Our annual fundraising goal is $22,000. For Trivia Night, we hope to raise $14,000 in order to meet our financial obligations for the year.
Of course not! All fundraising and participation is strictly optional. You can be as involved as you'd like.
We have short and long-term goals that drive our fundraising efforts.
Our short-term goal is to help meet our yearly budget of $22,000. What does the $22,000 cover?
Student Support: busses for field trips, after-school clubs (Sister Circle, Nature Club), Art Festival support, supplemental student resources.
Teacher Support: staff grants (supporting classroom learning activities through additional supplies), conference/Welcome Back meals, staff gifts, library support, staff recognition, teacher appreciation week.
Community Events: Back to School Bash, Trunk-or-Treat, School Dance
Our long-term goals include things like providing additional funds for staff grants, further supplementing student needs, and potentially updating the courtyard, staff lounge, and playground. PTO works with school leadership on identifying these initiatives and the financial obligation required to execute them.
PTO has two main fundraisers every school year: a fall fundraiser (Read-A-Thon) and a spring fundraiser (Trivia Night and Silent Auction). We will have various other small fundraisers throughout the year including dine-outs, all-school parties, and more. Keep an eye on your email for those opportunities!
The Givens PTO works to build relationships between staff, students, parents, and students through school events, clubs, and various other opportunities. We fundraise in order to provide opportunities and supplies to support the learning environment of our students and staff.
All Givens parents and caregivers are welcome to support and participate in the PTO. Depending on how much time you'd like help, opportunities range from small to big. Examples include:
Helping out at an event
Being a room parent or helping room parents on the day of a class party
Volunteering for a committee: fundraising, trivia night, campus beautification, etc.
Attending a fundraising event
Joining the PTO Executive Board
If you'd like to get involved or have questions, email us at GivensElemPTO@gmail.com