Program areas at Blue Grass Elementary PTO
Gift to School- Each year the principal will ask the PTO for a "gift to school". This year the top item was the Live School Behavior Reward Initiative. We purchased the 1 year software membership and prizes for this program. Other areas and items included were furnishings for the downstairs teacher's lounge, purchasing new welcome mats at doorways and mats around drinking fountains throughout school building, Eagle's Nest candy, replacement lens for the gym projector, and a copy of the yearbook for the front office. All staff and students benefited (around 650 people).
Teacher Appreciation - Meals, snack and treats provided to all staff throughout the school year to raise morale and say thank you for all their hard work. T-shirts are provided at start of school year with school year theme. Retirement gifts for teachers and cafeteria staff. Gift for year of service to teacher that serves on PTO board also provided. All staff benefited (around 75 people).
School Event Support - We provided decor, activities, programs, food, staffing, etc. for the following school events: 5th Grade Year End Graduation and Celebration, Back To School Meet and Greet, Fun Day, Field Day, Walk To School Day, Veteran's Day, Glow Dance Party, Kindergarten Roundup, Literacy Night, STEM Night and Fine Arts Night. All staff and students benefited (around 650 people).
Enrichment Classes - teachers are paid per child for after school enrichment classes, fall and spring sessions
Grants for Teachers/Staff at Blue Grass Elementary for needed classroom items.
Grants for Encore Classrooms at Blue Grass Elementary for needed classroom items.