STARS PTO

Welcome your STARS PTO Board 2022-2024

President: Bethany Dant
Vice-President: Peppar McKinney
Treasurer: Kelly McGraw
Secretary: Dana Ignoffo
Communications Manager: Sandra Dales
Social Media Outreach: Sara Cables

We hope that you will join us in welcoming and supporting the new board!

FINAL YEAR End Numbers 2021-2022 School Year

Fundraisers:
Vacation Raffle Fundraiser (Profit): $22,873.77
Fall Festival Profit: $11,257 (Profit)
Santa’s Workshop (Profit): $6,163.47
Spirit Sales: $3,010.00
Boo Gram Fundraiser (profit): $1,253    
Popcorn & Little Debbie Fundraisers: $890.25
Spirit Nights: $548.49
Poinsettia Sale (Profit): $720
Memberships: $318.08
Business Sponsorships: $150

Mini-Grants:
Music Department: $30,000
Ms. Sweeney’s Class (chairs & chair pockets): -$300
Ms. Cotton’s Middle Schoolers (books):- $198.60
Kindergarten (iPad cases): -$256.65
Kindergarten (Graduation): -$60 (+ ca. $140 to come)
Support for Kindergarten Fundraiser Ipads: -$851.88
Support for 3rd Grade Fundraiser Chrome books: -$1,352.12
Mr. Jackson’s Mini Grant Request Math & Science Subscription Generation Genius: -$175
Ms. Krulder’s Mini Grant Request Privacy Boards: -$204.84
Ms. Krulder’s Books: -$95
Mr. Walker Headphones: -$90
Gift Card for Dance Fundraiser: -$50
Refreshments for Art Show: -$100
Dance T-Shirt Contest Prizes: to be determined

In addition we did:
Superstar Teacher Snacks Boss: All
Coffee & Conversation Boss: Ashley Baker
Holiday Luncheon, Boss: Emily Damboise
Teacher Appreciation Week and Lunch Boss: Michaela Bittner & Dana Ignoffo
Spirit Nights: Boss: Lindsay Moore, Shae Unsworth
Moore County Sheriff Thank you notes, Cookies and Gift Cards
Dedication Garden Stake for all those who have passed away
PTO Classroom Liaisons – THANK YOU for all your help!
Outdoor Yard Equipment for the kids

Thank you Moore County Officers!

We appreciate the Sheriff’s office keeping everyone safe!

The PTO has ordered 10 dozen cookies to be delivered 11/15.
Parents if you would like add anything to give to them such as Gift Cards, Snacks or a Thank You Card, please leave it in the front office by 11/11.

Kids 5-18: $15 at the Door, Parents- Free

At the National Athletic Village (The NAV) 

Nerf War, Hunter Games, Gaga Pits, Beach games, Haunted House, Cake Walk, Dance performance,

Pick-A-Prize Raffle, Obstacle Course, Candy Store,

Fun Games, Bake Sale & Food Trucks

Wear your Costume

STARS Fall Festival Food ChoicesMeat & Greek, Jerk Box, Mr. Ford (Hot Dogs, sausages & corn on the cob), a Taco Truck and Goosies Ice, El Primo Taco

Thank you Sponsors!

One of the MANY exciting raffle prizes……..

Fall Fest Friday, October 18th 4:30pm-8pm
(Middle School Theater Honor Society play will start at 4:00)

Bake Sale: The dance department puts on the Bake Sale. These items will be available for purchase during the festival, proceeds directly benefit the dance department. Items for sale include cookies, cupcakes, etc.

Cake Walk: Is an activity the kids play, the winner wins a ½ or whole cake/cupcakes. This is 4 tickets or if you purchase a wristband you get 2 special cakewalk vouchers.

** We ask parents to send in items for both the bake sale and the cakewalk. We will start collecting in the office on Wednesday 10/16 for the bake sale and Cakewalk.

Flash Mob: Many kids participate in the flash mob, which is put on by our dance department. You can watch the flash mob in the front field.

Food: We will have food trucks, Kona Ice, the dance department bake sale, PTO popcorn sales & more. Cash is preferred at some vendors.

Pick-your-prize Raffle Room:  We have MANY fabulous prizes. Baskets and items will each have their own drawing so you can pick the prizes you hope to win.  Tickets will be $1 each or 25 for $20. Cash or Credit Card accepted.

Last call will be at 7:30; winners will be drawn at 7:35.

Play: Middle School Theater Honor Society play will start at 4:00. FREE. All are encouraged to come.

Volunteers: We need volunteers for set-up, during the event & clean up.  Please visit the website to sign up.

Wristbands/Tickets:Tickets are $0.50 each. Activities cost 1-4 tickets OR you can purchase a wristband.

New this year: You can pay for your wristband via paypal. Simply send $12 per wristband to [email protected]. (Please make sure you select “Sending to a friend” and add your child’s name & homeroom teacher in the comment box)

$12 Pre-paid wristband before 10/16 includes (or $15 at the door):

• Unlimited visits to 15+ activities, including face painting and the Haunted Maze (Regularly 1-4 tickets) New this year: Glow dance room, Nerf target practice room
• 2 special vouchers to the famous Cake Walk (Regularly 4 tickets each)
• Unlimited use of the inflatables (available 4:30-7:30)
• Knockerball (age 10+) **
• Unlimited use of lawn games
• 1 ticket to a Special Raffle Room Door Prize **

** Only available with wristband.

Other Notes:

• Parking information will be sent home before the event
• No animals, except service animals will be allowed
• Festival will be held at STARS Charter School
• Friends & Family are welcome

Room is tbd, but we’ll meet in the lobby!

Please join us.

Sign-up now for our first STARS fundraising consignment sale! Consignors earn 75% (the $10 registration fee will be deducted from sale proceeds).

Consignors and volunteers shop early.

Accepted items: kids, teen, baby, maternity apparel and accessories, toys, books, dancewear, sports gear/equipment, equestrian apparel & tack and more.

Donations are also welcome.

When: September 14-15

Where: Stars Charter School, 140 Southern Dunes Dr, Vass (on US 1, next to Bob’s Pizza)

Register now.

If you want to apply as a vendor or have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].