We hope everyone had a wonderful time at Fall Fest! We’re looking forward to Friday’s class parties and our PTO meeting on Monday. November will be a busy and exciting month with Veteran's Day, the Book Fair, Young Writers’ Day, and the Holiday Extravaganza!

We’re still looking for co-coordinators for Young Writers Day, Assemblies, and Volunteers. Interested in getting involved or learning more? Email us at president@lynnewoodpto.org. We’d love to have you join our PTO team!

— Megan Wilson & Andrea Devenney, PTO Co-Presidents | president@lynnewoodpto.org

Join us for the PTO meeting on Monday, November 2nd at 7:00 PM in the Lynnewood Library. Hear from our principals and teachers about upcoming plans, and check in with the Coordinators on everything coming up this month. We hope to see you there! 

We are working on enhancing our virtual option, so check out the Google Meet if you can't be there in person!

— Andrea Devenney & Megan Wilson, PTO Co-Presidents | president@lynnewoodpto.org

Our 2nd Annual Fall Fest was a huge success! Thank you for your flexibility with the postponement and weather. We were rewarded with a beautiful night of fall fun, festive costumes, and Halloween spirit!

We welcomed 600+ Trunk or Treaters and their families and handed out 30,000 pieces of candy! With so many amazing creations, the best trunk competition was fierce. Congratulations to the McElhenney family for winning Best Trunk, Landon Muthard for guessing the pumpkin’s weight, and Bryce Elko, our Pumpkin Chunkin’ champion!

A huge thank you to our generous sponsors, volunteers, trunk hosts, and to everyone who helped make this event possible. 

We couldn’t have done it without you! 🦁🍂👻

— Fall Fest Committee, c/o Megan Wilson, Kim Granato, & Jackie Iannacone | fallfest@lynnewoodpto.org

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Thank you to everyone who has already donated! 

There is still time to join us for Socktober. We are collecting new pairs of socks to bring warmth and comfort to local children in foster care. The new socks will be donated to Fostering Hope Delco through Friday, October 30th. Our labeled Donation Box is in the front lobby by the main office. Every pair makes a difference! 

For the month of November, we are stocking local food pantries in our School District by collecting non-perishables. See new flier.  Collection box in main lobby.  Please donate!

As always, any questions, feel free to reach out. Thanks!

— Community Service Committee, c/o Jenn Froelich, Nicole Cicchino, & Kim Granato | communityservice@lynnewoodpto.org

On Friday, November 6th at 9:15 AM, Lynnewood will honor our veterans with a special “Bring a Veteran to School” celebration! Lions are invited to bring a veteran to share their experiences and be recognized for their service. Due to limited space, only veteran guests may attend. Light refreshments will be provided by the PTO.   

Please RSVP here if your veteran plans to attend.   

We'd also love for our Lynnewood Lions to share their family's military stories! Students can interview a veteran (or ask family members for help) and complete the linked template with a photo to be displayed at school. Please return these to your child's teacher by Monday, November 2nd. Photos can also be emailed to Mrs. Giordano.   

Can't attend in person? Veterans are welcome to share their experiences through a short video or classroom Zoom visit! Please contact your child's teacher by Monday, November 2nd to arrange either option.

Questions? Contact Mrs. Giordano at ggiordano@haverfordsd.net

— Lynnewood Elementary School, c/o Mrs. Grace Giordano | ggiordano@haverfordsd.net

The Book Fair is back!

Save the date for the annual Lynnewood Book Fair, taking place from Friday, November 13th to Thursday, November 19th.

Lions will visit the fair during their library classes that week. Family Night will be on Friday, November 13th, from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Additionally, we will be open during the Holiday Extravaganza on Sunday, November 15th.

Please note that in-school purchases will be cash only, rounded to the nearest dollar. Credit cards will be accepted on Family Night and at the Extravaganza.

We need volunteers to help the Book Fair run! Set up, during school, Family Night, Extravaganza, and clean-up spots are available. Sign up in the Membership Toolkit Directory!

