Parent Teacher Organization
HOW PTO MONEY IS SPENT
- Award $1,000 scholarships to an 8th grade boy and girl who will be attending a local Catholic high school
- Publish Buzz Book for our families
- Provide cultural enrichment funds for spiritual, music and art appreciation
- Assist the Band Program with funding for competitions
- Assist with academic enrichment programs such as Accelerated Reader and the Book-it party for both1st grades
- Offer a classroom allowance to teachers for classroom supplies
- Purchase recess and PE equipment
- Welcome Back coffee and doughnuts on the first day of school for parents
- Sponsor several faculty luncheons throughout the year
- Act as a liaison with room parents to provide First Thursday Treats to the faculty and staff each month throughout the school year
- Provide refreshments for the flu clinic in November
- Arrange for a visit from St. Nicholas on December 6 for the Feast of St. Nicholas and help him fill the children's shoes with candy
- Host an ice cream social for students during Catholic Schools Week
- Provide beverages for the Science Fair in January
- Serve refreshments for the Aquinas Open House in February
- Sponsor a table at the Catholic Business Network Dinner for Aquinas nominees
- Coordinate field day at the end of the school year for students
- Provide refreshments for Flu Clinic
- Purchase ActiveBoards for classrooms as budget allows
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