We send a letter home to the families that join and include a big packet with our committee opportunities etc. Here it is...feel free to take what you like or discard...d
Hello – and welcome to XXXX PTO,
We are so happy to have you as a part of this very talented and creative group of families at XXXX. 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 is young; just three years old. 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.
Thank you for supporting the ABC PTO by becoming a member. ABC PTO relies on the generosity of committed community members, such as yourself. The money you pay for dues goes to support programs for our school, such as X, Y & Z. Without PTO support, these programs would not be available to our students. Please accept the enclosed movie voucher as a small token of our appreciation. We look foward to working w/you over the coming school year!!
Can you share with me what you write in a typical thank you note to parents who pay to join your PTO or PTA?
All of a suddent this task fell on me. I have 16 thank you notes to write for membership donations and with each donation I will enclose a movie rental certificate.
"Thank you for supporting the XXX PTO by becoming a member" seems a little short but what else do I say???
