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