CLASSROOM BASKETS FOR
“FALL FESTIVAL”
Donations Needed
This year’s Sunnyside’s PTO Fall Festival is fast approaching. Fall Fest is on Saturday,
October 11th. This year, as a PTO fundraiser, there will be an auction with various items that you
can bid on. One part of the auction will be a display of classroom baskets. Each classroom will
be assigned a specific theme. The individual classrooms can collect donations of new items that
go along with that theme, and those items will then be wrapped into one large basket or a couple
of smaller baskets. The baskets will then be auctioned off at the Fall Festival.
For example, if your child’s classroom has the theme of Arts and Crafts, you could
donate a box of crayons, markers, construction paper, glitter, glue, stencils, etc. Below you will
find all of the classrooms and their designated theme.
The collection will begin now through Wednesday, October 6th. You can start bringing in
items at any time (send to school with your child, drop off in the office, etc). Please make sure
to label items being donated with correct homeroom designation. If you aren’t sure what to buy
or don’t have time to go shopping, you could also send in cash or a check (written to Sunnyside
PTO) donation and we can shop for you.
In addition, if you have any baskets/bins that you would be willing to donate, we would
greatly appreciate those as well. A collection box/bin will be located in each homeroom.
Classroom baskets were a great success last year! Please help us by making a donation again
this year!
If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Nowak at [email protected]
or 715-853-3522.
Volunteers Needed
We are also looking for one parent volunteer for each homeroom to help assist with the
classroom baskets. Parent volunteers would be responsible for only one homeroom and they
would be: assisting with the collection in their homeroom, sending letters of ideas or following
up with items needed, creating a written list of finalized items for each basket, and wrapping the
baskets for display (materials will be provided). If you are interested in volunteering, please
contact Melissa Nowak at [email protected] or 715-853-3522 to help get you started!
CLASSOOM THEMES
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Pautz - AM- Little Boys Basket
Content Ideas- Planes, trains, automobiles, matchbox cars, trucks, train engines, caboose,
balls, action figures, dress up clothes (The Hulk mask, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle
masks)
Pautz- PM – Little Girls Basket
Content Ideas – Ponies, Polly Pockets, girl legos, shopping cart, toy phone, little purse,
little dolls, pink guitar, stuffed animals
Larsen- Bath Time Basket
Content Ideas- Shampoo, Conditioner, Bath tub colors, Bath crayons, Bubble Bath
Bubbles, Hair Spray, Gel, Combs, Brushes, Flat Iron, Blow Dryer, Curling Iron, Hot
Curlers/Rollers, Hair Pieces, Head Bands, Shaving Cream, Razors, Toothbrushes,
Toothpaste, Floss
Kindergarten
Berzowski - Packers Basket
Content Ideas---Packer blanket, cheese head, sweatshirt, t-shirt, poster/picture,
glasses, football, helmet, tickets, games, collectibles, decor
School- – Brewers Basket
Content Ideas--- Ball, bat, tickets, hat, blanket, sweatshirt, t-shirt, poster, pictures,
glasses, mugs, games, collectibles, decor
Baumann – Badgers Basket
Content Ideas- Blankets, sweat shirts, t-shirts, poster, pictures, tickets, glasses, mugs,
football, helmet, tickets, games, collectibles, decor
First Grade
Bedora – Birthday Party Basket
Content Ideas---tablecloth, plates, napkins, silverware, piñata, disposable
camera, balloons, decorations, gift certificate for DQ or bakery cake, gift bags, candles,
cake pan, cake mixes, frosting, cake toppers, cupcake pan, cupcake cups, theme paper
goods (plates, cups, napkins), theme decorations, large rolls of colored streamers &
ribbon, wrapping paper, party favors, photo paper, photo printer, 5-foot folding table,
table cloths, juice boxes, gift certificate to a party supply store.
McDowell- Princess/Dress-Up Basket
Content Ideas---tiaras, shoes, gloves, boas, make-up, mirrors, jewelry, dresses, princess
books
Robertson – Arts, Crafts, and Fun Basket
Content Ideas---paper, photo splits, ribbon, embellishments,
embellishment tools, photo organizing case, album, pages, page protectors, stationary,
pens, stickers, scissors, crayons, paint, paper, ribbon, certificates to Hobby Lobby and
Michaels, balloons, markers, etc
Second Grade
Wertel – Summer Fun Beach Party Basket
Content Ideas---suntan lotion, blanket, towels, beach chairs, sand pails/ shovels,
beach ball, underwater camera, beach bag, fill a sandbox or kiddy pool with beach & pool
toys and floats, boat, volleyball net & ball, sandbox trucks, surf board, snorkel, swim
mask & flippers, gift certificate to a beach or lake resort, gift certificate to a water park.
Brennan-Calaway – First Aid Basket
Content Ideas--- All sizes of band aids, Kids band aids, wraps, ice packs, heating packs,
Neosporin, ointments, liquid band aid, eye wash, saline solution, Tylenol/Advil, Kids
Tylenol/Advil
Sturm-Johnson- Camping Basket
Content Ideas---camping dishes, pans, flashlights, matches, pudgy pie makers,
marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers, marshmallow skewers, batteries,
radio, cards, games, tent, and air mattress, kayak, canoe, portable grill, lighter, sleeping
bag, cooler, ice packs, s'mores, bug spray, gift certificate to a camping/hunting store like
LL Bean, Cabella's, Eastern Mountain Sports, etc.
