Learning Rooted in Parent Support.
INVEST 2012 Makes it Possible.
$95,000 is needed this year from the Invest in Your Child Campaign to fund 50% of our PTO budget, providing vital support
that makes our school so special. ENTER YOUR PLEDGE TODAY.
Teacher Support & Supplies: $15,700
Science Lab supplies, materials for
Instructional Coaches. teacher appreciation, new teacher room set-up, classroom paper
Technology: $5,000
Ongoing improvement for technology needs in the classroom
Professional Development : $17,000
Provides for ongoing teacher training and professional development opportunities
School-wide Events: $19,100
Includes money for auction, picnic, golf tournament, service day, cultural arts events, field day math/science night and first day fair
Fine Arts: $8,100
Enriching Visual Art, Spanish, Cultural Arts and Music programs
Physical Education: $3,400
Funds equipment updates and supplies and playground/field maintenance
Library: $10,000
Purchases new titles as well as replaces
damaged books, funds Accelerated Reading Program to increase the number of subscriptions, contributed to building expansion
Budget numbers illustrated are approximate. For more information on the PTO budget, please visit http://percypriest.org/budget .
Why should I give?
In 2011, Tennessee ranked 46th out of 50 States in public school per-pupil spending.* Despite tight budgets, it is vital we don’t miss out on quality programs and support.
*U.S. Census Bureau
How much should I give?
We understand that every family’s
circumstances are different. Our goal is to raise $250 per child. If you can give more than $250 per child, your support will help to make our goal possible for everyone!
What else can I do to help?
• Please take advantage of any corporate matching programs at work.
• Refer family members’ (grandparents, etc.) addresses and/or email addresses or send to the Invest Co-Chairs listed below.
For questions or referrals, contact our INVEST co-chairs: Chris Kohler or
Roger Hebert at ppe.invest@gmail.com