SEPTEMBER
PTO MIXER
Parents can come and join us on the
evening of our first PTO meeting for the year to meet other involved
parents, find out more about what PTO does, and see how you can be
involved in your school.
PIZZA NIGHT
FUNDRAISER Watch for
information on how you can support the school simply by ordering your
family pizza on key nights.
OCTOBER
BOOK FAIR
Working in conjunction with Scholastic Books, the PTO hosts the annual
book fair as a fundraiser to support school needs including library
resource requirements. Children benefit
with increased access to books, but also in seeing the value placed on
reading in our school.
FAMILY FUN NIGHT -
Carnival games, Bingo, hayrides, raffles, face painting, food, and more!
This offers a great opportunity to bring families together for a night of
fun! We end the evening with a dance presented by Doug Michaelis!
NOVEMBER
GIFT CARD ORDERS
Get your holiday shopping done early and simply by ordering all your
gift card needs through the PTO at face value. The PTO helps simplify your
life while raising needed funds to support classroom activities and
supplies.
DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS STORE -
Donations of gift items are accepted, and other items are available from
the PTO. Students are given the opportunity to shop for gifts for family
members: Everything is a dollar! Parent volunteers assist students while
they shop and wrap their gifts. A wonderful opportunity for students to
share the excitement of the holidays with others!
JANUARY
HASKINS NIGHT OUT
Watch for information on eating
out one night in January to support your school!
MARCH
SPAGHETTI
SUPPER/AUCTION - This is one of
our major fundraisers. We serve a spaghetti dinner with all the trimmings,
and then hold an auction to raise money for the school. All supper and
auction items are donated. This event is held at the high school and is a
wonderful community event..
MAY
STAFF APPRECIATION -
The PTO sponsors a breakfast and/or lunch for all staff members to enjoy.
Small gifts, such as individual potted plants, are also presented to our
staff members in appreciation for all they do.
FIELD DAY - The PTO works with the staff to provide an
action-packed day of outdoor recreation for the students. Students receive
ribbons for their participation.
OTHER PROJECTS SUPPORTED:
MINI GRANTS - The PTO provides funding of mini grants that
are requested of teachers and staff members for classroom enrichment,
curriculum development, technical equipment, computer software, and
cultural experiences. In addition to mini grants, teacher's cash (a small
stipend to start off the school year) is presented to each teacher.
ACCELERATED READER - We are proud to sponsor the Accelerated
Reader program at Haskins Elementary. Students can earn points by reading
Accelerated Reader books and passing a computer test. Points are then
accumulated and prizes are awarded. This is a wonderful incentive for
students to want to read!
PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS - The Haskins PTO has spent a great
deal of money for permanent improvements at the school. Some of them
include: smart boards, playground drainage and equipment, ceiling fans,
computers and printers, computer tables and chairs, outdoor sign, screens
for all of the windows, walking track, and much more.
SCHOLARSHIP - The PTO funds a scholarship for former Haskins
students graduating from Otsego High School. A Scholarship Committee is
formed, and an application process utilized to select the recipient's)
each year.
The PTO also coordinates the collection of General Mills Box Tops,
Campbell's Labels, and Caprisun pouches. Collection boxes are available by
the office at the school.
Over the past few years,
PTO also supports such notable events and activities as:
The
Haskins PTO sponsors many events throughout the school year. Following is
a typical listing of events, by month, together with a brief description.