TRIBE is organized for the purpose of supporting the education of students at Popplewell Elementary (with hopes to expand to the Middle and High Schools) by fostering relationships with the school(s), parents, and teachers to positively impact our Community.
The role of T.R.I.B.E.
TRIBE DOES
- Support the education programs and extracurricular activities of the school
- Encourage parents’ involvement in their individual children’s lives education, class, and school
- Provide feedback and suggestions for school programs
- Coordinate programs and projects that will support or enrich the curriculum
- Provide feedback/assist with increased awareness of school safety and security issues
- Organize fundraising efforts to support additional programs, equipment, and services not covered in the school budget
- Support the educational goals of the school and assist with attaining those goals through parent and community volunteers
- Recruit volunteers and coordinate volunteer efforts to staff TRIBE functions and assist with school programs
- Stay aware of legislation and political issues that may impact education and schools
- A LOT!!!
TRIBE DOES NOT
- Run the school
- Force parents to participate in PTO and/or school activities
- Set policy regarding school programs
- Define the school’s curriculum
- Define or interfere with the school’s security program and policies
- Control the school’s budget
- Set the educational goals, testing requirements, or compliance factors
- Have jurisdiction or authority over school staff, teachers, or other employees
- Endorse a particular political candidate or commercial concern
- DO EVERYTHING!!!
Fundraiser Proceeds
The Buhl TRIBE color run is a fundraiser event. All event proceeds will go directly to TRIBE PTO to be used in support of Popplewell Elementary School. TRIBE is currently working on:
- Supporting Student Engagement Activities including the writing rally, spelling bee, and STEM days.
- Supporting Teacher Appreciation
- Supporting specific needs at the school – currently saving for new playground equipment.
TRIBE Officers
President
Briana Stocking
Vice President
Secretary
Marla Sisson
Treasurer
Alisa Atkinson
Outreach Coordinator
Our Story
TRIBE is a non-profit volunteer network of parents and community members working Together to Reinforce and Investing in Buhl Education.
TRIBE Mission
TRIBE is organized for the purpose of supporting the education of children at Popplewell Elementary by fostering relationships among the school, parents, and teachers to positively impact our community.
Committee Chairs
School Spirit
Briana Stocking
Volunteers
Henry Asuncion
Teacher Apprecaition
Paige Cummings
Student Engagement
Kelsey Margulieux
Fundraising