OUR IMPACT

We're proud to have contributed more than $170,000 to District 35 during the 2024-2025 school year!

 

Below are all of the ways the PTO supports the district.

 

Educational Enhancements

  • Before- and after-school clubs at South, West and Central
  • South: The Lincolns, ScribbleJim, author visits, 2nd grade Historical Society field trip contribution
  • West: Bill Buczinsky weeklong poetry workshops, Sones de Mexico performance, author visits, 4th grade Boundless Adventures field trip contribution, Educating Outside the Lines contribution, 3rd grade Cradles to Crayons field trip bus contribution
  • Central: 5th grade concert series, 6th grade dessert concert, 8th grade Holocaust Museum field trip bus contribution, Central School Garden contribution, fitness equipment contribution, 8th grade dance volunteer committees, 8th grade graduation ceremony booklet creation
  • Mindfulness programming contribution
  • New math instructional Resources (K-8) contribution
  • Book fairs at South, West and Central

Community Connections

  • Kindergarten playdate
  • Back-to-school parent breakfast
  • New Family Welcome Event
  • New Family Welcome Committee
  • Family movie nights in partnership with the Glencoe Park District
  • DwellSocial dinners
  • Chicago Wolves game
  • 3rd annual Glencoe Kid’s Carnival

Teacher and Staff Recognition

  • School kickoff D35 staff lunch
  • November conference staff lunch
  • Staff winter surprise (cards of gratitude with gift cards)
  • Principal Appreciation Day
  • Custodian Appreciation Day
  • Nurse Appreciation Day
  • Staff Appreciation Week
  • Holiday gifts for D35 support staff
  • Holiday gifts for bus drivers, custodians, D35 tech employees and crossing guards
  • D35 milestone/retirement staff gifts

Philanthropy

  • Share Our Spare diaper drive
  • Secret Snowman holiday gift collaboration with GJHP and D35
  • MLK Day of Service in partnership with The Volunteer Center
  • Cradles to Crayons drives
  • FAN membership contribution
  • McKeon scholarships

Other Programs

  • Marla's Lunch program
  • D35 family directory
  • School supply kits
  • South and West yearbooks
  • Room representatives
  • Spirit wear