Originally delivered on 8/5/2026 3:44 pm

SUBJECT: Romona Reminders: Back-To-School

Dear Romona Families,

I hope everyone is enjoying the last few weeks of summer! I’m Ali Ouska, and for those I haven’t met yet, I’ll be serving as Romona’s PTA President this year. My husband, Jimmy, and I have twins, Jude and Palmer, heading into second grade.

We have an amazing board that has already been hard at work preparing for the 2026–2027 year ahead. The PTA helps connect Romona families with our school, and we want to hear from you throughout the year. Please feel free to reach out with questions, ideas, or suggestions.

With a lot coming up before and shortly after the first day of school on Wednesday, August 19, you’ll find our first round of important dates and reminders below.


We’re excited to get the year started!


Ali Ouska

Romona PTA President

Upcoming Events
Friday, August 7
2025-2026 PTA Directory Shutdown
Friday, August 14
Class Assignments
Monday, August 17
2026-2027 PTA Membership Available to Purchase
5:30p New Family Night
Tuesday, August 18
9:00a Lunch & Library Volunteer Sign-Ups Open
3:00p Chalk the Walk
Wednesday, August 19
Kindergarten Meet & Greet
8:35a First Day of School & Early Release (11:55am)
8:40a PTA Welcome Coffee
9:00a Room Parent Sign-Ups Open
Tuesday, August 25
After-School Program Registration Open
Thursday, September 3
Picture Day
5:30p Curriculum Night
Chalk the Walk
Chalk The Walk - Aug. 18th, 3-5pm

Join us as we brighten the sidewalks with cheerful messages and colorful art to welcome our Mustangs back to school! The Romona PTA will provide the chalk.

Welcome Back Coffee - Aug 19th

Come say hi on the first day of school, after drop-off! The PTA Exec Board will be outside the Kindergarten main doors with coffee and information about ways to get involved this year. 

Important Updates

2025-2026 Directory Shutdown 

August 7th to August 17th – The Membership Toolkit online directory will go offline while we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year. Before then, please save any contact information you may need, especially for families leaving District 39


2026-2027 PTA Membership

August 17 –  Purchase a 2026–2027 PTA membership ($25) to access the online directory and volunteer opportunities.


After-School Programs - Registration Opens August 25th

Young Rembrandts
• Thursdays:  September 17 - December 17

Skyline Theater (3rd & 4th grade) 
• Mondays: September 28 - January 4
• Thursdays: October 1 - January 7

Chess Ed
• Wednesdays: September 9 - December 16

Hoops4Health 

• Mondays: September 14 to October 12 – 1st/2nd graders 
• Tuesdays: September 15 - October 13 – 3rd/4th graders

Girls On The Run  

• More details coming soon.


School Supplies

  • EduKits will be delivered to students’ classrooms and available on the first day of school.
  • EduKits are no longer available for purchase, but you can still access Romona’s 1-4 grade-level supply lists here and kindergarten supply list here.


Volunteer Opportunities

• August 17 – Sign-Up for PTA Committees

• August 19 at 9am – Library and Lunch Sign-Ups Open
• August 20 at 9am – Room Parent Sign-Ups Open


New Gym Sound System: Romona’s new gym sound system has been installed! It will help bring students and staff together for all-school assemblies, performances, and more. Thank you to our community for helping us raise the funds to make this possible!


Memory Bricks: Our memory bricks have arrived and will be installed before the first day of school. Keep an eye out for them!

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