We Build Community
We help build a strong, connected community by creating opportunities for families to meet one another, build friendships, and become part of the Stone Mountain Elementary family.
Throughout the year, we host events that bring families together from kindergarten meetups and Popsicles on the Playground to Family Fest and other school traditions.
These events help new families feel welcome and create lasting connections across our school community.
Upcoming Events
2 days to the eventFri, Aug 21Stone Mountain Elementary SchoolBring the whole family for an evening of fun with food trucks, bounce houses, games, and activities for all ages. It's a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with friends, meet new families, and celebrate the start of another school year!
44 days to the eventFri, Oct 02Wide Open SaloonBuy your tickets BEFORE August 24 and we'll include 5 bonus Class Basket tickets to increase your chances to win amazing class baskets!
We Support Our School
Stone Mountain Elementary is an award-winning school where students are supported and encouraged to grow.
The PTO helps strengthen that experience by bringing families together and raising funds that directly support classrooms and our school community.
Fundraising isn't about extras. It supports essentials.
Your donations help cover curriculum, technology, classroom resources, enrichment opportunities, and additional support in reading, math, and gifted and talented learning.
We also support teachers and staff so they have what they need to help every student thrive.
At Our Award-Winning School, Giving Matches Excellence
At SME, our tradition of giving goes hand in hand with our tradition of excellence. With 18 John Irwin Awards and 16 Colorado Governor’s Distinguished School honors, your donations help keep the programs and resources that make our school great.
Full-Time Specials Programming
Every student enjoys STEM, Art, PE, and Music, plus monthly library and Cub Connections, for K–5, keeping learning engaging and well-rounded.
Specialized Student Support
A full-time and part-time Gifted & Talented facilitator, two Reading Interventionists, and one Math Interventionist provide personalized support or enrichment for every student.
Easiest Way to Help
You don't have to attend an event to make a difference. Whether you're shopping, dining out, or supporting local businesses, these everyday opportunities help raise funds for our students. A portion of proceeds from these local businesses give back to Stone Mountain Elementary.
King Soopers Community Rewards
Have you registered your King Soopers Loyalty Card to earn funds for Stone Mountain Elementary? It's SOOPER easy!
Last year, we earned $7,596.34 just from families shopping at King Soopers!
You must have a loyalty account to participate.
If you have questions, please email ksrewards@smepto.org
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Click here to create a new account or log in to your account and click on the Community Rewards tab.
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Enter "KU557" which is the Stone Mountain Elementary organization number. This will be linked directly to your Loyalty Card, and all purchases will be eligible for earnings.
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All you have to do is shop at King Soopers and swipe your Loyalty Card (or enter Alternate ID).
Get Involved
Every parent, guardian, teacher, and staff member at Stone Mountain Elementary is automatically a member of the PTO.
There are no membership fees! Just stop in at a meeting, sign up to volunteer or stay connected on social media and text.
Find a Way to Get Involved
Every Stone Mountain Elementary family has different schedules, talents, and availability—and that's okay. Whether you can volunteer throughout the year, help with a single event, or simply lend a hand when your schedule allows, we'd love to have you involved.
As we build this year's PTO committees, we invite every family to complete the volunteer interest form. Let us know what your capacity looks like this year and which committees interest you. There's no obligation to help with every event, and your availability can change throughout the year.
Our committees aren't about attending meetings—they're about working together to bring great ideas to life. While committee chairs and co-chairs schedule occasional planning meetings and coordinate communication, most of the work happens through shared projects, flexible tasks, and collaboration. You can contribute in ways that fit your schedule and interests.
If you're not ready to join a specific committee, select General PTO Events. We'll reach out when we need extra hands, and you can volunteer whenever it works for your schedule.
Thank you for helping create the events, traditions, and experiences that make Stone Mountain Elementary such a special place for our students, teachers, and families.
Ways to Get Involved
Chair: Nicole Mazzaferro
Join the team behind Stone Mountain Elementary's largest fundraiser of the year. Committee members help with sponsorships, auction donations, ticket sales, class baskets, decorations, and event-day execution.
