Established in 1995, TEMPO, the Tempe Montessori Parents’ Organization exists to preserve and enhance the mission of Tempe Montessori School (TMS). We are an 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to serving the educational needs of students seeking an authentic Montessori education.

Throughout the school year, TEMPO hosts fundraisers and accepts donations to support Tempe Montessori School. We provide funding for classroom materials, guest speakers, continued teacher professional development, student activities, and student scholarships.

Our FUNdraising efforts include participation in the following programs:

• Amazon Smile and Fry’s Cool Cash

• Box Tops for Education

• Annual Golf Tournament

• Annual Live & Silent Auction

TEMPO also coordinates monthly dining out nights as a great way to build community and a percentage of the proceeds from the dinner receipts is donated back to TEMPO. We have many ways that you can participate in supporting TMS and TEMPO and we encourage you to ask your friends and family to get involved too! Details regarding volunteer opportunities and fundraising results will be presented at the monthly TEMPO meetings held throughout the school year.

In addition to fundraising to support the school and create the student scholarships it is also important to the TEMPO Board to facilitate community events. We love the TMS community, building relationships and supporting each other and the school is a driving force.

-Shanna Williams, TEMPO Board President