PTO Fundraiser donations are used in a variety of ways . . .
Orchestra - JHCS provides strings instruction to all K-6th grade students. This is a very expensive program requiring purchasing and repairing violins, violas, cellos and bass instruments. It also requires purchasing music and renting facilities for our performances. The music program is the single largest recipient of PTO donation funds. Last year, PTO funds bought more violins for our orchestra, new storage for our instruments and provided for instrument upkeep.
Field Trips - We want to provide our students opportunities to attend field trips. Field trips provide students valuable life experiences. This year, the PTO has already approved requests for two field trips.
Teacher Appreciation Week - Our teachers are rated the best in the area, and we love them! Each May, the PTO organizes a week for parents and families to show appreciation to our amazing teachers and staff.
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Technology - Staying current on new technology is very expensive. Last year the PTO fundraiser allowed us to buy three document cameras for classrooms and a 3D printer. Current needs include replacing dated teacher computers, updating our classroom audio enhancement units, and replacing broken computers in our student computer lab.
Reading Month - For a whole month in the school year, we celebrate reading and encourage students to read even more than they already do. The past few years our school has transformed into Hogwarts as grades compete against each other to read the most, thanks to hard work from our PTO members and donation funds.
Library - We want to increase the number of audio books, non fiction books and picture books for the use of our students and teachers. 
Art and P.E. - PTO funds help provide supplies for our art classes and P.E.
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Additional uses for donations to the school:
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STEM - We want to focus on the science, technology, engineering and math as these subjects are in demand in our current work place. We are hoping to provide our students with an engineering curriculum which will require materials and teacher training.
New Facility - We are actively seeking donations to help us build a new building! We offer a great education but a new facility will provide us with further options we currently do not have.
You can also purchase supplies and donate them to the school. General school supplies can be found on Amazon under John Hancock Charter School.
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Character Education/Patriotism - We pride ourselves in preparing our students for life outside of the school walls. We teach our students about patriotism and the importance of being a good citizen. We also teach problem solving and social skills so they succeed in life.
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