- Thurgood Marshall Elementary
- What is the PTO?
What is the PTO?
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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