Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
KATE WICKHAM ELEMENTARY
"At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child's success is the positive involvement of parents." - Hull
End of Year Picnic
Please sign up for a volunteer shift at the End of Year Picnic! We need your help to pull this off!
PTO volunteers
After two full years of no in-person events due to COVID we need to identify new volunteers willing to help with PTO events. The Wickham PTO provides vital monetary support for field trips, playground equipment, technology, classroom supplies and special educational opportunities such as Chess Club, Spanish Club and Science Fair. Without additional volunteer support, we will no longer be able to provide the funding and enrichment events that we have in the past. Please consider volunteering for a position during the 2022-2023 school year!
Visit the SignUp Genius to see a list of current volunteers needed:
Reserve The Celebration Herky
Wickham Elementary has a large Herky dressed up like a wizard prominently displayed near the entry of our school. In years past we offered families the option to rent Herky for a day to display a message of celebration (birthday, half birthday, sporting event, holiday, etc.) for your student. We ask for a $10 donation for each day that you reserve to serve as a fundraiser for PTO.
We are excited to bring back this fun tradition with a few procedure changes that ensure we are following Iowa City Community Schools COVID policy.
Learn More & Reserve your day here: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10c0c4faeaa2fa7f58...
Make your donation here: https://www.wickhampto.org/store
Amazon Smile
If you order anything from Amazon, please consider registering with Amazon Smile. All you have to do is select Wickham Elementary PTO as your designated charity and a portion of all your purchases will be donated to the school. Prices, delivery, etc. does not change.. Amazon simply makes a donation to the school based on your purchases.
Box Tops
No more clipping boxes and sending them to school (although if you have some left, please send them in).
NEW PROGRAM
Download the Box Top App to your phone.
Scan all your receipts (within 14 days of sale) and if you purchased an eligible item, money is automatically put in Wickham's account.
So easy and can work on online receipts (i.e. Hy-Vee Online) too.
The Wizard Donation Drive
The Annual Wizard Donation Drive, is the main source of revenue for the PTO. This fundraiser is chosen in lieu of any sales-type fundraisers.
The suggested amount per family is $75 for the first student, and $25 for each additional student. Although this is the suggested amount, any donation is greatly appreciated.
These donations fund:
Software subscriptions
Books Supplies for classrooms including art, P.E., music, and counseling
Playground equipment
Staff appreciation events
Educational technology
Clubs and field trips
Wickham Families may contribute via check (made payable to Wickham PTO and mailed to the Wickham office) or online through our website: www.wickhampto.org
PLEASE NOTE: The textbook and planner fees are paid separately to the School District and are NOT contributions to any PTO fundraising.
2021-22 PTO EXECUTIVE BOARD
Julie Hartman, President
Denise Seabold, Past Co-President
Jenny Struthers, Past Co-President
Caren Tracy, Vice President
Emily Cornish, VP Communications
Sara Tapya-Salem, Secretary
Jeff Wagner, Treasurer
CONTACT US
NEWS & NOTES
601 E. Oakdale Blvd.
Coralville, IA 52241
Tel: 319-688-1175
Fax: 319-688-1176
Email: wickhampto@gmail.com