No slowing down as we close out a whirlwind of the first trimester. November brings several opportunities for gratitude and togetherness. It also brings fewer school hours with Parent-Teacher Conferences, Veteran's Day, and Fall Break.

From Literacy Night to Lunch with the Scholars and Harvest Festival October is packed with fun things to do as a family. Starting your holiday shopping or looking for gift ideas? Page 2 of the newsletter includes ideas for giving back while giving to your loved ones anytime during the school year. Don't forget about our dine and donate days, too! We've got Jack's Urban Eats on October 14 and Kona Ice at early dismissal on October 22. Funds raised through these ventures go tow

Thank you families for joining our 1st Trimester General Meeting and completing your fingerprinting requirements with Pocket Live Scan yesterday. Meeting materials linked below. General Meeting Recap Financial Secretary Ben Tagert introduced executive board members and provided an overview of what the PTA does throughout the year. Auditor Victoria Zimmerle went over the annual financial audit findings for the 2025-26 school year and summarized recommendations to improve docum

School is in full swing with a lot going on this month and several ways to get involved in the Matsuyama community.

The raffle is open through the the 2026 Harvest Festival on October 23, 2026. Conditions apply: All new members and renewals between July 1, 2026, and October 23, 2026 are eligible for one raffle entry. Annual membership dues are $10. To join or renew, visit https://jointotem.com/ca/sacramento/matsuyama-elementary-pta. Each attendee at the 1st Trimester General Meeting on September 16 is eligible for a raffle entry. Purchase two Harvest Festival punch cards during pre-sales o

Check out the Executive Board's First Week of School PTA Packet.