordering deadline to December 8th!
This is your final chance to ensure your beautiful keepsakes arrive before the new year! Don't miss out on turning your student's masterpiece into a memorable gift.
New Deadline: December 8th
Why Order Now? Guaranteed arrival before the New Year!
Remember: Half of the PTO's earnings from this event directly support our Art Classroom!
Place your order today!
Rohan Dileep, Beatrice Norman, Griffin Schumacher, Viola Ennis, Martell Stamps
#CardinalsJourney #CommunityOriented
📣 PTO Meeting & District Update - Tomorrow Night!
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 ⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
⭐ Special Guest: The PTO is pleased to welcome Dr. Dana Monogue, Superintendent of MCPASD, who will provide a District Update to the PTO and attending families. This is an important opportunity to hear directly from District leadership!
📍 Location Options:
- In-Person: LGI Room (located on the upper level at the back of the school).
- Virtual: Join the meeting via Zoom.
✅ Who is Invited? Everyone is welcome!
➡️ Get Ready to Join Us:
- View the Agenda: [link]
- Join Virtually: [Zoom link]
November's School-Wide Monthly Focus - 'Hands That Empathize'
This month, our school is focusing on empathy—understanding how others feel and showing that we care through our actions.
Students will learn that they can make a difference everyday by helping and supporting others.
We are focusing on the following skills:
- Identifying feelings in ourselves and others
- Similarities and differences with feelings
- Perspective taking
- Compassion
🎉 Wow! You are all incredible! 🎉
Our hungry Candy Monster, Bubbles, was completely stuffed! Thanks to your amazing generosity, Bubbles ate a whopping 89,397grams (that's over 197.01 pounds!) of candy!
All this candy is now headed to our partners at Dental Health Associates. From there, it will be sent to the fantastic Treats for Troops program to support our service members. Thank you for making a difference!
Don't Let the Candy Monster Starve! 😱
The PTO's Candy Monster is back and hungry! Send your unwanted Halloween candy to school this week (November 3–7) to help fill him up.
All candy collected will be donated to our troops overseas! You can find the Candy Monster in the front vestibule.
Drop off your donations by Friday, November 7!
🌯 PTO Chipotle Night for Pope Farm Elementary! 🍎
Get ready to enjoy some delicious food and support our school at the same time!
Join us for a PTO Chipotle Fundraiser where 25% of the sales will be donated directly to Pope Farm Elementary!
When: Tuesday, November 4th
Time: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Chipotle - 8422 Old Sauk Rd, Middleton, WI, 53562
How to Participate:
Order Online for Pickup: Use the special code EWALZEA at checkout.
Order In-Restaurant: Just make sure to show a flyer (or mention the fundraiser) to the cashier before paying!
It's an easy way to grab dinner and help raise money for our amazing students and teachers. See you there!
I'm proud to share that Middleton Meals Matter – a nonprofit dedicated to fighting food insecurity that's led by Middleton High School students – collected more than 5,000 pounds of food and raised $1,500 at their donation drive last weekend! Thank you to these inspiring students for giving back to our community and supporting our neighbors in need!
Our school-wide theme for November is Hands that Empathize.
In November students will learn and focus on Empathy in many different ways :-
- Feelings
- Identifying Feelings in others
- Similarities and Differences with our feelings
- Different Perspectives
- Joining In
- Compassion for others
- Accidents
These skills will help every student develop positive social behaviors. Being able to understand, identify, and respond in caring ways to peers is the foundation for friendship, cooperation, coping, and conflict resolution!
MCPASD Winter Gear Giveaway!
Seeking Youth Sizes 2T-18
- winter boots
- snowpants
- coats
- blankets
- winter hats
- gloves and mittens
- scarves
- reusable bags to carry items
Accepting donations now until November 13!
Please consider ordering from our wishlist!
Please order to:
2205 Branch Street, Middleton Wi 53562
Please click here for more information.
Guess what? It's finally time for our Annual PTO Trunk or Treat! 🎉
Join us tonight, Friday, October 24th, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. right here at Pope Farm Elementary!
Put on your best, most creative costumes and get ready to see some amazing decorated trunks full of treats! It's going to be a spooktacular time!
PTO Fundraiser (25% of event sales are donated back to Pope Farm Elementary School)
Where: Chipotle, 8422 Old Sauk Road
When: November 4 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
IN-PERSON: Show the flyer when you pay.
ONLINE PICKUP: Use code EWALZEA.
Either way, 25% comes back to Pope Farm! Don't forget your bowl, don't forget the code! Let's hit that goal!"
Thank you for helping raise money for Pope Farm Elementary School!
A reminder that the Pope Farm Elementary PTO Culver's Fundraiser is TONIGHT! 🍔🍦
When: Tonight, October 7 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Culver's at 2906 Parmenter Street
🎉 Special Guests & Schedule Come meet Peanut, our beloved mascot!
Peanut will be there: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
See your favorite teachers help serve the food!
- 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Ms. Theiler, Ms. Collins, Ms. Roberts, Ms. Blaser
- 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Ms. Flock, Ms. Birrenkott, Ms. Taylor, Ms. Sopher
- 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Ms. Pongratz, Ms. Schmidt, Mr. Bernhard, Ms. Gilman
📢 Why Come?
A portion of the proceeds directly supports the Pope Farm Elementary School PTO and helps our wonderful teachers and students! We can't wait to see you there!
School-Wide October Monthly Focus
This month, students are growing their ability to be learners at school. They will focus on the following skills:
- Being a listener (eyes watching, ears listening, voice quiet, bodies calm)
- Being assertive and asking for help
- Focusing their attention
Students will also focus on having a 'growth mindset'. They are learning new things every day and mistakes are part of that process!
