Wednesday, April 11, 2012

2012-2013 School Toolboxes


Dear Parents,

The PTO is again sponsoring the opportunity for you to pre-order your K – 8 child’s school supplies in an easy to pick up package through The School Toolbox.   Below you will find some common questions and answers regarding this program.  However; if your questions are not answered, please feel free to reach out to us via e-mail at byronpto@gmail.com.

Thank you for your support,
Amy Hoerle  

Why School Toolbox?
Buying school supplies is one of those necessary steps we do to prepare our children for school.  With the high gas prices and all of your other obligations this is an easy way to save you time, get your supplies for about the same price as your favorite retail store and earn a few extra dollars for the schools – Win, Win, Win!

What is included with the toolbox?
Each grade has their unique toolbox for common supplies such as folders, pencils and paper.  Your teachers have worked hard to come together and create a common list of supplies for each grade.  Thus, there are no “extras” in the toolboxes.  Everything included you will be asked to supply by your child’s teacher in the letter you receive this summer.

Do I still need to buy additional supplies?
The toolboxes do not include paint shirts, gym shoes and backpacks.  Also, since each teacher has their own unique teaching style they may request additional items above what is requested in the School Toolbox.  If you have questions you can ask your child’s teacher at “Meet the teacher” next August.  Please remember we have worked hard to make a common list and there are no “extras” in the toolboxes.

How do I order?
We recommend that you place your order online at www.schooltoolbox.com, register and enter the code 5BYRO55920.  If you prefer to write a check you can print the order form and send to school with your child.  Checks should be made out to Byron PTO.

What are optional items?
Some grade levels have optional items.  This is a way for you to hand down higher priced items, such as calculators, between your children.  Since the item is listed optionally it will NOT be included in your child’s toolbox unless you specifically order it.

When will I receive the toolbox?
For elementary students you can pick up your toolbox at “Meet the teacher” (August 28th).  For middle school students you can pick up your toolbox at the “Walk the Halls” event.  Watch for future information about these events.

Can I help?
Certainly!  We are looking for volunteers to help unload the toolboxes at both the Elementary and Middle Schools next August.  If you are willing to help, please contact Amy at byronpto@gmail.com.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Which would you choose?

The PTO is looking into partnering with the elementary school to enhance the playground for our children. If it were up to you, which would you choose?

PlayWeb by PlayWorld Systems



Eclipse Next Climber from Landscape Structures
Lunar Burst Climber from Landscape Structures

Monday, January 23, 2012

February PTO Meeting Rescheduled for 2/6

Hi All,

Due to parent/teacher conferences being rescheduled the next PTO meeting will be Monday, February 6th @ 6:30 in the BHS Multipurpose room.

Hope to see you there!

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Thursday, November 17, 2011

PTO newsletter update

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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Fundraiser Pick Up, Book Fair and Soup Supper success!

The PTO has jumped right into the 2011-2012 school year. We have already approved lots and lots of funding for our teachers and schools. 



A big thank you to all the parents that made this fundraiser possible. 
Look at all those orders to be picked up. 
Of course there was nothing but smiles from the PTO volunteers. We had a great time helping with order pick up. If you have not helped with a PTO event, you are missing all the fun.
getting down to the end of orders
Meanwhile, the PTO was hosting a book fair too. All the proceeds from the book fair result in a credit from Scholastic books. This credit is used for everything from new books for our school libraries, teacher enrichment materials, and free books for students. 
Everything you do for PTO directly effects your classrooms and students! 


wrapping it all up.
A big giant THANK YOU, to our parents, students, teachers, friends, relatives, and community! 
Despite an economic downturn our fundraiser still manages to be a success. The money that is raised is put directly to use with funding requests. Your kids will benefit from this fundraiser almost immediately.

PTO would also like to take this time to thank all the parents that helped make the soup suppers a success. Our teachers are one of the reasons Byron School District is so amazing. It is with great pride that the PTO can arrange to give back to them. If you donated something for the soup supper during conferences, thank you! 
Please stay tuned for more ways to volunteer and get involved!