Direct family support
Support Smithfield Elementary PTO — 2026–27 accepts optional one-time gifts and monthly contributions through Givebutter. A gift is never required, and every student benefits from PTO-supported programs.
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Simple ways to help.
No pressure to sell.
Smithfield PTO uses a mix of optional direct giving, online fundraisers, book fairs, passive programs, and community support. Families can choose what works for them—give, shop, share, volunteer, or simply stay connected.
Direct giving campaign
Support Smithfield
all year long.
Support Smithfield Elementary PTO — 2026–27 is our dedicated campaign for optional one-time and monthly contributions. It is one part of our year-round fundraising plan—not the name of the entire program.
Our direct-giving goal is $5,000. If 100 families choose to give $5 per month for ten months, that would reach the goal. One-time gifts and campaign sharing help too, and every contribution is optional.
See the live campaign ↗A SIMPLE PATH TOWARD THE GOAL100 families
$5 per month$500 per month
At that pace, the campaign reaches $5,000 in ten months. This is an example, never a requirement or expected contribution.
Give once or monthly →Year-round fundraising
Choose what works
for your family
No family is expected to participate in every fundraiser. We are prioritizing online, low-lift opportunities that do not require caregivers or students to collect and track payments.
Online shop-and-share fundraisers
When an approved offer is useful to your family, shop through the PTO's official online link or share the post with friends and relatives. Orders and payments stay online—families are not expected to collect money or manage customer payments.
Book fairs, family nights + special campaigns
Book fairs, restaurant or community nights, and other limited campaigns may be offered during the year. Each opportunity will be announced separately with its dates, details, and the portion that supports the PTO.
Passive giving + community partners
Programs such as Box Tops and support from local businesses can raise money without asking families to sell. Businesses looking for recognition and year-round involvement can explore the Community Partners Program.
Explore community partnerships →OUR FAMILY-FRIENDLY PROMISEShop or share—never obligated.
Students may participate in an approved sale if their family wants to, but door-to-door selling and collecting cash, checks, or money orders will not be the focus. Current opportunities will always be posted with the official online link and clear instructions.
Proposed 2026–27 budget
What PTO fundraising
helps support
All fundraising sources work together to support the student programs, operating needs, and teacher-appreciation activities included in our proposed 2026–27 budget.
Student programs + support
- 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
Teacher appreciation
- Back-to-School Breakfast
- SOUP-er Dinner
- February Breakfast
- Teacher Appreciation Week
TOTAL$1,100plus in-kind donations
Operating expenses
- Annual operating expenses
- $1,604
PROPOSED BUDGET TOTAL$12,554
Student programs and support: $9,850 · Operating expenses: $1,604 · Teacher appreciation: $1,100. The proposed budget remains subject to PTO approval.
Already making a difference
What family support
has made possible
PTO dollars have helped remove costs for families, enrich the school day, and care for the people who make Smithfield special.
Planning ahead responsibly
How annual fundraising
supports future plans
Smithfield PTO generally raises funds in advance so the next school year begins with a dependable budget based on money actually received. That helps future boards plan responsibly without counting on uncollected pledges.
If total fundraising exceeds the amount needed for the following year's approved budget, the PTO may consider an additional student experience or family event. Any new idea still requires the appropriate PTO, school, facility, and budget approvals.
Submit your idea →Community partner initiative
Local support.
School-wide impact.
Our proposed yearlong program gives businesses and organizations a clear way to support students, family programs, assemblies, field trips, and approved PTO priorities.
Bronze Star
$100Accessible community support
Silver Star
$375Stronger annual recognition
Gold Star
$750Prominent program support
Platinum All-Star
$1,500Major year-round impact
Ideas welcome all year
What should we
try next?
Have an event, enrichment idea, fundraiser, in-kind donation, or community connection? Send it directly to the PTO. We’ll review feasibility, cost, timing, volunteer needs, and required school approval.
Submit here without opening your email app. Responses stay private to the PTO account.
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