Buy a Book for a Staff Member
Mar
18
1:00 PM13:00

Buy a Book for a Staff Member

Our very popular Pick-a-Book event is back, now in March! If you’d like to buy a book for a Pioneer staff member.

We are changing things up this year. We moved the Pick-a-Book event to March to give staff members a new book to enjoy for Spring Break. This staff appreciation event will also overlap with the English Department's fundraiser with Schuler Books (March 10 - 16) where they receive 20% of total sales when "Pioneer" is mentioned. If you order online, the code is "Pioneer HS".

The Pick-a-Book event is an opt-in event where staff members can choose fiction, non-fiction, poetry, a cookbook, a graphic novel, a puzzle book, etc. Read through the long list - you might find a few books to add to your reading list! 

Please drop off books in the Main Office (clock tower, off of Stadium Blvd.) by Monday, March 18th.

Books should be in print and available locally or online. They shouldn't exceed $25. If you have any difficulty buying a book, please let Bethany know.

Thank you for helping the Pioneer staff members feel appreciated!

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Wagongate
Sep
14
5:00 PM17:00

Wagongate

Wagongate at Pioneer High School

This is an event for freshmen at Pioneer High School.  It is essentially a tailgate before the football game.  The tailgate includes some food, games, and fun!  There are no costs to the students.  A great time for freshmen to build some community and have fun.  Note, that it is a freshman-only event. Sign up to volunteer and bring food here

Wagongate for 2023 will be Thursday September 14th at 5:00pm

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Book Pull Volunteers Needed
Aug
15
to Aug 18

Book Pull Volunteers Needed

The Pioneer PTSO is in need of several volunteers to help with book pulling and school registration for our students as we begin the back-to-school process. Please consider finding a spot in our flexible schedule below to come in and volunteer with us. This is a great way to meet other parents and students! We thank you for your help and support as we prepare for the upcoming school year.  Sign up here

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Volunteer for Freshman Orientation
Aug
10
to Aug 21

Volunteer for Freshman Orientation

Pioneer Class of 2027 freshmen orientation is Monday, August 21st. Students will be at Pioneer from 11am-3pm including a pizza lunch. We need help with serving lunch and to support the groups going through orientation. Students will be leading the groups, we just need an adult per group as backup support. If you are able, please sign up to help. Every volunteer needs to have a background check on file, per year, per AAPS school.

Here is a volunteer form with the background check if you can fill out before your shift.

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Sponsors Needed for Senior Bon Voyage Party
May
26
9:00 PM21:00

Sponsors Needed for Senior Bon Voyage Party

We’re seeking corporate sponsors for one of the biggest events of the year, the annual graduation night Senior Bon Voyage Party. If you know of any local businesses or organizations that might support this incredible event, or if you have any questions, please email Jenny Silva jennysilva3@hotmail.com. Bon Voyage is intended to keep our students safe while they celebrate. There will be food, casino games, dancing, a spa, raffle prizes and more! Let’s help make it an amazing night to remember!

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Senior Party (Bon Voyage) Needs Prize Donations
May
17
11:30 AM11:30

Senior Party (Bon Voyage) Needs Prize Donations

One of the most exciting events at Bon Voyage is the prize drawing throughout the night. To keep this tradition going, we rely on donations from the Pioneer community. Several of the listed items (see our Amazon Prize List) come with big price tags, so we encourage you to find others to go in on those with, if you wish. When you purchase on Amazon, you can have the prize sent directly to the Bon Voyage Coordinators, an option when you check out!

If you have other ideas for prizes, or you know of a business who would like to donate a prize that is not on the list, please contact Jenny Silva at jennysilva3@hotmail.com.
**prizes should be sent directly to Jenny Silva, her address is included when shown shipping options**

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Buy a Teacher a Book Event
May
2
9:00 PM21:00

Buy a Teacher a Book Event

For Staff Appreciation, we asked all Pioneer staff members to opt-in for a free book. They could choose fiction, non-fiction, poetry, a cookbook, a graphic novel, a puzzle book, etc. Read through the long list – you might find a few books to add to your own reading list!

