Donate To The Bishop ANnUal Fund
Each year, the Bishop School PTO funds programs and events to supplement your children's school experience; to support the teachers, school and administration; or, to foster a sense of community with the school. Programs and events, such as:
In 2018–2019, the value of all PTO spending was more than $165/student. Funds to support PTO initiatives come from a variety of sources:
In 2019–2020, we hope to raise $36,000 through our Annual Fund.
The PTO is asking for a donation of $135 per child for the 2019–2020 school year. Each year, the PTO funds enrichment programs and events to supplement your children's school experience as well as to foster a sense of community within the school. The Annual Fun Fundraiser is a one-time ask that allows us to maintain our ability to pay for the activities and supplies expected of the PTO, such as:
In 2018–2019, the PTO spent $79,000, over $165 per student.
Please consider making a donation to the PTO Annual Fund. It's our biggest fundraiser of the year!
A gift of $135 per child will ensure that the PTO can continue to deliver the exceptional enrichment programs and classroom support that is so valued in our school community.
- Grade-specific and school-wide enrichment programs - Eyes on Owls, Poetry in Motion, Habitat Soil, Museum of Science Weather, and many more.
- Buses for field trips
- Online subscriptions for classrooms to support reading, math, spelling, and science
- Classroom supplies - paper towels, sanitizing wipes, glue sticks, tissues, and more.
In 2018–2019, the value of all PTO spending was more than $165/student. Funds to support PTO initiatives come from a variety of sources:
- PTO organizes fundraisers, such as the Bishop Bear Fair, Walk-a-thon, Pumpkin Sale, and others;
- Local and national programs such as Stop & Shop's A+ Rewards program, the PTO's advertising affiliation with Amazon.com; and
- Family support of the PTO's Annual Fund.
In 2019–2020, we hope to raise $36,000 through our Annual Fund.
The PTO is asking for a donation of $135 per child for the 2019–2020 school year. Each year, the PTO funds enrichment programs and events to supplement your children's school experience as well as to foster a sense of community within the school. The Annual Fun Fundraiser is a one-time ask that allows us to maintain our ability to pay for the activities and supplies expected of the PTO, such as:
- Grade-specific and school-wide enrichment programs: Mass Audubon, Habitat: Life Cycles of Frogs; Eyes on Owls: Alaska Wilderness; Motoko, Japanese Storytelling assembly; Museum of Science: Weather, Wind and Water Temperature; Origamido, math and origami workshops; Theatre Espresso: Uprising on King Street Play; Capoeira: Afro-Brazilian Martial Arts, Music, and Dance; and more!
- Teacher grants for technology, curriculm materials, and other educational needs
- Online subscriptions for classrooms to support reading, math, spelling, and science (i.e., Scholastic, Spelling City, etc.)
- Field trip busses
- Teacher checks, classroom funds, and classroom supplies
- Playground and grounds improvements
In 2018–2019, the PTO spent $79,000, over $165 per student.
Please consider making a donation to the PTO Annual Fund. It's our biggest fundraiser of the year!
A gift of $135 per child will ensure that the PTO can continue to deliver the exceptional enrichment programs and classroom support that is so valued in our school community.
Name:_____________________________________________________
1.Student's Name: _______________________________________ Teacher: ___________________________________
2.Student's Name: _______________________________________ Teacher: ___________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: _______________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________
Gift Amount: _____________________________________________
Your annual contribution is tax-deductible and eligible for most company matching grant programs.
Please make checks payable to the "Bishop School PTO" and mail to:
Bishop School PTO, c/o Annual Fund, 25 Columbia Road, Arlington, MA 02474
Or visit http://www.bishopschoolpto.com/ to donate online and learn more about how the PTO supports our school community.