What We Do

We raise funds and volunteer hours that go straight back into Gower — playground upgrades, classroom technology, school instruments, and teacher appreciation.

We also run school-wide events like Gator Gallop, movie nights, and holiday markets, and operate the Spirit Store, all to help our students have a richer school experience.

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🐊 Trunk or Treat Volunteers Needed!Want to help make Trunk or Treat at the Lawson Cluster event extra special? We're looking for a few families to decorate their vehicle and hand out candy at the Lawson Cluster Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 29!Space is limited, so if you're interested, please email Dr. Query at Jenna.Query@mnps.org as soon as possible to reserve your spot.Thanks for helping make this a fun night for our Gator families! 🍬🚗 ... See MoreSee Less

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🐊 What Is the Gower PTO Up To? 👀One of the ways your PTO gives back all year long is by fulfilling teacher supply requests, big and small! Recently, we were able to help welcome a new teacher to our Gower family with back-to-school supplies, plus provide items requested by our school social worker to support our students.Your support through Gator Gallop, sponsorships, and more directly funds moments like these! We'll be sharing more of what your PTO has been up to throughout the year, so stay tuned. 🐊💚 ... See MoreSee Less

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🐊 Gator Gallop Volunteers Needed! 🐊Gator Gallop is coming up on Thursday, October 8, and we need volunteers to help supervise obstacles and keep the fun going safely! We currently have 14 volunteer spots available for each time slot.✅ Sign up here: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44AAA82DA0F9CE9-66368040-gatorGrade Level Schedule• 4th Grade: 8:30-9:30 AM • 3rd Grade: 9:30-10:30 AM • 5th Grade: 10:30-11:30 AM • PreK: 11:30 AM-12:00 PM • 2nd Grade: 12:00-1:00 PM • Kindergarten: 1:00-2:00 PM • 1st Grade: 2:00-3:00 PMWhether you can help for one session or several, we'd love to have you join us. Thank you for helping make Gator Gallop a success! 💚💙🧡💛🐊 ... See MoreSee Less

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🐊 Costume season is coming up, here's what to plan for:📚 Books & Boos - Tuesday, October 27, 5:30-7:00 PM at the Gower Library (5:00 PM start available for sensory-sensitive students). Wear any costume you like, trick-or-treat to classrooms, and shop the Book Fair with your family. Costumes can be anything, just no weapons or inappropriate costumes please.👻 Book Character Parade - Friday, October 30, during school hours. Dress up as a character from a book and bring that book with you to school. Costumes must relate to a book, no masks or weapons. Why? If your student sees a friend's cool costume, they might just want to go discover that book too!Two dress-up days, two different sets of rules, so start planning those costumes now! 🐊📚👻 ... See MoreSee Less

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🐊 House Meeting is tomorrow, and it's extra sweet this time! Wear your House colors to build connections, earn points, and show your Gator pride, PLUS enjoy a popsicle with your House to celebrate crossing $5,000 in Gator Gallop fundraising! 🍭💚 Swamp Gators 💙 River Gators 🧡 Marsh Gators 💛 Lake GatorsOne School. Four Houses. Together We Grow! 🐊 ... See MoreSee Less

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How You Can Help

Without our community’s support, the Gower PTO cannot survive. There are many ways you can get involved.

* Volunteer: Your help is needed at special events and frequently throughout the year.

* Contribute: Your contribution will help obtain important resources for our school.

* Partner with Us: Local businesses are critical to our success.

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