activities · 9
what they do
direct service · 9
- Art Masterpiece Program Community Art Classes and WorkshopsThe organization operates the Art Masterpiece program, where parent volunteers teach monthly lessons about famous artists and paintings to students from October to April.
- Community and Fundraising EventsThe organization organizes various community and fundraising events, including Bingo Night, Fall Family Night, Give-A-Thon, Muffins with Mom, Holiday Shop, Spring Dance, Teacher Appreciation Week activities, and Valentine Grams.
- Distributing school merchandise and yearbooksThe PTSO manages "Gator Gear" activities, which involve school merchandise, and distributes soft cover yearbooks to students in classrooms. They also facilitate the delivery of ordered t-shirts to classrooms.
- Operating the Art Masterpiece program Community Art Classes and WorkshopsThe PTSO organizes and operates the Art Masterpiece program, where parent volunteers teach monthly lessons about famous artists and paintings to students from October to April.
- Organizing fundraising eventsThe PTSO organizes fundraising events such as a "Give-A-Thon" and "Valentine Grams" activities.
- Organizing school community events School Community Engagement EventsThe PTSO organizes various community events for students and families, including Bingo Night, Fall Family Night, Muffins with Mom, Holiday Shop, and a Spring Dance.
- School Merchandise DistributionThe organization distributes soft cover yearbooks to students in classrooms and delivers ordered t-shirts to classrooms, managing "Gator Gear" activities related to school merchandise.
- Support for Teachers and StaffThe organization expresses support for teachers and staff at Greenfield Elementary, including providing lunch for teachers during fall conferences and managing teacher hospitality efforts.
- Supporting teachers and staff Teacher and Staff Appreciation ProgramsThe PTSO expresses support for teachers and staff, organizes Teacher Appreciation Week activities, provides lunch for teachers during fall conferences, and manages general teacher hospitality efforts.
strategies · 10
how they think
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- Classroom-based distribution for engagement and convenience classroom_based_distributionThe organization utilizes direct classroom distribution for items like yearbooks and apparel to enhance student engagement through celebratory events and to provide convenient delivery for students and staff.
- Classroom-centered distribution for student engagement classroom-based distribution for student engagementDelivers materials such as yearbooks and apparel directly to classrooms to maximize student participation, celebrate achievements, and integrate seamlessly with the school day.
- Community volunteer engagement modelRecruits and leverages parent, grandparent, and community volunteer involvement across events and operations, recognizing their essential role in supporting students and staff.
- Community-driven resource provision wishlist_based_supportThe organization engages community support by facilitating wishlists for teachers and the school, ensuring that resources directly meet identified needs.
- Digital communication and outreach strategyUses a combination of social media, digital content, flyers, and a dedicated website to promote events, share information, and maintain engagement with families and supporters.
- External sponsorship acquisition for program supportSecures sponsorships to fund and sustain programs, expanding resource capacity through community and business partnerships.
- Personalized recognition to honor educators teacher appreciation through personalized recognitionStrengthens appreciation for teachers and staff by incorporating their personal preferences into recognition efforts, making gestures more meaningful and individualized.
- Personalized teacher and staff appreciation personalized_recognitionThe organization fosters appreciation for teachers and staff by gathering and sharing their personal preferences for gifts or recognition, ensuring that appreciation efforts are meaningful and tailored.
- Volunteer recruitment and engagement community_volunteerismThe organization actively recruits and engages volunteers, including parents and grandparents, for various roles and events, recognizing their time and knowledge as essential contributions to staff and students.
- Wishlist-based community support system wishlist-based supportEngages community members in supporting teachers and schools through curated wishlists, enabling targeted contributions that align with classroom and school needs.
named programs · 8
what they call their work
Art Masterpiece
Monthly art education program where parent volunteers teach students about famous artists and paintings; funded and supported by the PTSO from October to April
Fall Family Night
PTSO-organized event bringing families together for community-building activities
Gator Give-a-Thon
Annual fundraising campaign with sponsor recognition including banners, flyers, and social media mentions
Holiday Shop
Seasonal event allowing students to purchase gifts for family members
Muffins with Mom
Event inviting mothers or female role models to share breakfast with students at school
Spring Dance
Social event organized by the PTSO for students and families
Teacher Appreciation Week
Program providing support and recognition for teachers and staff, including lunches and hospitality
Valentine Grams
Program where students can send valentines to classmates and staff, organized by PTSO
relationships · 17
who they work with
- AFW Partner — Participates in the School Rewards Program, where 2% of net purchases are donated annually to Greenfield Elementary.
- Acts of Kidness Partner — Silver Sponsor of Greenfield Elementary PTSO
- Bashas Partner — Purchases Bashas Community Support Cards at a 6% discount and resells them at face value to supporters, earning a 6% profit.
- Box Tops for Education Partner — Participates in a program where scanning receipts via an app earns money for the school.
- Cactus State Roofing Partner — Gold Sponsor of Greenfield Elementary PTSO; owner is a Greenfield Elementary alum
- Coca-Cola Partner — Participates in a program where saved Coca-Cola reward points are logged online to earn money for the school.
- Epique Realty Partner — Ashby Hatch from Epique Realty is a Gold Sponsor of Greenfield Elementary PTSO
- Fry's Community Rewards Partner — Supports Greenfield Elementary through a community rewards program where a portion of purchases are donated.
- Fuse Flex Space Partner — Gold Sponsor of Greenfield Elementary PTSO
- Harkins Theatres Partner — Sells Harkins Cups or popcorn through the school to earn money.
- Macdonald Orthodontics Partner — Gold Sponsor of Greenfield Elementary PTSO
- Master Shim's World Champion Tae Kwon Do Partner — Bronze Sponsor of Greenfield Elementary PTSO
- Pogo Pass Partner — Offers free and discounted rates to valley attractions using a specific code, which generates funds for the school.
- ROYal Blasting Arizona Partner — Gold Sponsor of Greenfield Elementary PTSO
- RaiseRight Partner — Participates in a gift card fundraising program where supporters buy gift cards and the school earns money.
- Thor's AC & Heating Partner — Gold Sponsor of Greenfield Elementary PTSO
- Tide Cleaners Partner — Gold Sponsor of Greenfield Elementary PTSO