Newsletter

Welcome to the 2025–2026 School Year – Shakerag is so glad you’re here! 

Welcome to an Exciting New Year, Shakerag Elementary Students and Families!

Whether you're joining Shakerag Elementary for the first time or returning for another exciting year, we’re thrilled to have you as part of our vibrant school community! The 2025–2026 school year is filled with opportunity, and the Shakerag PTO has been working hard to spark curiosity, build connections, and create memorable moments for our students and families.

📆 Mark Your Calendar

Sneak Peek is your child’s first opportunity to meet their teacher, tour the classroom, and feel ready to take on the year ahead. Be sure to stop by the PTO table in the gym while you're on campus!

• Wednesday, July 30, 2025 – Pre-K & Kindergarten ▪  8:00–9:00 a.m.

• Thursday, July 31, 2025 – Grades 1st–5th ▪ Students with last names A–L: 8:30–9:30 a.m.  ▪ Students with last names M–Z: 9:30–10:30 a.m.

📚 First Day of School: Monday, August 4, 2025

📚 Reminder - School Supplies: It’s time to stock up on school supplies for the 2025–2026 school year. Let’s get those backpacks ready! Click: School Supplies 2025-2026 

🧡 Support the PTO

Your PTO membership and donations fuel the experiences our students and staff look forward to all year long—like Artist Day, Hands On Shakerag, Storybook Night, Field Day, teacher appreciation, and more. Every contribution helps create something special.

PTO Membership

• Returning PTO members: Please don’t forget to renew your membership here to stay active for the 2025–2026 school year—thank you for your continued support! 

• New to PTO? We’d love to welcome you—and we truly need you! Join online using our secure PTO Membership Form, or sign up in person at the PTO table in the gym during Sneak Peek. 

How to Renew or Join PTO Membership

🧭 Step 1: Visit https://shakeragpto.membershiptoolkit.com

🔐 Step 2: Click Register/Login

• If you already have a Membership Toolkit account from Shakerag or another organization, simply log in.

• New users: Select Create Account, complete your information, and verify your email.

📝 Step 3: Complete the required forms

• Parent/Family & Student Information

• Directory/Publish Preferences

🛍 Step 4: Access everything you need Once forms are complete, you'll be directed to PTO Membership, Spirit Wear, and Volunteer Opportunities—everything in one place!

💰 PTO Donations

💡 Ready to help make the magic happen? Donate to the PTO and directly support the programs our students love. How to donate?

🌐 Visit 🔐 https://shakeragpto.membershiptoolkit.com to log in or create an account: 🛒 Then - Select Store from the Menu 🎯 2025–2026 PTO Membership  🎯BUY under PTO Donation  🎯Specify your contribution amount, add to cart, and check out.

👋 Visit the PTO at Sneak Peek

After meeting your child’s teacher and exploring the classroom, swing by the PTO table in the gym to:

• Purchase Spirit Wear and/or Visit our Online Store: https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/GA/Johns%20Creek/Shakerag+Elementary+School.com

• Sign up for PTO Membership

• Explore volunteer opportunities that match your schedule and interests

• Say hello—we’re excited to meet you!

🙌 Join the Volunteer Team

Whether you can lend a hand for an hour or throughout the year, your time and energy are a powerful gift to our school—and our students love seeing their families involved! When we work together, great things happen.

Look for the PTO Volunteer Form in your child’s classroom during Sneak Peek and consider signing up for a few opportunities that suit your availability. Online Volunteer Registration: https://sites.google.com/view/shakeragpto/volunteer?authuser=0.com  

Let’s make 2025–2026 a year to remember—a year filled with joy, learning, and lasting community spirit. Thank you for being such an important part of the Shakerag experience. We can’t wait to get started and look forward to seeing you at Sneak Peek!

Warmly, 

The Shakerag PTO

PTO Questions? ShakeragPTO@gmail.com

Stay up to date with all the school events @ http://shakeragpto.org Text Reminders: Text @sharkspto2 to the number 81010 Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram  

The Shakerag Elementary School PTO is a non-profit 501(c)(3). Donations are tax-deductible. Tax ID provided upon request. For more information, email shakeragpto@gmail.com.