The Partners in Education program links businesses and organizations with schools to share resources, both in people and materials. Each flourishes from the support and prosperity of the other. Schools must prepare today's students for their entry into a competitive work force. When businesses take part in the education of these young people, they help strengthen the work force of the future. The Partners in Education program is vital in helping the community and the school system work and grow together.

 

 

 

The general requirements are simple:

 

The partnership needs to provide a benefit to the school, as well as be mutually beneficial to the business through cause-related marketing (not advertising). We define a partnership as completing at least three activities, for each school your organization partners with, during the school year. This is the minimum requirement for recognition of the partner relationship.

 

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Some examples of ways businesses can get involved: 

  • Donate equipment or materials.
  • Serve as a volunteer, mentor, tutor, chaperone, or guest speaker.
  • Financial contributions through sponsorships, spirit nights, etc.
  • Incentives for students for achievement, good behavior, attendance, report cards.
  • Donate tickets to cultural or sports events.
  • Participate in a school/district advisory council.
  • Conduct or assist in campus beautification projects.
  • Sponsor an Accelerated Reader incentive or party. 
  • Sponsor a lunch/snack for school staff. 
  • Sponsor after school clubs.
  • Recognize outstanding teachers & staff.
  • Participate in various school events.
  • Participate in Teach-In (Career Day).
  • Become a sponsor of our Fun Run or Carnival.
  • Sponsoring our Boohoo Yahoo Kindergarten breakfast for incoming students.
  • Supporting our Guardian Angel Program.
  • Volunteering your time for events and programs.
  • Donations for our Silent Auction.

Some examples of ways schools can give back:

  • Recognition* in the PTO newsletter.
  • Recognition* on the PTO website. 
  • Post recognition on school's and PTO’s social media pages.
  • Invitations to special school programs.
  • Thank you notes from students.
  • Thank you notes from principal/staff.
  • Student artwork for a partner to display.
  • Appreciation breakfast or luncheon.
  • Nomination of partners for local, state and national awards.
  • Free tickets to school events.
  • Table opportunities at Meet the Teacher, Carnival and other events as they are available.

 

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We are certainly not limited to these lists, but it should give you some insight to what Thornebrooke seeks/offers a business as a Partner in Education. We are open to new and exciting ways to engage your business/organization with the PIE program! We want to make this as successful as possible for you, your team and Thornebrooke.

Thornebrooke Elementary School PIE Coordinators:

 

Kimberlie Reinhardt    407.967.6494    Contact the PIE Coordinator

Matt Mracek                507.272.7597

  

 

*Please note, schools cannot engage in advertising through the Partners in Education program. This is strictly a cause-related marketing opportunity.