{"id":16,"date":"2024-01-10T16:20:24","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T16:20:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thescienceplayground.com\/PTOFiller\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2024-01-16T17:43:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T17:43:24","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thescienceplayground.com\/PTOFiller\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Cambridgeport Parent Teacher Organization<\/h2>\n<p class=\"col2 shortcol \">The Cambridgeport Parent Teacher Organization (CPTO) is an open membership of caregiver volunteers working together to support our children, families, teachers, and staff through events and fundraising initiatives to benefit the entire Cambridgeport School.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Latest News<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The Treat Train is starting!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is the 3rd year of C&#8217;Port staff appreciation &#8220;Treat Train&#8221; where each week Cambridgeport families are invited to bring in baked goods, savory treats, fruits, coffee or other yummy eats to share with our amazing teachers and staff as a way to say thanks. This has been a really wonderful way to show teachers and staff how much we care, and something loved by teachers and families alike!<\/p>\n<p>To participate, simply visit <a href=\"https:\/\/cambridgeportpto.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=ba2a43286722a071203f6f57b&amp;id=23649259bd&amp;e=267396dbd4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SignUpGenius<\/a> and pick your day then deliver your treats to the front desk that day. There are two slots per week, so hosting duties can be shared \u2014 so feel free to invite a friend to partner with you. Slots fill up fast, so be sure to sign-up today!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thescienceplayground.com\/PTOFiller\/treat-train\/\">Learn more about the Treat Train<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Get Involved<\/h3>\n<p>There are so many ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridgeportpto.org\/connect\/\">get involved<\/a> and be a part of this incredible community.\u00a0 Your participation big and small makes us \u2014 and our school community \u2014 stronger.<\/p>\n<p>Some current ways you can help out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sign up for the <a href=\"https:\/\/thescienceplayground.com\/PTOFiller\/treat-train\/\">Treat Train<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Join us our <a href=\"https:\/\/thescienceplayground.com\/PTOFiller\/monthly-meetings\/\">Monthly Meetings<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Fulfill some classroom wishlists<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thescienceplayground.com\/PTOFiller\/donate\/\">Donations<\/a> are always welcome!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Have questions or suggestions? Email us at <a href=\"mailto:officers@cambridgeportpto.org?subject=20-21%20CPTO%20officers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">officers@cambridgeportpto.org.<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Current Fundraising Goal<\/h3>\n<p>Right now we&#8217;re raising funds for all the wonderful things the PTO does to help out.\u00a0 From supporting families in need to helping fund field trips and events, every contribution helps.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thescienceplayground.com\/PTOFiller\/donate\/\">Donate here.<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Our Impact<\/h3>\n<p>We are an IRS-approved non-profit organization, classified as a public charity, and typically raise and spend about $25,000 per year.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We provide every teacher with an annual classroom grant for use on supplies, resources, and activities to enhance curriculum for their students. Additional CPTO grants are available by application.<\/li>\n<li>We subsidize field trip costs for all grades, to ensure financial hardship does not stop students from important learning activities, ensuring equal opportunity and access.<\/li>\n<li>We host FREE academic and community building events that are open for all families, including Spaghetti Dinner \/ Math Night and many more events.<\/li>\n<li>We provide teacher and staff appreciation gifts and meals.<\/li>\n<li>We assist C-port families facing food insecurity anonymously via the school family liaison.<\/li>\n<li>And so much more\u2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4456 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cambridgeportpto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/CPTO-Year-in-Numbers.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cambridgeportpto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/CPTO-Year-in-Numbers.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.cambridgeportpto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/CPTO-Year-in-Numbers-120x300.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.cambridgeportpto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/CPTO-Year-in-Numbers-410x1024.jpg 410w, https:\/\/www.cambridgeportpto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/CPTO-Year-in-Numbers-768x1920.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cambridgeportpto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/CPTO-Year-in-Numbers-614x1536.jpg 614w\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"2000\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cambridgeport Parent Teacher Organization The Cambridgeport Parent Teacher Organization (CPTO) is an open membership of caregiver volunteers working together to support our children, families, teachers, and staff through events and fundraising initiatives to benefit the entire Cambridgeport School. 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