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WIS PTO PRIDE Advancing quality education through communication, volunteer support, and fundraising. Our Children Thank You for Joining the PTO. 93% of WIS parents have joined this year. D eadline for the family directory was on 9/12.
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WIS PTO PRIDE Advancing quality education through communication, volunteer support, and fundraising
Our Children Thank You for Joining the PTO • 93% of WIS parents have joined this year. • Deadline for the family directory was on 9/12. • Directories will be sent home in backpacks in early October.
Our Children Thank You for Volunteering • Our goal is to maximize the use of Parent Talent. • Sign up for at least one event and makeadifference. • 40 parents on the PTO board run events and fundraising. We also have 48 Room Parents. • Volunteer sign-ups will be on-line this year.
Our Children Thank You for Raising $43,000 in 2011-12 • Despite the tough economy, it was one of our best years. • 3 major fundraisers = $30,000 • Book Fair, Gift Wrap, Memorial Day Fair • “No Cost” fundraisers = $4,500 • Box Tops For Education, Stop & Shop, Target • Other fundraisers = $8,500 • New KidStuff Coupon Book
Our Children Thank You for $53,000* in Enhancements in 2011-12 • 8 WISE computer terminals for the 5th grade • 25 iPads, docking stations and control units • AIM Initiative donation • Weston Education Foundation donation • 3 smart cameras • E-book test • Dr. Kaboom’s school-wide science show • Playground field with irrigation system • 2 outdoor game tables and tetherball *A surplus in our philanthropy account allowed us to spend more than we earned.
I Thank You for… • The support, encouragement, and kindness you have shown to my family and to me. • Allowing me to continue to serve as your PTO President - a role that I love.