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Buffalo Ridge Educational Alliance

Parent Teacher Organization

BREA PTO

General Meeting

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November 3, 2021

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Agenda

  • BREA objectives
  • Board members
  • School spirit
  • Family events
  • Fundraising
  • Volunteer opportunities

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2021-2022 BREA Objectives

  • To increase school spirit and foster a sense of community
  • To facilitate the transparent funding of appropriate activities that support Buffalo Ridge Elementary staff and students
  • Functions similar to a traditional PTO under the guidance of the district foundation

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Increase School Spirit

  • School Spirit Store – Schmancy (https://schmancy-tees-and-gifts.myshopify.com/collections/buffalo-ridge-elementary)
  • Funding to support School Spirit Initiatives & Rewards
    • Buffalo Nickels
    • Shout-outs
    • Buffy mascot
    • Spirit Gear for assemblies
    • Attendance gift cards

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BREA Board

Principal - Jen Murdock-Jacoway

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Staff Representative - Terra Shaffner

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Presidents - Laura Mankin, Carrie Terrones

Treasurer - Jamie Headley

Secretary – Taryn Lindfors

Communications – Sarah O’Dell

Student Activities - Nicole Miles, Janna Renberg

Fundraising - Laura Rosenberg, Anna Spitzer

Hospitality - Dani Atkins, Christy Sparling

Room Parent Liaison – Sarah Hembree Ramos

Managed through the Douglas County Educational Foundation

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Family Events

  • Back to School Carnival (Aug)
  • 4th & 5th Grade Sock Hop (Nov)
  • Father/Daughter dance (Feb)
  • Mother/Son event (Feb)
  • Family volunteer events (Jan & May)

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Fundraising Events

Run4Fund$

    • We raised $54,698 + $3,000 in sponsorships (140%+ of goal)
    • BRE keeps $43,478
    • Combined prize day with field day

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Spring Gala to celebrate our 25th anniversary

    • Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Cielo in Castle Pines
    • Adults only!
    • Food, drinks, music, live & silent auction
    • Fundraising Goal is $40,000

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Ongoing Fundraising

  • King Soopers cards
  • Spirit Rock rental
  • Box Tops
  • Dining/Spirit Nights – TBD
    • Modern Plate - TBD
    • Code Ninjas - TBD

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Other BREA-supported activities

  • Teacher Start-Up Funds
  • Principal Start-Up/Spirit Funds
  • New Family/Kindergarten Playdate
  • Meet and Greet lunch for Teachers
  • Parent-Teacher Conference Dinners for staff
  • Holiday Sweets and Treats-Now Gift Cards for Teachers

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  • Classroom party support
  • Holiday Giving Project (red envelopes)
  • Apple Awards
  • Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
  • BRE Garden Club
  • Science Fair

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21-22 Budget

Expenditures

  • Student Activities: $4,300
  • Apple awards: $250
  • Staff start-up funds: $7,500
    • $250/staff member
  • Spirit funds: $3,000
  • Teacher appreciation: $5,250
    • Staff spirit shirts: $1,200
  • Foundation/My School Bucks fees: $1000
  • Science Fair: $1,500
  • Supplies/operations: $500
  • $80,000 estimated curriculum needs

Fundraising Goals

  • $50,000 - 80,000

Fundraising to date

  • Carnival: $5,000
  • Run4Fund$: $43,500
  • King Soopers cards: $4,000+
  • Spirit Rock rental: $950 ($200 – 250/mo)
  • Box Tops: $0

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Ways to Get Involved

  • Science Fair Chair
  • Volunteer Coordinator
  • Donation/sponsorship coordination
  • Watch for Sign-Up Genius links to support events
  • Contact us: BuffaloRidgeBREA@gmail.com

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Resources

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Questions?