Supporting our school

As state budgets continue to decrease school funding, our PTO is integral in meeting the gaps that currently exist so that our kids all benefit in an educationally rich and supportive environment.

Spending

This past school year (2022/23), the PTO spent over $44,000 to support our children’s education and create memorable experiences at Copper Creek. Here are several ways money was spent during the 2022-2023 school year:

• Over $9800 for teachers’ classroom supplies

• $520 in Art classroom supplies

• $9438 towards a New Audio Visual system for the MPR/Cafeteria making school assemblies, movie nights, and gatherings more engaging and enjoyable (50% of the cost shared with the school).

• $4453 for 18 new two-way radios for teachers and staff to use

• Over $12,00 towards events for Copper Creek students and families, including the fall carnival, movie nights, spring dance, Hawk Walk, Book Fairs, Silent Auction and more.

In addition to the money raised this past year, money has been set aside for future projects and school improvements.

Planned purchases

PTO has budgeted funds this year (2023/2024) to support the school, teachers, and staff in the areas of:

• Teacher/classroom supplies - over $13,000

• Art Supplies -over $1300

• Technology upgrades and supplies - $10,000.

• Playground and school improvements - $62,000. PTO has been saving funds to replace and/or repair playground equipment!

• Online curriculum - $2000

• Staff Appreciation - $3000

• Event Expenses - over $14,900

• End of Year Activities - $1000