Where your money goes
Whether your children are new or returning to Wren Hollow, they are benefitting from PTO funds in ways that are not always evident. Here are many of the ways that PTO supports the Wren Hollow community.
Recent Enrichment and Classroom Purchases
Wren Hollow teachers and staff are given the opportunity to make requests for educational materials and classroom upgrades to enhance the learning and environment for our students.
Kindergarten
Primary Phonics Storybook Sets
First Grade
Lalilo Phonics Program
Decodable phonics materials
Second Grade
Fluency & Comprehension Enrichment
miscellaneous material requested
Third Grade
Math games
Raz Kids
upgraded classroom libraries
Fourth Grade
Flexible seating
Fifth Grade
Classroom library purchases
flexible seating
Library
Genius Hour (STEM) activity supplies
Music
Buckets for instrumental use
Events, Clubs, and Appreciation
Through your generosity, PTO is able to coordinate special assemblies and events for our students, as well as funding clubs and being deliberate in showing appreciation to the teachers and staff at Wren Hollow.
Presentations and Assemblies
Butterfly House presentation
Abra Kadabra Magic Show assembly
Club Funding
Broadway Kids Club
Supporting Teachers
Annual discretionary fund distribution
Designated Staff Appreciation Day recognition
Teacher Appreciation Week activities
Community Events
Creating events that bring students, families and staff together is a major focus of PTO, as it helps to both develop and foster community relationships. In a traditional year, our usual slate of events typically include...
Kindergarten Popsicles on the Playground
Fall & Winter Classroom Parties
Field Day
Fall/Spring Book Fair
5th Grade Celebration Activities & Events
PJ's & Pancakes
Spring Fundraiser
Hot Dog Day (Last day of school)
Wren Around the World
Wren's Got Talent!
Miscellaneous Expenses
Throughout the year, PTO purchases many items in bulk to relieve individual family responsibility and simultaneously make it easier for staff to replenish their classrooms on an "as-needed" basis without having to put out requests to parents throughout the school year. These types of purchases include...
Student Daily Planners (grades 1-5)
Character Family T-Shirts (all students)
Outdoor beautification and grounds upkeep
Kleenex, hand sanitizer, paper towels, ziplock bags, disinfectant wipes, etc.