What is the PTO?

  • What is the PTO?

    PTO stands for Parent Teacher Organization.  The mission of the PTO is to make every child’s potential a reality.

     

    Purpose

    • A powerful voice for all children.
    • A relevant resource for families and communities.
    • A strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child.
    • Serve as a type of forum where parents, teachers, administrators, and other concerned adults discuss ways to promote quality education, strive to expand the arts, encourage community involvement, and work for a healthy environment and safe neighborhoods.

     

    Involvement

    • Join the PTO
    • Attend Meetings.
    • Volunteer to support PTO activities and projects

     

    Importance

    •     Regular updates on school activities and policies.
    •     Access to teachers and administrators at your child's school.
    •     Access to parents of other children at the school.
    •     A forum to discuss concerns and problems at school.
    •     If the problem needs attention from the state or national government, any local, District, or state PTO can bring the issue to the attention of the National PTO.
    •     Access to resources on parenting, education, and more from the National PTO.
    •     Appreciation from teachers for all your help.
    •     Education about school policies, state funding, and other issues concerning your school.

     

    On-Going Events

    • Every Friday the snack shack will be open from 1:40 pm to 2:30 pm.
    • Advertise your business by purchasing a banner.
    • T-shirt on sale Youth size $8.00 Adult size $10.00