NEW! TEENS IN NEED (T.I.N.) Program Launch
Removing financial barriers so every student can play, learn and belong.
Based on suggestions from several Members, the PTO is starting a "Teens in Need" or T.I.N. program under the umbrella of our Sunshine Committee, led by our awesome Claire Croutch.
What is it?
The purpose is to give all BVNW students the opportunity to participate in academics, sports, performing arts, and school-sponsored activities regardless of financial circumstances. We hope to cover essential costs like equipment, uniforms, and participation fees for example, to help remove financial barriers preventing student engagement. In our minds, every student deserves the benefits of academic and enrichment programs: it's a win-win for the whole BVNW community!
How does it work?
The PTO will gather requests from school staff such as Counselors, Social Workers, Teachers/Sponsors and publish them in an anonymous LIST OF NEEDS so the PTO and the BVNW Community can step up to fulfill these needs.
The PTO will seed a fund dedicated to fulfilling these needs but this will not be enough.
How can you help?
You can help by donating money to the fund or purchasing items off the list.
Make a monetary donation that will be used to purchase items on the list or pay for participation fees. Click HERE and select "T.I.N. Donation" to donate directly to the fund or drop off at the BVNW front desk a check made out to BVNW PTO with "TIN Fund" in the notes.
Donate items from the list:
- Click the LIST OF NEEDS,
- Select something on the list to purchase or donate,
- Email BVNWPTO@gmail.com to log the donation and then
- Deliver the item to the school's front desk marked for "T.I.N.".
Check back monthly as new items are added.
If you know of a student who has been excluded from a class, sport or activity based on ability to pay, please encourage them to contact their Counselor or Program Sponsor to make a request.
