About the PTO
When does the PTO meet?
We (typically!) meet once a month, on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
All parent and teachers are a part of the PTO and are encouraged to attend each meeting. Each month we will focus on a new learning opportunity to enrich parents as they help their students.
Next Meeting
Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2022
Meeting Time: 6:30
Location: Ada Vista Elementrary
Upcoming Meeting Schedule
2023
September 12
October 10
November 14
December 12
2024
January 9
February 13
March 12
April 16
May 14
June 4 - PTO 2023-2024 Wrap up!
Mission Statement:
The Ada Vista Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is an organization whose purpose is to strengthen, enrich and encourage the educational experience at Ada Vista Elementary. Its goals are to compliment the school curriculum, build community and foster relationships among students, families, teachers and staff.
Who is the PTO?
ALL of US! Ada Vista Parents, Teachers and Staff are a part of the PTO. PTO meetings are public and everyone is welcome to contribute ideas and leadership.
What does the PTO do?
The financial support during the school year provides our kids with the help of our wonderful Native Spanish Speaking Aides, many curriculum enhancements, supports our Ada Vista staff and unifies the Ada Vista Family. This is money raised by the Ada Vista Community and purchases experiences and items beyond what the district can provide.
A few things the PTO did for Ada Vista last year:
Fundraised $112,000!
Gave 20 extra hours per week of individualized Spanish instruction (aides)
Sent 92 fourth graders to Zoo Lab for one week
Encouraged Reading through Junior Great Books, Battle of the Books and Young Authors
Celebrated Music by giving each child a GR Symphony field trip
Bussed kids over 1480 times to and from events
Brought in a Spanish puppeteer for the whole school
Purchased a gaga pit and benches for the playground
Supplied awesome art projects three times for Grades 1-4 during lunchtime arts
Provided Staff Meals during conferences and meetings
Supplied teachers with classroom start-up money
Granted dozens of teacher special funding requests (educational enhancements)
Hosted nearly 800 AV friends and family at Fiesta Latina
Kindergarten Welcome at Open House
Cheers and Tears Parent Social Hour
Purchased an entire garden full of trees and flowers for Milan's Garden
Protect Young Eyes Presentation
How is the PTO funded?
We will aim to raise $115,000 this year! Here's how we do it:
Caminata: An all school walk in the fall where kids earn money by sponsors/parents and complete the fun route around Ada!
Square 1 Art: All student create a piece of art that can be made into fun and fabulous items (mugs, bags, etc). No obligation for families to purchase items, but proceeds raised goes to the PTO.
Día de Arte: New this year is a casual and fun family event that will include student art exhibits, magic, face painting, fun kids activities and the platter and teacher experience auction! You do NOT want to miss this event!
Scrip: New this year! Earn money by purchasing gift cards to places you already shop at! The school gets a percentage off of the top. Super easy, no hassle!
Boxtops: Signup and save via the Boxtop app and scanning codes!
AmazonSmile: Do you shop Amazon? If so, our school could be getting a percentage of your purchase every time to buy! Simply bookmark this link: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/38-3652000 and every purchase used from there will be given cash for our school! (Share this with friends! Once you bookmark it you never have to think of doing it again.)