Reid Elementary PTO would like to welcome all new and returning students and families back to school. The PTO is an organization of parents & teachers at Reid Elementary School. Our goal is to support the school, teachers, and students. We strive for continued parent involvement in helping build a better educational environment for our children. Through the volunteering and fundraising efforts, the PTO can donate funds to help purchase educational materials, equipment, field trips, assemblies and more.
For the PTO to be effective, it is essential to have involvement from as many parents and guardians as possible. Many people feel they cannot be included in the PTO because they can't come to every meeting or be on school campus during the day. There are endless possibilities in how you can help. Whatever your level of flexibility, we could use you in the PTO. Reid PTO truly appreciates their volunteers, as do our teachers and staff. Please feel free to contact any PTO member on how you can become more involved!
Once again we will be alternating our meeting times each month. Our first meeting will be held on Monday, September 16th at 7pm in the Reid cafeteria. The following month will be during school hours. We hope to see you there.
Rocket Run!!
Each year the PTO plans a lot of events for our families. We like to keep the costs of these events as low as possible. In order to do that we do have to fundraise. Our biggest fundraiser of every year is our Rocket Run. This is a school wide fundraiser where prizes are awarded in each grade level. In the past we had students raise a specific amount to qualify for the larger prize of a party after school hours. However this year we are setting a school wide goal. Every dollar raised counts towards our goal of $15,000. If we reach our school wide goal by the date of the Rocket Run, the PTO will be holding a Glow Party with everyone invited!!
Packets with additional information went home in your classroom packets at Open House.If you were unable to attend Open House, look for your packet to come home during the first week. Once again this year online donations will be accepted and encouraged. See below for the online donation link. Copy and paste the link on Facebook, in emails and texts to encourage more people to donate. Make sure to tell your friends and family to include your students name when making online donations. We will also accept Venmo payments.
Popcorn Fridays
Our first popcorn Friday is on September 6th. Bags cost $1 each, with a maximum of 2 bags per kid. Pre-payment for the year is permitted. If you'd like to volunteer your time, stop in the office after drop off on Friday morning. We are always looking for more hands and your kids love to see you in the school when you deliver to their room!
Spirit Wear
Each year we like to offer our families an opportunity to purchase some Reid Rocket Spirit Wear. New this year the PTO will be offering Reid and Grand Blanc Bobcats spirit wear. The Spirit wear website is currently live and will remain open until September 13th. This will allow the PTO time to produce, sort and distribute purchases.
Volunteers Wanted!
2024-2025 Board Members
President - Elizabeth O'Mara
Vice President - Carla Meier
Treasurer - Jennifer Lang
Secretary - Kristine Csuti
Communication - Co-Chairs Josie Peterson & Inna Shumpert
Email: GB.ReidPTO@gmail.com
Website: www.gbcs.org/reid
Location: 2103 E. Reid Rd Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Phone: 810-591-7128
Search for: Reid Elementary PTO (Grand Blanc)
Please be sure to answer two questions when you request to join. In our private group we share numerous event photos and do not admit any one without a connection to the school. You may also email GB.ReidPTO@gmail.com for approval.
IF YOU DON"T ANSWER THE QUESTIONS OR EMAIL US, YOU WILL NOT BE APPROVED.