Clearances are required for all in-school volunteer opportunities.

— Book Fair Committee, c/o Kristin Schwoebel & Katie Moore | bookfair@lynnewoodpto.org

We can't wait for this year's Young Writer's Day on Friday, November 20th! It is one of our favorite events of the year.

What is Young Writer's Day?

It's a day where all Lynnewood students are visited by one or two local authors! The authors talk about their craft, how they get their ideas, what the process of writing and publishing is like, and answer student questions!

How Can I Help?

The PTO coordinates several essential parts of the day:

• Author & Staff Luncheon Food: We are excited to provide a luncheon for approximately 140 visiting authors and staff members! We need main dishes, side dishes, desserts, paper products, and drinks (clearances not required for food drop-offs):

  • Entree ideas: Quiche, baked ziti, pulled pork sandwiches, meatball sandwiches, casseroles, mac and cheese, make-your-own taco supplies, chili, tomato pie, flatbreads

  • Side dish ideas: Deviled eggs, fruit salad, charcuterie, veggie tray, Caesar salad, pasta salad, potato salad

  • Dessert ideas: Brownies, cookies, pound cake slices, cupcakes, fresh fruit

• Author Escorts: Each author is assigned a parent escort. The escort receives a bio about the author in advance, guides them from classroom to classroom throughout the day, and accompanies them to the luncheon.

• Luncheon Setup & Cleanup: Help set up tables and food stations before the luncheon and assist with cleanup afterward.

Clearances are required for all in-school volunteer opportunities.

Sign up here for Young Writer's Day food donations, escorts, and luncheon helpers!

— Volunteer Committee, c/o  Allison Fineberg & Team | volunteers@lynnewoodpto.org

Is your Lynnewood Lion a crafty entrepreneur? Sign up for an hour slot for your student to sell their handmade items! A table and a chair will be provided. Please use the Sign Up Genius to secure your spot! 

— FUNraising Committee, c/o  Samantha McCarthy & Jamie Veight | fun@lynnewoodpto.org

We still have vendor spots available for our Lynnewood Holiday Extravaganza on Sunday, November 15th, from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM!

Are you a Lynnewood Caregiver with a small business, craft, or unique product to sell? We’d love to have you join us!

As a special thank-you to our Lynnewood families, Caregivers receive a discounted rate of just $45 for a 10’ x 10’ vendor space (regularly $55).

Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your business while supporting our school community!

Interested? Email fun@lynnewoodpto.org with your business type for more information!

— FUNraising Committee, c/o Jamie Veight & Samantha McCarthy | fun@lynnewoodpto.org

Once again, our Lions will have the opportunity to make lunches for people in Delaware County who are dealing with food insecurity and homelessness. This program needs donations of food, money, and family volunteers.

Click here to view the Amazon Wish List.

Have your child drop donation items in the collection box inside the Lynnewood's Lobby.

Send money to Lynnewood PTO and label it "Make-A-Lunch".

There are volunteer sign-ups in the Membership Toolkit app!

Clearances are required for all in-school volunteer opportunities.

Thank you for your continued generosity and support. This program truly couldn’t happen without you!

— Make-A-Lunch (MaL) Committee, c/o Julie Brady, Allison Fineberg, Megan Kershner, & Mallory Flickinger  | MakeALunch@lynnewoodpto.org

Please pay your 5th grade dues in the directory ASAP! Dues help cover the cost of the 5th grade class signed t-shirt, Unity Day t-shirt and supplies, Stepping Up, Talent Show supplies, 5th grade yard sign (one per student), and fun events throughout the year!   

T-shirt sizes must be submitted by November 1st—this coming Sunday! Submit sizes via the Membership Toolkit 5th Grade Store.   

Upload Stepping Up Slideshow Photos by November 1st—also this coming Sunday!

