Fundraising efforts at ME greatly enhance the academic and social experience of our students. Through a variety of events, we are able to raise funds that support our enrichment program (Science, Music and Digital Learning) and equip our teachers with the best educational tools and supplies. Annual ME events include the Back to School Fund Drive, Fall Festival, Ice Cream Social, Pancake Breakfast & Turkey Trot, Book Fair, Jog-a-thon, Spring Gala, Family Art Night, Dad’s Club Campout and Field Day, and more. These events support our children’s education and reinforce the already strong fabric of our ME community.
The PTA and EEF events mentioned above highlight our fundraising and volunteer committees in action. However, the day-to-day impact the organizations have at ME is more difficult to see. We want to take a moment to highlight SOME of the programs, supplies, and opportunities your financial contributions support.
| Program, Supplies, Opportunities | Expense covered by PTA/EEF |
| Music, Science, Digital Literacy Enrichment Teacher Salaries | $68,000 |
| PE Teacher Salary –New for NEXT YEAR (100% paid by PTA/EEF) | $41,400 |
| Teacher/Classroom Allocation for supplies ($600 per teacher) |
$13,100 |
| Enrichment Teacher & Library Supplies | $6,000 |
| Room Parent Budget ($20 per student) | $9,600 |
| Grade Level Reading Enrichment Programs | $7,000 |
| Field Trip Donation ($10 per student) | $6,000 |
| Teacher/Classroom Scholarships – Innovation in the classroom | $6,000 |
| Social Studies Academic Program (K-6 grades) | $7,400 |
| Volunteer Run Art Program Supplies | $3,500 |
| Wellness Programs (PE Equipment, Red Ribbon, Wellness, etc) | $7,000 |
The items listed above have a direct impact on your student’s education. Your financial support is vital for the continuation of these programs and opportunities. Parents like YOU are a vital asset to the betterment of our school and community. Without your support, our children would not have these wonderful opportunities.
2017/18 School Year
For the 2017/18 school year, the ME PTA and EEF@ME have combined under one parent volunteer group. Dedicated volunteers from both organizations have joined forces to enrich the education of ME students and partner with teachers and staff to ensure that our children continue to receive a first-rate education. This merger will also help to streamline outreach efforts and eliminate confusion, as we will have one board with one annual fundraising goal.
In order for our PTA/EEF to continue to offer the same level of teacher and student support as in previous years, plus some new initiatives, it will require a total budget of $150,000. Fundraising efforts for the 2017/18 school year will begin with our Pledge/Membership Drive on August 1. The goal of the pledge drive is $60,000. Donate to the Pledge/Membership Drive now.
In addition to asking for less money than we have in the past, we also plan to PAY FOR MORE! We want to put LESS financial burden on the parents throughout the year and to absorb some of the ancillary costs that are asked of parents, including providing each student a field trip allowance, paying for the room parent/classroom fund, and taking care of teacher “wish lists” by increasing the teacher classroom allocation. Please see below for an overview of some of the differences between the 2016/2017 and 2017/2018 budgets.
| Requested Contributions | Actual 2016/2017 | Planned 2017/2018 |
| PTA/EEF Fundraising Goal | $170,000 | $150,000 |
| PTA/EEF Pledge/Membership Request | Combined = $687 | Combined Goal = $600 + NEW incentives (i.e. yearbook, tickets to fall festival, etc) |
| Room Parent Class Fund | $20-$40 per student
Paid by Parents |
$20 per student
Paid by PTA/EEF |
| Field Trip Cost | $15-$30 per student
Paid by Parents |
$10 per student
Paid by PTA/EEF |
| Teacher Wish Lists | $15-$50 per student
Paid by Parents |
Supplies paid for by PTA/EEF |
Please know your financial and volunteer support made a drastic difference. ME families play an integral part in making each school year memorable and successful. We thank each and every one of you for everything you do to support the students and staff at ME. We are honored to be a part of such an amazing community and look forward to working with YOU to make 2017-2018 another unforgettable year.