Originally delivered on 8/17/2026 12:49 pm

SUBJECT: August 2026

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August 2026

A Message from the President

Bolin Families,

On behalf of the Bolin Elementary PTA, welcome to a brand-new school year. We’re excited to partner with our incredible students, families, teachers, and staff as we Saddle Up for Success together.

Our PTA is dedicated to enriching the school experience through family events, teacher support, student programs, and opportunities that bring our school community together. Whether you have an hour to volunteer, want to join us at an event, or simply become a PTA member, there is a place for everyone in the Bolin PTA.

We can’t wait to make lasting memories with you this year. Here’s to an amazing year at Bolin Elementary!

Happy Trails,

Amanda Rickman, PTA President 2026-2027

president@bolinpta.com

Meet the 2026-2027 PTA Board Members

PTA Happenings

In June, the PTA hosted "Popsicles with the PTA" at the Bolin Elementary playground for incoming kindergarteners. The event was well attended and definitely deemed a success!

Members of the PTA Board attended LAUNCH in July! LAUNCH is Texas PTA's annual training and leadership conference, attended by over 2,000 PTA leaders from across the state.

In early August, several members of the PTA attended Allen ISD Convocation Rally to cheer on the Bolin Blazer staff!

The PTA decorated the Teacher's Lounge and installed a new bulletin board at the front of the school! The PTA bulletin board has QR codes for easy scanning. This is also where the Teacher of the Month will be posted! Be sure to nominateHERE!

At Meet the Teacher the PTA sold new spirit wear and handed out school supplies!

On the First Day of School, the PTA hosted "Tears and Cheers" for the Kindergarten parents AND provided lunch for the teachers!

Announcements

August 2026 Teacher of the Month

Polina Dovgi

Join us in celebrating Ms. Dovgi! Here are the kind words shared in the nominations.

"Ms. Dovgi is an amazing and incredible teacher that bonded with my child with autism. My son had his best year yet. For the first time he cried when it was time to say goodbye and move to next grade level. I cannot say enough great things about her."

"My son is new to the school and she has made him feel so welcomed. By welcoming my son with open arms she has made him feel ready to learn. He was so nervous and just in two days he is excited to return on Monday!"

Teacher of the Month

You now have the opportunity to nominate any Bolin teacher for Teacher of the Month! The PTA will accept nominations through the google form linked below.

Nominate a Teacher HERE

Teacher Treat Trolley

The PTA will be starting a monthly Treat Trolley for all of our amazing teachers and staff. The PTA has created an Amazon Wishlist where you can donate items directly to the Treat Trolley! The items purchased from this list will be mailed directly to the PTA, so you don't even have to deliver them!!

Donate Treat Trolley Items

Sign-Up to Push the Treat Trolley

Looking Ahead

Back to School Bash

Sunday, August 23rd

6:30-8:30 PM

Ford Pool (724 Whitman Dr, Allen, TX 75002)

One FREE Dippin' Dots per ADULT PTA Membership! Applies to memberships purchased before AND at the event! *while supplies last

Dippin' Dots will also be available for purchase.

Room Parent Information Meeting

Whether you've already signed up, or you're wanting to learn more, come to our Room Parent Information Meeting!

Monday, August 24th

9 AM - 10AM: MPR (Multipurpose Room)

If you cannot attend and want to learn more, please email volunteers@bolinpta.com

PTA Spirit Night at Menchie's Frozen Yogurt

Join us for a Spirit Night benefitting the Bolin PTA at Menchie's at Watter's Creek!

Friday, August 28th from 3PM until closing time.

20% of the sales come back to the PTA - Be sure to mention "BOLIN" at checkout!

CALENDAR

Sunday, August 23

6:30p Back to School Bash

Monday, August 24

9:00a Room Parent Meeting

Friday, August 28

3:00p Menchie's Frozen Yogurt

PTA Membership

Become a Member Today!

Volunteering

Bolin Opportunities

Fill out our Volunteer Interest form to let us know you want to help! Don't worry, filling out this form doesn't commit you. Use this form if you want to be a room parent, WatchD.O.G. and MORE!

Fill out the form HERE

Allen ISD Registration

Every person wanting to volunteer MUST complete the volunteer registration form on the Allen ISD Website. This must be completed EVERY SCHOOL YEAR!

Complete registration HERE

Watch D.O.G.S.

Be sure to come to the Watch D.O.G.S. meeting on September 10th at 6:30PM! You can also learn more about Watch D.O.G.S. on the PTA Website.

The sign-up link for Watch D.O.G.S. will be available after the meeting.

