$575,000 raised
OUR BIGGEST YEAR EVER
This means…
staff support
field trips
classroom budgets
technology
teacher resources
student programs
hands-on learning
and experiences our kids will actually remember
And that’s just the beginning
To our sponsors, donors, and families… thank you for showing up in such a BIG way
The wait is over… ✨
Introducing our 2027 VOE Auction theme:
🦋Valley Oaks in Bloom: A Garden Soirée 🌙
Inspired by our new butterfly garden, this year’s event will bring moody florals, candlelight, butterflies, and a dreamy nighttime garden feel to life in a whole new way.
Think:
lush greenery,
rich colors,
glowy lighting,
and a fun, beautiful night at the Thompson.
Save the date:
🌹02.20.27
🌸The Thompson Hotel
We’re so excited for this one. ✨
VOE fam, it’s here!! 🦅💙 2026–2027 Spirit Wear is LIVE and ready for pre-order!!
We’ve got some seriously fun drops this year 👀
✨ Custom Valley Oaks x ChickNLegs shorts
⚾️ VOE boys “baseball” shorts
🎀 A super cute VOE bow + bracelet from Golden Thread
🗓️ Deadline: May 15 — don’t miss it!
📦 Orders will be ready for pickup in August at Meet the Teacher
🚫 This is the ONLY order window, so tell your incoming kinder and transferring friends!!
Shop now on Membership Toolkit (link below) + rep VOE in style 💙
Go Eagles!! 🦅
What a special way to wrap up the 2025–2026 school year 💙🦅 Last night’s final PTA meeting was full of celebration, reflection and excitement for what’s ahead! We honored PTA members who have gone above and beyond for our students, got a sneak peek of next year’s auction theme, said goodbye to a couple of outgoing Exec Board members, welcomed two new board members and wrapped up a few final budget amendments.
A huge congratulations to our Honorary Life Member Award recipients: Jennifer Neuhaus, Anu Saha, Brittany Specht, Audrey Thorpe and Steven Thorpe for their incredible dedication and impact on our VOE community. Thank you to Danielle Kilpatrick and Jamie Smith for the countless hours spent on exec board advocating for our teachers and children. We are honored to announce Amanda Dowdican and Audrey Thorpe will be joining our exec board next year. A special thank you to Shelby Martinez for hosting such a lovely meeting.
Thank you to every volunteer, committee member, teacher, and family who helped make this year so special. Go Eagles!
📚✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨📚
The VOE BOGO Book Fair is coming May 6–8 and we can’t wait! Students will have time to shop and stock up on some great reads 📖💙
🙌 We need volunteers!
Help make the fair a success by signing up for a shift (or a few!). Our biggest need is the early morning slot 6:55–8:00am ⏰
👉 Sign up links in bio and grade level GroupMe
🛍️ Shopping Details (May 6–8, 7am–3pm):
• Before school (students must have an adult 7:00–7:25am)
• After school
• During your child’s lunch
• Or during their scheduled class visit
💳 Pro tip: Set up your eWallet now!
It’s the easiest way for students to shop. You can even transfer unused funds from last year 🙌
👉 Head to the Book Fair eWallet link in our bio + click “Get Started”
Let’s make this year’s Book Fair the best one yet! 📚🎉
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up soon so @district.5_ and I hand delivered ice cream to @voe_pta teachers and staff to highlight the occasion.
Comment, tag and share with your favorite educator(s) and I’ll randomly select free ice cream recipients for the week of May 4-8 🔌
Nominations are DUE FRIDAY for the VOE PTA Life Member Award ⭐️
Each year, we honor individuals who go above and beyond for our students—and this year, we want YOUR input! Teachers, staff, parents, and community members can all be nominated.
We’re looking for those who truly make a difference—whether it’s going the extra mile, volunteering their time, or supporting our kids in meaningful ways 💙
To make it easy, we’ve created a quick Google Form to submit your nomination!
https://forms.gle/puc2XcvCm4prNKEs5
✨ Let’s recognize the incredible people who help make VOE so special.
👉 Submit your nominee today!
Kicking off Teacher Appreciation Week the sweetest way 🍦💙 Huge thanks to our amazing teachers and staff for everything you do—today and every day! And who doesn’t love @cosmic.htx ?! ✨
TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO ORDER YOUR YEARBOOKS! 🧡💙 Get your order in TODAY because limited extras are available for purchase in May.
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Interested in serving on next year’s PTA executive board? Our Nominating Committee is looking to slate the following positions:
Secretary
Treasurer
Second Vice President
If you or someone you know would be a good fit, please reach out to Allison Gebauer. Her email is [email protected] 🦅
🎉🦅 Congratulations to our Valley Oaks Elementary Teacher of the Year — Mrs. Specht! 🦅🎉
Mrs. Specht, our incredible 2nd grade teacher, fills her classroom with kindness, creativity, and a true love for learning. She inspires her students to grow not just academically, but as confident, compassionate leaders. VOE is so lucky to have her making a difference every single day! 💙📚✨
Join us in celebrating Mrs. Specht! 👏
#ValleyOaksElementary #VOEProud #TeacherOfTheYear #EagleExcellence #SecondGradeSuperstar
🔔 Introducing Mr. Maestro — our 2026 VOE School Bell Award Winner! 🔔
This award recognizes an outstanding SBISD staff member who champions the purposes of PTA and advocates for all children — and Mr. Maestro embodies that spirit every single day.
And this year, we had a record number of votes! Thank you, VOE families, for showing up and celebrating the incredible staff who make our school so special.
Congratulations, Mr. Maestro! VOE is so lucky to have you! 💙🦅🧡
