Your support makes all the difference!
The impact of your donation
Yes, the PTO hosts many fun events throughout the year, but did you know that our PTO fully funds or offsets the cost of all of Sanborn’s field trips, author visits, museum presentations, and any other educational experiences that are brought to the school? We also support our teachers with grants for classroom supplies and purchase equipment, furniture, and other needs for the school. We provide back-to-school supplies and Scholastic gift cards for families who need them.
We recognize that it can feel like the PTO is always asking for donations and we wanted to take some time to share the current PTO Board’s fundraising philosophy so you will know what to expect from us.
2023/2024 Enrichment Activities
All have been made possible through your financial support of the PTO
Extreme science presentations for all students
Author’s Week
- Anne Riley Guertin
- Scott Magoon
- Marty Kelley
- Jason Chin
- Sarah Samuels, Braving our Savings
Kindergarten
- Field trip to the Addison Gallery at Phillips Academy
- Discovery Museum “Forces in Motion” at Sanborn
- Wingmaster “Birds of Prey” at Sanborn
- Animal Adventures at Sanborn
- Pumpernickel Puppets at Sanborn
First Grade
- Discovery Museum “Weather Program” at Sanborn
- Discovery Museum “Light and Laser” at Sanborn
- Explore the Ocean World at Sanborn
- Curious Kids “Plantzilla” at Sanborn
Second Grade
- Get Buggy at Sanborn
- Discovery Museum “Physical Changes of Matter” at Sanborn
- Curious Kids “Animal Engineering”
- Meteorologist at Sanborn
Third Grade
- Andover Center for History and Culture Field Trip
- Historical Perspectives of Abigail Adams at Sanborn
- Eyes on Owls at Sanborn
- Lexington Symphony Field Trip
Fourth Grade
- Stone Zoo Field Trip
- Mind Your Business at Sanborn
- Change is Simple at Sanborn
- Museum of Science Field Trip
Fifth Grade
- Freedom Trail Field Trip
- McAuliffe Traveling Planetarium at Sanborn
- Techsploration Workshop at Sanborn
In addition to your donations, Enrichments are in-part sponsored by a generous grant from Andona.
2023/2024 Enrichment Activities
All have been made possible through your financial support of the PTO
Extreme science presentations for all students
Author’s Week
- Anne Riley Guertin
- Scott Magoon
- Marty Kelley
- Jason Chin
- Sarah Samuels, Braving our Savings
Kindergarten
- Field trip to the Addison Gallery at Phillips Academy
- Discovery Museum “Forces in Motion” at Sanborn
- Wingmaster “Birds of Prey” at Sanborn
- Animal Adventures at Sanborn
- Pumpernickel Puppets at Sanborn
First Grade
- Discovery Museum “Weather Program” at Sanborn
- Discovery Museum “Light and Laser” at Sanborn
- Explore the Ocean World at Sanborn
- Curious Kids “Plantzilla” at Sanborn
Second Grade
- Get Buggy at Sanborn
- Discovery Museum “Physical Changes of Matter” at Sanborn
- Curious Kids “Animal Engineering”
- Meteorologist at Sanborn
Third Grade
- Andover Center for History and Culture Field Trip
- Historical Perspectives of Abigail Adams at Sanborn
- Eyes on Owls at Sanborn
- Lexington Symphony Field Trip
Fourth Grade
- Stone Zoo Field Trip
- Mind Your Business at Sanborn
- Change is Simple at Sanborn
- Museum of Science Field Trip
Fifth Grade
- Freedom Trail Field Trip
- McAuliffe Traveling Planetarium at Sanborn
- Techsploration Workshop at Sanborn
In addition to your donations, Enrichments are in-part sponsored by a generous grant from Andona.
Our commitment to YOU:
Transparency
We pledge to provide information on PTO expenses and sources of income, and to be clear when an event or program is a fundraising opportunity. For example, did you know that after instructors are compensated, Explorations is a fundraiser for the PTO? So, thank you for enrolling!
Responsibility
The Sanborn PTO is a 501(c)(3) organization, so it is our responsibility to spend down the funds we raise each year while carrying forward a small “rainy day” fund for leaner times.
Predictability
We seek to establish a predictable cycle of fundraising. This will include a few larger fundraising events and smaller “passive” fundraisers. This will help all of us know what to expect!
Engagement
Did you know you can give directly to the PTO, any time of year and any gift size, and make a tremendous difference for the Sanborn experience? A $20 gift provides field trip bus transportation for 4 students; a $100 gift buys cushions and flexible seating for a first grade classroom; a $500 gift brings an enrichment program for the entire third grade.