Welcome to Ferson Creek PTO

The purpose of the Ferson Creek Elementary PTO is to enhance the curricular and extracurricular educational experience of all children and to support programs which would otherwise not be offered by providing necessary funding, volunteers and materials to teachers, students and the school.

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BIG HEARTS OF FOX VALLEY

We are pleased to be partnering this holiday season with Big Hearts of Fox Valley. Their Holiday Gift Program is intended for D303 students whose families are of low-income or experiencing financial hardship. Staff and other members of the greater St. Charles community anonymously shop for student “wish list” items to provide holiday gifts.

Please view this letter to find out more information on how to enroll in the program or learn more about BHFV.

View Letter

ROOM PARENTS AND CLASSROOM HELP

We invite you to sign up to serve as Classroom Helpers. Unfortunately, due to current restrictions, we are not sure at this time if our volunteers (including Room Parents/Helpers) will be able to enter the building. However, these volunteers would work closely with the Lead Room Parents to help plan fun and safe games and activities for classroom celebrations and support the teacher throughout the year. These volunteers will also help provide supplies, ideas, and support as needed for the class.

The SignUpGenius is now open.

Go To SignUpGenius

PTO DIRECTORY SPOT SIGN-UP

Our 2021-2022 Ferson Creek Elementary School directory, DirectorySpot, is waiting for you!

Why DirectorySpot?

DirectorySpot has many useful features. You can call, text, or email other parents or teachers with one click, right from the app.

IF YOU WERE IN DIRECTORYSPOT IN THE PAST, YOU STILL NEED TO RE-ENTER YOUR FAMILY’S INFORMATION IN ORDER TO HAVE ACCESS TO THE DIRECTORY THIS YEAR.

Learn more

PHOTOS FOR THE 21-22 YEARBOOK

WELCOME TO THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR! Please send in your back to school or bus stop photos! We want to include as many photos as possible in this year's yearbook! Feel free to E-mail them to us or upload to our google drive drop box!

Thanks!! Unfortunately, due to COVID, volunteers are not allowed in, we need teachers and parents to send these photos in.

E-mail Photos

How can I help Ferson?

All parents, guardians, and staff members are welcomed to be a part of the PTO community. We rely on people like you to help our organization do great things! Even though school looks different than what we are used to, the PTO still works hard behind the scenes in any way we can.

Check out the link below to see a variety of ways that you can help make Ferson a welcoming and exciting place for our students to learn. There's a wide variety of ways you can help, from volunteering as a committee chair to volunteering on as needed basis, from home on your own time to during the school day. We look forward to working together for our students!

(If you signed up during Welcome Day, you may see that your name has transferred from the paper sign ups that were posted on the front windows of the school onto this SignUpGenius.)

https://fersoncreekpto.tiny.us/2021-2022HowCanIHelpFerson

**PLEASE NOTE: ALL volunteer opportunities this school year are dependent upon District 303's most current guidelines regarding school events and volunteers being allowed in school buildings.**

For more information about the PTO, please contact Kristy McKnight, Principal, or any of our current PTO Board nominees: Rebecca Adams, Ashley Holdsworth-Karkosch, Melissa Kline, Clare Merritt, and Shannon Puri. You may also email the current PTO Board at FersonCreekPTO@gmail.com

Quick links to our Top Fundraising Efforts

There are MANY other of ways to chip in and help out your school! From Spirit Wear to Restaurant Nights.

Click here for ALL the Fundrasing Efforts.

FUNDS FOR FOXES

(formerly known as Write-A-Check)

This is our main fundraiser. You simply write a check to Ferson PTO in the amount you feel appropriate and 100% of your donation goes straight to our Ferson Creek Foxes. Donations are tax deductible. No amount is too small. Nothing to buy or sell!

PAY VIA PUSHCOIN

Market Day

PURCHASE WITH A PURPOSE - 10% of all orders go back to our PTO!

Simple, stress-free, contact-less fundraising... with delicious food delivered directly to your front door. Orders can be placed at any time throughout the month or year - even when school is not in session!

ORDER ONLINE

Amazon Smile

SHOPPING ON AMAZON? Use AMAZON SMILES Instead!

Help Ferson Creek by simply using Amazon Smiles. It is the same Amazon site, but on the fundraising side and Ferson Creek benefits from a portion of the sales.

SHOP ONLINE

Our Supporters

Ferson Creek is lucky to have a number of wonderful supporters within our community. We are very thankful for their generosity and continued support throughout the year. If you know of a business that would be interested in supporting the efforts of Ferson Creek's PTO, please see the business sponsorship attachment or contact the Ferson Creek PTO at FersonCreekPTO@gmail.com.