Welcome to the Shades Cahaba PTO 

 
We use our time, talents and funds to help make Shades Cahaba Elementary School a better place for our teachers and students!
 

 
The PTO is a self-funded charity with a foremost goal of supporting classroom teachers and expanding learning opportunities for all students. 
 

PTO has recently supported projects such as: 

  • Biannual monetary support for each classroom at Shades Cahaba
  • Teacher grant requests and professional development for faculty and staff
  • Angel Fund to support Shades Cahaba families with monetary needs
  • Organize and volunteer at Owl Prowl, MyPals Day and Winter Festival
  • Teacher and staff birthday gifts and lunches
  • Serve as room parents
  • And much more! 

  We love SCE 

Help us support our school today!
 
 

APRIL EVENTS 

 
1. Duty Free Lunch is now April 16, so if you are signed up for the month of April for our class, please note the change in date.
 
2. Teacher Appreciation Week April 14-17
Each year, the PTO loves to show a little extra appreciation for our fabulous teachers and staff, and here's how you can help!

In My Teacher Era (Student Participation) 

April 14 - 17

Monday: “Our Teachers & Staff Make the Whole Place Shimmer”

Give compliments to teachers and staff today! 

Tuesday: “Shake it Off”

Bring your teacher and assigned staff their favorite beverage today!

Wednesday: “Are You Ready For It”

Bring your teacher their favorite school supply

Thursday: “It’s Me, Hi!”

Write a kind note to your teacher and assigned staff today!

 

3. No School April 18 (Inclement Weather Day)

 

4. Book Fair April 21-25--be on the lookout for more information for your child's classroom shopping time soon in Tuesday Communicators

 

5. School Supplies Online Ordering for 2025-2026 school year will begin later this month, so be on the lookout for more details soon!