St. Philip PTO fund-raiser assists with school's needs

Contributed Photo PTO Officers Serving as officers of St. Philip School's Parent Teacher Organization this year are (front) Michele Ellis, president; Tami Triska, treasurer; Julie Fuechec, recording secretary and secretary; Vicki Zalman, parliamentarian; and not shown, Terri Mehrens Jones, publicity chairwoman, and Laura Anderson, vice president.

Results of the St. Philip Catholic School's PTO Halloween carnival are in. According to publicity chairwoman Terri Mehrens Jones, "It was a great success."

In addition to the carnival, ticket sales for prizes were also a big hit.

"This is the most ever on raffle sales," Jones said. "It is the best we have ever done."

According to principal Gwen Edwards, "Proceeds will be used as part of the school's budget. It goes toward running the school."

This includes classroom supplies and teachers' needs.

"The money helps the school to run efficiently," Edwards added.

Upcoming PTO activities will begin in the new year. The annual Read-A-Thon is set for Jan. 25, followed by Catholic Schools' Week Jan. 28 - Feb. 1. Each day will include a theme, such as "Grandparents Day," which has welcomed anywhere from 500-600 guests and students for lunch.

PTO officers for the school year are Michele Ellis, president; Laura Anderson, vice president; Vicki Zalman, parliamentarian; Julie Fuechec, recording secretary and secretary; Tami Triska, treasurer; and Terri Mehrens Jones, publicity chairwoman.