Parker Road preschool PTO

The Parker Road PTO is excited to welcome all new and returning Parker Road Families. We’re looking forward to a great year ahead. All families are encouraged to get involved with the PTO through attending sponsored events, sharing ideas, and volunteering at events, planning events or in the classroom. One of the many benefits of being involved with the PTO is becoming more engaged with the Parker Road community of students, faculty, staff and families.

UPCOMING PTO MEETING

Wednesday November 8th, 2022

What exactly is a PTO? 

PTO stands for Parent Teacher Organization. The PTO is made up of parents, teachers and school staff. It is similar to a PTA (Parent Teacher Association) but a PTO is local and does not pay fees to a national organization. 

What exactly does the PTO do?

The primary purpose of the Parker Road PTO is to raise funds and plan social events for the Parker Road community of children, families, teachers and staff.

The PTO utilizes funds to provide curriculum materials, programming, and enrichment opportunities that are not included in the general school budget. These much-needed resources are only possible because of generous giving from the families at Parker Road and Wesleyan Terrace. During the school year the PTO welcomes fund requests from teachers, for specific classroom materials that enhance their teaching. Technology purchases represent a growing need for our PTO as teaching methods more often incorporate tools such as Ipads.

In addition to providing teaching materials and special programs, the PTO coordinates frequent hospitality events for teachers and staff, organizes room parents and parent volunteers for ongoing classroom support, and oversees general maintenance and upkeep of the playgrounds. It is the goal of the Parker Road PTO to use all funds generated by our efforts to enhance the experiences being offered to students at the preschool.

Who can be on the PTO?

YOU! If you are a parent, teachers or on the staff of Parker Road Preschool you are a member of the PTO. We welcome you to our PTO meetings.

How often does the PTO meet and where are the meetings?

The PTO meets about every 4 weeks at the Parker Road Preschool (15 Parker Road). This is a family-friendly event. 

Is there an executive board?

Yes there is. There is a president,  director,  treasurer,  volunteer coordinator, hospitality coordinator and a secretary on the executive board. The executive board has its own meetings but guests are welcome. In addition the president meets with the director on a monthly basis.

I would like to be involved, but I don't have a lot of time and can't make the meetings. Can I still be part of the PTO?

Absolutely! The PTO appreciates any amount of help no matter how small. Please contact us if you're interested in helping!