Cumberland Road Elementary PTO
The Cumberland Road Elementary (CRE) Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), as a volunteer-staffed partnership between the school and parents/guardians of CRE students, provide support through volunteerism, fundraising, and community events, to build a positive school community, enrich the student experience, and support the school’s mission to provide excellence in education. The CRE PTO is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Save the Date! ('23-'24 school year)
June 27 & July 25- Dine to Donate: Torchy's Tacos (every 4th Tuesday of the month)
Aug. 6, 2-4 p.m.- 'First Day' Shirt pick up
Aug. 7, time TBD- School Open House & 'First Day' Shirt pick up
Aug. 9- First Day of School
Aug. 30- 1st General PTO Meeting
Quick Links
• 22-23 PTO Events Calendar • Staff Favorite Things • Staff Appreciation Wish List • Roadrunner Rewards • CRE PTO CheddarUp
• Become a Sponsor • Meet our Sponsors • Follow us on Facebook • Follow us on Twitter • Upcoming Outdoor Learning Lab
Join Us
As part of the CRE community, YOU are a member of the PTO. Join us for events, meetings, and volunteering!
PTO Meetings
Meetings for the 2022-23 school year are scheduled for August 18, January 18, April 19 (volunteer callout), and May 10. (Click on the date to see meeting minutes.)
We can’t wait to see you there! Watch the CRE newsletter and social media posts for calendar updates.
Volunteers
Volunteers are always welcome! To get connected for a volunteer position with a committee or an event, email us at Cumberlandroadelementarypto@gmail.com or reach out to a committee chair.
Meet the Board
2022-23 PTO Executive Board & Committee Chairs
| President |
Kristin Franks |
| Vice President |
Stacey Johnson |
| Secretary |
Jessica Read |
| Treasurer |
Wendy Puls |
| Member at Large |
Angela Stoecker |
| Member at Large |
Jennifer Niesse |
| Past President |
Elizabeth Farr |
| Flower Sales |
Stacey Johnson |
| Staff Appreciation |
Melanie Wing |
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Kim James |
| Student Incentives |
Beth Romer |
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Melissa Schneider |
| Spirit Wear |
Jennifer Niesse |
| Secret Staff Appr'n |
Sylvanna Highley |
| Roadrunner Rewards |
Tabitha Holt |
| School Supply Kits |
Erica Baumgartner |
| Dine to Donate |
Karissa Coe |
| Family Dance |
Amanda Falcone |
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Christie Waggoner |
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Shanna Fitts |
| Sponsorship |
Jessica Read |
PTO Board Documents and Descriptions
Executive Board Positions
Committee Descriptions
CRE PTO Bylaws
Staff Appreciation
Staff Favorite Things Lists
Get to know the staff of CRE and their favorite things! Whether you’re looking to send a token of appreciation to a staff member or check out their class wish list, click here to find staff by name.
Staff Appreciation Committee
Join us in celebrating the amazing teachers and staff of CRE! The Staff Appreciation Committee celebrates our staff each month with fun gifts, stock the break room, or tasty treats!
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Help by donating:
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Amazon Wishlist donation sent directly to the school and/or dropping off donations in the office (marked PTO Staff Appreciation) for monthly treats.
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$10 gift cards for staff birthdays (such as coffee shop, ice cream shop, bookstore, Target, etc.)
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Watch for special opportunities during Staff Appreciation Month in May!
Secret Staff Admirers
Adopt a staff member to shower with appreciation for the school year. Secret Staff Admirers provide at least one token of appreciation per grading period to their staff member (4x per school year). The gift can be as simple or creative as you’d like and can be more often. Keep your identity a secret until the Staff Appreciation Week in May. To select or be assigned a staff member, contact cumberlandroadelementarypto@gmail.com.
Fundraising
Become a Sponsor
The CRE PTO would like to invite you to become a sponsor for the 2022-23 school year. This is an opportunity to support our school while raising recognition for your business. Your tax-deductible donation allows us to fund programs and host events such as:
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First day t-shirts for every student
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CRE family events (Community Night, Family Dance, Roadrunner Festival, and more)
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Teacher classroom grants
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Staff appreciation
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School and playground upgrades (Climbing Dome, Traversing Wall)
...and so much more!
This year, we are excited to be focusing fundraising on our upcoming CRE Outdoor Learning Lab.
Sponsorship Levels
In-Kind Donations are always welcome! We can use in-kind donations such as bounce house rentals, gift cards and merchandise for our silent auction, student incentive gift cards/meals, print media, food and drink items for staff and events, and more! Your donation will receive a tax deduction letter and sponsor recognition.
Click here for more details about our Sponsorship Opportunities.
Contact us at cumberlandroadelementarypto@gmail.com to become a sponsor!
Roadrunner Rewards
Help earn donations from community partners with these easy programs. Share this flyer and help your coworkers, friends, and family sign up, too!
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AmazonSmile: The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate .5% of the purchase price from eligible purchases. New-- Turn on AmazonSmile on your regular Amazon mobile app! Open the app and find ’Settings’ in the main menu. Tap on ‘AmazonSmile’ and follow the on-screen instructions to turn on AmazonSmile on your phone. Select Cumberland Road Elementary PTO. (Instructional Flyer)
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Kroger Community Rewards: Link your Kroger Shopper’s Card to Cumberland Road Elementary (organization # MR214) and donations will accumulate anytime you shop with your shopper’s card, including ClickList! Link your card at https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards. (Instructional Flyer)
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Coca-Cola Give: Visit www.coke.com/give to scan or enter your cap codes. Click “Donate to your local school”, enter our zip code and select Cumberland Road Elem School – Fishers, IN. Then simply scan or enter the code in your Coke cap! (Instructional Flyer)
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Box Tops: Scan your shopping receipts in the New Box Tops for Education mobile app and earn donations for your purchases of participating products! Download the app in the app store and select Cumberland Road Elementary. (Instructional Flyer)
Dine-to-Donate
Join us for our Dine-to-Donate events scheduled throughout the year with local restaurants and businesses! A percentage of your purchase is donated back to the school. Check the CRE PTO social media pages and website for event details coming soon!
Spirit Wear Sales
Get your Roadrunner spirit wear during our Fall Semester or Spring Semester sale! Get your favorite Roadrunner attire for the whole family, while raising money for the school. Check out the CRE newsletter and social media posts for spirit wear sale dates and links.
PTO Meeting Minutes
Check out what’s happening at our PTO Meetings!