sad to say but some schools just don't believe in the parent group piece, it may be due to past history or just old school thinking. I would encourage a meeting and ask why not, dont be defensive as that will get you no where. some schools instead have very strong parent volunteering without the group part, I would ask around and see what response you get.
Hi Naomi--I'd get on his calendar and have a face to face meeting to see what is going on. That way you can at least hear him out and he can hear you out....
It would be hard for him to skip a meeting request that is on the calendar don't you think?
Hi All,
I have a question to throw out to you. I was wondering if and what options I may have if the principal of my children's school is opposed to having a PTO
in the school at all. I have been told that he has been approached to start one last year(I am new to the state) and did not want to have one. I have tried emailing and talking with him about it, and I just get put off. The last thing I was told was if he heard anything he would let me know and I already told him that if there was not anything active going on I would be willing to get things started. I do understand that he is a busy person with many other agenda's. But parent involvement is so important for the kids, I don't understand why he is against organized help for the school and students.
I don't know how successful it can be without his honest support.
Any input would be wonderful.
Thanks
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