Ojibwa PTO
The Ojibwa Elementary PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) is an organization whose purpose is to strengthen, enhance and encourage the educational and social environment of Ojibwa Elementary.
Our goals are to complement the school curriculum with additional opportunities for parents, teachers and students to learn, socialize, communicate and grow.
2025-26 Goals:
- Raise just over $50,000 during the school year to help fund social events for our families as well as supplement educational experiences.
- Increase parent, staff, and student involvement in PTO-sponsored activities and initiatives.
- Strengthen the communication between the PTO and Ojibwa staff to better support staff members, and in turn, our students.
- Continue to strengthen the sense of community at Ojibwa.
2026-2027 School Year - PTO Board Elections
Elections for the Ojibwa PTO Board for the 2026-2027 school year will be held at the May 13th PTO Meeting. All positions are open for election. For the office of President and Treasurer, a member must have served on the Board the previous year or be an active member in good standing with previous Executive Board or Chairperson experience. If no one steps forward with these qualifications, the PTO, in conjunction with the principal, has the ability to waive these requirements.
In order to run for a position, please fill out the Intent to Run Form and send it in an envelope marked PTO Board Elections to the school principal (office). All forms must have the Principal’s signature. All forms should be submitted no later than Monday, May 4th so that a slate of candidates may be presented at the May 13th meeting.
Learn more about the board positions and other ways to get involved:
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any member of the current board or send an email to 30pto@cvs.k12.mi.us
PTO Budget
Every year, we review our budget, adjust allocations and make a plan for the year. Just like a business, we have to have a balanced budget with income and expenses and need to work with the district on a monthly audit.
Below is a high level overview of where our PTO money comes from and where the money goes.
2025 – 2026 Resources
Monthly PTO Newsletters
PTO Meeting Minutes
FAQs
What happens at a PTO meeting?
During each PTO meeting, board members, committee chairs, and our Principal, Mr. Kondziolka (a.k.a. Mr. K.) , speak about what has been going on at our school during the past month. We ask for your ideas and help for all of our events that we sponsor during the school year. Time is also given all our attending parents to speak about school-related concerns. We would love to see you at our next meeting!!
Where does all the money go?
Some of the things that PTO funds through our fundraising programs: Grade level t-shirts, field trips, assemblies, teacher allocations, reading month, 5th grade end-of-the-year party, Kindergarten completion, 5th grade completion, Science Olympiad, Lego Robotics, Principal/Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week, Springo, Field Day and so much MORE!
Volunteering
180 Days in the School Year = 180 opportunities to make a difference!
We appreciate our families that take the time out of their schedules to help support our PTO programs and events for the betterment of our community! Our hope is that more families continue to be involved and help us do more programs together. Our PTO Board cannot do everything on our own and we need your support!
You must have a current background check on file to volunteer.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Decorations Committee
- Fishbowl Raffle Basket Committee
- Games Committee
- Raffle Ticket Sales Committee
You do not have to be a PTO Board member to take a more active role within the PTO!
Areas where we can use help:
- Birthday Grams
- Walk for Funds
- Read A Thon
- Santa Shop
- Teacher Appreciation
- Spring Carnival
Please check out this document which reviews the position responsibilities of the board, as well as more details on the programs listed above.
25/26 Ojibwa PTO Board
President - Francesca Pace
Vice President - Angel Kizy
Co-Secretaries - Michelle Vigneau & Amy Horgan
Treasurer - Amy Beauregard
Volunteer Coordinator - Kristin DeLuca
Keep In Touch
Ojibwa PTO Birthday Grams
Make your Ojibwa Owl feel extra special on their birthday while supporting the PTO!
A special surprise will be delivered to your child's classroom on their birthday or requested day. Send in this form, with your payment at any time and we will make sure it is delivered on the date you requested.
Kroger Community Rewards
Help Ojibwa PTO earn funds while you grocery shop at Kroger! It is easy to get started:
- Go to Kroger Community Rewards page: https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards'
- Sign-in to your Kroger account, or create an account (you will need your Kroger card
- Under your profile link at the top right of the page, click “My Account
- At the bottom of your profile information on the left, there is a section "Community Rewards", click on the section and you should see an option to Enroll
- You can then search by name "Ojibwa", (our account # is SR628) then select our school and click "Enroll". You are all set! Ask your friends and family to enroll as well if they are not currently supporting an organization. This does not impact your Kroger Rewards, this just gives back a portion of what you spend on groceries back to Ojibwa!
