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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!
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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