What Does The PTO Do?
The goal of the Donald Leonetti Elementary PTO is to provide meaningful opportunities to build community, support student learning needs, connect teachers and families, and have fun at DLE! PTO membership is open to parents, guardians, teachers, staff members, grandparents, and friends. To earn voting privileges within the PTO, you must pay dues of $10/year which can be conducted through our fall fundraiser, Palooza.
Recent DLE PTO Projects
State funding is minimal and budget cuts have made it very difficult for the school to offer any “extras”. This is where the PTO comes in! We are lucky to have the opportunity to spoil teachers through staff appreciation celebrations, enjoy classroom parties filled with snacks, games and crafts, and embark on educational field trips throughout our community. The PTO strives to have some relaxed fun through family nights on the playground and educational events like Campfire Reading and Learning Around the World. Check out all that we have done in 2023-24:
The best part is that a portion of our fundraising is also given back to the school in the form of a grant, and the teachers and administration can identify needs or desires! Below are the big projects that fundraising has supported:
2023-24
New Educational Programming: BMX Bike Assembly, Reptile Guy at Open House, Hula Hoop Program, In-Line Skating Program
Colorful Art Wraps around the rotunda
New Recess Cart and monthly refresh of equipment
2022-23
Noise Canceling Headsets for the school
Two full charging carts of 20 ipads and 20 laptops
Furniture for the 5th Grade Flexspace
2021-22
Safety Coats, Rain Jackets and Umbrellas
Library Murals
Bike Path and Landscaping at Car Rider Line
Have other ideas for school improvements or large PTO-funded projects? Feel free to email vicepresident@dlepto.org.