named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Arts in Education
Enrichment program supplementing classroom learning with arts-focused activities
Book Giveaways
Twice-yearly program distributing free books to students, funded through Scholastic rewards and PTA fundraising
Boosterthon Fun Run
School-wide fundraising event combining physical activity with community support, raising over $35,000
Family Bowling
Community-building event offering bowling for students and their families
Holiday Store
Annual event providing holiday gifts and activities for students and families
Spring Enrichment
Program offering supplemental educational and recreational activities during the spring term
Winter Dance
Social event organized by the PTA for students and families during the winter season
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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School and School-Community Events 2 activities
- Organizing student and family enrichment eventsPlans and hosts a range of student and family-focused events including the Holiday Store, Winter Dance, Family Bowling, rollerskating, and seasonal celebrations such as Back to School Ice Cream and Arbor Day to support community engagement and student enrichment at Miller Hill-Sand Lake Elementary School.
- Supporting school operations and logisticsCoordinates logistical support for school events such as school picture day and manages vendor partnerships to facilitate services that benefit students and families.
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Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
- Conducting fundraising and financial managementRaises funds through programs like Boosterthon (raising over $35,000), Box Tops for Education, Hannaford Helps, and school apparel sales; manages finances by collecting deposits, issuing cash advances for events, and reimbursing members for approved expenses related to PTA activities.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Coordinating seasonal and community service eventsPlans and executes community service and seasonal events including MLK Service Day, Spring Service Day, winter clothing swap, and participation in the holiday parade to promote civic engagement, sustainability, and school spirit.
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PTA/PTO Communication & Engagement Coordination 1 activity
- Facilitating parent and community involvementHosts monthly PTA meetings in person at the MHSL Library and virtually via Zoom, maintains communication through email distribution, and creates structured volunteer opportunities for parents and community members to support school events, committees, and fundraising activities.
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Teacher and Staff Appreciation Activities 1 activity
- Recognizing school staff and transportation personnelOrganizes appreciation activities for teachers, school staff, and bus drivers through dedicated recognition initiatives and events to support morale and strengthen school-community relationships.
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Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
- Supporting school-based academic and literacy programsRuns academic enrichment initiatives such as the Book Giveaways (biannual), Scholastic Book Clubs rewards program, science fair, Original Works program, Arts in Education, and summer reading challenge to promote literacy, creativity, and STEM learning for students at Miller Hill-Sand Lake Elementary School.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$61K
Contributions & grants$45K73%
Program service revenue$15K24%
Investment income$1130%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$67K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$30K
balance sheet
Total assets$70K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$70K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +17.6%
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Averill Park Central School District Government — Miller Hill-Sand Lake Elementary School is part of the Averill Park Central School District
- Boosterthon Partner — Partnered with Boosterthon to host a fun run fundraising event.
- Box Tops for Education Partner — Participates in the Box Tops for Education program to earn funds through consumer purchases.
- Friends of the Miller Hill Playground Partner — Collaborates on Boosterthon fundraising event.
- Hannaford Helps Partner — Registered with the Hannaford Helps program to raise funds through grocery purchases.
- Miller Hill-Sand Lake Elementary School Partner — Collaborates closely with the PTA to support students and school activities.
- MillerHillSandLakePTA@gmail.com Partner — Email contact point for PTA communication and mailing list sign-up.
- New York State PTA Network — Local chapter affiliated with New York State PTA and National PTA through membership.
- Scholastic Book Clubs Partner — Uses a Scholastic Book Clubs account to earn reward points for book giveaways.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Fun-Based and In-Kind Fundraising Modelmethodology: fun_based_fundraisingBy using fun-based physical activities and leveraging commercial reward programs, the PTA increases family engagement and resource access while minimizing direct spending, because low-barrier, enjoyable fundraising expands participation and stretches limited funds.
- Parent and Community Engagement through Shared Governancemethodology: shared_governanceBy involving parents and community members in decision-making about programs and activities, the PTA strengthens school support and student outcomes, because shared governance increases ownership, trust, and sustained participation.