Better Together
Each year, the Memorial Spaulding Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) reaches out to families via the Annual Appeal drive to request donations for the PTO. Every little bit helps us to fund wonderful enriching events like Creative Arts and Sciences ("CASC"), and fun community building events, which will be re-imagined this year to be made virtual or socially distanced (e.g. Halloween Dance, International Night, etc.). It also provides mini-grants for teacher programs and training, and beautification efforts for our school, including the amazing outdoor spaces that were just created before school started thanks to those who already donated.
If you have already donated to the Outdoor Spaces campaign, a huge THANK YOU! Please know that counts as your donation to the Annual Fund.
The Memorial Spaulding PTO is entirely run by volunteers and funded by both your donations and historically, largely funded by our After School Creative Arts Program ("ASCA"), and an annual fundraising social. Due to coronavirus, this year the ASCA funds will be reduced. Therefore we need your help more now than ever!
A few things to know about the Annual Appeal:
It is a one-time donation request.
Donating at the beginning of the year ensures that all the events that our kids and families look forward to take place as planned. It also helps avoid the need for labor intensive fundraisers like bake sales, and makes sure that all your money goes toward the most valuable enrichment for our kids and community. While we only expect families to donate once per school year, we may continue to reach out to those who have not yet donated.
It is tax deductible.
The Memorial Spaulding PTO is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit, so all donations are tax deductible. Also, please don't forget to check if your employer has a matching gift program, too.
It is convenient.
Donate right here by clicking the donate button! you can also mail a check to: Memorial Spaulding PTO, 250 Brookline St, Newton, MA 02459.
We are all in this together. Whether learning remotely or at school, we are one Memorial Spaulding family. Memorial Spaulding prides itself in being an inclusive community, and the PTO will be working hard this year in finding ways to bring us all together no matter where the learning takes place.
Your one time or monthly gift will be greatly appreciated!
$10 to $1,000 – every donation helps.
Thank you to all of the families who support our school and the PTO by contributing! It truly takes a village, and at Memorial Spaulding, we have a great one!