A Word About Fundraising

(OK, maybe a few words.....)

Since our school’s opening the Glenhope PTA has been instrumental in providing many items for our school that may not have become available through our school budget. These items include the Gator Marquee in front of our school; the covered pavilion on our playground; books for our literacy library; and a variety of classroom enrichment materials such as videos, technical equipment, books, and manipulatives to highlight only a few. In addition, at the September 2001 General PTA Meeting, the general membership voted to make a significant addition to our playground equipment.

The PTA also supports cultural and educational opportunities for our students and their families through programs such as Arts and Reflections (a variety of writing, photography, drawing and musical competitions), Destination Imagination (an exercise in creative problem solving), Children’s Programs (a variety of programs in performing arts), Gator Tales ( a creative writing experience), and Science and Environmental (the EPA Poster Contest and Science Fair).

And lastly, we work hard to provide simple fun for the whole family through such events as our Ice Cream Social, the Winter Beach Party, the Talent Show, and Field Day.

Now here’s  where we get to the fundraising part...
In order to support these efforts, the Glenhope PTA sponsers several fundraising events throughout the year. With the exception of the Spirit Shop, Glenhope Brick sale and our rebate programs through Tom Thumb, Kroger, Albertson’s and others, our fundraising events are fun, family-oriented times together. These events are our annual Fall Festival and Silent Auction in October and our Holiday Breakfast and Craft Workshop in December.

Please note that the September 2001 "Greenback Night" (which was an outstanding success thanks to all our generous, committed families) is not a part of the PTA, but instead is used to supplement the School Activity Fund. Also, there are grade level sales, such as the fourth grade annual wrapping paper sale which helps fund their trip to Sky Ranch. These grade level sales are also not a part of the PTA.

Please feel free to contact the PTA with any concerns and questions about our fundraising efforts. And please be sure to participate in the fundraising programs which cost you nothing, namely the Tom Thumb/Kroger/Albertson’s rebate programs and Campbell’s Soup Labels.

Thank you!

 

Questions, Comments, Input? If you need to get in touch with the PTA:
Call a member of the PTA Board (refer to school directory for phone numbers),
Send a note to the school addressed to "GH PTA", or
Call the school at (817)251-5720 and leave a message for the PTA.

©2002 Glenhope Elementary School PTA
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