DONATE: Ways to help
1. DONATE TO THE PTO FUND: If we received a $25 donation for each child, we would reach our fundraising goal each year of $4,000. You may donate below to fund three specific PTO efforts.
1. DONATE TO THE PTO FUND: If we received a $25 donation for each child, we would reach our fundraising goal each year of $4,000. You may donate below to fund three specific PTO efforts.
STAFF GRANTS
Examples of projects we have supported in 2022-23: birdhouses for migratory bird study, Wabanaki Traveling Trunk, after-school improv workshop, eclipse sunglasses, seeds and small tools for garden, science rocket launch project, art residency for arts week, books and welcome bags for pre-k program.
GOAL: $2,000
STAFF APPRECIATION
Flowers, meals, snacks, letters postive experiences that make our staff feel appreciated and supported.
GOAL: $1,000
GENERAL FUND
This supports programs such as: CPR babysitting training, garden supplies, recess supplies, replace library books, Future of Maine Scholarship, 8th grade graduation support.
GOAL: $1,000
Checks can be made out to: MDES PTO
Checks can be made out to: MDES PTO
2. DONATE YOUR REDEEMABLES
2. DONATE YOUR REDEEMABLES
Reduce, Reuse, RECYCLE.
- The MDES PTO has a CLYNK account and you can pick up tags + bags in the school office.
- Another method is to turn those cans into the CLYNK! recycling program and send money to the MDES PTO directly! From your individual account online, select DONATION> search for Mount Desert Elementary PTO> and donate your savings to the school!
- The PTO is currently managing the Town of Mt. Desert Redeemables bin. We gather every Tuesday at 2 pm to collect the redeemables. Lend a hand: kaemery@gmail.com
3. Share your time and expertise
3. Share your time and expertise
Volunteering time and expertise is equally important in the effort to support MDES staff. Sign up to volunteer, whether attending a PTO meeting or participating in the efforts throughout the year (staff appreciation, bake sale for the music program, volunteering on field trips or in the classroom) .
Volunteering time and expertise is equally important in the effort to support MDES staff. Sign up to volunteer, whether attending a PTO meeting or participating in the efforts throughout the year (staff appreciation, bake sale for the music program, volunteering on field trips or in the classroom) .
4. WRITE A NOTE OF THANKS
4. WRITE A NOTE OF THANKS
A simple hand-written note by you, or your student, goes a long way in making the staff feel seen and appreciated and in making the world a kinder place.
A simple hand-written note by you, or your student, goes a long way in making the staff feel seen and appreciated and in making the world a kinder place.