PTO Budget and Activities
BUTTONS ‘N BOWS ARTS & CRAFTS SALE: This is PTO’s only fundraiser. It occurs the second Saturday of November and requires a great deal of volunteer support to be successful. All MCS families contribute two baked items for the bake sale. Parent volunteers help set-up, price and sell baked goods, take admissions, work in the kitchen, and clean up after the sale. From the income derived through booth rentals, kitchen sales, admissions and the bake sale, the PTO is able to support the activities listed below.
Net profit 2002: $15,296
PTO Supported Student-Related Activities
ASSEMBLIES: MCS is part of a school district-wide (USD 383) arts consortium whose main function is to provide a means for students to appreciate the arts.
This includes plays performed by college or high school students, ethnic performances, musical groups, etc., performed before school assemblies.
Proposed budget: $750
AWARDS PICNIC: PTO and the Booster Club sponsor the awards picnic in the spring to recognize students who receive awards in citizenship, sports, attendance, academics, etc.
Proposed budget: $450
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK: PTO pays for student and teacher activities to celebrate Catholic Schools Week, such as student bowling, teachers' appreciation lunch, etc.
Proposed budget: $500
EIGTH GRADE GRADUATION: PTO sponsors the 8th grade graduation ceremony and reception.
Proposed budget: $400
FIRST RECONCILIATION & COMMUNION: PTO sponsors the receptions for these two events for our second graders.
Proposed budget: $350
HONOR ROLL AD: PTO pays for a display ad 4 times each year in The Manhattan Mercury, recognizing the junior high students who have made the honor roll.
Proposed budget: $500
PICTURE PERSON PROGRAM: Parent volunteers visit their child’s classroom 5-7 times per year to share artwork with the students. Training is provided.
(No budget)
ROOM PARENTS: Parents assist teachers in planning classroom parties 4-6 times per year. This involves coordinating supplies and activities needed for the party. Other parents are needed to assist the room parent(s).
(No budget)
WILLIAM ALLEN WHITE EVENT: PTO pays for the students’ and teachers’ tickets to attend this annual awards event, as well as snacks for the trip. Students in grades 3-8 are eligible to participate.
Proposed budget: $300
FIELD DAY: PTO provides popsicles, other supplies as needed for Field Day.
Proposed budget: $75
PTO Supported Teacher-Related Activities
TEACHERS’ FUND: PTO provides $50 gift to each teacher, Mr. Schmitz, and the director of Seven Dolors Child Care earmarked for computer supplies (i.e.,
software, printer supplies, etc.)
Proposed budget: $1,050
TEACHERS’ LOUNGE: PTO provides meals for teachers throughout the year—“Welcome Back” lunch before school starts, two parent/teacher conference potluck meals. This fund also purchases coffee & other supplies for teachers’ lounge.
Proposed budget: $400
TEACHERS PARTY: PTO pays for a Christmas party for MCS teacher and staff and their spouses, and a party for Seven Dolors Child Care staff.
Proposed budget: $550
WISH LIST: The teachers and principal compile a wish list each year that PTO funds. This amount is not budgeted, since the wish list will not be known until early 2004.
PTO Supported School-Related Activities
COMPUTER LICENSING/FILTERING: PTO pays for various filtering, licensing and support services for all computers in the school.
Proposed budget: $3,200
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES: An amount set aside for unexpected expenses.
Proposed budget: $500
PTO Operating Expenses
PTO SUPPLIES: Miscellaneous expenses such as postage, copies, envelopes, etc.
Proposed budget; $100
PTO Fundraiser
April 26, 2005
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