Hello Riverwatch families –
Once again, we would like to thank our wonderful families who have already donated to PTSO this year! As we wrap up the first full week of school, we are now at a total of 76 families who have generously donated to PTSO. Our goal this year is $12,000 in donations, and we are currently at $5,720.
Last year, with the support of our Riverwatch families, PTSO was able to provide students and teachers with:
$2,500 in PBIS rewards funding
$7,500 in additional Chromebooks
$8,000 in teacher grants, including $5,400 towards gifted certifications for 18 RMS teachers; classroom supplies; therapy dog trainings; a new buzzer system to help our Academic Bowl team train; and funding towards outside performances that align with curriculum standards
Every dollar donated to RMS PTSO goes back to our students and teachers!
Current family donation participation rates:
6th grade – 9% of students
7th grade – 4% of students
8th grade - 4% of students
Teachers – 78% of teachers
As your student may have mentioned to you, at the end of August, the students in the grade level with the highest percentage of families donating to PTSO will receive an ice cream treat. If 75% of students in a grade level donate, we will be able to provide a treat to all students in that grade (if less than 75% of families donate, the treat will only be for those students whose families donated).
Visit the PTSO website to DONATE TODAY.
As a reminder, your membership fee is a tax-deductible donation to the RMS PTSO (a 501c3), and is eligible for corporate matching programs if your organization offers that. Membership does not obligate you to attend meetings, volunteer your time, or fund subsequent activities this school year. Thank you for your help in contributing to Riverwatch.
#RMStheGOLDstandard!