When we're busiest: RIGHT NOW!!! Summer & Fall
Great for parents who: enjoy fundraising, event planning, project management, or working behind the scenes.
Chair: Megan Stevens
Partner with our school librarian and Scholastic to bring two exciting Book Fairs to campus each year. Volunteers help with setup, take down, cashiering, and creating a fun shopping experience that inspires a love of reading. Volunteering is flexible with slots that are 1.5 to 2 hours at a time before, during and after the school day. No experience necessary - training is provided!
When we're busiest: September & March
Great for parents who: love books, reading, and working with students.
Chairs: Cassie Slade, Lisa Land, and Kristin Moreland
One of Stone Mountain Elementary's most cherished traditions, the Black & White Ball celebrates our graduating fifth-grade students. Help plan a memorable dance through decorations and event coordination during the school day.
When we're busiest: December
Great for parents who: enjoy planning meaningful traditions and milestone celebrations.
Chair: OPEN POSITION
Help create an exciting evening of hands-on science exploration by organizing activities, coordinating volunteers, and bringing engaging STEM experiences to our students.
When we're busiest: January/February
Great for parents who: enjoy STEM, hands-on learning, or creating engaging experiences for kids.
Chairs: Lisa Land and Maria Dandia
Last year, we had a Daddy Daughter Dance and a Mother Son Event at Coors Field. This year, you can help plan fun, family-friendly events that bring students and their special adults together through dancing, games, sports, and shared experiences.
When we're busiest: Early Spring
Great for parents who: enjoy planning celebrations, family activities, and active events.
Chair: Dessiree Paoli and Maria Dandia
Help capture the memories of the school year by taking photos, gathering submissions, writing captions, and assisting with the creation of our annual yearbook.
When we're busiest: Year-round
Great for parents who: enjoy photography, writing, storytelling, or graphic design.
Chair: Lesley Meyer
Parties with a Purpose bring meaningful service projects to SME that teach students the importance of giving back while making a positive impact in our community. Help execute our 3 yearly service projects and transport donated items.
When we're busiest: Halloween/Early November, December and Valentine’s Day
Great for parents who: enjoy community service and creating meaningful experiences for students.
Chair: Jessica Johnson and Tamara Siegel
Help make our teachers and staff feel appreciated throughout the year by contributing to conference meals, holiday treats, Staff Appreciation Week, and other special celebrations.
When we're busiest: Year-round
Great for parents who: love making others feel valued through thoughtful acts of kindness.
Chair: Matt Albrecht
Watch D.O.G.S. is a program that encourages fathers and father figures to volunteer at school, helping strengthen family engagement and create positive experiences for students.
When we're busiest: Year-round
Great for parents who: want to encourage family involvement and be a positive role model at school.
Chair: Sara Hoelscher
Help create a warm and welcoming first impression by designing and updating the bulletin board in the school's front entrance throughout the year.
When we're busiest: Year-round
Great for parents who: enjoy crafting, decorating, and creative projects.
Chair: Lisa Land
Help plan fun opportunities that strengthen our school community throughout the year, including restaurant nights, family activities, and other special events that bring Cub families together.
When we're busiest: Year-round
Great for parents who: enjoy getting kids and families together outside of school and building community.
Chair: Nicole Mazzaferro
Help make our Holiday Market a fun and memorable experience for our Cubs! Students shop for affordable gifts for siblings, parents, grandparents and friends. We especially need volunteers to help our littlest shoppers choose gifts, stay on budget and navigate the market.
When we're busiest: Around the Holiday Market
Great for parents who: love working with kids, enjoy the excitement of holiday giving and don’t mind helping a little Cub make some very important gift decisions!
How We Work
Each committee is led by a parent volunteer who coordinates the team's work. Committee chairs schedule meetings, communicate with volunteers, and help guide projects from planning through execution. Activities and time commitments vary by committee.
Every committee is always looking for new ideas and helping hands. A great first step is to email the chair or co-chairs below. They'll welcome you, answer your questions, and help you get connected.
You can also email anyone of our executive board members to find out where we could use the most help or have an idea to help support our school.