Teacher & Classroom Grant Opportunities
At Orchard Park Elementary, we know how hard teachers work throughout the year to provide the best education for our children. The PTO is proud to support this effort through our Teacher Grant Program, which provides funding for classroom resources, curriculum-aligned materials, and enrichment opportunities that directly impact student learning.
OPES PTO Teacher Grant Program
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Who can apply: All OPES certified staff and support staff
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When: Reviewed once a month, August - May
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Award amounts: Vary depending on available funds and project needs. Larger requests may be partially funded.
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Deadline: Applications may be submitted anytime and will be reviewed at the next scheduled PTO board meeting.
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Notification: Applicants will be notified of decisions within 3 school days after that meeting.
Additional Grant & Award Resources
Teachers are also encouraged to explore outside opportunities for classroom support:
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The NEA Foundation
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Target Field Trip Grants
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AIAA Foundation Classroom Grant Program
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Emerging Teachers-Leaders in Elementary School Mathematics Grant
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Pets in the Classroom Grant
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CEE James Moffett Memorial Award for Teacher Research
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Penguin Random House Teacher Awards for Literacy
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TAF Project-Based Learning Grants for K-5
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Fund for Teachers
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Lowe’s Toolbox for Education
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National Geographic in the Field
Classroom Resources
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Digital Citizenship Curriculum from Google
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Free Science Resource from the California Academy of Science
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Free STEM Outreach Programs from Lockheed Martin
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Free Activities for Teaching Math and Science with Music
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Upcoming Events
- Friday, September 19
- Thursday, September 25
- Friday, September 26
- Saturday, September 27
- Sunday, September 28
- Monday, September 29
- Tuesday, September 30
PTO Meetings and Events for 2025-2026
2025-2026 PTO General Meetings
August 15 - Back to School Meeting
- 9:30 a.m. @ Baxter Village Hall
- all welcome
November 7 - General Meeting
- 9:30 a.m. @ Baxter Village Hall
- all welcome
March 13 - General Meeting
- 9:30 a.m. @ Baxter Village Hall
- all welcome
May 8 - End of School Meeting
- 9:30 a.m. @ Baxter Village Hall
- all welcome
2025-2026 Family Events
July 17 - PTO Table at K Welcome Event
- 4 to 5 p.m. @ OPES K Playground
August 14 - August Spirit Night
- 3-9PM @ TCBY Baxter
- a portion of all sales go to OPES
- mention OPES when checking out
September 19 - Dads & Caretakers Party x September Spirit Night
Par-tee With Opie
- 4-8PM @ Mr. Putty's Fun Park
- a portion of all sales go to OPES
- show coupon when checking out
September 25 - October 3 - Boosterthon Week - Fun & Color Run
- parent volunteers will be needed (Click Here for Signup Genius!)
- parents welcome to attend Fun Run (information will be sent home from school)
Sign Up Opens – 9/11
Kickoff at School – 9/25
Fun & Color Run – 10/3
October - October Spirit Night
November - November Spirit Night x Charlotte Checkers x Soarin' Sounds
- 7PM @ Bojangles Coliseum
- Soarin’ Sounds will perform
- $22/ticket - $5 from each ticket goes to OPES
December - December Spirit Night
December 8 -12 - Holiday Shoppe (Dec 13 - Shopping Night w/ Santa)
- fundraiser for students to buy gifts for family & friends
- parent volunteers will be needed (email opespto@gmail.com to help)
- all OPES families are invited to attend - scholarships available!
January - January Spirit Night
February 7 - Winter Dance
- time TBD @ OPES Cafeteria
- parent volunteers will be needed (email opespto@gmail.com to help)
- all OPES families are invited to attend - scholarships available!
February - February Spirit Night
March - March Spirit Night
March - Teacher Appreciation Week
- parent volunteers will be needed (email opespto@gmail.com to help)
April - Book Fair
- parent volunteers will be needed (email opespto@gmail.com to help)
April - Moms & Caretakers Garden Party
April - April Spirit Night
April or May - End of Year Party
April - Graduation Signs Available for Purchase
- date and time TBD
May - PTO Table at K Open House
- date and time TBD
May - School Kitz Available for Purchase
- date and time TBD
May - May Spirit Night
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