PTO staff appreciation activities include:
Regular treats dropped off
Meals during long conference days
Notes of appreciation
Additional supplies budgets
Are you able to volunteer some time to bake a treat or write thank-you notes?
Email PDPTOinfo@gmail.com, and we'll add you to the list that we periodically send these requests to!
You don't have to wait, you can send appreciation anytime! Here are some ideas for specific staff and faculty that they have provided:
Karlye Risdon, TK: Dirty Chai Latte, Diet Dr. Pepper, Chocolate
Deana Medina, Kindergarten: 12 oz Hot Latte, Root Beer, Brownie or Original Pringles
Abby Palmer, Kindergarten: Iced Carmel Sauce Americano w/Cream, Chocolate
Melissa Carvitto, 1st Grade: Starbucks Refresher, Unsweetened Iced Tea, Lime/Lemon Spindrift, Peanut M&Ms, Chocolate covered Raisins, Dark Chocolate
Kelly Coulter, 1st Grade: Seltzer, Vanilla Latte hot or cold, Any kind of Cookie, Popcorn (allergy: dark chocolate)
Kendra Jergovic, 1st Grade: Latte 2 sugars, Iced Tea, Coca-Cola, Everything!
Heidi Flake, 1st Grade: La Croix or Spindrift, Anything Gluten Free (allergies: gluten and caffeine)
Mike Camp, 2nd Grade: Mocha, Diet Coke, Chocolate, Good Fruit (Esp Pears!)
Jill Salmon, 2nd Grade: Caramel Macchiato w/Almond Milk, Gummy Bears & Nerd Clusters
Ellen Walker-Wood, 2nd Grade: Iced White Chocolate Americano w/Cream, Sprite, Raspberries, Brownies (allergy: lavender)
Andrea Nilles, 2nd Grade: Americano w/Cream, Hot, Chocolate & Caramel, Spice Drop Candy
Lori Cooks, Multilingual Para: Oatmilk Latte, Almonds, Dried Fruit, Dark Chocolate (note: strict vegan)
Brooke Fenske, Computers: ?
Katriel Ising, Para: ?
Cindy Johnson, Library: Extra Iced Black Tea w/1 pump cane sugar, Gala Apples, Pistachios, Almonds, Black Licorice (allergy: mushrooms)
Brooke MacPhee, Kindergarten: Chai Tea Latte, Apple or Popcorn
Aimee McLeod, Title I Para: Americano with Oatmilk, Dark Chocolate Mint Truffles
Michal Mock, Spec Ed Para: ?
Cynthia Oerman, Food Services: ?
Brooke Phipps, Multilingual Learners: Coffee or Tea, Anything!
Miriam Rodriguez, Secretary: Americano Hot or Iced, Fruit or Rice Crackers
Emily Ross, Principal: Sugar Free Breve or Americano w/Cream, Kiwi, Raspberries, Dark Chocolate
Flor West, ESL/PAC: Sparkling Water, Chips and Charcuterie
Cynthia Zarate, Bilingual Secretary: Iced White Chocolate Mocha, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Gummies
Angela Waggoner, Counselor: Humm Kombucha or Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold brew, Tim's Cascade Jalapeno Chips
Amber Zimmerman, Art: Tea, Oatmilk Coffee, Dark Chocolate, Seaweed, Almonds (allergies: dairy, bee pollen, kiwi)
Jenelle Allen, 3rd Grade: Iced Latte with Whole Milk, Dark Chocolate
Angie Hill, 3rd Grade: ?
Bianey Oyos, 3rd Grade: ?
Abde Elshafei, 4th Grade: Quad Oatmilk Latte, Salty Chips
Lisa Gilbert, 4th Grade: ?
Nicol Northrup, 4th Grade: ?
Shelley Vandel, 4th Grade: Tall Drip Coffee, Dark Chocolate, Thai Food
Dina Anderson, 5th Grade: Any Flavor Seltzer or Sparkling water, Cinnamon Rolls
Wendi Merriman, 5th Grade: Diet Coke or Diet Pepsi, Black Licorice or Caramel
Terry Muscutt, 5th Grade: ?
Jen Stablein, 5th Grade: Oatmilk Latte, Chocolate Chip Cookies
Isabelle Auty, PE Teacher: Iced or Hot Americano w/splash of cream, Bubbly Waters, Carbs
Angie Bates, Music Teacher: Spindrift, Chocolate & Peanut Butter
Dora Campos, School Site Coordinator: Sugar Free White Chocolate Oatmilk Latte, Diet Pepsi, Gummy Worms, Pirate Booty
Olga Cox, Title/LAP Para: Hot Latte, Pastry, Chips
Sonia Davenport, Secretary: Water
Sylvia Dronen, Food Services: ?
Michelle Forrest, Speech Therapist: ?
Rolana Griffith, ASL Para: ?
Tyler Harrod, Custodian: ?
Chloe Hollatz, Nurse: ?
Shae Makinster, Life Skills: ?
Sally Minerich, Spec Ed Para: ?
Bill Monigold, Food Services: ?
Dylan Morrison, Library Tech: Cold Brew Coffee, Savory Snacks, Chips
Jessie Phillips, Title I/Heart Healthy Para: Iced Americano w/Heavy Cream & Sugar Free Caramel, Meat Sticks, Cheese
Kenny Renner-Singer, Principal: ?
BeeJay Robinson, Spec Ed Para: ?
Flor West, ESL/PAC: Sparkling Water, Chips and Charcuterie
Lori Wylie, Spec. Ed.: Iced Oatmilk Chai Latte, Dark Chocolate (allergy: gluten)
Angela Waggoner, Counselor: Humm Kombucha or Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold brew, Tim's Cascade Jalapeno Chips
Cynthia Zarate, Bilingual Secretary: Iced White Chocolate Mocha, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Gummies
Amber Zimmerman, Art: Tea, Oatmilk Coffee, Dark Chocolate, Seaweed, Almonds (allergies: dairy, bee pollen, kiwi)
Our amazing school staff do what they can with the small budgets they are given, but have both needs and creative ideas that are not supported by the standard budget they get. If you are able, please consider supporting these specific staff requests through:
Donors Choose, a crowdfunding site.
Wishlists, linked below