Welcome to the Capitol Hill PTO Homepage!

Welcome to the Capitol Hill PTO Homepage!

  • Weekly News

    PTO Meeting Notes - Monday, September 18, 6:15-7:30pm Red Cafeteria at Capitol Hill

     

    Welcome

    • Board introduced themselves since we haven’t met in person for over a year.  Co-Chair Allison introduced Mr. Freeman, Capitol Hill’s principal

    Suggestions

    • Dinner from 5:30-6:00pm then start PTO meeting
    • Have child care in the Blue Atrium so the kids can see their parents

    Budget Udates and Budget Proposal

    • In 2022-2023 at the very end of the fiscal year, we overspent $8,000

      • We do not have a negative balance because we have borrowed from Club money that PTO holds for this

      • Clubs should have $12,000

      • Large unexpected Bussing bill was $13,000 up from $7,000 the previous year

      • We encourage teachers to spend their budgets

    • Direct Drive fundraising asking for $40,000 instead of $25,000

    • Read-a-thon fundraiser in February, last year raised $42,000

    • Suggested to explain that Field trips, Voice, Choice and Joy day, 8th grade celebration, classroom necessities 

    • Suggestions on raising money

      • Have QR codes at events asking for donations, saying the event is sponsored by PTO

      • In February - have an ask for 8th grade donation

      • In May and June - have an ask for a start-up teacher fund

      • Ask parents to check if their company matches donations

      • Note on Field trip permission slips that PTO sponsored the trip, ask for a donation if possible

      • Ask Mr. Putnam’s Media Arts Specialist to make a video of all the things the PTO pays for and ask for donations

      • Find a Box Top person 

      • Have a fundraising drive for Voice, Choice and Joy Day possibly in March/April

      • Letter to Parents asking for donations - Brandon and Michelle

      • Promote Amazon Wish list to help teachers get the classroom supplies they need 

      • Great Gatherings  - fundraiser - create a gathering, cost to attend, also offer scholarships

    Vote on 2023-2024 PTO Budget

    • Do you support the 2023-2024 Budget? 

      • Yes: 18

      • No: 1 - hope for revision for VCJ day

     

    Upcoming:

    • Grandparents Day - October 6

    • Science Event 

    • Doing Good Together - Need volunteers

    • November 27th next PTO meeting

     
Capitol Hill Spirit Wear

  • The 2022-2023 Capitol Hill PTO Board is:

    Allison Burnett (Co-Chair)

    Dr. Kristin Morris (Equity Lead)

    Alex Kotze (Treasurer)

    Rachel Theobald (Secretary)

    Megann King-Abraham (Elementary teacher rep)

    John Mayock (Elementary teacher rep)

    Lisa Schibel (Middle School teacher rep)

    Linda Morrison (Middle School teacher rep)

    Please reach out to ptochair.capitolhill@gmail.com with any questions

Support the PTO

  • You can support Capitol Hill PTO and get a tax deduction!

    Direct Drive - Our annual drive to gather donations directly! Contributions may be made by check or through GiveMN.org using your credit card by clicking here. The more we are able to raise funds through direct donations, the fewer fundraiser events we must host; therefore freeing our time and efforts to support the school and students with more educational services and experiences. Support our school while getting a tax deduction.

Get Plugged In

  • PTO Meetings

    Attend bimonthly PTO meetings to learn about issues relevant to our community, including the latest news from our principal, Mr. Freeman.

    Capitol Hill Magnet School-Friends and Family Facebook Page

    Join the community Facebook group as another way to be part of the school conversation.

    Capitol Hill Headliners

    These weekly publications are organized by the school and include information from the PTO. 

    Volunteer opportunities

    PTO supports various events throughout the year that need volunteers. Please click here to see a list of current volunteer spots that are available.  If you are interested but do not know how to help or if you have an idea of your own, email us!