St. Cecilia Parent Teacher Organization "S.C.P.T.O."
Welcome to Saint Cecilia Parent Teacher
Organization! As the name suggests, we need the help and cooperation of all the parents and teachers
to make this school year a success! We have chosen a Catholic education for our children. Unfortunately,
that means we cannot rely on any funds from our tax dollars to supply some of the most basic needs, much less the needs specific
to a Catholic Education.
SCPTO provides basic funding for general needs:Start up supplies for teachers- to update their individual classroom instructional equipment
and general needs such as folders, marker, staplers, flashcards…you know how these essentials can add up!
- General instructional tools-media equipment, flashdrives, etc.
- Flu shots to keep our staff healthy.
- Student information on how to keep healthy.
- First aid supplies for the teachers to have handy.
- CPR training for the teachers.
- Funds for the teachers continuing education conferences.
- General supplies that
used to be on the student supply lists-copy paper, wipes, tissues, paper towels, hand cleaner
SCPTO provides funding specific to our Catholic education:
- Tuition Assistance-to help defray salary and benefit expenses.
- First
Communion and Jesus Day banner supplies.
- 8th Grade Retreat to Youth 2000.
- Catholic Schools Week/Student Appreciation-tokens and gifts for the students in celebration of their Catholic identities.
SCPTO organizes fund raisers through its dedicated members and volunteers to help financially through
the year. We need your help! Please, prayerfully consider volunteering your time and talent
at one or more of the following “Fun Raising” events.
- Chairpersons for Golf Outing, Family Night, Spring Spectacular, or the Walkathon.
- Volunteers
who are willing to help the Chairs.
- Businesses willing to make a charitable donation that could
be used at any of these Fun Raisers
- Donations of items/services for door prizes or silent auctions
It may not always be possible to share your time or talent, but you can
still help! Market Day offers many delicious food items as a one-stop food shop. You
just complete and return the order form to school or order online. The school receives part of the profit! Another way to help out is by sending in your PTO dues, becoming a member, and attending the meetings.
We value your participation, opinions and ideas! Join us and make a difference
here at Saint Cecilia!
Scott Wells, President
Ken Wigton, President Elect
Katy Davis, Secretary
Sherry Deters, Treasurer
Karen Bunton, Teacher Representative
Pam Nunnelley, Teacher Representative
WORLD'S FINEST CHOCOLATE SALE!
Dear Parent/s,
SCPTO is conducting their second
annual candy fundraiser. On October 4th-22nd, each family will be asked to sell one
case of World’s Finest Chocolate. This fundraiser is to supplement much needed equipment and supplies
that the school needs. One of these items is a copying machine in the Middle School area to accommodate
the Middle School teachers and their students. A vote will be taken at the September
14th general membership meeting to confirm how the money raised will be used. The 8th
grade class will also be using proceeds from the candy they sell to go towards their 8th grade class trip in April.
Candy Bars will be sent home with the youngest
child in the family on Monday, October 4th. If you would rather pick up your case of candy, you may come to the
foyer of the school on Monday, October 4th from 7-7:30 a.m. A representative from the SCPTO
will be in the foyer ready to accommodate you. If you know you will be able to sell more than one case,
please let us know and we will set aside extra cases for your family. Once a family has received a case of chocolate, they
are responsible for returning all money from bars sold and/or all remaining bars not sold. Please do not
transfer your candy bars to another family to sell. Please return all unsold candy to the SCPTO in order
to receive credit.
Each case of candy comes with
a money envelope. Please mark your family’s name on the envelope and grade level before returning
the money. This way we can assure that every family receives the credit deserved from their sales. We are
asking families also to write a check for the total amount of their sales. Coins tend to fall out of bags
and envelopes, and this usually results in money tracking problems. A SCPTO representative will be in the
school foyer 7:00-7:30 a.m. throughout the sale (Oct. 4th -22nd).
Like every fundraiser, there are always prizes
for the top sellers: First place seller receives $100.00 in SCRIPS, 2nd place-$75.00 in SCRIPS,
3rd place--$50.00 in SCRIPS. Please do your best to help us help our children by making
this a successful fundraiser. Contact me, Katy Davis, (513) 502-6080, or katydavis@insightbb.com
Sincerely,St. Cecilia PTO
Why join PTO?
Joining the St. Cecilia Parent Teacher Organization is primarily to benefit your child
but it also benefits St. Cecilia School.
As a member of SCPTO you not only get information first hand you are part of
the input. Your voice and your opinion matters.
SCPTO provides an exciting opportunity to meet the other parents and
teachers of St. Cecilia School. It also gives you the opportunity to discuss ideas, concerns and share your experiences with
the other members.
Volunteering!!! By volunteering, you put your skills and talents to use for a noble cause, your kids.
Your children will benefit along with their classmates and St. Cecilia School.
Your participation will play an important
role in fundraising to provide school improvements, school supplies, field trips and equipment for students. Each family is
required to contribute 20 parent partnership hours per school year and SCPTO fundraising events provide an excellent opportunity
to fulfill this obligation.
Finally, by becoming an active SCPTO member you are showing your child that school is as
important to you as you deem it to them.
Please return the bottom portion to the school office with your $10 dues. Checks made payable to SCPTO
Parent(s) Name: ________________________________________________________________
Address:
______________________________________________________________________
Email Address: _________________________________________________________________
Phone:
(h) _________________________ (w) ________________________________________
Child’s Name Grade Teacher
___________________
_______ _____________
___________________ _______ _____________
___________________ _______ _____________
To assist you in completing your
Parent Partner Hours for the 2010-2011 school year please
check the events below that you would be willing to assist with:
Special Events/Appreciation ________
Communications
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Fundraising Committee ________
Restaurant Nights ________
SCPTO Wine Tasting ________
St.
Nick at Night ________
Spring Spectacular/Stagette ________
Market Day ________