Pillsbury Community School PTA

Be in community, do good, and win some great prizes from generous local businesses including: $100 to Parkway Pizza, $100 to Tea Source, St. Paul Saints Tickets, a signed photo of MN Lynx player Alissa Pili, 2 tickets to Theater Latte Da, $100 to Purpose Restaurants, and a 12 sub party platter from Jersey Mike's!

Join us for bingo Sat. Nov. 16 from 1-3 pm in the Community Room at East Side Neighborhood Services.

We love the NE Minneapolis Lions and all the good they do in our community! Support PedalPower on Give to the Max Day 11/21

Exciting news!!!🥳🥳 We’ve received a generous matching gift from the NE Minneapolis Lions Club! With Give to the Max Day less than a week away, now is the perfect time to make an impact— donate today and help us empower more kids to experience the joy of biking:

https://www.givemn.org/organization/Pedal-Power-1

And a heartfelt thank you to NE Minneapolis Lions Club #95036 for your support, you help make a lasting difference in the lives of so many Northeast kids!💛

Ok, but does your school principal do hair?? Shout out to Ms. Skowronek for sprucing up the kiddos on Picture Day 🤩🤩

This Give to the Max Day, please help us support PedalPower and the amazing work they do for our students at Pillsbury School!

Our 4th and 5th grade classes go out for weekly rides with their teachers, use bikes instead of buses for field trips when possible, and ride year-round with an after-school group. They develop a strong connection with their neighborhood and build confidence, persistence, and grit. Their safety green shirts and hoodies bring smiles and waves from neighbors and fellow cyclists along the way.
Your donation funds:
Bike repairs and maintenance
Storage
Safety gear
Inclusive equipment
Teacher support
Essential supplies

https://www.givemn.org/organization/Pedal-Power-1

🍂🚴🏻‍♀️We’re wrapping up our fall season of biking this week! It’s been an another amazing season full of fun & educational outdoor adventures. Year after year, we have felt our local community’s unwavering support and dedication—a powerful reminder that when we come together, we can create something special and make a real difference for Minneapolis kids.

We’ve officially kicked off early giving for our annual fundraiser! 🎉 Every donation we receive allows us to continue bringing biking to our public schools. Head to https://www.givemn.org/organization/Pedal-Power-1 to read more about where our program is at & contribute! 💚

It’s Parkway Pizza night! Order from the NE location and a generous portion of sales comes back to Pillsbury. Dine in, carry out, or delivery. We love 🍕♥️🍕♥️🍕

This holiday season, we invite you to join forces as a community to make a difference! We are thrilled to introduce a special program that allows Eastside shoppers to donate a turkey directly to SACA Food Shelf! This act of kindness will help families within our community enjoy a warm holiday meal together!

Program Details:
🦃 What: Donate a turkey directly to SACA Foodshelf.
🦃How: You can purchase the donation either in-store at the register or through the link below. If you purchase through our website, you can enter any date or time for pickup, as turkeys will be delivered directly to SACA.
🦃How Many: We aim to send 80 frozen birds to SACA with your help.
🦃When: Available from November 1 to December 1 (or until we sell out).

https://shop.eastsidefood.coop/s/1000-1/b?q=turkey+donation

🏀Registration is now open for the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation basketball season! 🏀

Ages 5-18 can join the fun!
Season runs January - March 2025.

Register:
Online: www.minneapolisparks.org/register 💻
In Person: Bottineau Park (M-F 3-9pm, Sat 12-5pm) 🏟️
Phone: 612-230-6400 (M-F 8am-4:30pm) 📞
Bonus! Minneapolis residents can play FREE at Bottineau Park! 🆓

Minneapolis Parks and Rec Board is proposing 5 ice rink closures and Windom Park NE is one of the parks on the chopping block. Please consider going to their meeting on Wednesday or sending an email to share your perspective, and spread the word with neighbors! Commissioners' email addresses in the comments.

Minneapolis Park Board budget proposal includes elimination of 5 outdoor ice rinks Outdoor ice skating in Minneapolis was a blink-and-you-miss-it affair this past winter, and climate uncertainty is now causing the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to reconsider the scope of its rink program.

In case you didn’t already spot it, take a look at the nice new Windom Park sign the Park & Rec paint team added to the park building, complimenting the amazing mural from CYFI, which was wrapped up this time last year…wow, already one year!!

Also, CYFI’s art also received an anti-graffiti coating at the end of summer, allowing any tags to get cleaned off much easier and keeping the art safe for years to come.

Thanks Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board!!

Pillsbury students practiced exercising their future right to vote today at school. Thank you to Edison HS Government students for acting as election judges!

Happy Halloween from the Pedal Power team!

Winter gear distribution for enrolled Minnepaolis Public School American Indian students ONLY....Please see flyer for details.

Pillsbury is a 2024 Books for Peacemakers grant recipient! Grades K - 5 have been selected to receive books about conflict resolution, friendship, and anti-bullying. Kindergarten and 1st Grade will also participate in storytelling sessions with The Story Table Foundation. If you’d like to visit your child’s class during the storytelling sessions, please sign up at the link on our website’s “News” section.
We are looking forward to spreading peace at Pillsbury!