Welcome to Hicks Canyon PTO!
The Mission of the HCE PTO is to enhance and improve the quality of our student’s education by:
1. Providing valuable student programs and materials that are not funded by the state
2. Promoting parental communication, involvement, and participation
3. Offering financial support to our students, teachers, and school
What does the PTO do?
The PTO funds programs and opportunities for students that are NOT funded by the state or district.
This includes:
- Teacher's Aides (Reading Intervention Specialist)
- Student iPad Software (ST Math, Lexia, Newsela, Seesaw, Brainpop, PBIS Rewards, Raz Kids)
- P.E. Program (P.E. Teacher and Noon Duty staff)
- Classroom Support Supplies (including paper and copier materials, Binder Reminders, Friday Folders and teacher classroom allowances)
- Field Trip Busses for all grades and Outdoor Ed busses for 5th Grade
- PBIS Store support and Husky Pizza Parties
- Walk through American Revolution (5th Grade) & Walk Through California (4th Grade)
- Student Assemblies
- Playground Equipment
- Library Books
- Robotics Club
- Running Club, Track & Volleyball
- Tournament of Champions Sports
- Teacher Appreciation Week
- Red Ribbon Week
- Musical Theater and Talent Show
- No-Cost Family Nights and Events (Dances, Bingo, Movie Nights, Donuts with Loved Ones, etc.)
- 5th Grade Events (Puberty Talks, DARE, Promotion and more)
The PTO also organizes volunteers to ensure that both students and families have resources and programs that otherwise would not happen without PTO involvement:
- Wednesday After School Programs (Grades 1-5)
- Scholastic Book Fair
- Yearbook
- PTO social media channels - sharing "news you can use" (follow us on Facebook and Instagram)!
- PTO website updated with relevant information (Have you seen our new Husky Happenings page? We'll keep it continually updated so you can be in the know about what's coming up!)
How to support:
The PTO is funded through individual donations from families and community support.
1) Become a MEMBER of the PTO!
- As a member of the PTO, you'll receive PTO voting rights, updates on PTO and school information - and more benefits for each level of membership!
- More importantly, you'll be supporting all of the incredible programs the PTO offers which WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE without the support of our HCE families.
- Visit our membership page to learn more!
2) Check if your employer offers MATCHING GIFTS.
This can make your donation go twice as far! Did you submit your matching gift forms? Let us know at treasurer@hickscanyon.org so we can be sure to watch for it!
3) Become a sponsor!
There are benefits to your company or small business at every level! Visit our sponsorship page for details!
4) Support our ongoing fundraising programs and cause-marketing campaigns!
Learn more on our Support the PTO page.
5) Volunteer!
We'll be posting opportunities throughout the year on our Support the PTO page as well as on Social Media (Facebook and Instagram)
6) Make a donation!
We welcome ANY donation that fits your family's budget! Consider a donation at any level!
Your support helps make Hicks Canyon Elementary School a top notch school!
On behalf of the PTO board, teachers and the students of Hicks Canyon, we thank you in advance for your contribution and support.
If you have any questions about PTO programs or funds or would like to get involved, please feel free to contact us at president@hickscanyon.org or membership@hickscanyon.org.
HCE PTO is a 501c3 charitable organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent of the law.
