OUR MISSION
The SES PTO strives to develop closer connections between school and home by encouraging parent involvement. We want to enhance the educational experience by supporting academic and enrichment activities. We provide volunteer and financial support to improve the environment of our school.
WHAT WE DO
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The money raised by the PTO is mostly used to subsidize the cost of student field trips (we plan for approximately $25 per student, and about 600 students). We also contribute to budgets for Art, Music, Gym, & Library activities.
We Organize & Execute:
* Fundraiser Direct Sales
* Fall & Spring Book Fairs
* Box Tops Collection
* Color Run
* Annual Quarter Auction
* Santa Shop
* Dinner Nights Out
* Field Day T-Shirts
* Yearbook
We Support:
* Anti-Bully Week
* Teacher Appreciation Week
* Special Requests
2015-16 PTO FUNDRAISING PROGRESS
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$15,000
The direct sales fundraiser (held in late fall) is the PTO's most financially rewarding activity. During the 2014 fall sales event, our students' gross sales were over $10,000!
This fall, we will be asking the students to sell products from Claire's Gourmet.
Sales packets were sent home with students on 9/24. The fundraiser sales will run through October 9, with delivery of items by 10/28/2015.
Fall Fundraiser Sales
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Fall & Spring Bookfairs
Each year, the PTO hosts 2 Book Fairs.
The Fall Book Fair is a fundraiser, and typically raises between $1,500-$1,800.
The Spring BOGO Book Fair is not a fundraiser. The PTO opts to forgo profits so we can give one book free for each purchased book.
Box Tops
The PTO organizes monthly contests for our Box Tops fundraising project. Homerooms win prizes by submitting the MOST Box Tops for their grade. In the past, we've hosted ice cream parties, cotton candy parties, and pizza parties for the winning classrooms.
Its an easy way to stay involved and provide financial support to our school without any extra out-of-pocket money.
Please encourage your friends & family to clip, clip, clip!
We are hoping to earn $5,000 for Smyrna Elementary this year with Box Tops.
Color Run
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The SECOND ANNUAL SES COLOR RUN will be held on Saturday morning, April 9, 2016. Our first Color Run, held in Spring 2015, was a fantastic learning experience. The kids had a blast and we raised over $2,000.
We are hoping to siginificantly increase the size & scope (AND profits) of our Spring 2016 Color Run!
Our hope is that this active and engaging event grows to become a major source of funding for our PTO in the years to come.
Let's RUN!
Quarter Auction
The Annual Quarter Auction is a night of great fun for the community, as well as provides additional funding for our students. We solicit donated items and gift cards from local businesses and invite the whole community to attend our event. Paddles are purchased in advance or at the door and the donated items are put up for bid. The PTO also provides a refreshments stand.
Last year, we raised almost $1,000 from the Quarter Auction.
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Dinner Nights Out
Dine at scheduled restaurants on certain dates, mention the SES PTO Dinner Night Out, and a portion of your bill is donated to our school.
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