Fundraising | What we support
In 2017-18 the efforts of the PTO raised over $25,000 for the school. The money raised funded field trips, classroom technology and supplies, and events for your kids attending Bluff Creek Elementary.
For 2018-19, in addition to supporting yearly grants and allocations for staff/teachers/students, the PTO is also raising money for the Guided Read Library program at BCE.
For 2018-19, in addition to supporting yearly grants and allocations for staff/teachers/students, the PTO is also raising money for the Guided Read Library program at BCE.
What is a Guided Reading Library?
A Guided Reading Library is different from the existing Media Center because it provides leveled texts in multiples of 6-12. The benefit of a well-developed Guided Reading Collection are:
- Supports Reading Instruction: Guided reading libraries provide a collection of reading materials at different reading levels that support small group reading.
- Enriches the Curriculum: Having a wide range of non-textbooks accessible to classroom teachers encourages them to incorporate diverse fiction and nonfiction books into their teaching. Teachers can also introduce students to a wide range of book genres, authors, and topics.
- Reinforces Language Acquisition: Guided reading libraries provide a vast resource for diverse activities that reinforce language acquisition. While the best predictor of reading success is the amount of time spent reading, reading achievement is also influenced by the frequency, amount, and diversity of reading activities.
- Encourages Independent Reading: Having books readily available in the classroom (student book bins) supports independent reading, personal exploration, project research, and individual assessment. Successful reading programs provide students with daily time to read self-selected books at their guided reading level that meet their personal reading interests.
- Increases Vocabulary: By reading a variety of texts at their appropriate level, students’ vocabulary increases, which improves reading comprehension and language arts skills.
- Allows Students to Interact with Books: A guided reading library functions as a gathering place for students to meet and talk about their reactions to books with peers and teachers. These exchanges encourage comprehension and critical thinking.
- Books for each Grade Level: Each Grade level will have approximately 16 different books with 12 – 15 copies for each book
- Donation Dollars: Every $20 donated will buy 4 books. Books are typically bought in bundles of 12 copies.
- Other Items: Book rooms will be organized with shelves, book bins, and other items to make this space very useable for every child.
Grants Funded by You
Updated Dec. 12, 2017
Donate
There are a lot of ways you can invest in improving your child’s educational experience at Bluff Creek Elementary. Whatever you’re able to do, the school and PTO appreciate it.
Your options include:
Your options include:
- Collect Box Tops
- Making an online, tax-deductible donation via PayPal
- Donate items for the Spring Fling Silent Auction
- Volunteer your time at one of the many programs or events produced by the PTO
- Small business owners can create a partnership with the school where we advertise your services to the parents and drive foot traffic to your store, in return for a tax deductible donation to the school
- Papa Johns: Use online promo code "BLUFF20" to Give & Get 20% off your order and 20% of your order will be donated to BCE PTO
- Submit ideas to the PTO leadership at bluffcreekpto@gmail.com
