Trafalgar
Elementary
PTO

parents and teachers working together 

Events & Fundraisers

Fall Fundraiser
Date:  September27 thru October 10
Details:  The big catalog kick-off provides PTO with much needed funds at the start of the year.  PTO earns a minimum of 40% of sales!  Kids who participate earn prizes and time at the "Playfest!"  Top class in each grade earns an ice cream/popsicle party! Top seller for the school will be PRINCIPAL FOR THE DAY!
 
Holiday House 
Date:  December 13 thru 17
Details:  Students will be able to browse and shop for inexpensive gifts for their families and friends.  PTO will need plenty of volunteers to set-up and decorate the room, as well as parents to man the booth throughout the day while classes shop!

Spring Fundraiser
Date: TBA
Details:  Two words...YANKEE CANDLE! 

Doughnuts for Dad
Dates:  March 10 for Dads of K, 1st and 2nd graders
             March 11 for Dads of 3rd, 4th and 5th graders
Time:  6:45-7:30
Details: Calling all dads, stepdads, granddads, or even favorite uncles to come to school and enjoy a doughnut and beverage for breakfast with your child.  What man can resist spending some quality time with their kids for this fun family event?  See you at the TES cafeteria.

 
Muffins for Mom
Dates:  March 17 for Moms of K, 1st and 2nd graders
           March 18 for Moms of 3rd, 4th and 5th graders
Time:  6:45-7:30
Details:  All the important women in the lives of our children are invited to a breakfast of muffins and beverages at theTrafalgar Elementary cafeteria.  Don't miss this chance to show your child how much you care!

Box Tops for Education
Date:  Ongoing
Details:  We are spearheading a huge push for this "free money."  The ultimate goal is for a shade pavillion over our playground and box tops can help us achieve it.  PTO got the kids really excited when a Webkin was put up for grabs to the student with the most box tops.  Please join us in our clipping craze by cutting box tops.
Expect the baggies to collect your boxtops on the 1st schoolday of each month.

Click here www.boxtops4education.com for more info on collecting box tops. Trafalgar Elementary will get 5 free boxtops for every new member who registers at the Boxtops 4 education website.  Once you have registered, you can earn more for Trafalgar Elementary by clicking on the following links:

1. Clip Box Tops coupons from your favorite products, earning $.10 each!

2. Shop online at your favorite retailers like Best Buy, Target and Gap earing up to 15%. Just click here to shop through the Box Tops Marketplace!

3. Buy books online through Reading Room, earning up to 6%. Barnes & Noble has teamed up with Box Tops to make it easy!

4. Purchase items for your child's classroom, earning up to 2%!

 

Teacher Appreciation
Date:  TBA
Details:  Obviously a big part of PTO is our revered teachers.  Many surprises are in store for the people we trust with our most precious gifts...our children.
 
Chuck E. Cheese Night
Date:  TBA
Time:  TBA
Details:  This fun family focused event gives folks a chance to get together and support the school at the same time.  Trafalgar PTO will earn 15% of all food, token and merchandise purchased at a register.  Plus, you'll be able to register to win a BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGE donated by Chuck E. Cheese.

Click here www.chuckecheese.com to register for coupons and special offers.

Fall Festival
Date:  October 29th
Time:  5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Details:  PTO plays a big role in the schoolwide Fall festival.  We secure donations, work the high traffic booths such as concessions and the
haunted house, and provide volunteers and support for the event.

 
Races
Dates:  Reindeer Run - December 17th
             Turkey Trot - November 24th
             Other races - TBA
Details:  We are so fortunate to have a PE department that puts on four races per year and PTO is there to help.  Volunteers are always needed for street race safety, crowd control and water distribution.  Let's make sure we support our school.

 
Testing
Dates:  TBA
Details:  Whether its FCAT, Stanford or eyes & hearing, PTO is always ready to lend a hand.  Please check the volnteer link to help.