Fundraising & Spending
A variety of Forest Road PTO fundraisers are held throughout the year to support student programs and activities and other school projects. For further information on any of the programs, contact us or contact one of the committee chairs from the officers’ page.
Boosterthon
In years when we participate, Boosterthon tends to be our biggest fundraiser. It kicks off with an all-school pep rally and culminates with a fun run. Because of Boosterthon, the PTO has been able to fund adaptive seating for every classroom teacher, a 40-foot climbing wall in the gym, and a Gaga Ball pit on the playground.
“Run for District 102″ Fun Run and 5K
This fundraiser is held in cooperation with all the District 102 schools in order to encourage physical fitness, build district spirit, and raise funds for participating schools.
Restaurant Nights
If you’re planning to go out to eat with your family during the school year, then restaurant fundraising is an easy fundraiser for you to support. The PTO partners with a different local restaurant every month. Families dine in or carry out their food and Forest Road earns a percentage from all sales.
Trivia Night
Round up a table of 10-12 friends, fill your coolers (beer, wine and food permitted,) and come out for a night of fun and friendly competition at the Community Center of La Grange Park. Trivia Night is a great opportunity to meet other parents and members of the community. Watch out for the sign up email in the fall to buy your tickets.
Flying High Gym Nights
Flying High Fun Nights are a great way for kids to burn off some energy while raising funds for the PTO. Drop off your kids at Flying High from 7-10pm, and they can run, jump, tumble, and eat some pizza with their friends while you get an evening off. The PTO gets back a large percentage of the money raised for Forest Road.
What Our Fundraising Supports
Through our major fundraiser each fall, the Forest Road PTO is able to generate the money needed to support all of our programs, events and school support. Look below to learn more about each of the PTO-sponsored items and what percent of the budget is allocated to that area.
Art Enrichment, Boosterthon Large School-Wide Project (Climbing Wall, Gaga Ball Pit,) Classroom Gifts (Alternative Seating, STEM Items, Supplies,) Sixth Grade Legacy
Donations to the Art, Music, and P.E. Departments, LRC, Raz Kids, School Assemblies
Bike Rodeo, Chorus, Field Day, Fun Lunch, Ice Blast, Neon Night, Sixth Grade Breakfast, Sixth Grade Send Off, Running Club, Sock Hop, Talent Show
Birthday Books, Forest Road Graduate Scholarship, Pay-It-Forward, PIMA, Science Center
Various staff appreciation gifts and meals.
Father/Daughter Night, Garden & Grounds, Grandparents’ Breakfast, Mother/Son Night, Movie Day, Roller Skating Party, Welcome Back Party
Directory, Website, Supplies, Postage
Suggest a Fundraiser
Have a great idea for a fundraiser? Contact us to let us know, or come to the next meeting and we can discuss it!