Parent/Teacher Organization
Welcome to red sandstone pto
Working together to help ALL children
The Red Sandstone Elementary School Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) is a non-profit group of parent, teachers, and staff dedicated to improving the educational experience of ALL students. Parent involvement is an essential ingredient to a student’s success. We help RSES foster a creative, fun, and nurturing educational environment. Join is in enhancing our school into a remarkable learning community that supports both social-emotional and academic development for every student.
Our Goals:
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Encourage interaction between families and RSES
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Serve as a source of support
- Work with teachers, staff, and the community at large to improve our children's educational experience
What DOES PTO Support?
PTO SPONSORS MANY OF THE THINGS THAT HELP TO MAKE RSES SO GREAT!
Our PTO Board prepares each year's budget based on input from the teachers, our principal, and parents. We plan to fund activities and programs to enrich and support our school including STEM, library, art, music, PE, computers, instruction, classroom supplies, and community events.
Educational
- school subscriptions
- STEM funding
- library books
- art supplies
- PAW points store prizes
- PBIS
- Celebrate the Beat
- Project Lead the Way
- professional development
- community service
Teachers
- 4th & 5th grade field trips
- teacher holiday gifts
- Teacher Appreciation Week
- new coffee machine and grinder in the work room
- room parents
- teacher wish lists
- gym equipment/ playground
- STEM Merge Curriculum Subscription
- STEM conferences
- teacher fund
Social
- ice cream social
- back-to-school RSES t-shirts
- field day at Donovan Park
- spring dance
- Bike to School Day
- fall & spring book fairs
- various prizes & parties
- Kinder Round Up/First Day
- Parents Night/Family Restaurant Nights
- TEA Club
T-TIGER
E-Engagement
A-ACTIVITIES
tEA Events
Mark your calendars for some fantastic family fun events sponsored by the PTO! These events are FREE or low cost and not fundraisers—just a great way to engage with our RSES community. Join the TEA Club to connect with other families and enjoy some quality time together.
How to help the pto
RSES PTO raises money each year to help purchase the resources and tools needed to provide the highest quality educational experience for every student at Red Sandstone.
There are so many fun ways to get involved!
Volunteer
We are always in need of volunteers to help out with events or to bring something. It takes a lot of volunteers to run successful FUNdraisers and events.
donate
We are raising money to support our school, students, and teachers. Investing in PTO guarantees that your children's school has the resources to offer a quality education. Any amount of time or money is greatly appreciated.
PTO meetings
Come join us each month in the RSES library at 3:15pm. The meetings provide an opportunity to learn about and discuss upcoming events and new ideas, as well as, interact with our principal and teachers.
Take on a role
Everyone is welcome to lend a hand to make RSES the best. We have room for everyone!
other ways to help
- serve as a room parent in your child's class
- VOLUNTEER, VOLUNTEER, VOLUNTEER!!
- Branch out and meet other parents in your children's grade to help build community. Arrange playdates!
- Reach out to the PTO with your great ideas. Be involved in your child's education. Have a voice. Take action.
- Participate in school events, activities, and spirit days!
Fundraising
No amount is too small. All levels of participation add value to the lives of our students! We thank you in advance for your support!
It takes a lot of volunteers to run successful FUNdraisers and events. Please consider volunteering your time, talent, and/or resources. Check out our events calendar to see what interests you. Whether you have a little time or a lot, whether you can help from behind a desk or on campus, whether you’re a mom, dad, or community member, we have something for everyone.
PLEASE SIGN UP FOR CITY MARKET REWARDS
City Market Rewards Add Up!! Please enroll at no cost to you. Must re-enroll every year.
We are currently receiving $900 per quarter! Our goal is $1500!
Enrolling is easy! Sign in to citymarket.com. Click "My Account" and then "Community Rewards" on the left side menu. Select Red Sandstone Elementary PTA #10668.
HOW TO STAY INFORMED
Look for updates!
- Tiger Talk, Red Sandstone's monthly newsletter
- Week Ahead, an email sent every Friday with weekly updates
- Facebook & Instagram
- Room Parent contact (emails, text, etc.)
- Keep coming back to our school website for more updates!