— 5th Grade Committee, c/o Katie Moore, Allison Fineberg, & Lindsay Janson | fifthgrade@lynnewoodpto.org

The 5th Grade class will be hosting bake sale fundraisers on Election Day (Tuesday, November 3rd) —this coming Tuesday—and at the Holiday Extravaganza on Sunday, November 15th!

Sign up to work a shift or donate goodies in the Membership Toolkit Directory!  

— 5th Grade Committee, c/o Katie Moore, Allison Fineberg, & Lindsay Janson | fifthgrade@lynnewoodpto.org

Sign up to be in the 5th Grade Act at the Talent Show! This is a long-standing tradition that the class does together. All 5th graders can participate, and no experience is required. Rehearsals begin in November, so sign up in Membership Toolkit today!   

— 5th Grade Committee, c/o Katie Moore, Allison Fineberg, & Lindsay Janson | fifthgrade@lynnewoodpto.org

Join your 5th grade classmates at Marple Sports Arena for a roller skating social on Friday, December 11th from 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM!

Presale tickets are $15 and include skating, Marple Mountain, moon bounces, rock wall, and a DJ! Buy yours today in the Membership Toolkit Directory!

This is not a drop-off event.

— 5th Grade Committee, c/o Katie Moore, Allison Fineberg, & Lindsay Janson | fifthgrade@lynnewoodpto.org

Our PTO funds so many incredible things each year (like the Back-to-School Picnic & Movie Night!) for Lynnewood Lions and staff, and we can't do it without your support!

Have you paid your PTO dues this year?

Pay Your PTO Dues Today Here.

— Megan Wilson & Andrea Devenney, PTO Co-Presidents | president@lynnewoodpto.org

Support the Lynnewood PTO with your purchases at Minted.com!

Use code FUNDRAISELYNNEWOOD to receive 20% off your order, and Minted will donate 10% of every purchase back to the Lynnewood PTO! (No expiration date.)

The promo code is valid toward all Minted orders, excluding fine art prints (discounts apply to children's art), commissioned art, customizable fine art, third-party merchandise, fabric goods, Minted More membership fees, and photo styling services.

— FUNraising Committee, c/o Samantha McCarthy & Jamie Veight | fun@lynnewoodpto.org

Looking for a fun, easy way to see your Lion during the school day? Lunchroom volunteering is flexible and fits around your schedule—join us once a week, once a month, or just a few times a year.

Clearances are required for all in-school volunteer opportunities.

Sign up for Lunch Volunteering

— Volunteer Committee, c/o Allison Fineberg & Team | volunteers@lynnewoodpto.org

Support our teachers behind the scenes! Helping Hands volunteers assist with essential non-instructional prep work—such as prepping materials, cutting out project items, and sorting supplies—freeing up teachers to focus directly on our Lions.   

Join us on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM to help knock items off our teachers' running to-do lists.

Clearances are required for all in-school volunteer opportunities.

Sign up for Helping Hands

— Volunteer Committee, c/o Allison Fineberg & Team | volunteers@lynnewoodpto.org

Lynnewood Lions make up a growing part of the Hilltop Baseball & Softball community, and we’d love to welcome even more Lynnewood families for Spring 2027!

Programs are available for players starting at age 4, including clinics, Quickball, baseball, and softball.

🎟️ Register before February 1st for a chance to win a free player registration! Register at www.hilltopleague.org.

— Hilltop Baseball & Softball League, c/o Mr. John Wickersham | hilltop.registration@gmail.com

The Haverford High School Basketball Teams will hold Fall Basketball Clinics for boys and girls in grades K–8. Clinics run from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM on Saturday, November 7th, November 14th, and November 21st in the Juenger Gymnasium at Haverford High School (HHS).

Coach Lauren Pellicane (Girls Varsity Coach) and Coach Jake Mingey (Boys Varsity Coach) are running the clinics.

Register online at the Haverford Basketball Camp website!

— Haverford High School Boys & Girls Basketball, c/o Coach Jake Mingey | jmingey@haverfordsd.net