Approved Funding

2022-2023 PROGRAMS FUNDED BY THE PTO

As requested, and prioritized by school administration.  Based on needs from the faculty and staff.

• Gizmos - Virtual Science Program for 8^th grade - $2,070
• Breezin' Thru Theory and Composing - Virtual Chorus Program - $1,947.50
• IXL - Virtual Math Program - $6,300
• BrainPop - Online program or Science & ELA - $2,595
• Kessler Science 2 memberships for 6^th and 7^th grade - $598
• Scholastic - Online magazine subscription - $615.34
• Teacher Appreciation (includes all faculty and staff) – $8,000 budgeted for the year.  So far this year we have funded back to school lunches at a variety of restaurants, snacks/treats including Duck donuts breakfast, food truck luncheon from Moe’s and Back to School Lunch from Empire Pizza.  Teacher Appreciation week first week in May - something planned for each day.
• Polar Plunge Donation - $500
• Pink Out Donation - $100
• District-wide bus driver appreciation/aide luncheon - $112

Will be paid prior to end of year

• Science lab frogs – $517.54 
• 8th grade promotion & event funding - $1,600

2021-2022 programs funded by the pto

• Gizmos - Virtual Science Program for 8^th grade - $1,965.00
• 7^th grade social studies - 3 sets of regions & people placards - $252.79
• Breezin' Thru Theory and Composing - Virtual Chorus Program - $1,446
• IXL - Virtual Math Program - $5,200
• BrainPop - Online program or Science & ELA - $2,395
• 7^th grade ELA 65 Towers Falling books - $317.77
• Scholastic - Online magazine subscription - $713.52
• Teacher Appreciation (includes all faculty and staff) – $5,500 budgeted for the year.  So far this year we have funded back to school lunches at a variety of restaurants, snacks/treats including Krispy Kreme donuts and juice, food truck luncheon from King of Fire and lunch from Chick-fil-A.  Teacher Appreciation week first week in May - something planned for each day.
• 7^th grade book sets – The Iliad (90) & Anne Frank Graphic Novel (80) - $2,272.80
• Polar Plunge Donation - $200
• District-wide bus driver appreciation/aide luncheon - $118
• Science lab frogs – $517.54
• 8th grade promotion & event funding - $1,200

2021-2020 PROGRAMS FUNDED BY THE PTO

• Gizmos - Virtual Science Program - $3,942.50
• Breezin' Thru Theory and Composing - Virtual Chorus Program - $1,529.50
• IXL - Virtual Math Program - $5,200
• Contribution towards black top equipment bags along with parents and the Athletic Booster Club - $546.64
• BrainPop - Online program for Science & ELA - $2,195
• Scholastic - Online magazine subscription - $615
• Polar Plunge/Special Olympics Donation - $200
• District-wide bus driver appreciation luncheon - $112.50 
• Science lab items for 6th, 7th & 8th - $678.63
• Atlas program for 7th grade social studies - $1,703
• 8th grade promotion gifts & event funding - Up to $2,000
• Gateway to Technology (related arts) storage racks - $343
• Teacher Appreciation – $4,000 budget (luncheons, gift cards, popcorn treats, monthly staff meeting treats/drinks, cupcakes, cookies and so much more)

2019-2020 PROGRAMS FUNDED 

• Brain Pop $1,895
• ELA - Study Island $5,000
• Band - Short Stand Cart $345
• Gateway to Technology - supplies $60
• Computers - Edison $370
• Angel Tree Stockings - $175
• Polar Plunge/Special Olympics Donation - $200
• Science (6th grade) - grow lamp $140
• Science (7th grade) - frogs $500
• Science (8th grade) - eyeballs $400
• Family and Consumer Science - supplies $50
• IXL (Computer Program) $5,200

• Stock and provide volunteers for the Dawg Pound (in-school store)
• Monthly Woot Woot wagon (mobile treats, snacks and drinks to thank faculty and staff) - only 2019-2020
• Teacher appreciation lunches, treats and drinks for the monthly staff meetings. 
• Electronic sign in front of the school.