Thoreau Elementary PTO exists to foster a greater sense of community by increasing access to the school in an all-inclusive approach for families and specifically the children in our community.
COMMUNITY BUILDING EVENTS
School supply drop-off
Fall pizza in the park + student showcase
Tico Trot fun run
Talent show
Ice cream social
Thoreau green space work days
All-school park meetups
Parent coffee meetups
EQUITY & SUPPORT
Transportation to/from all PTO sponsored events as needed
Thoreau Social Worker Discretionary Fund
Communication with families via backpack mail, school email in partnership with the principal, Facebook and Instagram posts, and this PTO website to ensure info is accessible
Annual yearbook for all students
Partnership with Thoreau's Adopt-A-School partners to serve the school's needs
STAFF & ACADEMIC SUPPORT
Staff welcome back breakfast & lunch
Teacher appreciation week + individual position days (National Custodian Day, Nurse Day, etc.)
Fall & spring conference meals for staff working evenings
$75 reimbursement per staff member for classroom expenses
Scholastic Book Fair support to help purchase March Madness books for school library (including a book/opportunity to participate for all students)
Sponsorship of special programming (Opera for the Young, Land Acknowledgement Ceremony, other assemblies, etc.)
Safety Patrol supplies & end of year celebration