Before signing up for a shift, you MUST complete the Allen ISD Volunteer Registration form linked HERE and above.

Become a Room Parent

Click HERE to sign up!

Be sure to attend our Room Parent Information meeting on August 24th at 9:00 AM at Bolin Elementary.

Have other questions? Email Volunteers@bolinpta.com

Before signing up for a shift, you MUST complete the Allen ISD Volunteer Registration form linked HERE and above.

Making Cents

PTA Financial Transparency

August 2026

Completed/Anticipated Expenses:

- Teacher Lunch on the first day of school

- Bulk order of new spirit wear

- Coffee/pastries for Tears and Cheers

- Back to School Bash Ford Pool Rental

- PTA Website Subscription

- PTA Insurance

- Allen Council of PTAs Membership Dues

- Google Domain Fees

Anticipated Income:

- Membership Dues

- Spirit Wear

- Business Sponsorships

*If you would like to know exact amounts, please come to a PTA meeting where the budget is discussed! As a PTA Member, you have voting rights to express your opinions.

Money Matters

The PTA raises funds through membership dues, spirit wear sales, business sponsorships, donations, and other sources. While these funds are essential for supporting our annual programs and events—such as the Glow Party, Teacher Appreciation Week, and other student and staff activities—they do not fully cover all of the associated costs.

To help bridge that gap, the PTA organizes fundraisers throughout the school year. Most of these fundraisers support the PTA's general operating needs, allowing us to continue providing enriching events and programs for our school community. Occasionally, the PTA also holds targeted fundraisers to help purchase specific high-cost items requested by the school or teachers that directly benefit our students.

Current Fundraisers

Staff Birthdays

6/1 - Malia Wilson

6/3 - Laura Pecina

6/4 - Shanelle Campbell

6/10 - Trinity Ramos

6/14 - Sarah Yearwood

6/15 - Lisa Bate

6/16 - Sonja Louis

6/19 - Nurse Rose

6/19 - Melanie Baker

6/27 - Marc Alvarez

6/28 - Elizabeth Locker

6/29 - Amber LeBlond

7/5 - Polina Dovgi

7/8 - Ali Coe

7/8 - Andie Sluis

7/14 - Ramay Selvaganapathy

7/15 - Liz Shaw

7/29 - Lizette Argote

7/31 - Jamie Aguilar

8/10 - Kristina Skoyles

8/11 - Elena Widdes

8/11 - Mel Florcik

8/12 - June Moffitt

8/15 - Marissa Brown

8/20 - Angela Clarke

8/26 - Jing Xu

8/27 - Oscar Ibarra

8/30 - Aubri Carter

9/4 - Brandi Stolp

9/5 - Nisreen Hajaj

9/8 - Megan Murphy

9/8 - Jenna Garrity

9/20 - Julia Baird

9/22 - Alan Jordan

9/28 - Colleen Gavin

Quick Links

Important

**Teacher Favorites Lists are not currently ready. Once they are available, they will be posted on the PTA website and linked in our monthly newsletters here.

**Lunch Visit Sign-Ups will begin AFTER Labor Day. The link will be posted on the PTA website and in our monthly newsletters once it is available.

**Watch D.O.G.S. sign-ups will begin AFTER Labor Day

**The birthday marquee is not managed by the PTA. If you have questions, please contact Bolin Elementary.

School News

The Bolin Blast, the official Bolin Elementary School newsletter sent out by our principal, Mrs. Clarke, is linked HERE for your convenience.

Peachjar Electronic Flyers

Click HERE to see the latest electronic flyers

Around Allen

Raising Eagles

Raising Eagles is designed to inform and engage parents and caregivers as partners, advocates, and continuous learners in their child’s education.

Click HERE to learn more!

Thank You Donors!

Please join us in thanking our 2026-2027 donors!

HTeaO ~ Allen Location

HTeaO donated iced tea for all of our staff and teachers!

103 N Greenville Ave, Allen, TX 75002

(469) 498-5509

https://hteao.com/locations/allen-tx/

Frios Gourmet Popsicles

Frios Gourmet Pops donated 20% of their earnings from popsicle sales at Meet the Teacher night!

1902 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201

(469) 345-2006

https://friospops.com/

2026-2027 PTA Sponsors

Cozy Coffee Station - Allen

900 W Bethany Dr Ste 105, Allen, TX 75013

(469) 525-8049

https://www.cozycoffeestation.com/

YOUR BUSINESS HERE

M Salon

Do you own or know of a business that would like to support local Allen elementary school students? Share these photos with someone you think might be interested!