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WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!
We are excited to welcome back all returning families for another great year. We extend a special welcome to all our new staff members, students, and their families! SECO (Sato Elementary Community Organization) is the non-profit parent volunteer organization for Sato Elementary School. Our organization’s goal is to help enhance student’s learning experience by fostering a community among parents, teachers, and staff. SECO does this by providing the planning, volunteers, funds, and/or support for many events, programs and activities at Sato.
We thank you for your support and invite you to visit our website to learn more about our organization and how you can help.
FIRST SECO MEETING OF THE YEAR
Our first general SECO meeting of the year is on Wednesday, September 18 at 6:00 pm in the school library. Parents are invited to join and participate.
NEW WEBSITE
SECO is excited to announce that our new website is now live! The site has new features including an events calendar, easy access to sponsorships for Popcorn Fridays, as well as current volunteer opportunities. The site will also include event information, ticket sales, information about SECO, and spirit wear. Be sure to visit our new site at www.satocommunity.org.
SECO IS NOW ON WHATSAPP!
SECO utilizes multiple platforms to share information with families including ParentSquare, Facebook and now WhatsApp! Join the “*OFFICIAL* SECO (Sato Elementary Community Organization)” group for news, volunteer needs, and event information.
RACCOON RUN
The registration for the Fall 2024 Raccoon Run is now open! This year’s run will be Thursday, October 10! As SECO’s largest fundraiser of the year, the Raccoon Run historically brings in roughly 60% of SECO’s yearly operating budget. A jog-a-thon style event, student joggers are encouraged to reach out to family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors for donations. Students have the opportunity to earn prizes as a class and individually. This year, the run will take place in the fall to take advantage of the milder weather as well as to better help SECO accurately apportion funds throughout the school year. Look for more information to come in the next week!
VOLUNTEERING IN THE SCHOOL
If you are interested in volunteering in the school this year (in the classroom, library, as a field trip chaperone, events, or during Popcorn Friday lunches) then you must pass a new Beaverton School District background check. Please note, the district has established a new background check protocol that requires all volunteers to apply - even if you have previously been approved to volunteered in the school.
To apply, please click here.
There is a backlog to approve applications, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Please visit our website for volunteer information, current needs and how to sign up to help.
SATO SPIRIT WEAR
Families are invited to purchase Sato spirit wear from our website