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MGHS Parent Educator Forum

All parents/guardians of MGHS students are welcome to attend the Parent Educator Forum meetings. This is an informal group meeting to encourage communication between home and school. There are no membership dues, fundraising, or required volunteer work.  

The Parent Educator Forum meets at 6pm in the MGHS IMC on the 3rd Monday of select months.

Meeting Dates

September 16, 2024

October 21, 2024

November 18, 2024

February 17, 2025

March 18, 2025 (Tuesday)


 

Cottage Grove Schools & Family Organization

Formerly known as the Cottage Grove PTO, the Cottage Grove Schools & Family Organization (CGSFO) is comprised of families, educators and community members that come together to support the students and teachers of Taylor Prairie, Cottage Grove, and Granite Ridge elementary schools in Cottage Grove.

Building community, having fun, and supporting our kids and wonderful educators are fundamental to our Cottage Grove SFO.

We aim to demonstrate these commitments and foster relationships in many ways:

  • We offer social events, free of charge, to all families in Cottage Grove.  These include the Fall Festival, family fun events, and an end of year picnic celebration.

  • We show appreciation to our educators with special events (including back-to-school welcome, conference meals and teacher appreciation week activities).

  • We fund enrichment opportunities, materials, and equipment to all three elementary schools, directly benefiting all Cottage Grove elementary school students.  The CGSFO has previously supplemented school reading programs, assemblies, cultural arts events, playground equipment and other school needs.

The SFO relies on volunteers to accomplish all of our goals.  We are always looking for new faces and new ideas!  Families are encouraged to attend the bi-monthly CGSFO meetings.  Notifications of the meetings will be posted in school newsletters, on the school websites, and on the CGSFO social media accounts.  Meetings are intended to address a variety of topics, such as curriculum and school projects.  

Meeting Dates
6-7 p.m.

Monday, September 30 – Taylor Prairie School

Monday, November 18 – Cottage Grove School

Monday, January 27 – Granite Ridge School

Monday, March 24 – Taylor Prairie School

Monday, June 9 – Location TBD

Community Events

August:  Back To School Nights & Community Night Out

October:  Fall Festival

February: Free Movie Night

May: Teacher Appreciation Week

June: CGSFO Meeting/End of Year Picnic celebration

Fundraising Opportunities

Service


 

Winnequah School Family Organization

Who We Are:

Who is the Winnequah School Family Organization?  You are!  Anyone with a child attending Winnequah School automatically belongs to the WSFO. 

Our Mission:

The WSFO's mission is to build an equitable, inclusive, and diverse community of parents and teachers to support one another as we grow together through the Monona Grove School District.

What We Do:

Our children are fortunate to attend beloved neighborhood schools.  Part of what makes Winnequah so special is the collaboration between parents and teachers, administrators and staff.  WSFO fosters these relationships in many ways:

  • We present social events to deepen ties to the schools and the community.  These include the Kindergarten Ice Cream Social, Sock Hop, Walk to School Day and more.  Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of our social events have been modified to virtual events or postponed until it is safe to gather.
  • We show our appreciation to our educators by supporting them during after-hour programming (such as parent-teacher conferences) and with special events (including back-to-school breakfasts and teacher appreciation week activities).
  • We fund valuable and enriching programs, materials, curricula and equipment.  Teachers rely on annual WSFO contributions to support flexible seating in classrooms, refreshed classroom libraries, subscriptions to magazines to enhance curriculum such as National Geographic Magazine and Time for Kids.  Children enjoy virtual and in-person field trips, STEAM and makerspace supplies, electronic keyboards for music class and so much more. Our WSFO support directly benefits the Winnequah students!
  • We assist families when necessary so that all students can participate in field trips and other school activities regardless of ability to pay.

WSFO Meetings

 

Service

After School Enrichment Program


 

Glacial Drumlin PTO

The Glacial Drumlin School (GDS) Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is a partnership of parents, family members, and educators. Glacial Drumlin students have benefited greatly from PTO support. PTO has embarked fundraising efforts to purchase 21st century technology equipment that supports student learning. To date, PTO funds have purchased a Smart Board, 3 classroom sets of Chromebooks, and iPads. In addition to technology, PTO has purchased playground equipment including soccer nets and balls, basketball hoops, tetherball equipment, and swing sets.  

Each year, the GDS PTO organizes and sponsors the following activities at Glacial Drumlin School:

  • Conference Dinners
  • Staff Appreciation
  • Fall and Spring Spirit Wear Sales
  • Christmas in the Grove Craft Fair

PTO Meetings

Meetings have typically been held the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm via Zoom. Meeting link and details can be found on the PTO Facebook Page, linked below. All are welcome to attend!

Fundraising Opportunities

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MG21 Parent Teacher Forum

At MG21 building relationships and community are particularly important. We would like you to be a part of our Parent Teacher Forum (PTF). The PTF meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month during the school year. Bring your ideas and desire to connect and brainstorm. Our goal is to build a community to support and strengthen our school and student/family partnerships.

We are looking forward to families engaging in our community and we are grateful for your involvement!