PTO

 “The AMS PTO is a dedicated group of volunteers that works to support students, staff and parents by advocating and promoting the best possible educational environment.”

Membership:  The AMS PTO is open to parents and guardians ofAuburnMiddle School students as well as all AMS staff. There is no fee to join and the rewards are priceless.  Registration forms are sent home at the start of the school year; forms can also be obtained from the school office.

 Meetings:  Meetings take place on the second Monday of each month at6:00pm in the AMS cafeteria.  All members are invited to attend these meetings to provide input and assistance

Objectives:  To enhance the school experience for both students and staff by securing funds for educational materials, programs and events; to assist with communicating information to parents and guardians; to support the staff through simple acts of gratitude.

Volunteer Opportunities: We encourage every parent, guardian and teacher to take an active interest in the AMS PTO.  We strongly believe that students achieve greater success when adults make the effort to get personally involved.   While we do reserve the right to solicit PTO members for assistance, we prefer parents take the initiative in volunteering. Contact a PTO member if you are interested in staffing the book fairs, special events or helping during SOL testing, or if you are interested in providing refreshments for special events or teacher appreciation brunches…and remember, your ideas are always welcome at the monthly meetings.

Fundraising Events

  • Catalog Fundraiser (Start of school year):  Eclectic gifts, foods & wrapping papers
  • Scholastic Book Fairs (Fall/Winter/Spring):  Age appropriate books, posters and trinketsWe encourage parents to attend the book fairs.  There is always a selection of reading material, resource books and cook books geared toward the adult reader.  It is also a great opportunity to fill a teacher’s wish-list item, purchase a book for the school library or get that book your student forgot to bring money for.
  • Basket Auction (Late Winter):  Students participate in creating themed-baskets for auction. The AMS staff and AMS PTO work together to provide a fun-filled evening showcasing the talents and achievements of the AMS students. Proceeds from this event help support year-end student events and field trips.

On-going “No Selling” Fundraisers

BOXTOP$ - The AMS PTO gets 10 cents for each BOXTOP$ collected. This is one of the easiest fundraisers for your school and students are rewarded for participating!  The homeroom collecting the most each month, above the minimum goal of 100, receives a special treat.

KROGER Cares Cards – Kroger Cares Fund-Raising Program provides proven results of an easy, successful money-making program.  Purchase your initial Kroger debit card from the AMS Office and use it for its face value to purchase Kroger groceries or gas.  Once the amount is used up, simply reload the card at any checkout line or gas station.  AMS gets 5% of every dollar spent – it’s that easy!  Cards are available in the amounts of $5.00, $10.00 or $25.00. 

MAGAZINES – ORDER MAGAZINES - Pay very competitive prices and AMS gets 40%!

  • Go to QSP.com and enter our school code (425064417).    
  • Subscribe to or renew a magazine and AMS will earn 40%.
  • QSP offers a wide-selection of magazines to choose from at very competitive prices.
  • Subscriptions make great holiday gifts!

What Is Fundraising Money Used For?

School budgets are tight and do not always allow for programs and supplies that are deemed less critical.  The AMS PTO aims to provide the tools that help make AMS academically competitive. We also value the social experience of middle school and support events geared to promoting a positive learning and teaching environment.      

 

 Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has.
-Margaret Mead