Welcome to the Catholic Schools of Fairbanks 
Parent Teacher Organization Page

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                              About Us
The PTO is open to all parents, grandparents and guardians! 

We help support the teachers, students and staff of Catholic Schools of Fairbanks.  

The monthly meetings are at the Catholic Schools of Fairbanks every month from 8:00 - 9:00 am.  

Description
Our community is composed of families living throughout the Fairbanks North Star Borough. Supportive and hardworking parents and staff along with a great group of children help to make the Catholic Schools of Fairbanks a wonderful place to learn.

                                  Contact us at PTOCSF@gmail.com
Thank You to our Volunteers!!
Christmas Shop Volunteers:
 Danielle Penaranda                                      Leanna Williams
​              Rebecca Pogar                                               Sara Malenfant             
 Emilie Washburn                                             Jennifer Dobbs
  Leily Guerra-Caballero                                    Sheila Gwizdak
                 Steve Thompson                              Andrea Stepovich Neville              
   Konrad Bolz                                                       Tanja Glidden
   Brandi Ostanik                                              Mary Ann Cortez
                                                       
                                                                   

PTO Notes from 10/18/18 Meeting

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Reports:
 CSF PTO AGENDA October 18, 2018


Old Business:
  • Playground Equipment: final bill from Trost Construction still outstanding.
  • Room Rep Update
  • ​​Hot Lunch October 31st: Volunteers needed, Cost $5
​Pre-K -6: Quesadillas, cuties, chips, drink, cookie
​Jr/Sr High: Meatball Sub, cuties, chips, drink, cookie
​Dessert Candy Halloween Goodie Bags
  • ​Uniform Exchange Organization: A huge Thank You to Emily Washburn and Felina Kelly 
  • ​​Charleston Wrap: orders went out Wednesday October 17,
​Final Numbers: Total Sales online and paper $20,179, $847shipping fee = $7,178.54 profit 35.5%       
 *Future Fall Fundraiser???*

New Business:
  • Holiday Meat Fundraiser: run by Quality Sales, teaming with Monroe
​Athletic Department 50/50 split of profits.
​Place orders November 26 - Pick up Orders December 12
  • ​Yearbook Funds Request - $250 to cover cost of shipping
  • ​Holiday Shop- Penguin Patch - December 3 - 7 Volunteers will be needed.
  • ​Coke Rewards Program: .5 - .35 cents, Volunteer
  • ​Tyson A+ Program: .24 cents a label, Volunteer
  • ​Nov 1st PTO Teacher Meeting- meeting with elementary teachers to update them
​on upcoming Fundraiser and Holiday Shop, and to get feedback on skis, snowshoes, sled for PE or recess.
  • Front Parking Lot Sign
  • Front Office Furniture- contacted Arctic Office Supply, contact: Wendy Harter
  • Bathroom Renovation-  researched cosmetic ideas. Total renovation$$ Volunteers?
  • ​Mabel’s Labels: I would like to send out another flyer so parents can get winter Gear
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PTO Meeting Minutes From 9/20/18 Meeting:

Spoke about super sale- Friday @ 1700 (5:00pm) clean up
Hot Lunch- ICS side quesadillas- no option for second quesadilla- meatball sub Monroe side
Email parents coke rewards/Tysons A+ need to reach out
PTO will work on Quality Meats fundraiser- partner with Coach O for sports fundraiser, engage both sides of the school
Need to email parents for volunteer opportunities upcoming- Charleston Wrap and Hot Lunch.
Assure PTO email address is sent out to all parents who responded to PTO letter 
Send PTO email address to office
Fundraiser- Skis/bathroom remodel/ bottle filler for ICS upstairs

The next PTO meeting will be on January 17th at 8:00 a.m. in the MPR (Multi Purpose Room). We hope you can join us.  It is a great way to meet new people, add to your Volunteer hours and be part of your school!

PTO MEETING

August 30th
September 20th
October 18th
November 15th
December 6th
January 17th
February 21st
March 21st
April 18th

All Meetings will start promptly at 8:00am 

​Calendar of Events

Holiday Meet order Pick up~ Dec. 
Comet Choir Concert ~ Dec. 11th 6pm
 Volunteer Opportunity ~ Dec. 14th 8:00am 
ICS Christmas Tableau ~ Dec. 20th 9:00 am

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Fundraisers

Box Tops for Education: Turn them into your teacher by mid October and February
  Link here - BTFE

Mabel's Labels: 
​campaigns.mabelslabels.com
Make sure to select Catholic Schools of Fairbanks / PTO

Charleston Wrap:
https://www.charlestonwrap.com/shop-now.php​

Coke Rewards:
https://us.coca-cola.com/mycokerewards/

Tyson A+:
https://www.fundraising-ideas.org/diy/tyson/​

The money goes a long way to create opportunities for the students and staff to succeed. 

Here is a short list of some of the things that PTO helps fund:
-Classroom Mini Grants
-Hot Lunch for all grades 
-School Art Work
-Playground Equipment
-Jr. High Honors Breakfast
-Back to School Social
-Spring Field Day
-Teacher Appreciation Gifts
-Musical Instruments
-Family Skate Night




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    Contact the PTO Secretary for more information or to volunteer
2018 - 2019 
Board Members

President, Denise Werle
Vice President, Sarah Smith
Treasurer, Andrea Head
Secretary, Aaron Smith
Box Top Coordinator, 
Dawn Martin