PTO
The research is clear – kids at schools with involved parents perform better! THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION! FUNDRAISING UPDATES When you join them for brunch, lunch or dinner during the month of September, The Vig will donate 15%* of your check directly back to Tavan! Simply tell your server you’d like your contribution to go to Tavan, and The Vig will write a check to our PTO at the end of the month. $500 BONUS: The Vig will donate $500 in Vig Gift Cards to the school Location: 4041 N. 40th St., Phoenix | 602.602.553.7227 | thevig.us *15% rebate is based on pretax prices. Program runs from Sept 1st - Sept 30th.
We just completed two fundraisers - check back soon for an estimate of the money
we raised for Tavan through these two programs!
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Our Fall Fundraiser is complete, and once again,
our students had great fun with the Lucky Duck Program.
Completed order forms and money were due 8/31/10 - if you have not sent them in,
PLEASE give to your student's teacher as soon as possible.
We expect delivery by end of September - check back for specific dates.
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The Shopping Makes Cents program is also complete - THANK YOU!
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Do you eat at The Vig??
Parents, teachers and all community members . . .
who earns the largest rebate!
Click here for The Vig flyer!!!
(CLICK ON FUNDRAISING TAB ABOVE FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS)
PTO VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
(CLICK ON EVENTS-HELP NEEDED! TAB ABOVE FOR ALL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES)
PREVIOUS EVENT: HEALTH SCREENING
This event is complete - Nurse Heidi thanks you for your assistance in testing our students' hearing!
NEXT EVENT: WILDCAT WELCOME BACK EVENT, 9/24/10, 5 - 7 PM
Each year our PTO hosts a welcome back dinner as a chance for our parents to visit with teachers, see old friends and meet new ones. Planning is underway for an international theme, with traditional food, games and activities. Please contact Sarah at volunteer@tavanpto.com if you would like to help with the planning or volunteer during the event, or Gena at treasurer@tavanpto.com if you have ideas on how we can celebrate the special customs of your family's heritage!
RECENT PTO ACCOMPLISHMENTS
In recent years, in addition to the events we host, PTO fundraising has supported:
- $100 "New Year" supplies for every teacher
- Red Ribbon Week - "Say No to Drugs" campaign
- Accelerated Reader Program
- Purr Parties - "6 Pillars of Character" campaign
- Lunch for Health Screening volunteers
- Principal Hospitality program
- Artist in Residence program
- Ben Franklin Day
- 100th Day Celebration
- Energy snacks for AIMS testing week
- Thanksgiving banquet
- Staff holiday luncheon
- Teacher appreciation week
- 5th grade banquet
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP AND CONTRIBUTIONS - LET'S DO THIS AND MORE IN 2010-2011!
| UPCOMING EVENTS (CLICK ON CALENDAR TAB ABOVE FOR ALL TAVAN EVENTS) Sep 7th - Monthly PTO Meeting (6:30 PM) Sep 24th - Welcome Back Family Event |
PTO MEETINGS
PREVIOUS MEETING: Welcome Back Event Planning (Aug 24)
We had a great turnout for our first planning meeting - thanks to all who attended! Several cultures will be represented at this international dinner, with traditional food, games and activities. Our Food/Drink, Decorating/Promotion, and Games committees are underway and can use your help! Please contact Sarah at volunteer@tavanpto.com to assist with planning, or to work during the event.
NEXT MEETING: Monthly PTO Meeting (Sept 7)
Please join us at the first monthly PTO meeting of the year! Come learn about Tavan programs and upcoming events, meet new friends, and brainstorm on how to make it a great year for our students and staff! Please contact Tanya at president@tavanpto.com with any questions before the meeting.
