What We Do

We raise funds and volunteer hours that go straight back into Gower — playground upgrades, classroom technology, school instruments, and teacher appreciation.

We also run school-wide events like Gator Gallop, movie nights, and holiday markets, and operate the Spirit Store, all to help our students have a richer school experience.

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🐊 The Gower Library Book Fair is coming! Students can stop by October 26-30, 8:00 AM-3:00 PM, to shop for new books.Envelopes will be coming home soon for cash. Let us know if your student should spend it on books only, or if they can buy anything at the fair.If you’re sending cash in an envelope, let your child know if they’d like to round up their change to donate to the library!Want to skip bringing cash? Set up your child’s Book Fair eWallet ahead of time at bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/gowerelementaryschool so they can shop without needing cash on hand. While you’re there, you can also use the Share the Fair option to help other Gower students get books too.A portion of every eWallet purchase also earns funds for our school!Note that Tennessee sales tax applies to all purchases, cash, card, or eWallet.Browse the full book list before you go: registration.scholasticbookfairs.com/flipbooks/?fb=F26-ES-caseSee you at the Book Fair, Gators! 🐊📚 ... See MoreSee Less

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🎄 Join a committee for the inaugural Gator Holiday Market! 🎄Gower PTO is hosting the inaugural Gator Holiday Market on Thursday, December 3, an evening of music, shopping, and fun, and we need your help creating it from the ground up!We’re forming 3 committees: Vendors (finding and organizing our market vendors), Decorations (designing and creating the look of the market), and Concessions (planning and running our treats and warm drinks).Ready to help shape a new Gower tradition? Sign up to join a committee here: tinyurl.com/gator-holidayThank you, Gators! 🐊❤️💚 ... See MoreSee Less

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🐊 Report cards should be coming home with your student today! Take a look at how their first quarter wrapped up.Questions about grades? Reach out to your child's teacher or the front office. 🐊💛 ... See MoreSee Less

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🐊 WE DID IT, GATORS! 🐊Thanks to our students and families, we’ve raised nearly $20,000 for new inclusive playground equipment so ALL Gower students can play together! 💚💙🧡💛Here’s how it came together:💙 $19,000 raised on 99Pledges by our students and their families🧡 $807 in cash donationsThank you to every student who ran, every family who donated, and everyone who cheered us on. You made a real difference!We’re still raising funds for the playground, too! In addition to the amount we’ve raised so far, we’re continuing to pursue grants from organizations that support causes like ours to help bring this playground to life.Thank you for supporting our Gators! 🐊 ... See MoreSee Less

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📚 Book Fair Volunteers Needed! 📚The Gower Library Book Fair is October 26-30, and Mrs. Copen needs your help! Volunteers help students find their selections and count their money. Please plan to stay for the first part of the day to help our younger shoppers.There are 2 spots open each day, Monday-Friday, 8:00-11:30 AM. Sign up here: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EAFA82CA5FF2-66857998-bookQuestions? Email Mrs. Copen at leslie.copen@mnps.org. Thank you for helping our Gators get books in their hands! 🐊📖 ... See MoreSee Less

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How You Can Help

Without our community’s support, the Gower PTO cannot survive. There are many ways you can get involved.

* Volunteer: Your help is needed at special events and frequently throughout the year.

* Contribute: Your contribution will help obtain important resources for our school.

* Partner with Us: Local businesses are critical to our success.

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