1. Highlands Elementary Parent Teacher Organization
General Session, January 16, 2018
PTO 101 –
Enhancing the Relationship between Home and School
ON SCREEN AS PEOPLE ARRIVE

2. Welcome Highlands Families!
GROUP

3. Highlands PTO
The mission of the Highlands PTO is to positively impact, support, and enhance the overall learning environment at Highlands Elementary School. As part of this mission, we seek to strengthen the relationship between home and school.
EYLEEN

4. General Session Goals
Explain how the PTO supports the relationship between home and school
Provide information on PTO policy and finances
Explain fundraisers, all-school events, and volunteer opportunities
Answer your questions
EYLEEN

5. How the PTO Supports the mission
SCHOOL FUNDRAISERS - The PTO works to raise funds to fill the gaps in the school budget.
PROGRAM ENHANCEMENT -The PTO supports school programs, events and community engagement.
VOLUNTEERISM -The PTO works to create a robust parent volunteer collective to assist with learning and community building.
KELLI

6. PTO Executive Team
Co-Presidents: Kelli Holm, CP and Eyleen Braaten, Discovery
Co- Presidents Elect: Karen Gabler, CP and Ann Velander, Discovery
Treasurer, Heather Teskey,
Treasurer of Deposits – Kayt Townsend
Treasurer Elect– Betsy Johnson
Secretary – Annika Joy
Communications Chair – Koren Nelson
Volunteer Chair – Sheetal Backliwal
Webmaster Chair – Open Position
KELLI

7. School Board Representative
Sarah Patzloff
School board member since 2012
KELLI

8. PTO Communication Tools
MySchoolAnywhere
PTO Website m
PTO Newsletter
Schoology Posts
OPEN

9. PTO Finances Where does the PTO get it’s funds?
What does the PTO budget include?
What does the PTO fund?
What doesn’t the PTO fund?
Heather and Kayt –
Walk through budget
Where to find budget and reimbursement form – on Myschool Anywhere

10. School Fundraisers
Goal of school fundraisers is to avoid other types of fundraisers (wrapping paper, chocolate bars, magazines) and to grow community among families
EYLEEN

11. School Fundraisers Great Gathering (Fall –adults only)
Carnival (Spring – families)
Box Tops for Education
Amazon Smile
EYLEEN & DIANE & (maybe) JAMIE

12. All School Events Open House – Back to school Picnic
Family Service Fair
Impact Lives
Imagination Fair and Science Expo
ANNIKA

13. All School Events
ANNIKA

14. Volunteer Opportunities
In the classroom
Room parent connection
Art Adventure
Teacher supported
ANN

15. Volunteer Opportunities (Continued)
All School
PTO
School Calendar
Fundraisers
Great Gathering
Carnival
School Sponsored Events
ANN

16. Room Parents The primary responsibilities of a Room Parent are to
Support your teacher
Act as a liaison between the teacher and parents
Plan & run classroom parties/events
Teacher Appreciation
SUE

17. How to Get Involved MySchoolAnywhere for PTO sponsored events
PTO Chair or Volunteer positions
Check with Teachers for classroom opportunities (scheduled and flexible)
Media Center and Lunchroom (School sponsored)
Specific Skill – contact PTO
KAREN

19. How to Have Your Voice Heard
Contact a PTO Executive Board Member
Attend PTO Meetings (Executive or General)
Contact your School Board Representative
Volunteer
Join the PTO!
KAREN

20. Questions?
GROUP