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Below please find the End of the Year 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 CUP & CONE DNO: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10TH Celebrate the start of summer with a sweet treat at Cup & Cone in Bethany Village on Wednesday, June 10, from 12:00 – 8:00 PM and SECO will receive 15% of all sales throughout the day! No flyer necessary. Every Dining Night Out helps fund SECO programs, events, and resources that directly benefit Sato students and staff. Thank you for supporting our school community! LAST DAY TO ORDER BOTTLE DROP BAGS: TUESDAY, JUNE 9TH The last day to request a blue SECO BottleDrop bag for the summer is Tuesday, June 9th. To participate request a blue BottleDrop bag on our website and a bag will be sent home with your student. Collect eligible bottles and cans at home and drop the full bag off at a BottleDrop location. No BottleDrop account is required to participate, and the QR code on the bag connects the donation directly to SECO. Visit our website to request a bag and learn more about how you can participate. If you have any questions, please email fundraising@satocommunity.org SECO BOARD FOR THE 2026/2027 SCHOOL YEAR We are still in need of a Co-VP of Events and a VP of Fundraising. SECO is looking for board members and committee members for next school year, and we need your help to keep our programs going strong. Please review the board position details below or learn more about our committees here to learn how you can get involved. Without parent volunteers stepping up to help lead and organize, events like the Halloween Party, Raccoon Run, Glow Party, and Movie Nights may be CANCELLED next year. IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO ORDER A YEARBOOK! While the school order deadline has passed, yearbooks can still be purchased and shipped directly to your home (shipping charges apply). Don't miss out on this special keepsake of the 2025-2026 school year! How to Order: Log-in to your TreeRing account or set up an account at: www.treering.com/validate (school passcode: 1017132064241100). THANK YOU POPCORN SPONSORS AND VOLUNTEERS! Thank you to everyone who purchased a popcorn sponsorship this year. A special shoutout to the families who chose a Help a Class Sponsorship. Your generosity ensured that TEN classrooms throughout the year were able to enjoy popcorn without students having to bring money to school to purchase it. Because of the support of our Sato community, 100% of classrooms received popcorn sponsorships for the 2025-2026 school year. Thank you for helping make this program available to all students! We would also like to thank our amazing volunteers. From setup and popping to distribution and cleanup, your time and dedication make this fun program possible. We couldn't bring this special treat to our students and staff without your help! 2026 RACCOON RUN LOGO DESIGN COMPETITION SECO is excited to once again host a 4th Grade Raccoon Run Logo Design Contest! Our 4th grade students have submitted their creative logo designs, and each classroom has voted to select their favorite. We are now collecting votes from all grade classes and this year's winning design will be revealed during the assembly on the last day of school! Thank you to all of our 4th grade students who participated in this year's contest. We were so impressed by the creativity and effort shown in every submission. Congratulations to our finalists, and good luck! DONATIONS FOR STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK AND SPRING CONFERENCES Thank you to all of our families who donated supplies, treats, or funds to help make Staff Appreciation Week and our Spring Conference Dinner a success! Because of your generosity, our staff felt truly appreciated, celebrated, and supported. We are so grateful to be part of such a caring and supportive school community. Thank you for helping us show our amazing staff just how much they mean to us! Here's a few photos from Staff Appreciation Week. We couldn't have done it without you! FIELD DAY VOLUNTEERS A huge thank you to all of our Field Day volunteers! Thanks to more than 100 volunteers, our students enjoyed an incredible day filled with fun activities. Field Day is one of our students' favorite events each year, and it simply would not be possible without the support of our amazing volunteers. A special thank you to our first-shift volunteers who braved the rain to help keep the fun going. We would also like to recognize and thank our middle school and high school volunteers who generously gave their time to help make the day a success. We are so grateful for every volunteer who helped with activities, supervision, and cleanup. Your time, energy, and enthusiasm helped create a wonderful experience for our students. We couldn't have done it without you! As we wrap up another wonderful school year, we want to thank our students, families, staff, and volunteers for making it such a success. Your support, generosity, and involvement help make our school community truly special. We hope you have a fun, relaxing, and well-deserved summer break. We look forward to another great year ahead and hope to have your continued support during the 2026-2027 school year. If you are interested in volunteering, joining a committee, helping with events, or learning more about SECO, we would love to hear from you. Every volunteer makes a difference, and we are always looking for new ways to get families involved. Thank you again for a fantastic year! SECO

