Murphy Elementary School PTO

🍩🎉 Happy National Doughnut Day! 🎉🍩

Did you know National Doughnut Day is celebrated every year on the first Friday in June and has a very meaningful history? ❤️

This day honors the Salvation Army “Donut Lassies,” the women who served doughnuts and home-cooked meals to soldiers during World War I to help boost morale and bring a little taste of home to the troops. 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate both the sweet treat AND the kindness behind it!

Now for the important question, Murphy families… 👀
What’s the BEST donut flavor?

❤️ Glazed
👍 Chocolate
😆 Sprinkles
🥰 Jelly Filled
😮 Maple
🍩 Other? Tell us below!

Support a local bakery, enjoy your favorite donut, and maybe even share a dozen with someone to brighten their day! ☀️

☀️ FREE & CHEAP SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS 2026 ☀️

Keeping kids busy all summer can get expensive fast, but there are SO many amazing FREE programs returning for 2026! From books and bowling to crafts, fitness, workshops, and even golf, here are some of the best free summer activities for kids and teens this year!

📚 Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program
Kids can earn a FREE book after reading 8 books this summer!
✔️ Read 8 books
✔️ Complete a reading journal
✔️ Choose a free book from participating stores

Learn more:
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

⛳ Bank of America “Golf With Us” Program
Kids ages 6–18 can receive a FREE one-year Youth on Course membership!
✔️ Golf rounds for $5 or less
✔️ Thousands of participating courses nationwide
✔️ Limited-time free membership offer

Offer ends June 15, 2026, or once memberships are claimed.

Learn more:
Youth on Course – Golf With Us

🔨 Home Depot Kids Workshops
FREE monthly DIY workshops for kids!
Each child receives:
✔️ Free project kit
✔️ Free apron
✔️ Achievement pin

Upcoming projects include Go Karts, Rocket Games, Holiday Trains, and more!

Register here:
Home Depot Kids Workshops

🎳 Kids Bowl Free
Kids ages 2–15 can bowl 2 FREE games every day all summer long at participating locations!

Learn more:
Kids Bowl Free

🧰 Lowe’s Kids Workshops
FREE monthly hands-on DIY projects for kids with all materials included.

Learn more:
Lowe’s Kids Workshops

🎨 Michaels Kids Crafting Events
FREE and low-cost craft events and make-and-take projects all summer long!

Learn more:
Michaels Events

💪 Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass
Teens ages 14–19 can work out FREE all summer from June 1 – August 31, 2026!

Learn more:
Planet Fitness Summer Pass

🍕 Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Summer Reading Program
Kids in Pre-K through 6th grade can earn FREE Personal Pan Pizzas for meeting reading goals this summer!

Learn more:
BOOK IT! Summer of Stories

📖 Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
FREE monthly books mailed to children from birth to age 5!

Check availability here:
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

🎟️ Chuck E. Cheese Rewards Calendars
FREE printable reward charts and activity calendars to encourage reading, chores, teamwork, and more!

Learn more:
Chuck E. Cheese Rewards & Activities

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