Moran - Boys Characters Basket
Content ideas --- Superman, Spider man, Incredible Hulk, Captain America, Iron Man,
The Avengers, Bat Man toys, posters, books, costumes, Lego’s, DVD’s
Third Grade
Connolly- Movie Night Basket
Content Ideas---candy, microwave popcorn, movie gift certificate/ passes,
blockbuster/video card, popcorn bowls, portable DVD player, home DVD player, DVD
movies
Moore - Game Night Basket
Content Ideas---family game- Go Fish, Uno, Crazy Eights, regular deck of cards,
Old Maids, carrying storage tote, board games, pocket games, board games, deck of
cards, video games (i.e. plug & play games, V-Smile, Nintendo DS Lite, Nintendo WII,
Xbox, Play station, etc.), tickets to sporting events (professional, college, high school),
gift certificate to local establishments (bowling, ice skating, roller skating), gift
certificates to local take-out pizza
Juley- Backyard Games Basket
Content Ideas---sports balls, horse shoes, croquet, bad mitten, ladder ball toss, ring toss,
kiddy pool or sandbox filled with volleyball or badminton net, horseshoe, bocce, or
crochet set, any type of sporting equipment, bicycle, scooter, rollerblade pads, lawn chair,
frisbee, skate board & ramp, archery set, pogo stick, sprinkler, Slip & Slide water slide,
swing set (metal swing sets range from $100-$300), tire swing, boat for pool, trucks for
sandbox, teepee, parachute, jump rope, hammock, butterfly net, sidewalk chalk
Fourth Grade
Derenne – Fishing Basket
Content Ideas--- Fishing rod & reel, fishing line, tackle box, fish tank, fish food, colored
rocks and fish tank accessories, vest & hat, gift certificate to purchase fish.
Brotski/Gesell- Baking Basket
Content Ideas---Mom’s Kitchen- different chips/morsels, vanilla, sprinkles, frostings,
baking powder, baking soda, cookie cutters, measuring cups, spoons, oven mitt, flour,
sugar, brown sugar, powdered sugar, oil, baking pans, apron, mixer, toaster, blender,
under-the-counter radio, small kitchen TV, spatula, whisk, pie cutter, cutting board,
apron, dish towel, recipes, recipe cards, recipe box, rolling pin, cookie sheet, muffin pan,
gift certificates
Children's Kitchen - Kitchen sink/stove/refrigerator, baking pans, apron, baker's hat, oven
mitt, dishes, play food. Mixer, toaster, blender, under-the-counter radio, small kitchen
TV, spatula, whisk, pie cutter, cutting board, apron, dish towel, recipes, recipe cards,
recipe box, rolling pin, cookie cutters, cookie sheet, muffin pan, gift certificates
Fullerton - Let Your Garden Grow Basket
Content Ideas--- gardening gloves, shovel/tools, watering can, kneeling pad,
bug/insect spray, plant food, garden fertilizer, potting soil, hose sprayer, pots,
seeds/bulbs, garden tools (adult & child), plant markers, decorative pots, garden tote,
fertilizer spikes, wheel barrel, gardening tools (rake, shovel, hoe), hose, sprinkler, flower
bulbs, window boxes, planters (glass, metal, plastic), lawn ornaments, garden bench,
solar lawn lights, gift certificate to local garden shop/nursery.
Bankson –Pizza Making/ Pasta/ Italian Basket
Content Ideas---Pizza Cutter, Pizza pans, crusts, sauces, gift cards to pizza restaurants,
spaghetti, spaghetti sauces, spaghetti utensils, breads, bread sticks, croutons, vinaigrettes,
salad fixings
Fifth Grade
Stapel -Chocolate Lover’s Basket
Content Ideas---hot cocoa, different chocolates, truffles, chocolate cookbook, Chocolate
scented candle, boxes of chocolate, chocolate sundae sauce, ice cream scoop, ice cream
bowls, cherries, chocolate sprinkles, hot chocolate, white hot chocolate, mugs,
marshmallow, spoons, chocolate & white chocolate pudding, gift certificate to a
chocolate shop or for a sundae at an ice cream shop.
Hanmann-Spa/ Mani/Pedi Basket
Content Ideas---soaps, bath salts, loofa, sponge, pumice stone, candles, bubble
bath, lotion, eye mask, bath pillow, massage oil, robe, soaps, shampoo & conditioner,
plush bathrobe and bath towels, books or a gift certificate to a book store, gift certificate
to a local spa (massage, facial, nails, hair), gift certificate for an overnight stay, gift
certificate for an evening out to dinner or a prepared dinner delivered to your home, CD
player and soothing/relaxation CDs, gift certificate to the mall for a day of shopping.
Nail polishes, Nail polish removes, Stickers for nails, nail clipper set, lotions, gift cards,
etc.
King-Tailgating Celebration Basket
Content Ideas---large wheeling cooler, mini-grill, chairs, snacks, water,
condiments, Nerf football, batteries, gas grill with tank, Charcoal grill with charcoal,
folding table & chairs, cooler, radio or boom box, walkie talkies, gift certificate to a
grocery store (steaks, hotdogs, hamburgers, etc.).
Angst- Car Care Basket
Content Ideas--Soaps, car cloths, Armor wipes for inside and outside of car, car washing
mitt, Turtle wax, car wash tokens, car wash gift certificates, Car Mats, Sunshades, Air
Fresheners, Oil, Gift Cards for oil changes
Thank you in advance for all your donations and
assistance! ☺