On behalf of the entire PTO board, welcome to our 2021-2022 school year! I hope that all of our new and returning Rocket families are ready for another incredible year together! For those of you who don’t know, we are a volunteer organization made up of parents, teachers, administrators, and support staff. Our PTO works hard to help make each school year the best for our students and staff.
Time, treasure or talent – we’ve all got something to give! The Rohwer PTO sponsors many activities and events throughout the school year like Turkey Bingo, holiday parties, staff luncheons, field trips, and so much more. These experiences are only possible because of our incredible parent volunteers. We look forward to working with all parents - no matter how much time you have to spare! Many tasks can even be done from the comforts of your own home. The easiest way to get involved is to fill out the PTO volunteer form here. Every extra hand helps!
Our PTO meets the first Thursday evening, every other month, to discuss events, share committee updates, and ideas. Our meetings are a wonderful way to find out what is happening at our school from the PTO’s perspective, a terrific way for parents to get involved, and an opportunity to meet other parents. We have some exciting events planned for this school year, so be sure to check out the PTO calendar for meetings and events.
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/RohwerPTO/. Thanks in advance for your support and help this school year!
Meet Your PTO Presidents
Welcome, Rohwer Families! My name is Courtneay Saylan. I am so excited to help lead the Rohwer PTO with Jenna. This will be our second year in this role. Our family moved to Omaha about 8 years ago and never looked back. We have three children. Abigael will be in 3rd grade, Fletcher will be in 2nd grade, and Ian will be in kindergarten. I have truly valued my time on our PTO so far. It has helped me learn more about the school, build relationships with the staff, and form many new friendships along the way. You are going to love our Rohwer community! Feel free to email me with any comments, questions, or concerns. I hope to see you at our next Rohwer event or meeting.
Contact Us
We welcome your suggestions, ideas encouragement and comments. Please feel free to contact us anytime.
Hello, Rohwer families! I’m Jenna Bechtold. My family and I moved to Omaha 3 years ago and we are so happy we did. I have an 12 year old daughter who will be attending Russel Middle School, and I have two boys 10 and 7 both will be at Rohwer. Rohwer has been so welcoming and the PTO has been a great place to meet amazing friends. My experience with all the teachers and staff has been wonderful. I truly feel blessed to be a part of the Rohwer family.
2021-2022 PTO OFFICERS & COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Officers
Co-Presidents Courtneay Saylan, courtneay.fletcher@gmail.com
Jenna Bechtold, jennabechtold@hotmail.com
Co Vice Presidents
Sarah Kirkpatrick, sekirkpatrick@hotmail.com
Jennifer Meyer, meyer731@outlook.com
Treasurer
Becky Bunting, becky@jlbunting.com
Secretary
Jess Petersen, Jessicapetersen01@gmail.com
Committee Chairs
Art Program
Jane Buresh, janerb3@gmail.com
Book Fair
Christine Schulte, christineschulte@aol.com
Carnival
Sarah Kirkpatrick, sekirkpatrick@hotmail.com
Directory
Samantha Stava, samobus@gmail.com
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Fifth Grade Party Coordinators
Ann Broyhill-Schram, abroyhill.schram@gmail.com
Michele Bush,
Friday Folders
Ann Broyhill-Schram, abroyhill.schram@gmail.com
Fun Run
Courtneay Saylan, courtneay.fletcher@gmail.com
Jenna Bechtold, jennabechtold@hotmail.com
Sarah Kirkpatrick, sekirkpatrick@hotmail.com
Heidi Kuntz, heidi.kurtz3@gmail.com
Holiday Cookie Event for Staff
Laura Raastad, Laurahaddan@gmail.com
Hospitality
Crystal Neun, crystalpaulneun@gmail.com
Jr. Achievement
Samantha Stava, samobus@gmail.com
One School, One Book
Sara Hanke, sarajhanke@hotmail.com
Jennifer Meyer, meyer731@outlook.com
Room Parent Coordinator
Derrica Krustinger, Derricca@derriccakrutsinger.com
Social
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Spirit Wear
Mrs. Burton, neburton@mpsomaha.org
Staff Appreciation Week
Courtneay Saylan, courtneay.fletcher@gmail.com
Jenna Bechtold, jennabechtold@hotmail.com
Sarah Kirkpatrick, sekirkpatrick@hotmail.com
Jessica Petersen, Jessicapetersen01@gmail.com
Jane Buresh, janerb3@gmail.com
Variety Show
Melissa Riemer, mrsriemer@gmail.com
Watch DOGS
Lori Gardner, lori.kw.gardner@gmail.com
Yearbook
Rachel Bottlinger, rbottlinger@gmail.com
Jill Carson, ronandjillian@gmail.com
Here are the monthly meeting minutes from the PTO meetings.
August
8/9 Back to School Night 5:30-6:30 (5-7 pm food trucks)
8/13 Back to School Breakfast for Staff 7:45am
8/18 We Love You Wednesday!
September
9/2 PTO Meeting @ 6:30 (first of month)
9/15 We Love You Wednesday!
10/1 Carnival 6:00-8:00pm (Food trucks start @ 5:30)
October
10/12-10/13 Marco’s Pizza Food Event
10/12 PTO Conference Dinner (3:45-7:30pm)
10/13-10/15 Fall Break
10/20 We Love You Wednesday!
10/29 Halloween Room Parties & parade (TBD)
***Junior Achievement (make sure teachers have sign up sheets for Rohwer PTC)
November
11/4 PTO Meeting @ 6:30 pm
11/1-11/5 Book Fair Week
11/5 Turkey Bingo & Book Fair
11/17 We Love You Wednesday!
December
12/8 PTO Drink Cart
12/15 Holiday Cookie Event @ 2:30 (combined w/We Love You Wednesday!)
12/17 Variety Show applications & details w/ OSOB (Need extra FF helpers)
January
1/6 PTO Meeting @ 6:30 pm
1/19 We Love You Wednesday!
1/25-1/27 Book Fair
1/27 One School One Book, School Art Show, & Book Fair Event
***Plan for upcoming Rohwer Scholarship (meet in February) & PTO insurance renewal due February
*Training for Jr. Achievement after winter break
February
2/12-2/13 Heart Hunt (hang hearts weekend before)
2/14-2/15 Food Event TBD
2/14 Valentine’s Day Parties (teacher-led)
2/15 Conference dinner (3:45-7:30) & Variety show auditions (5:30)
2/16 We Love You Wednesday!
2/16-2/21 Break for students
March
2/28-3/4 Staff Appreciation Week
3/3 PTO Meeting @ 6:30 pm
3/8 Rehearsal Night for Variety Show (6:00-8:30)
3/10 Student Performance Variety Show (2:00-3:30)
3/10 Variety Show Performance (6:30-8:30)
3/16 We Love You Wednesday!
TBD Family Event TBD (Social Committee)
April
4/4-4/8 Spring Break
4/20 We Love You Wednesday!
4/27 Administrative Professionals Week/Day
4/25 Fun Run Kickoff
May
5/5 Fun Run
5/5 PTO Meeting @ 6:30
5/6 Kindergarten Round-Up (need welcome sign)
5/16-5/20 National Educational Bosses’ Week
5/18 We Love You Wednesday!
If you need reimbursement from the PTO, please fill out the form and turn into the box in the front office.