Below please find the April 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 STAFF CONFERENCE DINNER SIGNUP Help us support our amazing staff during conference night on Wednesday, April 29th! We’re continuing the tradition of Sato families sponsoring dinner for the ~50 staff members working a long day of teaching and conferences. How can families help: -Make a monetary donation (here) to help us to cater the main entree -Sign up to bring in drinks, side dishes, or desserts (here) We appreciate any help you can provide! NEXT DINING NIGHT OUT: SUNDAY & MONDAY, APRIL 19TH & 20TH AT RADII PI Mark your calendars for our next Dining Night Out on Sunday, April 19th AND Monday, April 20th at Radii Pi in Bethany Village! Enjoy a delicious pizza with family and friends while supporting our school community. Location: Radii Pi - Bethany Village Address: 15325 NW Central Drive, Ste J-4, Portland 97229 Dates: Sunday, April 19th AND Monday, April 20th Hours: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Flyer Required: Show flyer (or digital version) to server To-Go: Yes, when order placed directly with restaurant Please show a printed or digital flyer to your server. To-go orders count as well, as long as they are placed directly with the restaurant. Bring your appetite and help make this event a success. We hope to see you there! NOTHING BUNDT CAKE FUNDRAISER SECO is partnering with Nothing Bundt Cakes for a sweet fundraiser to support school programs and activities. Families can purchase a voucher for an 8" bundt cake for $35 or a voucher for an individual bundtlet for $7 through May 1. Vouchers will be sent home starting May 6 and can be redeemed at the Tanasbourne location. Order online at www.satocommunity.com/nothing-bundt-cake. SECO BOARD FOR THE 2026/2027 SCHOOL YEAR SECO is looking for board members and committee members for next school year, and we need your help to keep our programs going strong. Please review the board position details below or learn more about our committees here to learn how you can get involved. Without parent volunteers stepping up to help lead and organize, beloved events like the Halloween Party, Raccoon Run, Glow Party, Movie Nights, and We Are Sato Night may not happen next year. YEARBOOKS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE We are thrilled to announce that yearbooks are now available to order! Here are the details: Price: $28 for soft cover, and $34.75 for hard cover per yearbook How to Order: Log-in to your TreeRing account or set up an account at: www.treering.com/validate School passcode: 1017132064241100 Custom Pages Due: April 15, 2026 Ordering Deadline for School delivery: May 13, 2026 Don't miss out, order yours today and make sure your child has a keepsake to remember this school year! YEARBOOK PHOTOS NEEDED! The yearbook team is hard at work on this year's yearbook, but they need YOUR help to make it extra special! If you snapped any photos while attending a school event, participating in Art Lit, visiting the classroom, helping with OBOB, or volunteering on a field trip — we would love for you to share them with us! Please use the links below to upload your photos in the appropriate category: School Events & Programs Kindergarten Classes First Grade Classes Second Grade Classes Third Grade Classes Fourth Grade Classes Fifth Grade Classes HELP RAISE FUNDS WITH THE BOTTLE DROP PROGRAM! Did you know your bottles and cans can help support Sato Elementary? SECO is now participating in the Oregon BottleDrop Give program for non-profits, allowing families and community members to recycle eligible beverage containers while raising funds for SECO sponsored programs, events, and enrichment opportunities. To participate request a blue SECO BottleDrop bag on our website and a bag will be sent home with your student. Collect eligible bottles and cans at home and drop the full bag off at a BottleDrop location. No BottleDrop account is required to participate, and the QR code on the bag connects the donation directly to SECO. Visit our website to request a bag and learn more about how you can participate. If you have any questions, please email fundraising@satocommunity.org POPCORN FRIDAY: FRIDAY, APRIL 24TH Many of our classes still need sponsorships for the April Popcorn Friday happening Friday, April 24th! Sponsor a Class: For $30, family members can sponsor a class for the month which ensures each student gets a bag of popcorn! Please visit our website store to sponsor your student's class. You can purchase a class sponsorship here. Help a class in need! Some of our classes struggle to find Popcorn Friday sponsors each month. If you are able, please consider purchasing a Help A Class Sponsorship. These sponsorships are used to sponsor a class that would otherwise go unsponsored. Purchase a Help A Class Sponsorship here! Look for ParentSquare volunteer signups to come out next week. BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION DAY: APRIL 28TH Join us in celebrating our amazing bus drivers on April 28th! These dedicated drivers safely transport our students each day with care and kindness, and this is a great opportunity to show our appreciation. Families can participate by having students make a card or drawing, write a thank-you note, or bring a small token of appreciation (like a favorite snack or drink). A simple “thank you” goes a long way in making our drivers feel valued! TAEKWONDO PARTICIPANT THANK YOU Thank you to all the families who signed up for the April after-school fundraiser with US World Class Taekwondo Bethany! We truly appreciate your support and hope your students have a fantastic time participating, building confidence, and learning something new.

