activities · 18
what they do
direct service · 15
- Fundraising for school initiatives Classroom & School Supplies FundraisingRaises funds through donation-based membership and other events to support various school initiatives and provide necessary resources.
- Fundraising for school initiatives Classroom & School Supplies FundraisingRaises funds through donation-based membership and other events to support various school initiatives and provide necessary supplies for classrooms and playground equipment.
- Hosting community and family engagement events School Community Engagement EventsOrganizes and hosts a variety of events for students, families, and parents, including curriculum nights, parent mixers, Bingo nights, Read A Thons, Fun Runs, movie nights, family dances, and a Spring HoeDown festival.
- Hosting community and family engagement events School Community Engagement EventsOrganizes a variety of events to foster community among parents, students, and staff, including parent mixers, bingo nights, movie nights, family dances, and a Spring HoeDown festival.
- Hosting community-building events School Community Engagement EventsOrganizes and hosts a variety of events to foster community among parents, students, and staff, including parent mixers, Bingo nights, movie nights, family dances, and a Spring HoeDown festival.
- Organizing volunteer programs School Volunteer CoordinationCoordinates various volunteer efforts, including room parents for teacher support and classroom activities, garden parents for school garden maintenance, and volunteers for the Mini-Museum art program.
- Organizing volunteer programs School Volunteer CoordinationCoordinates various volunteer groups including room parents for classroom support and teacher appreciation, garden parents for school garden maintenance, and Mini-Museum volunteers for curriculum and art projects.
- Organizing volunteer support for school programs School Volunteer CoordinationRecruits and organizes volunteers for various school programs, including room parents for classroom support, garden parents for school garden maintenance, and Mini-Museum volunteers for art and curriculum instruction.
- Providing classroom and playground supplies Back-to-School Supply DistributionIdentifies needs for and collects classroom supplies (e.g., glue, markers, educational specimens) and sports equipment for playground use at Horseshoe Trails Elementary, often through an Amazon Wishlist.
- Providing classroom and playground supplies Back-to-School Supply DistributionIdentifies needs and provides classroom supplies such as glue, markers, and educational specimens, as well as sports equipment for playground use, often through an Amazon Wishlist.
- Recognizing and appreciating teachers and staff Teacher and Staff Appreciation ProgramsOrganizes Teacher Appreciation Week and hosts a gratitude breakfast to acknowledge and support teachers and staff for their contributions.
- Recognizing and appreciating teachers and staff Teacher and Staff Appreciation ProgramsOrganizes Teacher Appreciation Week and hosts a gratitude breakfast to acknowledge and support teachers, staff, and volunteers.
- Supporting literacy and physical activity initiatives School & Community Book Fairs and Literacy FestivalsOrganizes events like a Read A Thon with guest readers and a character parade, a Fun Run for students, and hosts a Scholastic book fair to promote reading and physical activity.
- Supporting literacy and physical activity programs School & Community Book Fairs and Literacy FestivalsCoordinates a Read A Thon with guest readers and a character parade, and organizes a Fun Run for students during their encore block, along with hosting a Scholastic book fair.
- Supporting teachers and staff Teacher and Staff Appreciation ProgramsOrganizes Teacher Appreciation Week and other initiatives to recognize and support teachers and staff at the school.
capacity building · 3
- Facilitating PTO governance and meetings Parent-Teacher Organization MeetingsEnables members to vote for PTO board members and participate in shaping school initiatives, and organizes general PTO meetings, including a "Tears and Cheers Breakfast" and a fourth-quarter meeting to vote on the annual budget.
- Facilitating PTO governance and meetings Parent-Teacher Organization MeetingsEnables members to vote for PTO board members, holds general PTO meetings (e.g., "Tears and Cheers Breakfast"), and hosts gratitude breakfasts where the budget for the upcoming year is voted upon.
- Facilitating parent engagement and governance Parent-Teacher Organization MeetingsEnables members to vote for PTO board members, participate in shaping school initiatives, and hosts meetings like the "Tears and Cheers Breakfast" and a gratitude breakfast for general PTO meetings and budget voting.
strategies · 17
how they think
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- Community Engagement to Strengthen School-Home Ties community engagementFosters closer relationships between school and home by uniting parents, teachers, and students in cooperative participation, aiming to create an enriched and cohesive learning environment.
