KATE WICKHAM ELEMENTARY
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
"At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child's success is the positive involvement of parents." - Hull
The Wizard Donation Drive
The PTO budget provides funds for several programs and activities for Wickham students. Each year the PTO must fundraise in order to provide the support our school relies on. The major fundraising activities include the Silent Auction at the Fall Fun Fair, Monthly Dine Out events, A No-Bake, Bake-Sale and the most critical piece is our annual donation drive called the Wizard Donation Drive.
Each year, based on the planned costs to fully fund the needs of our school the PTO Executive Board provides a suggested cash donation amount for each family.
The suggested annual Donation Amount for 2025 is: $75.00 (1st student) + $25.00 (per each additional student).
Why the suggested amount? By each family donating the suggested amount (or more), the Wickham PTO can fully fund all programming and achieve our goal of enriching the lives of ALL of our students, staff, and families without the need of fundraising activities such as students selling candy or wrapping paper.
Families may contribute via cash or check (made payable to Wickham PTO) and drop off at the Wickham Elementary Main Office or via our easy online donation form (see green box below). Keep in mind that donation/contributions made to the PTO are tax-deductible. Although a suggested amount is provided, please know that any amount donated is greatly appreciated.
IMPORTANT NOTE - PLEASE READ:
Any donations made to the PTO are separate from Fees owed to the District.
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.
To Reserve the Celebration Herky:
1. Reserve your date by signing up via this SignUp Genius.
2. Pay for your reservation by:
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Submitting your payment via SignUp Genius;
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Going to the PTO Store and paying here.
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Leaving a check at the elementary office, payable to "Kate Wickham Elementary PTO." This is a suggested donation but the PTO wants everyone interested to participate. If the donation amount prohibits participation, please just sign up. Payment will not be demanded.
3. On the school day before your reservation (For example: If you have a Monday reserved, drop the poster board off on Friday) drop a 22 x 28 poster board off at the school office. The poster board may be decorated with your message and any other decorations you would like to include. THIS POSTERBOARD WILL NOT BE RETURNED. DO NOT INCLUDE ANYTHING THAT YOU WANT BACK. Standard poster boards may be purchased at several local retailers (Target, Walgreens, Michael's, etc).
4. Wickham office staff will place your poster board in front of Herky on the morning of your reservation.
5. At the end of the school day janitorial staff will recycle the poster board.
PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS IN THE COMMENTS AREA OF THE SIGN-UP GENIUS SO WE KNOW WHO HAS RESERVED HERKY FOR THAT DAY.
If you have questions, please contact the PTO at wickhampto@gmail.com
2026-27 EXECUTIVE BOARD
Alicia Mitros (President)
Heidi Haustein (VP of Communications)
Nadia Sabbagh Steinberg (VP of Programs)
Sara Curtin-DeLara (Secretary)
CONTACT US
601 E. Oakdale Blvd.
Coralville, IA 52241
Tel: 319-688-1175
Fax: 319-688-1176
Email: wickhampto@gmail.com
