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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
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Everyone in the Harriet Bishop community is welcome and invited to actively participate in the PTO. We have a governing board consisting of a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Volunteer Coordinator. We have team leaders and co-leaders that organize and run our events, services, and fundraising with the help of team members.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”If I know what event I want to help with, how do I join that team?” _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false”]We firmly believe in the adage that many hands make light work so we welcome all offers for help. To join a team, simply contact the team lead for that event or email\u00a0HarrietBishopPTO@gmail.com\u00a0and we can get you connected. You are welcome any time of year![\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What does the PTO do?” _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false”]<\/p>\n
Our goal is to foster a sense of community, provide a support network, and provide a forum to discuss ideas, issues, or concerns. We also raise funds to improve the academic experiences available to our students.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Where do PTO funds go?” _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false”]<\/p>\n
The PTO raises funds to help our students learn and develop connections with other members of the community. Funds get allocated based on needs brought to our attention and\/or specific funding requests. While every year is different, in the past the PTO has funded iPads, playground equipment, physical education equipment, art\/music programs,\u00a0 artists in residence, field trips\/retreats, classroom materials, books,\u00a0and much more. Financial statements are available by request and at PTO meetings.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”How do we raise funds?” _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false”]<\/p>\n
We host a direct giving program, receive funds from corporate programs such as Box Tops for Education, and by hosting fundraising events. Please see our Donations tab for more details on how we raise funds.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What is the Direct Giving program? ” _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false”]<\/p>\n
Our Direct Giving program encourages families to give what they can, when they can. It was implemented in 2008 when Harriet Bishop parents decided that they would rather make a donation and have 100% go to the school rather than selling candy bars, wrapping paper, and the like resulting in only a small portion of the funds raised going to the school. You can make a donation anytime by sending a check with your child made out to “Harriet Bishop PTO” to school.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What are the PTO’s fundraising events?” _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n
Events can change from year to year but include book fairs, read-a-thon, and silent auction.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” padding_top_bottom_link_1=”true” padding_top_bottom_link_2=”true” padding_left_right_link_2=”false” _builder_version=”4.6.0″ width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”||0px” custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” use_custom_width=”on” width_unit=”off” custom_width_percent=”100%”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ background_image=”https:\/\/hbpto.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/55218818_689662561484282_1707448185347112960_n.jpg” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” custom_padding__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” hover_enabled=”0″ custom_padding_tablet=”200px||200px||false|false” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color=”#f9f9f9″ custom_padding=”150px|200px|150px|150px” custom_padding_tablet=”100px|75px|100px|75px” custom_padding_phone=”50px|35px|50px|35px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” padding_phone=”50px|35px|50px|35px” padding_tablet=”100px|75px|100px|75px” padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”40px” custom_padding=”||35px”]<\/p>\n
Events and Services<\/h2>\n
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The Harriet Bishop PTO offers a selection of fundraisers, events, and services that take place over the school year. Only with YOUR help can the PTO continue to offer these extra activities to our students and families that everyone has come to enjoy! Click the button below to learn more about the Events and Services we provide each year as well as how you can get involved.<\/p>\n
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Hey Teachers and Staff!<\/h2>\n
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