2014-2015 was a great school year.  As the school has grown, so to has the PTO.  With the help of so many amazing parent volunteers and dedicated board members, the PTO raised over $50,000 this year and has been able to fund many great events and programs; enhancing our children’s educational experiences and fostering a strong TAOTS community.  Below is summary of major PTO and parent accomplishments this school year (2014-2015).

Sponsorships and Funding

• Two scientists from Mad Science organization to present at the school science fair
• Special arts workshop from Material for the Arts for each class
• Field trips for every grade
• $125 in additional Teacher’s Choice funding for all classroom speciality teachers (classroom supplies and materials)
• Fall and Spring teacher appreciation luncheons
• Professional pianist for Winter and Spring Music festivals
• Contributed with BSI towards new audio and speaker system for the auditorium
• Classroom book donations
• Contributed towards Kindergarten graduation
• 5th grade graduation

Community Building Activities

• Incoming K Meetup at the Botanical Gardens
• Ragamuffin parade
• Halloween party
• Celebration at Adventurer’s theme park
• End of year celebration at Brooklyn Cyclones
• Parent appreciation luncheon

Fundraising Events/Activities

• Election Day bake sale
• Thanksgiving pie sale
• Mother’s Day plant Sale
• Annual Gala/Auction
• Used book collection and sale
• Picture day
• Miss Chocolate fundraiser
• Amazon SchoolRewards
• Box Tops collection and redemption
• Purchased TAOTS banner for parades