Countryside PTO News
Summer Spanish Storytime at Edina Library:
For the third straight summer Countryside is partnering with the Edina Library for weekly Spanish story times through June, July, and August. Each Thursday from 4:00-4:30 PM a different bilingual volunteer will share their time and talents by readings, singing songs, and/or playing games of their choosing. All are welcome!
Gertens Fall Fundraiser Now Open:
It's back... The Gertens Fall Fundraiser!
Shop for your fall mums and planters now through Monday, August 25th.
30% of all plant sales, and 10% of all gift card sales directly supports the Countryside Elementary PTO.
Order here: www.gertensfundraising.com - use code 452!
Pickup is Wednesday, September 10th from 10:00-6:00 PM at 5700 Schaefer Road
Questions? Email: pto.countryside@gmail.com
Countryside Elementary PTO Results at a Glance:
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Ongoing Ways to Support the PTO:
There are many opportunities for you to support our fundraising efforts. We are extremely grateful for any and all support. Whether your support is gifting funds or passing the word along to family and friends; every little bit helps.
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- Check out the EPS Back to School website and the Countryside Back to School website. There is great info regarding opting into text messages, bus tracking, and more.
- Sign up to volunteer with the PTO
- Order your Mabels Labels and keep your students items out of the lost and found!
- Order your 2025-26 School Supplies here with School Toolbox (or purchase on your own!); bring to school during Open House or Connect + Assess in August. The full list of school supplies can be found here!
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Volunteer with the PTO - We Need Your Help!
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Please reach out to pto.countryside@gmail.com with any questions!
Annual Family Contributions
Donate your annual family contributions by clicking the form below. Don't forget to update or register your family in Membership Toolkit - this is so helpful for parents searching for contact information for playdates. And last but not least, we highly recommend downloading the app - that way the info is at your fingertips - and you can access other schools' MTK as well (i.e. if you have a student at another school).
If you already have a Membership Toolkit account with another organization,
you can use the same log-in here.
Be sure to download the Membership Toolkit Mobile App.


UPCOMING EVENTS
- Tuesday, August 12
- Friday, August 15
- Thursday, August 21
- Friday, August 22
- Monday, August 25
- Wednesday, August 27
- Monday, September 1
- Monday, September 15
- Tuesday, September 16
- Wednesday, September 17
- Thursday, September 18
- Friday, September 19
- Monday, September 22
- Thursday, September 25
- Friday, September 26