Wednesday, June 13, 2007

2006-2007 PTO Overview

We have had a very successful year! Special thanks to all of the families that have put forth so much effort in raising funds as well as contributions of time and labor. Together our efforts have accomplished a lot for our 2006-2007 school year at Shepherd!

Amount Fundraised:

Original Artwork Fundraiser $2442.21

Christmas Extravaganza and Little Elves Shop $2772.95

Butter Braids Fundraiser $3496.00

Shepherd Night at Local Restaurants (McDonalds, Salsarita’s, Village Inn Pizza) $797.00

School Spirit Sales (t-shirts & magnets) $344.06

Box Tops $1779.65

Misc: Ink Cartridge Recycling, Newsletter Business Ads, School “Store” (Pencils/ Erasers/ Notebooks in coin machines by cafeteria) $429.97

TOTAL *$12,061.84

Accomplishments:

$10,000 towards new PE Equipment and Library Books. Other funds went toward: Teachers Allotments for Classroom Supplies, DARE Program for 5th Graders, Picnic Tables near playground, New Basketball Goals, Other Miscellaneous Items including: Teacher’s Appreciation Luncheon, Paying for our bus driver’s license renewals (normally they are asked to cover this expense themselves), Battle of the Books competition contribution for study supplies and Team T-shirts, Microwaves for teacher work rooms, Hand Trucks for custodians, and more!

*Total does not include Spring Raffle Sales or End of Year Pizza Party.

Thanks again for a great year!

PTO Raffle Ticket Winners

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our spring raffle and to each of the businesses that donated prizes. Congratulations to our winners:

1st Prize: Christina Robinson - Chose $2500 cash prize over Disney Trip
2nd Prize: Candy David - Landmark Galleries Print framed by Terry Pardew Photography
3rd Prize: Rodrigo Sanchez - $100 cash donated by Overcash Electric and Diamond accent earrings from Alexander Zachary Jewelers

Additional Prizes:

Marty Ames - Hand carved David Wilhem wooden bowl
Steve Sellers - Gift certificate from Jen's Styling Booth
Sonya Lederer - Gift certificate from The Prickly Pear Restaurant
Stacy Lunsford - Gift certificate from Clippers
Roger Garcia - Gift certificate from Sharpe's Auto Detailing
Brian Plyler - Gift certificate from Lance's Sundae Best

Top Ticket Sellers:
1st Place: Elizabeth Kurtz
2nd Place: Luke Roberts
3rd Place: Clay Cooke