D47 PTO Groups Raise Thousands For Enrichment Programs

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL — Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 parent-teacher organizations received a much-deserved shout out during a recent school board meeting for their fund-raising efforts during the 2018-2019 school year, according to a District 47 news release. Parent groups for the Wehde Early Childhood Center and the Crystal Lake Friends of Gifted Education raised $300,888—and those funds go toward paying for experiences and needs that are meant to enrich the education experience for all students.

PTO/PTA funds are allocated differently at each school, school officials said. The dollars raised help fund field trips, author visits and other school events, and aid in the purchase of library books and resources, classroom-specific supplies, and building playground equipment, according to the news release.

“Our parent groups work tirelessly to support our schools,” said Board President Rob Fetzner. “We greatly appreciate their efforts and commitment to enhancing the educational experience for the students of today and tomorrow.”