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We have several fundraising events and drives in November:
2024 Holiday Sale
We have a fundraising partnership with Luna Coffee that began in 2019 to help us balance out the cost of the events we have planned for the year. Although you can buy the Aldo Sand Hill blend from Luna all year, during this window, the students will be holding a drive - be on the lookout for their order forms. They will be selling bags of our Sand Hill Blend (french roast, both decaf and caffeinated), and gourmet hot cocoa. The bags will arrive at school before the holiday break. Perfect for holiday gifts!
2024 Holiday Sale
Order between Nov 4 and Nov 20 to support our art program! Order products with your child's art on them and a portion of the sales will be kept with Aldo.
Your child has been given a flyer with their specific code to order their art. If you have questions, or do not have the flyer, contact Melisa Messenger at mamessenger@gbaps.org or 920-448-2140.
November 19, 2024
Buy food from Chipotle (2400 East Mason) from 4-8 PM, and 25% of sales will be donated back to Aldo! Make sure to mention Aldo - flyers will be sent home next week. Ordering online for pickup? Use code 6HCQBCX.
We have big plans - keep an eye out for details!
-We will be selling Milwaukee Bucks tickets for a March basketball game at the Fiserv Forum. If we hit our fundraising goal, the Aldo kids that attend will win an encounter with the players!
-In early 2025, ALAPTO will hold the 2nd annual Town Hall and Chili Cook-Off in mid January, and Family Game Night, Happy Joe's night (where 20% of sales will be donated back to Aldo)!
-Spring will bring the WizCon Knowledge-a-Thon fundraiser for the students, along with Family Movie Night and adults-only Trivia Night.
-Legacy Day will be held in May this year, in conjunction with the Astor Park Neighborhood rummage sales.
We have openings on the board!
-Fundraising Director - coordinate yearly and ongoing fundraisers for experiential learning. This is a voting role with a 2 year term.
Interested? Fill out the Nomination Form!
Who Are We?
ALAPTO stands for Aldo Leopold Association of Parents Teachers & Others. We are a group of individuals that come together to ensure that experiential learning is possible for the students at Aldo Leopold Community School in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
We function a little differently than other public school parent-teacher organizations: we are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a fully dedicated board of directors, bylaws, and clear mission. Our primary aim is to raise money to fund experiential learning and create a safe and fun environment that supports experiential learning for Aldo Leopold Community School's families, teachers, and staff.
ALAPTO hosts fundraisers, applies for grants, and solicits donations and sponsorships to raise money to bridge the gap between the money paid by families through their Experiential Learning Fee (or ELF), and the budgeted amount given to us by the teachers each year to cover the costs of their planned activities.
In order to provide hands-on opportunities throughout the year, we collect a general fee to cover the expenses for the entire school year.
A big part of what makes Aldo special is the sense of community among our staff, students, parents, and others. It is due to their support that we are able to provide diverse learning opportunities for each child at our school.
Who Was Aldo Leopold?
From the Aldo Leopold Nature Center:
"Aldo Leopold (1887-1948) is considered the father of wildlife ecology and a true Wisconsin hero. He was a renowned scientist and scholar, exceptional teacher, philosopher, and gifted writer. It is for his book, A Sand County Almanac, that Leopold is best known by millions of people around the globe. The Almanac, often acclaimed as the century’s literary landmark in conservation, melds exceptional poetic prose with keen observations of the natural world. The Almanac reflects an evolution of a lifetime of love, observation, and thought. It led to a philosophy that has guided many to discovering what it means to live in harmony with the land and with one another."