Welcome back! We hope everyone had a great spring break! Below please find the March 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 NEXT DINING NIGHT OUT: TUESDAY, MARCH 31ST AT P.F. CHANG’S Mark your calendars for our next Dining Night Out on  Tuesday, March 31st at P.F. Chang’s! Enjoy a delicious meal with family and friends while supporting our school community.         Location: P.F. Chang’s – Tanasbourne         Address: 10088 NE Emma Way, Hillsboro, OR 97124         Time: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Please show a printed or digital flyer to your server. To-go orders count as well, as long as they are placed directly with the restaurant. Bring your appetite and help make this event a success. We hope to see you there! NEW LETTERBOXING CLUB! Did you know there are hand-carved stamps hidden all over the world waiting to be discovered? We are thrilled to announce SECO’s new Letterboxing Club with Mrs. Fry, a unique opportunity for 4th and 5th-graders to combine art, logic, and outdoor exploration. Letterboxing is a creative treasure-hunting activity where players follow clues to find hidden stamps. Students will learn to make their own logbooks, carve their own signature stamps, and practice solving clues to find boxes hidden within the library. By the end of the session, students will be prepared to embark on real-world letterboxing adventures with their families! Registration Information Who: Sato 4th & 5th Grade Students When: Thursdays, April 16 – May 28, 2:25 - 3:00 PM (no meeting April 30) Where: Sato Library Cost:  $15 for supplies Space is limited to 15 students Registration deadline Sunday, April 12 You can register on our website at:  www.satocommunity.org/product-page/letterboxing-club-enrollment YEARBOOKS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE We are thrilled to announce that yearbooks are now available to order! Here are the details:   Price : $28 for soft cover, and $34.75 for hard cover per yearbook   How to Order: Log-in to your TreeRing account or set up an account at: www.treering.com/validate      School passcode: 1017132064241100 Custom Pages Due: April 15, 2026 Ordering Deadline for School delivery: May 13, 2026    Don't miss out, order yours today and make sure your child has a keepsake to remember this school year!   YEARBOOK PICTURES NEEDED! The yearbook team is hard at work on this year's yearbook, but they need YOUR help to make it extra special!   If you snapped any photos while attending a school event, participating in Art Lit, visiting the classroom, helping with OBOB, or volunteering on a field trip — we would love for you to share them with us! Please use the links below to upload your photos in the appropriate category: School Events & Programs Kindergarten Classes First Grade Classes Second Grade Classes Third Grade Classes Fourth Grade Classes Fifth Grade Classes TAEKWONDO FUNDRAISER We’re excited to share a fun and active fundraising opportunity for Sato Elementary! US World Class Taekwondo Bethany is partnering with our school for an  After School Fundraiser designed especially for K–5 students. For just  $49 for the month of APRIL , new participants receive:       • 1 full month of classes       • A FREE uniform and belt       • A fun, confidence-building experience Even better —  100% of the funds go to SECO! This program helps students build respect, confidence, focus, and character — all while staying active and having fun with friends. Spots may fill quickly, so be sure to  register soon ! If you have any questions, please email  fundraising@satocommunity.org HELP RAISE FUNDS WITH THE BOTTLE DROP PROGRAM! Did you know your bottles and cans can help support Sato Elementary? SECO is now participating in the Oregon BottleDrop Give program for non-profits, allowing families and community members to recycle eligible beverage containers while raising funds for SECO sponsored programs, events, and enrichment opportunities. To participate request a blue SECO BottleDrop bag on our  website  and a bag will be sent home with your student. Collect eligible bottles and cans at home and drop the full bag off at a BottleDrop location.  No BottleDrop account is required to participate , and the QR code on the bag connects the donation directly to SECO. Visit our  website  to request a bag and learn more about how you can participate. If you have any questions, please email fundraising@satocommunity.org

