PTO
- Current Events
- Meeting Dates
- What We Do
- Board Members
- Events/Volunteer
- Fundraising
- Spirit Wear
- STOCK the STACKS
- Golf Outing
Current Events
Meeting Dates
ALL PARENTS ARE MEMBERS OF OUR PTO!
sign up for the pto email list here
PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS 2024-2025
(All meetings will be held at 8:45 AM unless otherwise noted)
8/12/2024 (9:00 AM)
9/16/2024
10/22/2024
11/18/2024
12/16/2024
1/13/2025
2/10/2025
3/17/2025
4/21/2025
5/19/2025
6/2/2025
What We Do
Our Parent Teacher Organization:
- Supports and organizes fundraising programs and extracurricular activities for the school including; field trips, assemblies, SOCKS Day, March is Reading Month, Field Day, and so much more...
- Recruits volunteers and coordinates volunteer efforts to staff PTO functions.
- Establishes and maintains a working relationship among parents, students and community - it takes a village!
Together...we care, we grow, we lead!
Our PTO sponsors the following activities/events throughout the school year:
Fun Run
Snow Ball
Winter Carnival
Variety Show
Golf Outing
Mini-Grant Program
Assemblies
Grounds Beautification
Classroom Enhancements
Field Day
Field Trips
Fifth Grade Picnic
Fifth Grade Graduation
Breakfast With Broncos
Fall Hayride
Learning Garden
March Is Reading Month
Safety Patrol
SOCKS Week
Staff Appreciation Week
General Staff Appreciation
IE Kickoff
Classroom Snack Baskets
Giddy Up Day
Habit Trot
Staff Opening Day
Parent / Teacher Conference Meals (Fall & Spring)
Young Fives / Kindergarten Open House
School Shirts
Book Fair
Student Recognition
The PTO contributes to all of these initiatives.
See the Events/Volunteer tab to sign up to help with a PTO sponsored event.
Board Members
Independence Elementary PTO Executive Board Members 2024-2025
President - Tara Smith (PTOIE@yahoo.com)
Vice President - Channing Robinson
Treasurer - Kelly Chiatalas
Asst. Treasurer - Deanna Smith
Secretary - Meg O'Connell
Volunteer Coordinator - Chelsea Pfeiffer
School Contacts
Nate Fuller - Principal (njfuller@clarkston.k12.mi.us)
Jillian Koziarski - Administrative Assistant (jmkoziarski@clarkston.k12.mi.
Events/Volunteer
2024/2025 Events
- Breakfast with Broncos
- Fun Run
- Children's Used Book Sale
- Dine to Donate
- Book Fair at Barnes and Noble
- Snow Ball
- Blood Drive
- Winter Carnival
- Book Fair at IE
- Variety Show
- Field Day
- Golf Outing
- 5th Grade Picnic
- Jimmy Johns Field Fundraiser
Breakfast with Broncos
Fun Run
Children's Used Book Sale
Dine to Donate
Book Fair at Barnes and Noble
Snow Ball
Blood Drive
Winter Carnival
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Highland Horticultural Services
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Book Fair at IE
Variety Show
Watch our participating Broncos show off their talents on stage!
Performance Review/Emcee Tryouts: Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 at 3:45 PM - IE Gym
Variety Show Dress Rehearsal: Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Clarkston Junior High School Auditorium
Variety Show: Thursday, May 8th, 2025 at 6 PM - Clarkston Junior High School Auditorium
Chairperson: Tara Smith
Dear IE Families,
We are excited to announce that the performance review and emcee auditions for the upcoming IE Variety Show will be held on April 9th, 2025 at 3:45 PM in the IE Gym.
Performance Review:
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Performances do not need to be fully completed, but we ask that you have the music ready and a general idea of what the act will be. This will help us get a sense of what each act will look like for the show.
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Please make sure the submission form is filled out completely and brought to the performance review.
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Forms do not need to be submitted early-just be sure to bring them with you on the day of the review.
Emcee Auditions:
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Auditions are open to all 5th grade students.
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Students auditioning for an emcee role will receive a script on the day of the audition and will perform alongside other students auditioning.
If you have any questions or need further clarification, please feel free to reach out to Tara Smith.
We look forward to seeing the exciting talent that will be showcased in this year's Variety Show!
Sincerely,
Tara Smith
Field Day
Golf Outing
5th Grade Picnic
Jimmy Johns Field Fundraiser
We need your help!
Want to help shape our events? Become an event Chair or Co-Chair. You'll take the lead in planning and organizing your chosen event, including creating a SignUpGenius for additional volunteers. If you need help or guidance with this, I am more than happy to help!
If you prefer to support event day activities, sign up through SignUpGenius that will be sent out approximately 2 weeks before each event. SignUpGenius links will also be posted on our website below.
Your involvement is crucial to the success of our events. I encourage you to get involved and help make this year unforgettable!
Please reach out with any questions or concerns.
Chelsea Pfeiffer - 810-441-5317
Email: chelseapfeiffer6991@gmail.com
Open Chair/Co-Chair positions
Fifth Grade Picnic and Graduation Team (Co-Chair) -2 (Spring)
Kindergarten Orientation Chair - 1 (Spring)
Golf Outing Co-Chair - 1 (Spring)
For more information on any of these positions - contact Chelsea Pfeiffer chelseapfeiffer6991@gmail.com
If you are interested in any of these positions, please sign up on the SignUpGenius below.
Chair/Co-Chair Volunteer Sign-Up Genius
Fundraising
Passive Funding
Just Shop, Swipe and Earn! The Kroger Community Rewards program allows IE to receive a cash donation based on the percentage of your purchases once you link your Kroger Plus Card to our Account. It's free and easy to set up. You must enroll to earn rewards. Click on www.KrogerCommunityRewards.com for more information and to sign up. Participating in Kroger Community Rewards does not affect your fuel points.
IE PTO Organization Number: YC742
If you use your phone number at the register or don’t remember your Kroger Plus card number, you may call 1-800-KROGERS for assistance.
Thank you parents for all you do for the passive fundraising programs!
**If you have any questions regarding the passive fundraising programs, please contact Channing Robinson-Holmes at (810) 515-5754 or channing.robinson14@gmail.com
Spirit Wear
STOCK the STACKS
Help our Media Center GROW
Birthday Book Club - join any time!
The Independence Elementary Media Center will once again offer the Birthday Book Club for 2024-25. This program is one in which you can celebrate your child's birthday in a special way and help our library collection continue to grow. Participation in the program involves a $15 donation per book (one per child). Click the link below to read the full letter from our media tech team!
Children's Used Book Sale
Barnes and Noble Book Fair
Golf Outing
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