Breton Downs PTO
About Us
The Breton Downs Parent and Teacher Organization (PTO) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit group run by parent volunteers that works together with the teachers and administration to provide materials and classroom enrichments for all students at Breton Downs. Look below to find a list of all that the PTO provides and many different ways you can get involved. We hope you will join the Breton Downs PTO in supporting your child throughout his or her educational journey.
There are so many ways to offer your support of our students through the Breton Downs PTO:
Join
Parents and grandparents can show support by simply joining the PTO. Follow the links to become a Breton Downs PTO General Member and to connect with our private Facebook group:
Attend
Breton Downs PTO holds General Membership Meetings throughout the year. Attend these meetings to learn more about what is happening with the PTO, School and District.
Volunteer
Parents and Grandparents can sign up to be volunteers for programs and events or help plan fundraisers or offer monetary support. Follow the links below to get involved:
- PTO volunteer sign up form (online submission)
- EGRPS Volunteer Consent Form (must be filled out each year - online submission)
- Volunteer Opportunity Descriptions
Donate
Donations are always accepted. Visit https://squareup.com/store/Bretondownspto to make a donation or offer financial support by participating in one of the following fundraisers:
- Membership Dues
- Box Tops
- Mrs. Fields treats sale
- Parent Night Out Event and Auction
What We Provide
Each year, the Breton Downs PTO supports over $30,000 worth of educational materials and enhancements to benefit the students and teachers of Breton Downs Elementary.
Educational Materials
- Classroom Libraries
- Classroom Periodicals
- Construction and Craft Paper
- Laminator
- Learning Commons books
- Spelling City
- Gynzy
- Playground Equipment
Educational Experiences
- Author Visits
- Busing for field trips
- John Ball Traveling Zoo
- Science Fair
- Field Day
- Dia de los Muertos
- Haiti Day
- Spelling Bee
Student Groups
- Safety Patrol Appreciation
- Chess Club
- Tech Club
- Service Club
- Running Club
Events
- Veterans Day Reception
- Harry Potter Yule Ball
- All-School Play
- Family Movie Night
- Back to School Carnival
- Staff Meals during Conferences
Mini Grants
Each year teachers can request funding for classrooms and instruction.
Examples of previous Mini Grants:
- Owl Pellets
- Flexible seating for classrooms
- Busing to Greenfield Village
- Desk Privacy Dividers
- Rockalingua software subscription
Our Board
The executive board is a group of parent volunteers overseeing the management of the PTO for the school year.
2022-2023 PTO Executive Board:
Co-President: Morgan Evans
Co-President: Jenn Gable
Co-Vice President: Karly Heiser
Co- Vice President: Sherry Sharrard
Treasurer: Meg Truman
Asst Treasurer: Heather Gibbs
Corresponding Secretary: Jenny Hall
Recording Secretary: Amy Pugh
Past Co-President: Theresa Taylor
Past Co-President: Carrie Walton
Our Sponsors
Meeting Dates
Breton PTO General Membership Meetings cover topics related to our PTO, Breton Downs and the EGRPS School District. Meetings are family friendly and take place in the Breton Downs Learning Commons. Please join us on the following dates at 6:00 p.m. :
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Thursday, January 19, 2022
Thursday, February 23, 2022
Thursday, March 23, 2022
Thursday, April 20, 2022