activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 3
- Communication and Outreach Community Communication Platform ManagementManages content and distribution of the Coyote Hills e-mail newsletter, the PTSO website, and marketing materials, and assists with parent communication and outreach.
- Fundraising for School Programs and Improvements Classroom & School Supplies FundraisingRaises funds through various initiatives, including the Fry's Community Rewards program and general fundraising efforts, to support art, sports, and reading programs, staff appreciation, student activities, and school facility improvements at Coyote Hills Elementary School.
- Organizing Community and School Events School Community Engagement EventsOrganizes and sponsors various events for the school community, such as a Spring Carnival, Fall Tailgate, Santa Shop, and Spring Bingo Nite & Ice Cream Social, to foster engagement and support the school.
capacity building · 2
- Membership Engagement and Governance Parent-Teacher Organization MeetingsConducts an annual membership drive to engage families and collects contributions, while also holding quarterly general meetings to report on finances, upcoming events, and conduct PTSO business with parent input and voting.
- Volunteer Recruitment and Coordination School Volunteer CoordinationRecruits and coordinates volunteers for fundraising activities and school events, ensuring volunteers are approved through the district application process.
strategies · 6
how they think
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- Community building through programs, events, and parent engagement community_buildingStrengthens school community by funding programs, organizing connection-focused events, and enabling parent engagement through structured meetings and communication channels.
- Digital payment integration for accessible membership contributions digital_paymentUses digital payment platforms like Venmo to lower barriers to financial participation, making it easier for families to contribute membership dues and support the organization.
- Family engagement to support student success through collaboration family engagementOperationalizes the belief that student success is enhanced when families, schools, and communities work together by creating structured opportunities for family involvement in education.
- Fundraising and volunteer coordination as core operational support fundraising_and_volunteer_coordinationLeverages fundraising and volunteer coordination as primary mechanisms to generate resources and mobilize community effort in support of the school and its students.
- Low-barrier parent engagement through membership and flexible participation low-barrier_parent_engagementReduces the burden of constant fundraising by using membership dues to sustain support, while promoting flexible and inclusive parent involvement in school activities.
- Retail partner fundraising through community purchasing retail-partner-fundraisingGenerates sustainable funding by aligning school support with everyday grocery purchases via a retail rewards program, leveraging community consumer behavior for financial benefit.
named programs · 13
what they call their work
Academic and Athletic awards and/or recognition activities
Funding for awards and recognition in academic and athletic areas
Accelerated Reader program
Support for the Accelerated Reader program
Class Reward parties
Support for parties to reward classes
Classroom materials and supplies
Provision of materials and supplies for classrooms
Fall Tailgate
Sponsored event for the school community
Hardship fund
Financial assistance for staff and students/families in need
Santa Shop
Sponsored event for the school community
Scholastic News
Support for Scholastic News subscriptions
Spring Bingo Nite & Ice Cream Social
Sponsored event for the school community
Spring Carnival
Sponsored event for the school community
Staff Workroom Supplies
Provision of supplies for the staff workroom
Student of the Month rewards
Funding for rewards for Student of the Month
Teacher and Staff Appreciation
Activities and support to show appreciation for teachers and staff
relationships · 7
who they work with
- American Furniture Warehouse Partner — Partner where mentioning Coyote Hills at purchase supports the school.
- BoxTops for Education Partner — Partner enabling fundraising through the BoxTops app by scanning product receipts.
- Coyote Hills Elementary School Partner — Primary institution supported by PTSO through funding and programming.
- Coyote Hills Elementary School Partner — Primary institution supported by the PTSO through fundraising and volunteer efforts.
- Coyote Hills Elementary School Partner — The PTSO is affiliated with Coyote Hills Elementary School, with membership open to parents, staff, and teachers affiliated with the school, and the Principal having authority in various organizational matters.
- Fry's Food Stores Partner — Partner in the Community Rewards program, providing funding based on linked grocery purchases.
- Goodwill Partner — Partners with Goodwill for a donation drive.