Please drop off books in the Main Office (clock tower, off of Stadium Blvd.) by Tuesday, May 2nd.  

Books should be in print and available locally and/or on Amazon. They shouldn’t exceed $25. If you have any difficulty buying the book, please let Bethany know.

Thank you for helping the Pioneer staff members feel appreciated

Sign up to donate a book here

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Staff Appreciation: Pick a Book
Apr
13
2:30 PM14:30

Staff Appreciation: Pick a Book

For Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked all Pioneer staff members to opt-in for a free book. They could choose fiction, non-fiction, poetry, a cookbook, a graphic novel, a puzzle book, etc. Read through the long list – you might find a few books to add to your own reading list!

Please drop off books in the Main Office (clock tower, off of Stadium Blvd.) by Tuesday, May 2nd.  

Books should be in print and available locally and/or on Amazon. They shouldn’t exceed $25. If you have any difficulty buying the book, please let Bethany know.

Thank you for helping the Pioneer staff members feel appreciated

Sign up to donate a book here

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Aug
26
4:30 PM16:30

Lawton Meet and Greet

This will be an outdoor event on the Lawton playground for children to meet their classroom teacher. Masks are required. You may come any time, but if possible, please try to come during your designated time.

  • Last Names A-L 4:30-5:00 pm

  • Last Names M-Z 5:00-5:30 pm

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Jun
2
11:30 AM11:30

Lawton Reads the Rainbow

Evelyn Hollenshead, a Youth Librarian at Ann Arbor District Library, will be joining us for the next Lawton Reads the Rainbow on Wednesday, June 2 from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm. She will be telling the story of How Rabbit Stole the Fire: A North American Indian Folk Tale by Joanna Troughton and will also read The First Strawberries as retold by Joseph Bruchac. In addition, Evelyn will share information about AADL’s Summer Game 2021, scheduled to begin on June 11. Zoom link will be provided closer to the event.

 Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/94284520204?pwd=WHdRV091SU1WcFEydzZ1TWZCaXZxdz09

Lawton Reads the Rainbow is a program to expose Lawton students to books by multicultural authors and/or books with themes of equality, cultural diversity, anti-racism, or social justice.

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May
12
11:30 AM11:30

Lawton Reads the Rainbow

Please join on Wednesday, May 12 at 11:30 am when beloved and recently retired Lawton teacher Laurie Moore will be reading Amira’s Picture Day by Reem Faruqi.

Ramadan has come to an end, and Amira can't wait to stay home from school to celebrate Eid. There's just one hiccup: it's also school picture day. How can Amira be in two places at once? May 12, 2021 is also the eve of Eid al-Fitr so it’s a great time to learn about this special Muslim holiday. 

 

Lawton Reads the Rainbow is a program to expose Lawton students to books by multicultural authors and/or books with themes of equality, cultural diversity, anti-racism, or social justice.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/94297700908?pwd=L3g4bTRTc3I2cGlyaFBVNVlobldQUT09

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May
7
to May 19

Lawton Auction

This year’s fundraiser event will be held online using the 32Auctions Platform. We are still populating the site and gathering donations, but you can take a sneak peek here: www.32auctions.com/lawtonpto2021

  • We will open the fundraiser on May 7 and close it on May 19, so you will have plenty of time to participate when most convenient for you!

  • We are seeking donations of time and talent. Can you teach a Zoom art or music class? Offer a virtual cooking lesson? With many businesses affected by the pandemic, we are more in need of donations than ever. Let’s get creative, parents and staff!

  • Do you work for a generous employer? Live next door to a local business owner? Think about those around you who might be able to donate lessons, goods, or services. We’d be happy to connect with them ourselves, too.

  • Do you speak a language other than English? We would love to work with you to translate materials and to record an instructional video about the 32Auctions site, as we are trying to make this event more accessible for more families in our school.

