Cottonwood PTO
by Shari Rooks
September 19, 2006

Come join us at the next meeting Oct. 27th @ 4:30 in Cottonwood cafeteria! We'll be talking about the 08-09 budget and learning about the subject bullying. Afterwards, stay for Monday Mystery Magic, a reading, math, family night sponsored by our Cottonwood teachers.
The Cottonwood PTO is an organization designed to help parents and educators work together to provide a safe, positive and productive environment for all students.
| 2008-09 Officers |
| Co-President--Mikki Cohen |
| Co-President--Susan Dotson |
| Secretary--Lynne Schneider |
| Treasurer--Brandy Gaddis |
Fundraising efforts include: Fall Fundraiser (Cookie Dough and holiday items) BoxTops; Campbells Soup Labels; T-shirt sales; Pizza Hut Night; Ink Cartridge drop off; Target sales; Office Depot sales and the Spring Carnival.
The PTO provides funds and time to encourage learning at Cottonwood.
- PTO helps with the AR Goal recognition party each 9 weeks.
- PTO provides classroom funds for teachers to purchase supplies.
- PTO provided $2.00 per child for field trips.
- PTO coordinates volunteers and activities for the Spring Carnival and silent auction.
- PTO provides snacks for students in grades 3, 4 and 5 during state assessments.
- PTO has provided Promethean, clickers, data projectors, e-instruction and software for our students and teachers.
- PTO helped buy more playground equipment for the playground.
If you're interested in volunteering with PTO, please call Mrs. Rooks at school.



