PTO Direct Donation Program

August, 2013

Dear Centennial Families, As we start this new school year at Centennial Middle School we look forward to a new adventure. This year we are excited to welcome a new principal as well as a brand new PTO Board. We would like to invite you to get involved and participate in our general meetings and events. We know with your help, this will be a great school year! In order to provide support & opportunities for students, staff and our community we rely on fundraising. Our first fundraiser this year will be our new Direct Donation Program. It’s simple! We are asking each family to make a direct donation to Centennial Middle School PTO. Grandparents and extended family can donate too! We get our strength in numbers and if each family would be able to donate at least $20, we would start off this school year with a bang! If you are not able to donate $20, any amount will do – no amount is too small. Please consider making a direct donation where 100% of your donation would go to the school, and 100% would be tax deductible.

What do we do with this money? How will your student benefit??

 PTO supports CMS with many school improvements: a new marquee, updating the gym floor with our mascot, painting the pillars of character in the courtyard

 PTO provides awards to the students for our school wide ROARS program

 PTO supports the CMS classrooms by providing needed materials & supplies

 PTO sponsors many fun events throughout the year for students and families

 PTO supports teachers and staff by providing meals on conference nights, special holiday luncheons, & recognition awards for appreciation.

You can make your direct donation at Meet the Teacher Night at the PTO booth located in the court yard. Donations can be made by cash, check (payable to "Centennial PTO") or credit card. We know that times are hard, but any amount is greatly appreciated. Thanks for your support of our organization and school! Sincerely,

Centennial Middle School PTO