  • As return has been delayed for some students, we have canceled classroom baskets for this year.

Our fundraising goal for this event is $5,000. Let's all work together to achieve it. 

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Apr
28
11:30 AM11:30

Lawton Reads the Rainbow

Please join us on Wednesday, April 28, at 11:30 am as Divya Amin and Supriya Kelkar present The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh by Supriya Kelkar. https://zoom.us/j/92967076898?pwd=THorMWFGUDhLZW5tNDdKMnA4bHNZQT09

Harpreet Singh has a different color for every mood and occasion. He especially takes care with his patka—his turban—smoothing it out and making sure it always matches his outfit. But when his family moves to a new city, everything just feels gray and all he wants is to be invisible. Can he find a way to make life bright again?

 

Lawton Reads the Rainbow is a program to expose Lawton students to books by multicultural authors and/or books with themes of equality, cultural diversity, anti-racism, or social justice.

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Apr
27
6:30 PM18:30

Racial Equity Challenge

We are partnering with Dicken Elementary to co-sponsor a Racial Equity Challenge this month for parents/caregivers, teachers, and other staff.

  • This Challenge will raise your awareness, change your understanding and shift the way you behave.

  • The Challenge goes beyond individual or interpersonal racism by helping to demystify structural and institutional racism and white supremacist patterns that are sometimes invisible to people.

  • Finally, the Challenge inspires us to act, on our own or with others in our school, community, organizations, businesses or groups, to dismantle these systems.

Participation Expectations

  • Participants can plan to spend about 15-30 minutes a day spread over one week to read, watch, and reflect on the materials (see sample challenge below). You may take notes or journal about what you learn or experience.

  • Participants must be willing and able to attend a virtual community discussion of the materials on Tuesday, April 27 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

Please Register by Monday, 04/19

 

For the Challenge to be successful, we need broad participation from Lawton caregivers/parents, teachers, and other school staff. Please use this form to sign-up to participate in the Racial Equity Challenge and the important community discussion on Tuesday, April 27 from 6-8 PM, facilitated by Yodit Mesfin Johnson, President & CEO of NEW (https://www.new.org/).

 

Racial Equity Challenge Example

 

Challenge #1 - Grounding in Shared Understanding

 

“You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time.” ― Angela Davis.

 

As we each strive for deeper understanding of one another and the conditions that keep some folks free, and others oppressed, it is important that we root ourselves in shared meaning and language. Achieving race equity — the condition where one’s racial identity has no influence on how one fares in society — is a fundamental element of social change across every issue area in the social sector. Yet the structural racism that endures in U.S. society, deeply rooted in our nation’s history and perpetuated through racist policies, practices, attitudes, and cultural messages, prevents us from attaining it. Take a moment to consider how oppression works and to familiarize yourself with the meaning behind many words you might be hearing, but don’t have a clear understanding of.

  • Option 1​: ​Listen to this ​3 minute video​ on the 4 “I’s” of Oppression.

  • Option 2​: Scan this ​Glossary​ and identify four words/phrases that are new to you.

  • Option 3​: Read through this ​Summary​ on building a Race Equity Organizational Culture.

  • Option 4​ - Watch this ​4 minute video​ on Systemic Racism.


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Mar
26
6:30 PM18:30

Virtual All School Dance

Back by popular demand! Following the success of our winter virtual dance, we are happy to announce a Spring Break Virtual All School Dance on Friday, March 26 from 6:30-8 pm. Please send music requests to president@lawtonpto.org by Wednesday, March 24. Students, teachers, staff and families are all invited! Please join us for this much needed opportunity to have some collective fun! Zoom link will be provided closer to the event.

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Mar
24
12:00 PM12:00

Chalk the Sidewalk

Help welcome our Lawton Leopards, teachers and staff back to the building with inspiring messages and symbols of love and support! Visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e49a9ae22a4fd0-welcome to sign up. Of note, to allow for adequate social distancing around the outside of the building, each time slot is limited to 25 people. Chalk and hand sanitizer will be provided!

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