Get Involved! The PTO Executive Committee plans and executes activities to bring parents closer to the school.

Here are 10 Reasons to join the PTO.

• Get Connected: There is no better way to know what’s happening in your school.
• Help your Child Succeed: Children do better when their parents are involved at home and at school .  
• Be a Role Model: Demonstrate to your child the importance you place on education .  
• Boost Children’s Well-Being: Focus on what students need to be successful in their learning.  Help to ensure children are prepared to succeed .  
• Discover Great Resources: The PTO offers a variety of programs and tips designed for parents as well as students.  
• Tap into a Network: Share ideas, concerns and experiences with other parents and educators, build rapport and discuss issues that are on your mind.  
• Witness Improvement: Get involved at your child’s school and you’ll be part of the solution, helping make positive changes.  
• Get Involved: PTO programs and resources encourage and support parent involvement in children’s education.  
• Speak Up : PTO is a forum for exchanging ideas, and you are encouraged to make suggestions.
• Watch Yourself Grow : Gain valuable experiences.  It is an opportunity to put your skills and hobbies to good use for a good cause.  

In addition to the PTO, all parents are encouraged to join one or more of the following subcommittees:

Class Mom (or Dad) - Class parents help teachers with their children’s classroom activities, field trips, class parties and programs under the discretion of the classroom teacher. These parents are the link between teacher/administration/PTO and other class parents. A class parent must attend the monthly PTO meetings as well as chair a PTO event decided by the PTO executive committee.

Library - Help faculty and administration in our school library

Hospitality – Organize and bake for receptions and visiting guests for various school activities

Lunch Committee – Collect and tally lunch orders monthly; provide supplies needed such as plates, cups, etc.

Sports Committee – Help during sports events

Garden Learning Center Committee – Help raise funds for the Garden Learning Center