🐾 Leopard Spot Fund
The Leopard Spot Fund is the Lincoln Eliot PTO’s main fundraising effort, and it’s what makes so many of the “extras” at Lincoln-Eliot possible. These extras aren’t covered by the district, but with family and community support, our students benefit from experiences that make learning richer, more engaging, and more fun.
🐆 Every Spot Counts at Lincoln-Eliot
Your donations to the Leopard Spot Fund directly support programs, supplies, and experiences that enrich every child’s education.
🌟 Teacher Support
- Teacher Stipends – annual funds for nearly all staff (not just classroom teachers) to purchase materials and resources
- Teacher Grants – extra support for special classroom needs, like alternative seating (wobble stools, camping chairs, cushions)
📚 CAS (Creative Arts & Sciences) Enrichment
The PTO funds CAS programs that bring learning to life across subjects. Here are a few examples of past PTO sponsored CAS initiatives that we hope to bring back:
Math & Science
- Origamido Studio – using origami to explore geometry and fractions
- Wingmasters – live bird presentations to support science curriculum
- Caterpillar Lab – hands-on life cycle exploration with live specimens
ELA (Reading & Writing)
- Author visits (past guests have included Grace Lin and David A. Kelly)
- Opportunities for students to connect with published writers and storytellers
Whole-School Assemblies
- Ball in the House – interactive a cappella performance
- Crocodile River Music – African music, art, and culture through live performance
- Authorfest – visits from children’s book authors across grades
🚌 Beyond the Classroom
- Buses for Field Trips – making sure every child can participate in learning experiences outside of school. PTO sponsored buses make field trips to places like the zoo, Museum of Science, and Drumlin Farms possible!
🐆 School Spirit & Community
- Blue Leopard Folders – for organization and pride
- Spirit Wear – showing our Leopard pride
- Community Events – planned and funded by the PTO, including:
- Back to School Picnic
- Fall Festival
- Book Fair
- Science Fair
- …and more!
💙 Why It Matters
The Leopard Spot Fund ensures that all Lincoln-Eliot students benefit from opportunities that go far beyond the basics. These programs are not covered by the district! They depend entirely on family and community support.
👉 How You Can Help
- Donate today: Paypal link on each page
- Spread the word: Share with friends, neighbors, and grandparents.
Because every spot truly counts!