Below please find the January SECO update! We've summarized all the important SECO news, events, and updates to keep you connected and informed.
For more information, visit www.satocommunity.org or email seco@satocommunity.org.
Dine Out Night: MOD Pizza
TOMORROW - Sunday, January 11th
Join us for the next Dine Out Night at MOD Pizza Tanasbourne on Sunday from 10:30 am – 10:00 pm. Order for dine-in using the flyer below or order takeout via the website or app using code MODGIVES25 and SECO will receive 25% of your order!
Glow Dance Party
Friday, January 23rd
We invite you to join us on Friday, January 23rd for our Glow Dance Party, a fun and family-friendly night of dancing and glowing excitement. Tickets are available on our website HERE.
Please note this year all glow shop items must be pre-purchased as they will not be sold at the event. Food and candy items are also available for pre-purchase; any remaining items will be sold at the event while supplies last.
Song Requests are now open! Have a favorite song? Submit your request using the form on our website, and it could be played at the event! Song requests close on January 20th.
Volunteers Needed! We are also looking for adult volunteers to help make this event a success, and volunteers receive free admission. Look for volunteer sign-ups to be shared via ParentSquare in the next few days.
January Popcorn Friday
Friday, January 30th
Our next Popcorn Friday is on January 30th, and many of our classes are still in need of sponsors. Both Classroom Sponsorships and Help-A-Class Sponsorships are available and can be purchased on our website HERE.
We Are Sato Night (formerly Cultural Night) - Participant Signups
NOW OPEN!
We’re excited to announce that sign-ups for We Are Sato Night (formerly Cultural Night) are now open! We’re looking for families and individuals interested in hosting a country booth, helping at the henna booth, assisting with event planning and activities, or submitting a video performance for this year's We Are Sato Night happening on Friday, February 27th. You can signup or learn more about the event on our website HERE.
We Are Sato Night - Survey
If you haven’t had a chance yet, we encourage you to share your ideas by completing the We Are Sato/Cultural Night survey. Please see below the ParentSquare message originally sent on December 15, 2025, for more details and the survey link.
Dear Sato Families,
As we begin planning for this year’s Cultural Night, we want to ensure that this beloved tradition continues to reflect the heart of our community. This year, we are excited to share that Cultural Night will be renamed We Are Sato Night, a name that more fully captures the spirit of unity, belonging, and community connection that this event represents. The event is primarily led by SECO in close collaboration with Sato staff.
The purpose of We Are Sato Night is simple and meaningful:
To uplift and celebrate the home cultures of our students and families, affirm identity, and foster connection within our diverse community.
We invite you to take a few minutes to complete a survey sharing your hopes, interests, and questions regarding We Are Sato Night. Your insights will help guide our planning committees as we consider event structure, communication, safety practices, and the many ways we can ensure every family feels represented, welcomed, and safe.
Since we are gathering this input from our family community and it will take some time to gather and thoughtfully reflect on the information, we are shifting the date of the We Are Sato Night to Friday, February 27th rather than the end of January as originally scheduled.
Thank you for your time, partnership, and the many ways you contribute to the spirit of Sato. We look forward to learning from you as we prepare a celebration that honors all of us—because We Are Sato.
With appreciation,
Kim Villanti, SECO President
Annie Pleau, Principal
Sato Elementary School
Raccoon Run Prizes Update
We are so appreciative of everyone’s efforts in raising funds for our school! We had a blast hosting families at our invite-only movie night last night and loved watching kids silly-string staff members during recess last month. The prizes for class participation have been distributed, and the remaining individual prizes—the Heads & Tails game coin and the swag bag—will be distributed during the week of January 12th. If you have any questions, please email raccoonrun@satocommunity.org
Mabel's Labels Fundraiser (Repeat)
Happening Now!
As winter coats start coming out, please be sure your student’s gear is labeled and easy to find. SECO is partnering with Mabel’s Labels to help families label coats, gloves, hats, scarves, and water bottles with customizable, durable, waterproof labels that are dishwasher, laundry, and microwave safe. A portion of every order supports SECO, and all labels ship directly to your home for free. To participate, visit campaigns.mabelslabels.com and select “SECO – Sato Elementary Community Organization (Portland)”.
January SECO Meeting
Wednesday, January 21st at 6:00 PM - Virtual
Join us for the next SECO General Meeting—all parents, guardians, and community members are welcome to attend. This is a great opportunity to stay informed, share your voice in decisions, and help shape a stronger community for our children. The meeting will be held virtually; please join us using this zoom link.
We wish everyone a great start to the new year,
SECO
