PTO Events:
			September 12^th-14th SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR Volunteers staff the fair where students can purchase books. Our school library receives a percentage of sales in books or cash. October 2nd – LIFETOUCH SCHOOL PICTURES Student portraits can be purchased and are also used in the BES Yearbook, which is put together by a parent volunteer. December 4^th-7^th – HOLIDAY GIFT FAIR Inexpensive gifts are available for Christmas shopping by the students. The PTO purchases gifts from a service, which is sold at cost. Donated items are bargain priced. March 15^th – 18^th SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR Volunteers staff the fair where students can purchase books. Our school library receives a percentage of sales in books or cash. March 15^h- FAMILY-A–FAIRE This family fun day includes many activities. We’ll need lots of parent volunteers, more info to	follow. April 24^th – SPRING PICTURES Last year there was an overwhelming positive response to the pictures taken by Lifetouch. Parent volunteers are needed to guide the classes in the gym for photos. May 1^st – 5^th STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK PTO presents tokens of appreciation to all staff. May/June – FUN DAY Parent volunteers supervise outdoor activity stations set up by PE teacher, Mr. Sauer. May 16^th - BUDGET VOTE Parent volunteers assist Miss Jackie in displaying artwork done by the students throughout the year. June 9^th – STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCHEON Parents provide lunch for the staff. It is an opportunity to thank the staff for a job well done.
		“Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.” ~Author Unknown
			PTO Fundraisers: School Spirit Clothing Sale (Fall) Corbi’s Pizza and Cookie Dough Fundraiser – January, 2008 Box Tops: We collect General Mills BoxTops for Education all year long. Please send your BoxTops into school (trimmed as neatly as possible). $chool Bucks (formerly Cash for Class): SAVE YOUR RECEIPTS FROM COLONIE CENTER MALL!! Each dollar spent will equal FIVE points for the school. Price Chopper: PC is registering shoppers for its Tools for Schools Program. Attached is the form to register your AdvantEdge Card or register online at www.pricechopper.com/toolsforschools (School Code is 15708). If you registered last year, you do not need to fill out a new application. Last year we were able to provide a screen for presentations as well as a CD/DVD player for each classroom with the points earned by our families. Target: Target’s ‘Take Charge of Education Program’ allows Target Visa and Guest Card holders to designate Berlin Elementary to receive a donation. Our school ID# is 75453. Country Value Food Co-op: They will be distributing an order form each month.
Have a question? Email us at BESPTO@BerlinCentral.org