Belle Plaine PTO

11/17/2023

Our page will be closing soon. Before we go, we wanted to share the ways we were able to spend down our funds before permanently disbanding.
Some may have heard that with lack of involvement the PTO board decided to disband in 2022. With that decision came the task of dispersing our funds. 2022-2023 the PTO played a silent role in helping fund many activities. We gifted each teacher an Amazon gift card to get their year started, paid for a 5 year peacemaker art grant at Oak Crest, donated to the Wolf Ridge program, paid for guest speakers, provided grade level spending to all BG-6th grades, provided field trip funds, donated Scholastic dollars to Chatfield and Oak Crest Libraries, donated PTO's portion of Holiday Express profits to ECFE.

Our goal was to have fully disbanded by May of 2023, but with unforseen obstacles we were still left with a good chunk of funds. As we entered into the 2023-2024 school year, the board decided to put money towards 5 years of field trip bussing for Chatfield students and the remaining funds went into the Wolf Ridge account to be used over the next 3 years.

We want to thank all past PTO board members for supporting such a wonderful organization within our school community. We also want to take the time to thank the families of Belle Plaine that supported the PTO. Without you, we wouldn't have lasted this long.
The goal of the PTO has always been to relieve the stress off of families by paying for activities and experiences for our students, we can gladly say that we were successful in doing so.

10/10/2022

Good morning Belle Plaine Parents & Students

Katie, Jessica, and myself would like to update the community about the happenings of the PTO.
We had great plans and hopes for the PTO, but after spending a lot of time discussing options we have decided that the PTO will be disbanding.
We were fortunate enough to be part of this amazing organization, and I have personally loved being able to see my child impacted by the efforts of the PTO.
We reached out to the principals and teachers before the start of this school year and have made plans to support our kids and teachers through this school year with the remainder of our funds.
Some of the plans include classroom reimbursement for teachers, grade level funding for student experiences and field trips, continued Art Grant for the next 4 years, continued support of Wolf Ridge for the next 4 years, and large donation to each school to go towards projects aimed at improving our schools for our children.
We thank the Belle Plaine Community for their support over the years. Anyone who is interested in continuing to support our schools can reach out to the Principals for direction.

Mindi Driehorst
Belle Plaine PTO President

05/13/2022

Come see us at Oak Crest tonight from 6:30pm-8:30pm for some Free Oce Cream and the last day of our BOGO Book Fair!!

05/09/2022

Hello Parents of Belle Plaine!

the PTO is hosting our final Book Fair of the year and Event this week!

We are looking for a few volunteers to help make this event successful!

Our needs:

Helping hands during the Book Fair (daytime) Wednesday - Friday
-- Working the register while students are shopping
(there will be either a PTO member or Mrs Ritter there as well to help)

During the Ice Cream Social and Book Fair on Friday Evening
--Ice Cream Social: Scooping Ice Cream and helping with Toppings
--Working the register while families shop (PTO Member will also be there to help)
Volunteers will help earn funds for their Classroom Teachers!

See Sign Up link for available slots!

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

05/05/2022

Teacher Appreciation week May 2nd-6th.It's not to late to thank your child's teacher.

04/25/2022

Let us know if you left this waterbottle at the event on Friday night.

04/19/2022

PTO is looking for 7 parent volunteers to help us with Gym/Art night Friday, April 22nd. 6:30pm-8:30pm.

We are looking for the following help:
1. Check In Table at Doors: Becca Rose
2. Concessions:_Lyubov Burlachenko_
3. Concessions:Deanna Sforza
4. Gym Station: Kerri Swanson
5. Gym Station:
6. Art Station:Marissa Hanson
7. Art Station:Traci Scheer

Each parent volunteer will earn $25 for your child's classroom or one of your choice.

Please message us if you are interested in helping.

04/18/2022

Dear Families,
As we get ready to end another school year, please take a few minutes to consider joining the PTO for 2022-2023 School Year. We will be having one last meeting on 4/22/2022 7:00pm-7:30pm in Chatfield Conference Room.

We as a board of 3 are in need of filling the following positions in able to consider continuing the PTO for another year.

Full Board
*President
Mindi Driehorst is willing to stay on and help mentor this role
*Vice President
Mindi Driehorst is willing to stay and help mentor this role
*Secretary
Jessica Nagel is willing to stay on and help mentor this role
*Treasurer
Katie Wermerskirchen is willing to stay on and help mentor this role
*Event Coordinator
Mindi is willing to help mentor this role

10-20 Consistent Parent Volunteers
*Book Fair Helper
Help plan and organize helpers with guidance from the Board
*Fundraiser Helper
Help plan and organize with guidance from the Board
*Meeting Attendees
Attend meetings regularly to share your voice in decisions that affect your child
*Event Roles
Event Set Up (30 minutes)
Chaperones
Concessions Stand
Welcome & Registration Table
Event Tear Down (30 minutes)

If we are unable to fill all Board and Parent Volunteer roles, the PTO will be dissolving as of June 1, 2022.

If you have any questions please contact the PTO Board at: [email protected]

Thank you for your continued support
Your Belle Plaine PTO Board
Jessica Nagel
Katie Wermerskirchen
Mindi Driehorst

04/13/2022

PTO Open Gym & Art Night -
April 22nd - 6:30-8:30 -Come out for a fun, free family event. There will be lots of activities inside the gym and the pop-up art room throughout the night, giving you chances to flex your muscles and your creativity. Concessions available. (This is a family event; sorry, no drop-offs.)

03/08/2022

PTO is looking for 7 parent volunteers to help us with Math Night on 3/15 6:30pm-8:00pm.

We are looking for the following help:
1. Check In Table at Doors: Melissa Marie Breeggemann
2. Concessions Deanne Fogarty
3. Concessions Kim Edel
4. Bingo Caller Sara Anderson Linquist
5. Clock Wall Helper Traci Scheer
6. Throw Station Helper Deanna Sfzora
7. Estimation Table Helper Lyuba Burlachenko
8. Floater: Deanna Wollschlager

Each parent volunteer will earn $25 for their child’s classroom by v volunteering.

Please message us if you are interested in helping.

02/28/2022

Math night is coming up fast!