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What we do

The Canandaigua PTSA provides critical financial support for various school activities and resources or equipment needs - at all levels (primary, elementary, middle school and Academy). It strongly supports the community-wide Character Education, Health & Wellness, and Family Involvement initiatives of our school district. For a list of some of the activities, resources, and scholarships we support, see below.

PTSA offers all parents and caregivers the opportunity to be engaged in their child’s pote
PTSA offers all parents and caregivers the opportunity to be engaged in their child’s pote

Canandaigua PTSA Sponsored Awards & Scholarships

  • Tarry Shipley Avid Reader Awards to 15+ Fifth Graders

  • Frieda O’Hanlon Avid Reader Awards to 20+ Eighth Graders

  • $500 Academy Scholarships awarded to two CA graduates

  • $50 Norman Daniels Memorial Scholarship to one 5th grader

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Canandaigua PTSA Sponsored Programs & Supported Events

  • Movie Nights in the Primary & Elementary auditoriums

  • Staff Appreciation gifts district-wide

  • Teacher Appreciation Week donations

  • Kindergarten Registration/Screening Gifts for our incoming students

  • Primary Family Fun Night

  • 6th grade afterschool movie

  • 1st grade Economics Fair

  • Book Swap opportunities at our events

  • Scholastic Book Fair for Primary & Elementary students & staff

  • Square 1 Art student art fundraiser to directly benefit the Art Appreciation Fund 

  • Spring Dance for UPK-5 families

  • 8th grade end of year photo booth

  • PES Fall Carnival

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Building Resources & Equipment Needs

  • Building funds for the Primary/Elementary School (PES), Canandaigua Middle School (CMS) and Canandaigua Academy (CA)

  • Nurses’ Office Fund for necessary supplies/snacks

  • Social Work Fund to help care for those in need

  • Music Appreciation Fund - providing musical instruments to students who cannot afford them

  • Art Appreciation Fund - providing supplies for the classroom and showcasing of artwork

  • District donations for various causes 

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