What We've Been Up To...

The Color Run has begun!

We’re thrilled for this year’s main fundraiser — Merton Color Run! Our goal is to raise $45,000 for the remaining turf soccer field funds, classroom supplies, teacher requests, and student needs to benefit our students at Merton Primary & Intermediate Schools.

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Fundraiser Details

FUNDRAISING IS OPEN and we are $10,000 away from our goal!!!

Information was sent home with your student last week. Families will gather donations through MyBooster.com by sharing your student’s page with friends and family. Every share makes a difference! Students will also enjoy 'Star Quest 5,' an exciting character-building adventure where they'll learn important values through space-themed figures and activities.

RACE DAY:
To celebrate the success of our fundraiser, all students, parents, and community members are invited to participate in the Color Run Event on Wednesday, October 29!

The Color Run Event will be held on the front lawn of Merton Primary School. Parents may park in the lots at Merton Primary (front lot & back lot), at Merton Intermediate, and across the street at St. John's church.

Please RSVP here if you plan to join us.

Parents & Guardians will have an opportunity to purchase extra color to throw at their kiddos for $5 per cup.

SCHEDULE:

Intermediate Grades (5th - 8th) will run from 2:00 - 2:45PM. Intermediate kids will stay outside to cheer on the Primary grades.
Primary Grades (4K - 4th) will run from 2:45PM - 3:45PM.

Students will be dismissed directly from the Color Run. Students will be allowed back into the buildings to grab their personal items from a common area. (We are trying to avoid chalk getting on the carpet in the classrooms!)

VOLUNTEER!

We'd love your help at the Color Run. Please sign up here!

FUNDRAISING CLOSES:
Friday, November 7, 2025

Learn more about the Color Run

Conference Meals

Thank you to everyone who contributed by either helping with set-up, cleanup, or providing food for the mac 'n' cheese bar for our wonderful staff during conferences!

Intermediate Book Fair

The Merton Intermediate Book Fair was a big success! Thank you to all who supported our Book Fair!

A special thank you to Kerry Mead and Lauren Bartel, Intermediate Literacy Specialist (who is constantly brainstorming ways to encourage our students’ enjoyment of reading). Thank you for helping us spread the love of reading throughout our school!

Many thanks are owed to our amazing volunteers. Your time, energy and smiles made this event fun and memorable for our students!

Thanks to Maria Motz, Crystal Cresci, Kristin Miller, Samantha Cook, Heidi White, Megan Gross, Kelly Radcliff, Sheila Plowman, Courtney Rowe, Lisa Wood, Jess Koehler, Andrea Pease, Britta Lehman, and Shawn Johnson.

In Case You Missed It

Outdoor Movie Night Survey

Please take our survey (whether you attended or not!) to let us know what you thought of this event + what you'd like to see in the future.

Join the PTO Team!

We are looking for folks who'd like to join our team!
Business Community Liaison
Parent Community Liaison
Event Photographer(s) - Color Run on 10/29
To discuss duties and more details, please contact Katie Farchmin at president@mertonpto.org.

URGENT NEED: Crossing Guards

The Merton Fire Department and Village Hall are still looking for crossing guards. They are in need for Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings (8:15-8:45am), and weekday afternoons (3:55-4:15pm). These are paid positions ($18/hour).

If interested, please contact Michelle at the Village Hall at (262) 538-0820 ex 203 for more information.

Upcoming Events

Primary Book Fair
Tuesday, October 28 - Thursday, October 30

9:00AM - 4:00PM

A FEW VOLUNTEER SPOTS LEFT TO FILL!

Volunteer Sign-Up

Learn more, including class schedules

TEACHER WISHLISTS:
People are welcome to support their student's classroom (or ANY classroom!) by purchasing items requested by teachers. Visit here for the teachers who have created their Book Fair Wish Lists. These lists expire when our online sale closes on 11/1.