Our Parent Teacher Organization is a nonprofit 501(c )(3) that was created to support, specifically, Oak Creek Elementary. There are three major components to our purpose. The first is to increase communication between teachers, families and students. The second is to bring our community together. The third is to provide for our students in the greatest need.
We give out teacher grants, organize great family events, supply materials to our school, including upgrades to our playground, and have rebuilt our school garden. Our money is raised through fundraising and grants. Donations are tax deductible. Our manpower are volunteers. We have moms, dads, grandparents and other family and community members that help in person or from home.
Keep an eye on our school’s Coyote Newsletter each week for volunteering and fundraising opportunities. We would like to invite you to help create a wonderful Oak Creek Community for this year and years to come.
Donations
To make a donation, please click here: OC Donation
Your employer may match your donation. Don’t forget your spouse’s company too!
AmazonSmile
You may donate to the Oak Creek PTO through AmazonSmile at no cost to you. Please include us as your charity if you purchase any items through Amazon. You may change your charity HERE to Oak Creek Elementary PTO. Make sure you purchase items through amazonsmile.com instead of amazon.com. If you are using the App on your phone you will need to change the settings every 6 months to use amazonsmile.com instead of just amazon.com. “To activate AmazonSmile in the Amazon Shopping app, simply tap on “AmazonSmile” within the Programs & Features menu or Settings and follow the on-screen instructions.” More help is HERE. The PTO receives 0.5% of any purchase.
Fred Meyer
Do you shop at Fred Meyer? You can support the PTO at no cost to you. Instructions are HERE. Please choose “Oak Creek Elementary PTA” for our organization. Yes, this was created when we were still a PTA.
Attention: Google, Intel and Nike employees (Benevity)
The PTO has signed up for Benevity.com. Your company may give to the Oak Creek PTO if you spend time instructing your children at home or providing community service this calendar year. This is a huge deal and may provide $10 an hour that you have spent teaching your child. Other companies use Benevity and we would like to help you get set up. Reach out to OakCreekElementaryPTO@gmail.com if you need more information to set this up.
Yearbooks
Yearbooks are up for pre-order and are $25 until February. Pre-orders will be unavailable, and you will need to purchase them in person for $30 each after they arrive. Pre-Order Here
Oregon Battle of the Books
We have added the option to donate $25 for a bundle of OBOB books to the school library. All students may use these books, not just those participating in OBOB. Order HERE.
Volunteers
We are always looking for volunteers.
Thank you for your support and doing your part in our wonderful community.
Sincerely,
Oak Creek Elementary PTO Executive Committee
Kirstin Martin / President
Amanda Schade / Treasurer VP
Samantha McCaskey / Assistant Treasurer VP
Page Donnelly/ Membership VP
Brooke Mattern / Communications VP
Holli Hansford / Co-Events and Enrichment VP
Barry Hansford / Co-Events and Enrichment VP
Steve Farnham / Co-Fundraising VP
Heather Shoyer / Co-Fundraising VP
Lauren Terpstra / Parental Involvement VP
Rachel Wilde / Secretary VP
Teressa Raine / Sustainability VP
