Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Letter from the PGO President

Dear Fort River Families,

Welcome to the start of the new year! Our first bit of exciting news is that the Fort River Parent Council has changed its name to the Parent/Guardian Organization or PGO. With so many families changing schools due to redistricting, this new name will bring continuity to the parent organizations of Fort River, Crocker Farm, and Wildwood, who will also use the name PGO.

Our PGO works to help make Fort River a fun, stimulating, and welcoming environment for all children and families. Every parent and guardian is a member of the Fort River PGO.

Here are some of the PGO sponsored events:

  • Free Yearbook
  • Free Student Directory
  • Family Fair
  • Science Night
  • School Picture Day
  • Book Fairs
  • Field Day
  • International Fair
  • Coffee with the Principal
  • Special Education Staff needs
  • Classroom Support & Enrichment
  • Extra Funds for Field Trips
  • Library Fund
  • Scholarship Fund
  • After School Clubs
  • Staff Appreciation Luncheon
  • Bus Driver Breakfast
  • And much more …
We hope you will make two commitments to the Fort River PGO this year:

*Volunteer your time. There are many opportunities to give the precious gift of your time. Please see the attached list of volunteers needed and choose something that interests you.

*Make a donation to our Annual Fund. 100% participation is our goal!

The PGO Annual Fund: As you can see, the Fort River PGO is very active and supports teachers and students in many ways. This support requires a healthy Annual Fund! We hope every family will contribute, so please donate in ANY amount. We want 100% participation--every dollar helps!

With a successful Annual Fund, our PGO can focus time and energy on teacher support, events, and community building.

Please support the Annual Fund by making an early donation.

You may send cash or check, payable to "Fort River PGO", to the Main Office (mail or send envelope to school)

OR

Thanks so much for all your support.

Pam Rietkerk, PGO President                       Liz Larson, PGO Treasurer
Michele Spirko, PGO Vice President            Catherine McGraw, PGO Secretary