Family Movie Night Friday, March 14 Doors open at 5:30 PM, Movie starts at 6 PM Bring your own chairs, pillows, and blankets and join us for a screening of The Wild Robot. A Critic's Choice Award winner for Best Animated Feature about a service robot shipwrecked on an uninhabited island who must adapt to its surroundings, build relationships with the local wildlife, and becomes the adoptive mother of an orphaned goose. Purchase Tickets Dine Out Night with Kona Ice during back to school night! Friday, August 21st From 3:30pm to 5pm 15% of all sales come back to SECO - no flyer needed! SECO WELCOME TO Welcome! We are SECO - Sato Elementary Community Organization a non-profit parent volunteer organization for Sato Elementary School. Our organization’s goal is to help enhance our student’s learning experience by fostering a community among parents, teachers, and staff. SECO does this by providing the planning, volunteers, funds, and support for many events, programs and activities at Sato. We thank you for your support and invite you to explore our website to learn more about our organization and how you can help. Events Calendar Latest Newsletter End of the Year Newsletter Below please find the End of the Year 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 CUP & CONE DNO: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10TH Celebrate the start of summer with a sweet treat at Cup & Cone in Bethany Village on Wednesday, June 10, from 12:00 – 8:00 PM and SECO will receive 15% of all sales throughout the day! No flyer necessary. E SECO 4 min read April 2026 SECO News Below please find the April 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 STAFF CONFERENCE DINNER SIGNUP Help us support our amazing staff during conference night on Wednesday, April 29th! We’re continuing the tradition of Sato families sponsoring dinner for the ~50 staff members working a long day of teaching and conferences. SECO 4 min read March 2026 SECO News Welcome back! We hope everyone had a great spring break! Below please find the March 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 NEXT DINING NIGHT OUT: TUESDAY, MARCH 31ST AT P.F. CHANG’S Mark your calendars for our next Dining Night Out on Tuesday, March 31st at P.F. Chang’s! Enjoy a delicious meal with family and friend SECO 3 min read

Family Movie Nights SECO is excited to offer several family movie nights throughout the year! 2026 - 2027 Movie Night Events: December 4th - April 28th *dates might change Bring the family and some comfy seating and join us for an indoor movie in the Sato Gym. Tickets and concessions will be available for purchase in the days prior to the event. Please check the volunteer needs and consider helping with set up, check in, and tear down. Next Movie Night: Movie: TBD Rated: PG Date: TBD Doors Open: TBD Start Time: TBD General Admission: $5.00/person Purchase Tickets and Concessions: PURCHASE TICKETS!

SECO Board Members The SECO board is made up of parent volunteers who aim to provide leadership and guidance to SECO and its many volunteers. Together, we work to support teachers, students, and families by organizing events, coordinating fundraisers, and building a strong, connected school community. If you’d like to get in touch, please email us at seco@satocommunity.org . 2025 - 2026 Board Members President Beatriz Diaz-Torres Events Ankit Puranik Fundraising TBD Fundraising TBD Treasurer Devon Roxbury Secretary Jamie McCool Volunteer Coordinator Sheetal Jadhav Member-at-Large Susan Fierro Member-at-Large Jessica Thompson Member-at-Large Suresh Babu