PTO
The Gnat PTO is a well-oiled machine with over 55 years of support for Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary. This organization is a joint partnership with the Gnat Staff and the Gnat families. The purpose of the PTO is to:
- advance and promote the education and well-being of children at home, in school, and in the community
- provide a forum for discussion and foster communication between parents, administrators, educators, and the community
- supplement and enhance the educational facilities, supplies, and opportunities for the students of Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary School
- promote volunteer programs and resources for Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary School
The blend of family/community events such as Gnat Family Picnic, Gnat Fall Carnival, and Supper with Santa with two major fundraisers with the Fall Fundraiser Sale and the Spring Walk-A-Thon. As a thank you to the parents for their support, the PTO provides ALL STUDENT SUPPLIES for every Gnat student as well as supplements programs such as the Super Gnat Assemblies, STEM, K-Support, Pre-K Classroom, Field Trip Expenses, and so much more.
“Life’s most persistent question is, “What are you doing for others?” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
PTO Officers
President
Addy Willette
Vice President
Kyrie Hobbs
Recording Secretary
Leslie Edwards
Corresponding Secretary
Ashley Avery
Treasurer
Steve Jolley
The Committee Chairs are as Follows:
Fall Fundraiser: Jill Bentley and Mary Margaret Fisher
Family Day: Addy Willette
Gnat Fall Carnival: Shelli Jacobs
Gnat Fall Carnival Prize Store: Ashley Avery and Jenna Robillard
Holiday Store: Kyrie Hobbs
PTO Gnat Newsletter: Shelli Jacobs
SAC: Denise Moss
Supper with Santa Co-Chairs: Amy Gammons and Callie Moore
Teacher Appreciation: Natalie Vanhook and Libby Matteson
Volunteers: Jill Bentley
Walk-a-Thon: Chelsea Barker