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PTO School Contributions

PTO School Contributions

The PTO sincerely thanks the parents and staff of St. Jude School for their continued support of our fundraisers—including the St. Jude Walk, Kroger Community Rewards, Box Tops for Education, and Dine to Donate. Your generosity enables the PTO to fund a wide range of programs, activities, and school improvements that directly benefit our students and community.  Below is a summary of the projects and programs made possible by your support:

STUDENT PROGRAMS & EVENTS

  • New student welcome yard signs
  • School spirit shirts for all new students and staff
  • PTO generously contributes toward the cost of one field trip for each student
  • Catholic Schools Week (student appreciation items)
  • In-School programs and presentations
  • Shirts for Rost Concert for 5th Grade and Bible Bowl
  • Support for 8th grade activities, including Spirit of St. Jude Scholarships, yard signs, class shirts, and a contribution to the graduation party
  • Provided financial support toward the cafeteria renovation project
  • Camp Joy for 6th graders ($75 per student)
  • GrandGuest Day
  • Student Birthday Treats, Back-to-School Gifts for all students and Monthly Grade-Level Treats

TEACHER SUPPORT

  • Teacher Welcome Back: Stock the teachers’ lounge and provide a back-to-school gift
  • Provide classroom start-up funds for teachers
  • Provide special meals and treats for teachers and staff during the holidays, Catholic Schools Week, and Teacher Appreciation Week

FAMILY EVENTS

  • Back to School Bash
  • Trunk or Treat

OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS

  • One Call Now Annual Fee
  • Open House spiritwear raffle, cookies and drinks 
  • Charitable Donation Festival
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