Smithfield PTO transparency

Where Your Money Goes

Every dollar has a job.

PROPOSED · VOTE SEP 8
2026–27 planned spending$12,554

Family gifts, Book Fair proceeds, low-lift fundraisers, passive programs, and community partners all work together to support this school-wide plan.

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  • Students + school78.5% of the plan$9,850
  • Operations12.8% of the plan$1,604
  • Appreciation8.8% of the plan$1,100

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SEP08

PTO general meeting

Smithfield Library · 6:00 PM

SEP17–23

Fall Book Fair

Opens at Back-to-School Night

SEP17

Smithfield Open House

Smithfield Elementary · 6:00–7:00 PM

SEP21

Two-hour delay

K–12 professional development day

OCT24

Trunk or Treat

Joint Smithfield Township event · Details coming soon

Full transparency

The complete proposed
2026–27 spending plan

Nothing vague and nothing hidden. Open any category to see every planned line item and amount.

01Student programs + school support$9,850

Direct support students can see and experience throughout the school year.

Grade-level contributions (6 × $450)
$2,700
Assembly / student leadership event
$2,000
Field Day shirts + volunteer lunch
$2,500
5th-grade yearbooks
$1,600
PSSA snacks
$800
Reading Department event support
$250
02Responsible operations$1,604

The practical costs of running a responsible, insured nonprofit organization.

Insurance
$600
Tax preparation
$400
Google Drive
$204
Office supplies
$200
Food supplies
$200
03Teacher + staff appreciation$1,100

Meals and appreciation moments for the people who care for Smithfield students.

Three teacher appreciation meals
$600
Teacher Appreciation Week
$500
PROPOSED TOTAL$12,554

Transparency note: This is the current proposed budget, not yet an adopted budget. Members are scheduled to vote at the September 8 general meeting, and this page will be updated after the vote.

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This is why we fundraise

Fundraisers become
real school-day support.

Book Fairs, optional family giving, community partnerships, passive programs, and a few easy-to-share fundraisers help turn these plans into experiences and support for Smithfield students.

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$2,700

Every grade level

$450 for each of Smithfield’s six grades

$2,500

Field Day

Student shirts plus lunch for event volunteers

$2,000

Student experiences

An assembly or student-leadership event

$1,600

Fifth-grade yearbooks

A keepsake for every graduating fifth grader

$1,050

Learning-day support

PSSA snacks and a Reading Department event

$1,100

Teacher appreciation

Three appreciation meals and Teacher Appreciation Week

From the PTO

News worth knowing

Short, useful updates so families can quickly see what matters now.

Book Fair

Book Fair opens September 17

The Fall Book Fair opens at Back-to-School Night on September 17 and runs through September 23.

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Transparency

See every proposed budget line

Review the full $12,554 spending plan before the membership vote at our September 8 meeting.

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Get involved

Choose one way that fits your family

One shift, one idea, one introduction, or simply staying connected all helps Smithfield.

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Several streams. One clear plan.

Support Smithfield
in the way that fits.

No family is expected to do everything. Give once, choose a small monthly gift, shop an approved fundraiser, volunteer, introduce a community partner, or simply share the word.

DIRECT-GIVING GOAL$5,000

One optional piece of the larger annual fundraising plan

Family giftsBook FairsCommunity partnersPassive programs
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Neighbors helping neighbors

Our community
shows up.

Local businesses and organizations help turn good ideas into assemblies, field trips, family events, staff appreciation, and student opportunities.

EVENTBring a family night to life
IN-KINDShare goods, services, or expertise
YEAR-ROUNDSupport students all school year

2026–27 partner spots are open

Your way counts

One shift. One idea.
One big difference.

You do not need unlimited time or special experience. Tell us what works for you, and we’ll help you plug in.

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