CONTRIBUTIONS + SPENDING
The PTO plays a crucial role in enhancing our students' educational experience by funding programs and resources not covered by the district. Your support directly benefits your child by helping provide classroom start-up supplies, teacher professional development, author visits, and cutting-edge technology that enrich their learning.
Early Release Days at the Painting Place
The Painting Place is giving back 15% on all drop-in or drop-off classes on early release days. Bring your kids in for a creative, fun-filled session while supporting the PTO!
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Offer valid on early release days only. 15% of proceeds go directly to the PTO.
minted.com
Our Minted Fundraiser is year round! Use minted for all your birthday, holiday, and baby announcement needs.
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Use the promo code FUNDRAISEBATES at minted.com when you purchase cards and gift orders. You will save 20% and 15% of your total purchase will be donated to Bates PTO.
Share our code with friends, family, and neighbors – the more it’s used the more we earn.
A big thank you to the 84 families who have donated to our annual fund so far!
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Our goal is 100% family participation, and we need your help to reach it. To cover about 30% of our PTO budget, we suggest a donation of $75 per student, but any amount makes a difference.
No gift is too small, and many employers offer matching gift programs—check if yours does to make your donation go further!
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Let’s make this year the best yet for our students. Together, we can achieve 100% participation and make a lasting impact!
DONATION FORM
43%
STUDENT ENRICHMENT
Creative Arts & Sciences, Field Trip Buses, 5th grade activities, library support
32%
TEACHER SUPPORT
classroom funds, teacher appreciation, teacher grants, principal fund, professional development
15%
COMMUNITY BUILDING
family programs, spelling bee, Metco support, class t-shirts, New Family swag
8%
PARENT RESOURCES
directory, website, newsletter, etc.
2%
MISCELLANEOUS
e.g. central council dues, accounting fees