Smith PTO
Mission
Oakwood Parent Teacher Organizations exist to build a communities of parents and teachers who work together to support the school district’s vision, mission and core values. Each organization operates independently to foster communication and fund programs to enhance the educational, cultural and social environment for all students and families.
PTO Joins Smith Playground Project
Thanks to continued parent and community support, as well as grant money, Oakwood Schools officials are moving forward with plans to update and enhance the Smith Elementary playground.
Members of the Smith Elementary PTO voted Thursday, Jan. 23 to donate to the playground project. In addition to a $10,000 donation from the PTO, Oakwood Schools Foundation will assist Smith PTO leaders in organizing a fundraising campaign.
“I am so excited about the opportunities this new playground area will provide for current and future students, and the Oakwood community. Every day at Smith is a great one but having the chance to hear from supportive parents and PTO members about collaborating on this project makes it even better,” Smith Principal Chrissy Elliott said.
Oakwood High School alum Michael Whalen, who designed the new Lange playground area which was dedicated in the fall of 2019, is assisting the District again to create this new play area.
Donations, which will be processed by The Dayton Foundation, can be made by check or online. For information on how to donate, see the Donate section below.
The playground is expected to be completed before the end of the school year.
DONATE TO THE SMITH PLAYGROUND PROJECT
Join us in creating a new Smith playground to benefit current and future students, as well as the Oakwood community. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. Donations may be made by check or online. All donations to The Oakwood Schools Foundation will be processed by The Dayton Foundation.
For $1,500, donors can purchase one of the playground benches. To purchase a bench, follow the directions below to send money via check or online to The Dayton Foundation. You must also complete and submit a Smith Playground Bench Form found below.
DONATING ONLINE
To make an online donation, click on the DONATE NOW button. You will be redirected to The Dayton Foundation's website in order to make a secure online donation. Please include the fund name: Smith Playground Fund #8478
Please note: you will receive an email confirmation when your donation has been accepted and is in process.
DONATING BY CHECK
To donate by check, make your check payable to the Oakwood Schools Foundation. In the memo portion of your check, please include Smith Playground Fund #8478.
Mail check to:
OSF
P.O. Box 351
Oakwood, Ohio 45409
Or pick up a remittance envelope in the Smith office.
*You will receive donation letters from The Oakwood Schools Foundation and The Dayton Foundation acknowledging your donation.
For information on stocks, securities, estate funds or requesting a matching gift from your employer, contact OSF Director Dante Connell.
Thank you for your donation! We couldn't do what we do without your contribution.
Smith Playground Bench
Meetings
Meetings are typically held in the Smith library on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
Officers
President
Heather Jackson
Vice President
Elizabeth Oakley
Second Vice President
Chrissy Elliott
Treasurer
Elisabeth Ludwig
Vice Treasurer
Amanda Robb
Secretary
Rebecca Lisiewski
President Emeritus
Juliet Glaser
Publicity
LaRee Baumann
If you are interested in contacting the Smith PTO or volunteering for a committee, please contact PTO President Heather Jackson at president@smithschoolpto.com.
About Smith Elementary PTO
E.D. Smith PTO is an active organization that welcomes parents as partners in the education of their children. There are many activities throughout the year in which parents have the opportunity to become involved. Movie Nights, Cafeteria Help, the Fall Festival, the Book Fair, Up With Art!, Teacher Appreciation, and many other activities are supported by our PTO.
We welcome your involvement and thank you for supporting our students and Edwin D. Smith School.
For membership information, contact Ashley Orr.
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Directories/Membership
Our directories are a fantastic resource for family and staff contact information, as well as the school calendar and class rosters. PTO Directories are available in two versions: online and printed and are available to PTO members only. Online access can be purchased throughout the year and printed directories can be pre-ordered during our confirmation process in July/August.
To be included in the Smith Elementary Directory or to purchase a PTO membership, contact the directory chair at edsmithdirectory@gmail.com
Please include Parent Name, Student Name and Grade as well as preferred email address. This will allow you to access the online store and purchase a membership for your family. Once a PTO membership is purchased, you will have immediate access to the online directory.
Please email edsmithdirectory@gmail.
Reward Programs
Here are three easy ways you can help Smith PTO support Smith School students, teachers and programs:
1. DLM Good Neighbor Program
Follow the link below to a Google form where you’ll enter your contact information to register the Smith PTO as the nonprofit organization which your purchases will benefit.
https://www.dorothylane.com/
2. Kroger Rewards
Visit https://www.kroger.com/
- Sign in to your account (or create a new account).
- Enter 80714
- Click Enroll for “Edwin D. Smith School PTO”
3. Amazon Smile
Please consider an easy way to support Smith School PTO through AmazonSmile
- Click on “Account & Lists” at top of page.
- Choose “Your AmazonSmile” (middle right in menu)
- At top right of page, click on “Change charity”
- Search for Smith School PTO
- Click on “Select” to right of Smith School PTO (Oakwood OH)
Remember, if you want Amazon to donate to Smith School PTO, you need to start each shopping session at the URL http://smile.amazon.com, and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases.