Welcome Back to School
August 5, 2025
Dear River School Families and Staff,
Welcome to a fresh new school year at Carmel River School! We are thrilled to introduce ourselves as your new PTO Board and look forward to the year ahead. Together, we will deliver meaningful programs, build community, and support our school with joy, energy, and purpose.
We’re kicking things off with some exciting updates, including the launch of our new PTO website: www.riverpto.org. This site will serve as your one-stop shop for all things PTO, event calendars, donation link, contact information, and more! You’ll also find our volunteer interest form so you can easily let us know how you’d like to get involved this year!
This year, we’re excited to continue with our one ask CRS PTO Fundraiser. This is our primary fundraising effort for the entire year. It officially kicks off on Monday, August 11th through Tuesday, September 30th. Our goal is to raise $75,000, which will directly fund curriculum enhancements, staff support, and community-building events throughout the year. You don’t have to wait to contribute—make a splash, donate today! The CRS PTO Fundraising Flyer offers up all the ways to donate.
Mark your calendars. We invite you to join us at the following upcoming events:
Tuesday, August 5 @ 5:00pm — New Parent Orientation in the Ottertorium
Thursday, August 7 @ 8:30–9:30am — First Day PTO Meet-Up in the Garden
Monday, August 11 @ 6:00pm — Back to School Night in the Ottertorium
(Principal & PTO Talk at 6:00pm, Classroom sessions at 6:30 & 7:00pm)
Wednesday, August 13 @ 8:45am — CRS PTO General Meeting #1 in the Ottertorium
Draft Minutes - CRS PTO Annual Membership Meeting 5.12.25
Wednesday, September 10 @ 8:45am — PTO General Meeting #2 in the Ottertorium
Friday, September 12 @ 6:00pm — New Parent Party
For all scheduled 2025-2026 CRS PTO General Membership Meetings check our website.
We’re so looking forward to reconnecting with returning families and welcoming those who are new to River. Thank you for being part of this special community, we can’t wait to share a school year filled with collaboration, creativity, and connection.
With gratitude,
Your Carmel River PTO Executive Board
Roslyn Price, President
Annelise Moore, Vice President
Paige Parisi, Secretary
Art Fernandez, Treasurer
Erika Esperanza Smith, Communications Officer