What does the Shades Cahaba PTO do?

 

We use our time, talents and funds to help make Shades Cahaba Elementary School a better place for our teachers and students. We have one big fundraiser a year, the Winter Festival, and we use the money that we raise to purchase things for the school that will help improve the academic and physical environment for our teachers and students. A few of the things that the PTO has funded in recent years include:

 

* iPads, iTouches and Chromebooks for classroom use

* Books and e-books for the library
* Sound fields in the classrooms
* Playground equipment

* Track and Courtyard improvements
* Donations to each teacher for classroom supplies
* Gift cards for the teachers/staff birthdays
* Summer book project for English Learner students
* Yearbook gifts to the 5th graders each year
* Retirement gifts for teachers/staff
* Martin Luther King, Jr. Day community service projects
* Kindergarten Popsicle Party & New Family Dinner
* Spirit Day fun
* The “Ice Cream Fund” so all SCE children may enjoy ice cream on Fridays

 

Some things that we have given of our time to do:

 

* Help shelve books in the library
* Tutor kids (the PALS program)
* Organize the Owl Prowl, our annual fun run & fundraiser
* Read to our children’s classes
* Paint stage decorations for the musicals
* Organize and staff the Winter Festival, Grandpals Day and Teacher Appreciation Week
* Provide monthly lunches for the teachers/staff
*Set up PTO programs to educate parents on various topics

 

How can you help the Shades Cahaba PTO?


* Read to your child’s class

* Volunteer to be a Room Parent or for a PTO position
* Give 30 minutes a week to help a student who needs a little extra help with their reading (the PALS program)
* Help out at our various events: the Owl Prowl, Grandpals Day, The Winter Festival and Spirit Day
* Make a dish when it is your class’ turn for the teacher lounge lunch
* Attend PTO meetings and offer feedback
* Choose a child to sponsor from the Angel Tree at Christmas time
* Do your shopping at Homewood businesses
* Participate in the “Dining Out with Shades Cahaba” nights

 

We welcome new volunteers and we truly appreciate any assistance. 

APRIL EVENTS 

 
1. Duty Free Lunch is now April 16, so if you are signed up for the month of April for our class, please note the change in date.
 
2. Teacher Appreciation Week April 14-17
Each year, the PTO loves to show a little extra appreciation for our fabulous teachers and staff, and here's how you can help!

In My Teacher Era (Student Participation) 

April 14 - 17

Monday: “Our Teachers & Staff Make the Whole Place Shimmer”

Give compliments to teachers and staff today! 

Tuesday: “Shake it Off”

Bring your teacher and assigned staff their favorite beverage today!

Wednesday: “Are You Ready For It”

Bring your teacher their favorite school supply

Thursday: “It’s Me, Hi!”

Write a kind note to your teacher and assigned staff today!

 

3. No School April 18 (Inclement Weather Day)

 

4. Book Fair April 21-25--be on the lookout for more information for your child's classroom shopping time soon in Tuesday Communicators

 

5. School Supplies Online Ordering for 2025-2026 school year will begin later this month, so be on the lookout for more details soon!