CONTRIBUTIONS + SPENDING
The PTO plays a crucial role in enhancing our students' educational experience by funding programs and resources not covered by the district. Your support directly benefits your child by helping provide classroom start-up supplies, teacher professional development, author visits, and cutting-edge technology that enrich their learning.
We rely on your generosity to make these essential programs possible, and we are committed to being good stewards of every dollar you give. Please see below for more details, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions about how the PTO funds are allocated.
43%
STUDENT ENRICHMENT
Creative Arts & Sciences, Field Trip Buses, 5th grade activities, library support
32%
TEACHER SUPPORT
classroom funds, teacher appreciation, teacher grants, principal fund, professional development
15%
COMMUNITY BUILDING
family programs, spelling bee, Metco support, class t-shirts, New Family swag
8%
PARENT RESOURCES
directory, website, newsletter, etc.
2%
MISCELLANEOUS
e.g. central council dues, accounting fees
A big thank you to the 84 families who have donated to our annual fund so far!
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Our goal is 100% family participation, and we need your help to reach it. To cover about 30% of our PTO budget, we suggest a donation of $75 per student, but any amount makes a difference.
No gift is too small, and many employers offer matching gift programs—check if yours does to make your donation go further!
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Let’s make this year the best yet for our students. Together, we can achieve 100% participation and make a lasting impact!
DONATION FORM
Early Release Days at the Painting Place
The Painting Place is giving back 15% on all drop-in or drop-off classes on early release days. Bring your kids in for a creative, fun-filled session while supporting the PTO!
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Offer valid on early release days only. 15% of proceeds go directly to the PTO.
Future Fundraisers
Annual Scholastic Book Fair
Spring 2025
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Bi-annual Bates Auction
Spring 2026
minted.com
Our Minted Fundraiser is year round! Use minted for all your birthday, holiday, and baby announcement needs.
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Use the promo code FUNDRAISEBATES at minted.com when you purchase cards and gift orders. You will save 20% and 15% of your total purchase will be donated to Bates PTO.
Share our code with friends, family, and neighbors – the more it’s used the more we earn.
