Greetings from the Oak Hill Parent-Teacher Organization

Dear Oak Hill Families,

Welcome to a new year at Oak Hill! As an Oak Hill parent/guardian, you are a member of the Oak Hill PTO. The PTO will not function – and cannot support your school – without your active participation AND financial contribution. In order to truly function, we must have a donor base of at least 275 contributing families. In round numbers, here’s what the PTO is doing for the school, and what it costs per contributing family:

Oak Hill PTO Programs / Total Cost / Cost Per Family
Creative Arts and Sciences programs / $10,000 / $35
Classroom supplies for teachers / $3,300 / $12
Principal’s discretionary fund / $2,500 / $9
Library Supplies / $2,200 / $8
Faculty appreciation events / $1,800 / $6
PTO directory / $550 / $2
Student events (Field Day, Tile project, 8th grade ceremony) / $1,000 / $4
Admin fees (banking, web host...) / $1,910 / $7
Improving building and grounds / $500 / $2
Total / $23,760 / $85

Again this year, to avoid selling wrapping paper or magazines, we will fund these programs by asking Oak Hill families to make a one-time contribution at the start of the year. We understand that not all families are able to contribute $85, so we ask each of you to be as generous as you can. Keep in mind how these funds are used for your school. Contribute your share to make these programs successful. If we achieve our goal of $23,760 we can continue all of them.

Please send your check made out to Oak Hill PTO to the school office using the form on the reverse side of this letter or pay online – via the “Donate” page at www.oakhillpto.org
by SEPTEMBER 25th.

In addition to the above programs, the PTO may run one or more of the following fund drives:

·  Technology Fund Drive to raise money to support annual technology needs.

·  Library Book fair to raise money for new books for the school library.

Not only does the PTO appreciate your financial support the PTO always welcomes your participation as we are a volunteer lead organization. We are still in need of PTO co-chairs to keep the PTO running next year so please contact us if you are interested.

Visit www.oakhillpto.org for the latest announcements, calendar, community events, and other helpful information. Announcements from the Principal and PTO are emailed, as well. If you have not received an email from the PTO yet, please send your name, email address, and name and grade of your child(ren) to

We welcome any questions, comments, or suggestions you may have.

Thanks!

PTO Co-Presidents: Amy Less, Lisa Halm and Matt Wilson

Additional Details on Oak Hill PTO Programs

These notes provide additional information on each of the budget line items on the previous page.

Creative Arts & Sciencesis a city-wide program funded by PTOs bringing high-quality enrichment programs to our schools– atleast one or two per grade each year.

A sampling of last year's programs included:Melodeego's "Clean Green Machine" whichincorporatedabicycle-powered sound systemin its 6th grade program onenvironmental sustainability, climate change, andclean energy;Mark Love's "Engineers Teaching Algebra" usinga traffic-jammed intersection as a backdrop toteach 7thgraders the practical application of algebrato improve traffic flow; New Rep Theater's production of "To Kill aMockingbird" to 8th graders; and a school-wide presentation by Manguito, a Latin American musical ensemble. This year'sschool-wide presentation will be by the Klezmer Conservatory Band whichintroduces the Yiddish language, looks into thevaried culturalsources out of which Klezmer music arose, and explores the uses of music in the home, atcelebrations and inthe workplace. The grouprecently completed touring with Itzhak Perlman.

Classroom Supplies: The PTO reimburses teachers up to $75 per classroom.

Principal’s Discretionary Fund: Each year, this fund pays for a range of items, including professional development, special events and financial assistance for families in need.

Library Supplies: The PTO contributes money towards the library’s database subscriptions, new books and other materials.

Teacher Appreciation Events: The PTO provides a welcoming lunch for all the staff before the first day of school and several other times throughout the year. The teacher’s look forward to these lunches!

PTO Directory: The PTO creates an online school directory that is accessible to each family.

Student Events: This covers the 8th grade tile project, field day and the 8th grade celebration.

Administrative Fee: As with every organization there are fees such as IRS Filings, Council dues, website and email services, etc.

Buildings and Grounds: We purchase supplies for our garden and for NewtonServes as well as other initiatives to improve our school.

PTO Membership 2014 – 2015: Payment by check

Oak Hill PTO 2014 – 2015 membership dues are $85 per family.
Please make a check out to “Oak Hill PTO” and return it to the Main Office at the school with this form.
Or pay online at www.oakhillpto.org/donate. Thanks!

Parent’s Name(s): ______

Student’s Name: ______Grade: _____ Team: ______

Enclosed is our family contribution of: ______($85 suggested minimum)

Contributions to the Oak Hill PTO are tax-deductible