Dear Osborn Families,

For many years, the PTO has been transforming Osborn School one classroom at a time with flexible, modern furniture that supports today’s teaching strategies and student-centered learning. These upgrades have transformed the way teachers teach and students learn. We are proud to say that by the start of the 2026–2027 school year, 70% of our school will feature these innovative learning spaces. Just nine classrooms remain. With your help, we can complete this transformation through our Finish the Osborn Den campaign.

Research and teacher feedback show that flexible furniture:

• Supports diverse learning styles and needs
• Promotes collaboration, problem-solving, and group work
• Improves focus and comfort 
• Prepares students for the critical thinking skills essential in today’s world

Please watch the video below to see how flexible furniture supports a more dynamic learning environment. Nancy Gauss and Lisa Ridd, two incredibly talented Osborn parents, generously created this video:

Each remaining classroom costs approximately $25,000 to furnish, or $1,250 per student. Our entire district is undergoing this modernization, and Osborn is almost there. Together, we can finish what we started.

Would you consider a tax-deductible gift at one of our Ozzie the Bear sponsorship levels?

• Visionary: Lounge lesson area – $5,000
• Champion: Writable tables for half of the den – $2,500
• Partner: One Bear’s Full Learning Setup – $1,250 
• Supporter: Dynamic seating – $500
• Bear Buddy: Any amount

Every contribution, large or small, brings us closer to completing our remaining classrooms. If your employer offers a matching gift program, you can double your impact. We also welcome gifts from grandparents, family, and friends.

Please make your gift now:
Check or Donor Advised Fund: Check Donation
Credit/Debit Card: Credit Card Donation

Thank you for helping us Finish the Den and for continuing to invest in a learning environment that supports every Osborn Bear – today and for years to come.

With gratitude,

Jen Cain, PTO Co-President
Stacy Bittel, PTO Co-President
Georgia Dyer, PTO VP Fundraising
Krissie Martinez, PTO VP Fundraising
osbornschoolpto@gmail.com

The Osborn PTO is a 501(c)(3). Osborn School PTO, 10 Osborn Road, Rye, NY, 10580. Federal Tax ID #: 20-0403157. Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.