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Consider donating to the Montezuma PTA. You can set up a reoccurring or one-time donation. Anything you can contribute helps our Cougar Community!
If you want to donate for something specific (Teacher Reimbursement, Teacher Appreciation Breakfast, Balloons Aloft, Fall Festival, Jog-a-Thon, etc.) please include that in the "comment for donation/payment section."
THANK YOU!
What does the PTA fund?
What does the PTA fund?
Reimburses $100 per teacher for out-of-pocket classroom expenses
1 field trip bus per teacher
NDI in school program
Field trip expenses, such as admission or ticket costs
5th-grade end-of-the-year cookout
After school clubs
Various events throughout the school year, including Fall Festival, Jog-a-Thon, dances, talent shows and more!
We also help provide teachers with special funds as needed
Continuous Fundraisers
Continuous Fundraisers
Have fundraising ideas, send us a note montezumapta@gmail.com
Check out THIS flyer for some simple ways to raise money by shopping!
Amazon Smile. Make each of your purchases on Amazon benefit the Montezuma PTA (and thus support your child). Just click here to link your purchases to our Smile account: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-7532857 . Or, read HERE for more information.
Food and Clothing Bank. The front desk is continually accepting food and clothing donations for the Montezuma families in need. Donations will also be accepted at all PTA meetings and events. All non-refrigerated food is accepted.
Sign up for Smith's Groceries Earn and Learn. You will still get your points, while earning money for the school! To sign-up, simply tell your cashier during your next visit to connect your account - our school number is 83426. Enrollment is yearly and ends July 31st of each year. (More info HERE)
BoxTops for Education. Clip them and drop in PTA mailbox in Main Office or turn in to your child’s classroom teacher. It’s that simple. Deadlines are 1 October and 1 March each year for us to turn them in...do it today! (More info HERE) OR as BoxTops go digital, you can now download Box Tops app, register and select a school, and then scan an eligible receipt containing Box Tops products. You’ll earn 10 cents for each Box Tops product purchased plus extra earnings for any Bonus Box Tops opportunities. The app will automatically add Box Tops to your school’s earnings online, giving visibility to see how you are supporting your school in real-time. More information about the digital options here: https://www.boxtops4education.com/sneakpeek_FAQ
Fundraisers and Events
Fundraisers and Events
Want to chair an event? Click HERE for a list of duties for each organizing committee. Email the montezumapta@gmail.com to volunteer.
Have fundraising ideas, send us a note montezumapta@gmail.com
Our fundraisers include (which vary by year):
Various food fundraisers. Locations vary.
BooHoo/Yahoo Breakfast. Event chair: VACANT. Held the 1st Wednesday of the school year (1st Day of Kinder) - a FREE Breakfast with a welcome and information session for incoming Kinder families. All Montezuma Parents are welcome. (Donate items HERE.)
Jog-A-Thon. Event chair: Clair & Beverly. This occurs annually and takes place around the Montezuma Elementary School (MES) track (Astroturf field). Students are asked to collect pledges from family and friends in order to raise money for various school projects. In an effort to increase the money raised, we want to solicit MES area businesses to pledge money to the students. The Jog-A-Thon is our biggest fundraiser and the one the students most enjoy. Parent volunteers are needed to count laps and distribute water and popsicle. (More info HERE.)
ABQ Balloon Aloft. Event chair: VACANT. The Friday before the start of the Balloon Fiesta from 6:45 am - 8:30 am. This event is in conjunction with the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Families can watch a hot air balloon inflate and liftoff from the Montezuma field. Breakfast is sold at the event. A copy of the flyer can be found HERE. And additional information and timeline HERE
Peter Piper Pizza Night. Event chair: VACANT. When held - Join us at Peter Piper Pizza on San Mateo (2109 San Mateo Blvd, NE 87110) on the determined date to help raise money for the school. This is also a Food Drive event for our families in need, so bring those cans for extra tokens! (More info HERE.)
Fall Festival/Dia de los Muertos. Event chair: VACANT. Typically the Friday before Halloween. Families will purchase tickets for the Fall Festival which includes carnival games, cake walk, face painting, haunted house, crafts, costume contest, photo booth, and food. Parent volunteers are needed to help plan and organize the event as well as to help set up.
Winter Arts Night. Event chair: VACANT. Typically in late December or January or early Febrary from 5 - 7 pm in the cafeteria, library and gym. Students showcase their artwork, accompanied by a silent auction, live music, a hands-on activity, and FREE spaghetti dinner. (More info HERE.) Click HERE for a copy of the English AND SPANISH flyer.
Spring Fling/Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Event chair: VACNAT. Typically early May. The Spring Fling is fun for the entire school! It consists of a student talent show, chalk art contest, a Silent Auction and food sales (hot dogs, hamburgers, and veggie patties), as well as various cultural experiences. Parent volunteers are needed to prepare and sell food. (More info HERE.)
Teacher Appreciation Breakfast. During National Teacher Appreciation Week. We recognize all of Montezuma's teachers and staff and thank them for all they do for our students. We ask for breakfast item donations.
Yearbooks. Event chair: Pending. Spring. Parent volunteers help 4th and 5th graders create, sell, and distribute yearbooks. Flyers with more information should have gone out to the students.
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