Tatanka Elementary STEM School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Page
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Welcome to the Tatanka PTO Page! We are so glad you are here! We will post information about events & fundraisers here so you can find everything you need in one place.
We are so incredibly thankful for the support of the amazing TESS community that allows us to fulfill our mission!
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2026 Family STEM Carnival Night & Annual Basket Fundraiser
2026 Family STEM Carnival Night & Annual Basket Fundraiser
February 5, 2026
5p.m. to 7p.m. at Tatanka Elementary School
Annual Basket Fundraiser
Our beloved Annual Basket Fundraiser is back, and this year we’re shaking things up in the best way. Instead of classroom baskets, each grade level will team up to create amazing, themed basket(s)—meaning fewer asks for families and even more exciting prizes for everyone! Watch for specific communication from your classroom teacher about themes for donations. We also will happily accept donations from local businesses!
These incredible baskets will be raffled off during Family STEM Night, adding an extra layer of fun to an already awesome event.
🎟️Raffle Tickets: $5 each 🎟️
Drop as many tickets as you’d like into the basket boxes that catch your eye. The more tickets you enter, the better your chances of taking home your favorite basket!
💗Thank you for supporting the PTO and helping us continue to bring enriching experiences to our students and families. Let’s make this year’s fundraiser unforgettable!
2026 STEM Carnival ⚛️
Get ready—Family Engineering Night is transforming into an action‑packed Family STEM Carnival this year, and you won’t want to miss a minute of the fun!
Wander through hands‑on STEM stations led by your favorite teachers, try out exciting challenges, and collect fun prizes along the way. It’s an evening designed for curiosity, creativity, and family connection.
🌟 Admission is completely FREE!
🍕Pizza and Pop will be available for purchase
There will be a few paid activities, but most stations are completely free to participate.
Join us for a night of learning, laughter, and carnival‑style STEM magic. It’s going to be unforgettable!
Stations include:
Binary Bracelets
Seed Starter
Parachute Drop Zone
Horns-Up Toss
Cake/ Cookie Walk
Spin the Wheel
Lollipop Pull
Basketball Shootout
Photo Booth
Minnow Race
Teacher Jackpot
College Corn Hole
Duck Pond
Plinko
Yard Jenga
Lego Community Build
Cup Stacking- Minute to Win it!
and more...
HELP NEEDED! Donations & Volunteer opportunities:
Click the link to donate to the specialized paint needed to add these awesome stencils around the playground and bus loop at Tatanka!
These photos are just a few of new games students and the community will get to enjoy!
TESS STAFF WISH LISTS
TESS STAFF WISH LISTS
Updated wish lists, fall 2025
Abell
Cooper
Douglas
Feehan- Kapsner
K. Johnson
LUC
McMullen
McSorely
PEPIN
Tagg
Items always welcome to donate to the school:
Items always welcome to donate to the school:
Snacks for the front office
To be used when students forget a snack or need something to bring home
Peanut free preferred
Examples include granola bars, cereal bars, fruit snacks, goldfish, skinny pop packs, veggie straws, etc.
Disinfecting Wipes (Clorox, or generic Target or Wal-Mart brands)
If possible, unscented or lemon scented
3M Command Strips (for Poster Hanging)
Laundry Detergent
Socks for Phy. Ed for when kids forget their gym shoes/ athletic shoes
25/26 School Year Public PTO Meetings:
Thursday, October 2, 2025 ✅
Thursday, January 8, 2026 Next meeting
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Meetings are held virtually on Google Meet at 5:00p.m. CST.
All are welcome to join. We talk about upcoming events and recap previous events that we have hosted. Mrs. Iden also shares her principal's moment about exciting things happening at the school.
TESS PTO Meeting
Thursday, January 8, 2026 · 5:00 – 6:30pm
Time zone: America/Chicago
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/aip-prti-obp
_FALL 2025 Spirit wear & STEM T-shirts (TESS PTO) .pdfSpirit Wear is available all the time!
Class colored t-shirts only available a couple times each year.
Spirit wear store is always available and will shipped directly to you
2025 -2026 PTO Happenings.pdfMore Links:
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