PTO

The PTO organization of parents and teachers from Walnut Grove works together toward a common goal — providing our children with a quality educational experience.

You are! Every parent of a Walnut Grove student and every school staff member is automatically a member. Meetings are open to all members and volunteers are welcome and needed for every committee.

Because you, as a member, pay no dues, the PTO derives its operating income through the primary fundraising activity, Lap-A-Thon. Funds are used by Walnut Grove PTO to pay for field trips, host community events and help to pay for much-needed items for the school, including playground equipment, technology, audio equipment, classroom supplies and other educational resources.

The Walnut Grove PTO provides many activities and events throughout the school year:

• Assemblies: Plan and fund educational assemblies that encourage and support PBIS, and positive motivation to succeed.
• Bingo Night: A family evening of BINGO games and snacks.
• Community Activities: Sponsors roller skating parties and community nights at local restaurants.
• Directory: Published each year with student contact information.
• Donuts with Grownups: A donut breakfast tu support our Watch D.O.G.S. program where adults can have breakfast with their student, sign up for a volunteer day, and buy a T-shirt.
• Gifts to School: Approves grants for educational resources.
• Hospitality: Shows appreciation to the staff by organizing food once a month and coordinating Teacher Appreciation Week.
• Kindergarten/New Family Welcome: Allows parents of kindergarten students and new families to meet and learn more ways to become involved in the school.
• Landscaping: Works to keep our school grounds beautiful.
• Lap-A-Thon: Walnut Grove's main fundraiser in the fall. Students receive pledges for the number of laps they will complete around the field during a set period of time. All funds raised directly benefit the school.
• Room Parent Coordinator: Communicates with room parents to plan parties and events.
• School Carnival: A night of inflatables, games and food trucks to celebrate the end of the school year.
• Spirit Clothing: Apparel sold to students and parents to show school spirit.
• Time with Teachers: Students participate in a raffle to win fun activities with their favorite staff members.
• Winter Festival: Provide cookies/milk and choir/band/strings perform.
• Yearbook: Photographs parties and events throughout the year and designs the annual yearbook, which is distributed in May.