In addition to fundraising activities, the PTO stages a number of programs each year for our children. While some raise additional funds for school activities, others are for the enrichment of the school experience and strictly celebratory in nature.
Carnival: The school carnival is typically held at the school on a Friday in May and offers lots of activities, games, food, and fun! Wristbands can be purchased in advance for a discount or at the door. The wristbands are used instead of cash to play the games and use the bounce house.
Class Parties: Halloween, Holiday, Valentine’s, and End-of-Year class parties are planned by each head room parent and volunteer party head parents. The parties are typically held in the afternoon with coordination with the class teacher. Support, including showing new room parents the ropes and sharing best practices, comes from a PTO committee chair focused on ensuring parents have a great experience volunteering in the classroom in this capacity.
Conference Dinners: Since Ada staff will work long days during conferences, our PTO Conference Dinner Committee plans a dinner for them every fall and spring. Volunteers are asked to bring in a salad, casserole, dessert, etc. The Ada staff is very appreciative for this time to relax and enjoy a great meal!
Cultural Arts: This is a term used to describe the many activities that take place at Ada and throughout the district regarding the arts. Many times guest artists, authors, singers, etc. will come to our school and perform during a school assembly. Funding for these events comes from the cultural arts fund and Ada PTO.
Family Directory: This directory is compiled and electronically published by the PTO every year in the fall. It contains a lot of useful information including student and parent names, addresses, contact numbers, and class lists. It is to be used for informational purposes only and not for any form of solicitation. Directories may be purchased for a small fee. Opting into the Family Directory automatically gets you included in the PTO email newsletter so make sure to sign up!
Grounds & Gardening Committee: Ada PTO works with many teachers and staff to coordinate different events. This committee assists with Earth Day Cleanup, weeding, and planting during the spring and summer, and harvesting the vegetable garden.
Auction: Every other year the PTO sponsors a silent auction. Many vendors from the community donate different items for the auction. All the proceeds from this auction go towards the PTO. This event is held in the spring and is a big hit as a parent's night out opportunity with neighbors and friends!
If you have any great ideas for PTO programming don't hesitate to drop us a note or attend the next PTO meeting to share ideas!!
Carnival: The school carnival is typically held at the school on a Friday in May and offers lots of activities, games, food, and fun! Wristbands can be purchased in advance for a discount or at the door. The wristbands are used instead of cash to play the games and use the bounce house.
Class Parties: Halloween, Holiday, Valentine’s, and End-of-Year class parties are planned by each head room parent and volunteer party head parents. The parties are typically held in the afternoon with coordination with the class teacher. Support, including showing new room parents the ropes and sharing best practices, comes from a PTO committee chair focused on ensuring parents have a great experience volunteering in the classroom in this capacity.
Conference Dinners: Since Ada staff will work long days during conferences, our PTO Conference Dinner Committee plans a dinner for them every fall and spring. Volunteers are asked to bring in a salad, casserole, dessert, etc. The Ada staff is very appreciative for this time to relax and enjoy a great meal!
Cultural Arts: This is a term used to describe the many activities that take place at Ada and throughout the district regarding the arts. Many times guest artists, authors, singers, etc. will come to our school and perform during a school assembly. Funding for these events comes from the cultural arts fund and Ada PTO.
Family Directory: This directory is compiled and electronically published by the PTO every year in the fall. It contains a lot of useful information including student and parent names, addresses, contact numbers, and class lists. It is to be used for informational purposes only and not for any form of solicitation. Directories may be purchased for a small fee. Opting into the Family Directory automatically gets you included in the PTO email newsletter so make sure to sign up!
Grounds & Gardening Committee: Ada PTO works with many teachers and staff to coordinate different events. This committee assists with Earth Day Cleanup, weeding, and planting during the spring and summer, and harvesting the vegetable garden.
Auction: Every other year the PTO sponsors a silent auction. Many vendors from the community donate different items for the auction. All the proceeds from this auction go towards the PTO. This event is held in the spring and is a big hit as a parent's night out opportunity with neighbors and friends!
If you have any great ideas for PTO programming don't hesitate to drop us a note or attend the next PTO meeting to share ideas!!
