KATHERINE LEE BATES ELEMENTARY
PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION
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.
We rely on your generosity to make these essential programs possible, and we are committed to being good stewards of every dollar you give.
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
ANNUAL APPEAL
Our goal is for 100% of families to participate in our annual appeal, and we need your help to make this happen! To cover approximately 30% of our PTO budget, we suggest a donation of $75 per student, but every donation, no matter the amount, makes a difference.
No gift is too small, and some employers offer matching gift programs, so check if your donation can go even further!
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If you have any questions about our budget or how donations are allocated, please reach out to us at BatesPTOmail@gmail.com.
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Join us in making this year the best yet for our students. Together, we can achieve 100% participation—let’s make a lasting impact!
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FUTURE FUNDRAISERS
Scholastic Book Fair
Coming to the Bates library March 2025!
Bi-annual Auction
See you in 2026!