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: This event is held at Ada 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. More information will be provided in the Spring.
Class Parties: Halloween, Holiday, Valentine’s, and End-of-Year class parties are planned by the Room Coordinator and their party committee. The parties are typically held in the afternoon.
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.
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.
Project Charlie: Project Charlie is FHPS’s substance abuse prevention program for 4-6 graders. Charlie stands for: Chemical Abuse Resolution Lies In Education. The program’s motto is: “You are Someone Special.” This program takes place in all fourth grade classrooms and is taught in the spring. All lessons have been approved and integrated into the Forest Hills guidance program. Fourth grade Project Charlie has nine sessions which are held once or twice a week in the spring. The fourth grade topics include: (1) Recognizing the uniqueness of everyone and building self-esteem; (2) Defining peer pressure and developing ways to cope with these pressures; (3) Discussing the facts of tobacco use. Project Charlie is supported through district and PTO funding. For more information visit www.projectcharlie.com
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 during the school carnival.
