Membership Drive

Highlands Elementary PTO

Dear Scottie families,

We would like to take a moment to thank you for your donation to our school Highlands Elementary! We recognize the efforts that all parents put in to support their children whether it be a monetary donation to the school, volunteer time, and/or expertise! Everything that YOU do is appreciated by all, thank you.

During our “Membership Drive” this year we wanted to share with you what was achieved! Here are a few interesting statistics:

1.   We raised $5000 for Highlands Elementary that is 1/3 of our goal!

2.   There are 612 students enrolled and 140 students contributed.

3.   The average donation per student was $28.36 of the 150 students that donated to the school.

 If 612 students donated we would reach our goal of $15000.00

Some of you may have noticed during Parent/Teacher conferences last week each teacher had a graph outside their door that showed the class participation of the Membership Drive. We would like to recognize the efforts of Mrs. Burke’s 5^th Grade Class with the highest total of $475.00 to date! Also, Mrs. Simpson’s class had 11 students participate in the donation! Great way to keep the Scottie spirit moving forward teachers!

Last year Highlands PTO donated over $40,000.00 to the school! This went to books, electronics, sponsored Field Trips, building security and so on!

We are working hard to give our students the best experience possible while they are at Highlands Elementary. Membership donations are received all year! If you should choose to contribute again to our school we would greatly appreciate it!

Go Scotties!

Highlands PTO

 

2022 Colonist Park Drive ♦ Sugar Land, Texas ♦ 281-634-4160

For further information regarding Highlands PTO please contact Rebecca Perel, President at rperel.highlandspto@hotmail.com

Dear Parents and Students,

Welcome all new parents and students, and if you are a returning student, welcome back! Highlands Elementary is a great school with dedicated staff members and our Principal, Dr. Bogle is the best!
I am Rebecca Perel, your PTO President for the school year 2012-2013!

I have been a volunteer at Highlands since my daughter first entered the school in the 1st Grade. I am a working mother, I coach Figure Skating and I own a company that started just 3 years ago that is now in 16 different countries. My husband, Matthew works as the Business Development Director for SalesMetrix. Our day to day lives are quite busy, however we made a commitment as parents to be an integral part in our child’s learning experience. We have been blessed with great teachers along the way and now she just entered 4th grade! Wow, time does pass quickly!

I am sure a lot of new and returning parents have questions about the PTO and what we do for the school. We are here to assist the teachers, help provide an atmosphere that is conducive to learning, and to raise funds for learning tools that support our students and foster the best learning environment that can be provided. We also, provide funding for Field Trips, new Library books, the Multi-Cultural Festival, Much of the technology used by the students today, and helping upkeep the beautification of the school grounds. We work to maintain a presence in the day to day activities and events at Highlands Elementary.

We are always in need of volunteers, and no amount of assistance is too little. Even making copies for the teachers adds valuable teaching time for our children. As with any volunteer group we are constantly looking for ways to raise money for the school, as a matter of fact we are starting to solicit corporate sponsorship. Our first corporate sponsor was just secured for popcorn Fridays, thank you AmerCable! Being a volunteer at the school does not mean you have to be there every day, but it does allow you to be an active part of the community and school your child is attending. Our fundraising activities are a huge part of how we generate funds to support the goals of the teachers and the school. We recognize that for many, these are tough times and making a financial donation is not a reasonable request, however, your time and talent is always welcome!

I, like the rest of our board, would personally love to meet each of you, although time never allows for all things to happen. Please know that we are working to help your student(s) everyday! Thank you for your continued support and we all look forward to a great year!

Respectfully,



Rebecca Perel
Highlands Elementary
PTO President
2012-2013 Rperel.highlandspto@hotmail.com