- Community-centered engagement and connection community_engagementFosters stronger ties between school and home by uniting parents, teachers, and students in shared educational experiences, using storytelling, experiential learning, and cooperative participation to build a supportive, enriched learning environment.
- Experiential Learning Through Creative Expression experiential_learningSupports student learning and engagement through hands-on activities such as gardening, cooking, and creative classroom materials, emphasizing experiential education.
- Experiential Learning and Creative Expression experiential_learningThe organization values and promotes hands-on learning and creative expression for students through activities such as gardening, cooking, and the provision of diverse classroom materials.
- Parental and Community Engagement for Enriched Learning community_engagementThe organization fosters a closer relationship between the school and home, encouraging cooperation and participation from parents and teachers to unite the school community and promote an enriched learning environment for students. This includes engaging parents in school governance and program development through participatory membership and voting.
- Participatory Parent Governance participatory_parent_governanceEngages parents in school governance and program development through participatory membership and voting, ensuring families have a direct voice in shaping school initiatives and policies.
- Participatory parent governance participatory_parent_governanceEngages parents in school governance and program development through participatory membership and voting, ensuring that families have a direct voice in shaping school initiatives and priorities.
- Relationship-Based Student Support relationship-based_supportProvides student support through personal engagement and acts of care, such as nourishment, to build trust and foster emotional well-being.
- Relationship-Based Student Support relationship-based_supportThe organization emphasizes personal engagement and nourishment as a core method for supporting students, fostering connections and well-being.
- Storytelling for Engagement and Connection storytellingThe organization utilizes storytelling as a primary method to engage and connect with students, leveraging narratives to build understanding and foster relationships.
- Storytelling for Student Connection storytellingUses storytelling as a primary method to engage and build meaningful connections with students, enhancing emotional and educational impact.
- Supplementary Funding Through Fundraising supplementary fundingGenerates financial resources for school equipment, materials, and programs not covered by the school budget through organized fundraising events and direct donation campaigns.
- Supplementary Funding through Fundraising supplementary_fundingThe organization organizes various fundraising activities, including events like Oktoberfest and direct donation campaigns, to acquire school equipment and materials for programs not covered by the school's regular budget, thereby providing supplementary financial support.
- Targeted supplementary funding through diverse fundraising supplementary_fundingOrganizes fundraising events and direct donation campaigns to generate resources for school equipment, materials, and programs not covered by the school budget, with input from teachers to ensure alignment with classroom needs.
- Volunteer-Driven Program Support volunteer-driven_supportRelies on parent and guardian volunteers to deliver programs and services during the school day, directly supporting teachers and enriching student experiences through hands-on involvement.
- Volunteer-Driven Support volunteer-driven_supportThe organization relies on volunteer parents and guardians to provide practical support for the school, including programs and services that benefit teachers and students during the school day.
- Volunteer-driven operational support volunteer-driven_supportRelies on parent and guardian volunteers to deliver programs and services during the school day, providing practical support that extends the school’s capacity to serve students and teachers.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Fundraising Campaign
Annual campaign including year-end giving, tax credit program participation, and coordination of third-party events to raise funds for school programs and materials.
Garden Program
Manages school gardens with support from parent volunteers, providing planting guidance and maintaining garden spaces for student and classroom use.
Mini Museum
Provides hands-on art and curriculum-based projects for classrooms, with parent volunteers facilitating quarterly visits and activities.
Room Parent Coordination
Supports classroom-level engagement through room parents who assist with class parties, teacher gifts, and appreciation events.
Stallion Squad
Organizes teacher receptions throughout the year, including setup, coordination, and teardown, to support staff appreciation and recognition.
relationships · 4
who they work with
- Amazon Partner — Uses Amazon Wishlist platform to source classroom supplies.
- Amazon Partner — Utilizes Amazon Wishlist as a tool for sourcing classroom supplies.
- Amazon Partner — Utilizes Amazon wishlist functionality to source classroom supplies for teachers.
- Dynamite Beer Co. Partner — Hosts the annual parent mixer.