About us
The Parent Teacher Organization is a non-profit organization whose goal is to aid the students of Desert Willow Elementary School by providing support and funding for their educational and recreational needs. Our goal is to promote a supportive atmosphere, open communication and consideration between the administration, teachers and the community.
Our PTO supplements and funds what the state and district are unable to. We aim to fund programs and events that benefit the entire school and/or all grade levels. Such funding includes various programs, events, technology upgrades, staff, supplies and campus improvements. All of these things help provide a fun and effective way of learning and better experience for the children, teachers and staff members! This year has a new look and feel which is why supporting the PTO is more important than ever.
Our PTO supplements and funds what the state and district are unable to. We aim to fund programs and events that benefit the entire school and/or all grade levels. Such funding includes various programs, events, technology upgrades, staff, supplies and campus improvements. All of these things help provide a fun and effective way of learning and better experience for the children, teachers and staff members! This year has a new look and feel which is why supporting the PTO is more important than ever.
Our Executive Board
Thank you in advance for all your support! Please feel free to contact any of the Board Members at any time throughout the year!
For general information, please contact us at dwespto@gmail.com
PTO Agenda for meeting: 10/23/24 Agenda
Zoom Link: click here, password 12345
Access our Meeting Agendas & Minutes from this year here.
Access our Bylaws, updated 5/2024 here.
The DWES PTO is an all-volunteer organization of parents just like you. We rely on your support and involvement to keep the PTO going strong and to help fund many additional programs and activities throughout the year that benefit DWES students.
Our Involvement
Student Programs
- Yearbook
- Fundraising
- Penguin Patch
Campus Projects
- Playground Upgrades
- Safety & Communication
- COVID-19 items
Teacher/Administration Programs/Funds
- Lunch and Kindergarten Aides Salaries
- Librarian Salary
- Back to School Teacher Luncheon
- Accelerated Reader Subscription
- Monthly Teacher Appreciation
- Teacher/Classroom Supplies
- Technology Fund
Events Supported
- Family Dance
- Coffee & Kleenex
- Membership Drive
- Scholastic Book Fair
- Boosterthon
- Read-A-Fun
- Roadrunner Round-Up
- Movie Night
- Spirit Nights
- Room Parents/New Families
- Passive Fundraising
The PTO’s success depends on you, so we invite you to get involved.
In addition to funding the various events, programs, staff members, campus improvements and services, we are also involved and on site at all events.