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Each year, the Mason-Rice Parent-Teacher-Organization (PTO) - to which all parents of Mason-Rice students belong - organizes programs and fundraises to support curriculum, enrichment programs and community events at Mason-Rice. We meet a critical need in our school by providing funding for programs, initiatives, and supplies that are not available through the Newton Public Schools. (The PTO is not allowed to fund the following: teachers, classes, school building related enhancements/maintenance, except annually on Newton Serves, or school building operations).

Due Donation - Help us make a difference and make a contribution. And while we encourage you to participate, dues contribution is voluntary, so contribute the amount that is right for your family. Any donation to the PTO is confidential and anonymous (except to our Treasurer who handle the deposits). Every dollar does makes a difference. The cost of of the PTO Budget is approximately $150/student - 2011 Dues Donation Campaign Letter. Every dollar makes a difference as it shows you care.

While the Dues Campaign is not new, the goal to raise the significant amount of our Annual Budget with the Dues Campaign is new in 2011. The results will have a direct impact on which fundraiser(s) we will need the rest of the school year. Every contribution makes a difference and we encourage you to participate - at any level - and at any time during the school year.

The higher participation and amount raised during the Dues Campaign will determine the remaining amount we need to fundraise for the year. Every $ makes a difference. Please make your donation at any time, at your convenience. Thank you for supporting the PTO Programs.

You can also send a check made payable to the "Mason-Rice PTO", and leave it in the PTO Treasurer's box located in the front of the lobby. Thank you for supporting Mason-Rice!

The PTO Annual Budget in the last couple of years has been around $63,000 to $66,000 at a cost of $140-$150/student to include:

$34 for Classroom Programs & Teacher Supplies (Pens, Pencils, Markers, Notebooks, Name Tags, Bulletin Boards, Folders, Science Projects Materials per grade – chicks, owls, Puddle Stompers, etc);
$33 for 3 arts & sciences speakers for each grade (i.e. author Kevin Hawkes, scientist & researchers from Wingmasters Birds of Prey, Michael LaFosse using origami to help understand math concepts; and 2 one-hour school events like Epic Brass Quintet;
$17 funds bus costs for 2 Field Trips for each grade;
$5 for New books for school Library;
$19 for Principal Discretionary Fund for professional development courses, family hardship support for field trips, supplies, etc;
$11 for Technology (laptops, ELMO document cameras, projectors);
$30 for Community events (World Cultures Festival, Fun-Run, Garden, Night Out Events, Teacher Appreciation Luncheon, Safe Routes to School).

To learn more about the current school year PTO Budget, please view PTO Budget Charts Summary. For more details on our budget and financials, go to Treasury. Thank you for supporting Mason-Rice.

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