Have you ever wondered what happens to the funds that are raised at all the fun and exciting SPTO events throughout the year? We thought so... Well wonder no more! The following is a snapshot of the major areas in which we just last week allocated $79,000 in funds for the Pompo and Center schools:
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$16,000 for 2011/12 and $16,000 for 2012/13 for Arts & Cultural Enrichment; the informative and fun assemblies and special presentations that your children enjoy throughout the year - see our ACE page for a complete list of all the programs we brought in this past year
- $6,000 for 2011/12 and $6,000 for 2012/13 to offset the cost of a second field trip for each grade
- $2,000 for 2011/12 and $2,000 for 2012/13 for costs related to the new administration and school
- $1,000 for 2011/12 and $1,000 for 2012/13 for Activity Day supplies
- $600 for 2011/12 and $600 for 2012/13 for Field Day supplies
- $4,150 for keyboards and related music equipment
- $2,000 for parent-initiated science groups and Science Evening
- $1,400 for in-class science supplies
- $2,000 for Mark Rothstein's Master Jump Rope Presentation for 4th and 5th grade
- $1,200 for a Bose Wave System for Pompo PE
- $1,000 for playground supplies for both schools
- $1,000 for the libraries at both schools funded directly by Box Tops money!
- $2,800 for the current event magazines for all classes
- $700 for Storyworks readers for fourth graders
- $1,500 for leveled readers
- $1,100 for materials for Literacy Teachers
- $500 for materials for OT Specialists
- $500 for art supplies for both schools
We want to thank everyone who volunteered and participated in the events that made it possible for the SPTO to provide funds for these items. They will have a positive affect on your child's educational experience, and were decided through a partnership between administration, teachers and the SPTO.