Southdale IMPACT

What is IMPACT? IMPACT stands for Involved, Motivated, Parents, and Caring Teachers – and that’s exactly who we are! We work together to support students, teachers, and our entire school community. 

Check out our quick video to see what IMPACT does and how it benefits our teachers & school:
Southdale's IMPACT

How Do We Make An IMPACT?Teachers receive a stipend each year to enrich their classrooms, and we help fund special projects, programs and experiences throughout the year. 

Here are just a few recent highlights:Caterpillar KitsTie Dye SuppliesSouthdale Carnival Really Great Reading ProgramPreschool Furniture2025-2026 Goldfinch and Iowa Children’s Choice Award booksSet of Soccer GoalsStaff AppreciationSouthdale Social

We love sponsoring the yearbook, safety patrol, and family events. We also provide our teachers much deserved snacks and meals during conferences and for various holidays. Telling teachers “Thank You” and appreciating them throughout the year is an easy and fun job to do. 

How We Raise FundsEach year brings new fundraising ideas. Recently, we brought back the Southdale Carnival – our largest fundraiser of the year and it was a huge success! Last year, we introduced something brand new: the Color Run, which added an extra splash of fun and excitement for our students and families. We’re excited to continue building on both events and making them even better in the years to come. 

Other fundraisers include Read-a-Thons, Spirit Wear Sales, and partnering with local businesses – selling items like pizza, popcorn, or dining in.  Our goal moving forward is to continue finding ways to raise funds that are effective and engaging for our Southdale Families. We are always looking for fresh ideas so don’t be shy about sharing yours!

How Can You Help?We love new ideas and faces! Join us at one of our monthly meetings, or If you are unable to join a meeting, feel free to email ideas or suggestions for fundraising to us at Southdale.Impact.PTO@gmail.com. Also, throughout the year, we will communicate via emails, Friday Announcements and our Facebook page. We will have many opportunities for you to give throughout the year, so please be looking for those communications! Join us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SouthdaleElementaryIMPACTPTO

Meetings for the 2025-2026 School YearWe typically meet the 1st Monday of the month from 6:30–7:30 p.m. This year, we will hold the meetings at Southdale Elementary in the media room.

Meetings Dates:Monday, September 8Monday, October 6Monday, November 3Monday, December 1Monday, January 5Monday, February 2Monday, March 2Monday, April 6Monday, May 4

Officers 2025-2026President: Shelby RiehmVice President: Jennifer BassSecretary: Briana GoodenbourTreasurer: Stacy Bruns

Email for IMPACT: Southdale.Impact.PTO@gmail.com