How Are PTA Funds Used?

HOW PTA FUNDS ARE USED

All of the money raised by the PTA directly benefits our children and school. Our primary objective as a PTA is to provide our school with funds, programs, resources and services that will enrich and maximize the education of every child. To meet this important objective, we must fundraise. Though it may not be our favorite responsibility, it is a necessary one. Our school community must raise money if we want to provide our children with educational programs, technology, supplies and family events.

The PTA provides funds for school safety, academic programs, school calendars, Wednesday take-home folders, student agendas, teacher educational classroom funds, technology, PE equipment, awards for the students, end of year 5th grade activities and more. We also provide great family fun throughout the year like, BINGO Night, Family Fun Night, and other activities for the kids, such as our Book Fairs and Holiday Shop. Please support our efforts!

OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT PPE

There are so many ways to support PPE by shopping! Click here or read below about all of the ways you can support PPE in your everyday activities and shopping lists. It’s easy and fun!

AMAZON SMILE

Do you shop on Amazon? PPE PTA is registered on Smile Amazon. When you shop, Amazon gives 5% of every order to PPE. Visit https://smile.amazon.com/ and type in “Plantation Park Elem PTA” in the search field. You can also use https://smile.amazon.com/ch/59-2352510 to go directly to our listing. Select our name and every time you shop on Amazon, make sure to use the Smile Amazon website (instead of just Amazon.com) on your browser. Android users can now add Smile Amazon to their app profile settings. Unfortunately, Smile Amazon is not available via the Amazon iPhone app yet.

BOX TOPS

Box Tops is now digital. Now, you can download the Box Tops app, snap a picture of your receipt and earn points for PPE when you shop. 10 Box Tops = $1 for PPE. Questions? Please email Janet Quara, our Box Tops Queen, at ppeboxtops@gmail.com for help submitting your Box Tops or questions about the new digital app.

SHOPAROO

PPE PTA will participate in Shoparoo this year. Similar to Box Tops, Shoparoo gives you Roo Points that converts to dollars every time you shop. Snap and submit a picture of a receipt every time you shop at any store, big or small, that sells groceries, health and beauty items to receive points. The app accepts receipts from many stores, such as Publix, Walmart, Target, Total Wine, Costco, Sam’s Club, Bjs, Walgreens, CVS, 7-Eleven, Wawa, Shell, BP, Dollar Tree, Petco, and many more. Download the Shoparoo app today and submit your shopping receipts for PPE!

SNEAKER DRIVE

PPE PTA will continue to participate in Got Sneakers? Program this year. For each pair collected, we will receive $1. We had a lot of participation last year and are hoping for the same this year! Simply bring your old sneakers, in any condition and size, to recycle and help keep them out of landfills. Sneakers can be dropped off in the front office; you will be guided to our collection box. This fundraising program is year round.