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FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES

Support our yearly fundraising!

Give where it matters and imagine making a direct impact
where every single dollar counts.

Our Dover PTO fundraisers are your golden ticket to supercharging our school's success! Here's the exciting part: your donation goes straight into Chickering School - supporting our incredible students, dedicated staff, and vibrant school community. 

  • Minted: Shop Minted.com for customizable stationery, home decor, and gifts and our code FUNDRAISEDOVERPTO to get 20% off, and a portion of your purchase goes to Dover PTO.

  • Chickering Directory: Purchase a directory to support programs and stay connected with the school community.

  • Mabel’s Labels: Label it, love it, support Chickering! Shop Mabel’s Labels, select Chickering Elementary School (Dover), and 20% of your order goes back to the school

  • Chickering Gear: We offer an online shop a few times each year for Chickering & DS gear. Show your school spirit and support the school! Check our Weekly NewsBlast on ParentSquare for sale dates.

  • Annual Fundraiser: Alternate years feature an Auction (2025) or Check-Writing Campaign (2026) to directly benefit Dover PTO initiatives.

 Your Donation in Action: How Dover PTO Enriches Chickering

📚 Curriculum Enrichment Highlights

  • Historical reenactments and cultural performances

  • Science and nature programs

  • Arts and music experiences

  • STEM workshops and demonstrations

 

🎨 Classroom Support

  • Teacher supply grants

  • Educational technology

  • Classroom libraries

  • Special learning materials

 

🌟 School Community Events

  • Family nights

  • Cultural celebrations

  • Educational workshops

  • Community outreach programs

 

👩‍🏫 Teacher Appreciation

  • Professional development support

  • Classroom innovation grants

  • Staff appreciation events

  • Educational conference attendance

 

💝 Why Every Two Years?

The Check Writing Campaign alternates with our Biennial Spring Auction to provide consistent funding for Chickering Elementary while respecting our community's time and resources.

 

🏆 Previous Achievements

Thanks to your generous support, we've funded:

  • New STEM equipment

  • Literacy program materials

  • Arts and music supplies

  • Outdoor learning spaces

 

Ways to Give:

  1. One-time donation

  2. Corporate matching (doubles your impact!)

  3. Monthly contributions

We appreciate your contributions to help support our students,
teachers, and school community!
Make a Gift
FOR MORE INFORMATION

Suzanne Gray

Fundraising Chair

fundraising@doverpto.org

Marya Parr

Fundraising Co-Chair

cofundraising@doverpto.org

29 Cross Street

Dover, MA 02030

YOUR DONATION IS TAX DEDUCTIBLE!
The Dover PTO is a 501(3)(c) non-profit organization. All contributions are 100% tax deductible (in excess of the fair market value of the goods or services received in return). Donation receipts will be provided in circumstances where a tax deduction may be claimed. Our tax ID number is 043-427-289
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