Hi,
Could you email me the one with graphics to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.? This sounds great.
Tara,
Could you email me the letter with the graphics? This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.-thanks!
Kati
Originally posted by Tara Leigh: I posted mine in the fundraiser section - I'm in the midst of fundraising and wasn't thinking straight!
Here it is - email me if you want the one with graphics.
GET TO KNOW YOUR PTO!
WHY SHOULD YOU COME TO THE PTO (PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION) MEETINGS?
 YOU ARE ALREADY A MEMBER OF THE PTO!
 Each and every parent of a child in Sweeney Elementary School is a member of the PTO! Your comments and questions are always welcome.
WE NEED NEW PEOPLE AND FRESH IDEAS IN THE PTO!
 Do you have new ideas? Do you have suggestions for the school or PTO? This is your chance to be heard! PTO meetings are a great forum to talk about things. We are always looking for new ideas and feedback.
 We have many committees that are active at different times of the year and require various levels of commitment.
 Come to a meeting and find out what fits your schedule and interests.
MEETINGS ARE YOUR CHANCE TO MEET THE FACULTY
 Various faculty and staff members attend our monthly meetings. They are able to let you know what goes on in your child’s classroom and give you insight on how to make school and learning a great experience.
DO YOU WANT TO KNOW WHERE ALL YOUR FUNDRAISING MONEY GOES?
 The PTO raises over $25,000 each year and only a handful of people decide how it is spent.
 Come to a meeting to help decide what the money is spent on.
 When you have attended 3 meetings you are considered a voting member. As a voting member you can vote on how the money is allocated.
 Even if you can’t vote, come to voice your opinion, so the voting members know what the parents want.
HOW CAN YOU JOIN SWEENEY ELEMENTARY PTO?
 COME TO A MEETING!
 FREE CHILDCARE is provided in the cafeteria by local girl scouts.
 Meetings are held once a month in the music room from 6:30-8:00. Look for our newsletter in the red folders to find out the exact date each month.
 If you can’t attend meetings but still want to be involved with PTO, our newsletter offers volunteer opportunities or contact one of the PTO officers.
 Prefer email? No problem! Email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
COME TO OUR NEXT MEETING AND GET TO KNOW YOUR PTO!
I posted mine in the fundraiser section - I'm in the midst of fundraising and wasn't thinking straight!
Here it is - email me if you want the one with graphics.
GET TO KNOW YOUR PTO!
WHY SHOULD YOU COME TO THE PTO (PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION) MEETINGS?
 YOU ARE ALREADY A MEMBER OF THE PTO!
 Each and every parent of a child in Sweeney Elementary School is a member of the PTO! Your comments and questions are always welcome.
WE NEED NEW PEOPLE AND FRESH IDEAS IN THE PTO!
 Do you have new ideas? Do you have suggestions for the school or PTO? This is your chance to be heard! PTO meetings are a great forum to talk about things. We are always looking for new ideas and feedback.
 We have many committees that are active at different times of the year and require various levels of commitment.
 Come to a meeting and find out what fits your schedule and interests.
MEETINGS ARE YOUR CHANCE TO MEET THE FACULTY
 Various faculty and staff members attend our monthly meetings. They are able to let you know what goes on in your child’s classroom and give you insight on how to make school and learning a great experience.
DO YOU WANT TO KNOW WHERE ALL YOUR FUNDRAISING MONEY GOES?
 The PTO raises over $25,000 each year and only a handful of people decide how it is spent.
 Come to a meeting to help decide what the money is spent on.
 When you have attended 3 meetings you are considered a voting member. As a voting member you can vote on how the money is allocated.
 Even if you can’t vote, come to voice your opinion, so the voting members know what the parents want.
HOW CAN YOU JOIN SWEENEY ELEMENTARY PTO?
 COME TO A MEETING!
 FREE CHILDCARE is provided in the cafeteria by local girl scouts.
 Meetings are held once a month in the music room from 6:30-8:00. Look for our newsletter in the red folders to find out the exact date each month.
 If you can’t attend meetings but still want to be involved with PTO, our newsletter offers volunteer opportunities or contact one of the PTO officers.
 Prefer email? No problem! Email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
COME TO OUR NEXT MEETING AND GET TO KNOW YOUR PTO!
I've posted ours below. It sets the first impression and you have to get the parents to want to read past the first line. Good luck
Hello – and welcome to MBES PTO,
We are so happy to have you as a part of this very talented and creative group of families at Margaret Brent. It is our absolute goal to ensure that our children have the best start to their learning experience. Your help will ensure that we can do just that.
Our PTO was formed just one year ago. I can tell you however, that we have myriad talents amongst our members. At the core of it all we have a heart and spirit that is unsurpassed. Just having your family’s name on our roles gives us the moral support we need, and your contributions of time and energy keep the spirit growing and showing.
Take a look at our packet. It outlines what we’ve done to date as well as where your particular help is needed. If you have an idea that you don’t see SPEAK UP!!! I promise you we take all suggestions very seriously and are incorporating ideas from your survey sheets from last year into this year’s programs.
I also want to personally thank you. I know that some folks shy away from joining the PTO out of fear of constant requirements to volunteer. While we of course appreciate any type of support you can provide and realize that your time is very valuable, we also know that in some cases it just is not possible. Our board is comprised of working families as well as stay at home parents so we maintain an even perspective on what impact we have on you. If you cannot volunteer, just mark that on your membership form and we WILL NOT call you.
Finally-look around you at our great school. I cannot say often enough how lucky we are to have this place of learning, this group of teachers and staff, and all of these wonderfully supportive families to form our learning community. Get set for a great year and remember that we are here to leave our prints on tomorrow….so let’s get started.
