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Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents. - How do I become a member of the PTO?
- How can I support the efforts of the PTO?
- How are the funds used that are raised by the PTO?
- How can I volunteer during the day?
- When does the PTO meet?
- Where are the minutes posted?
- Who do I contact with general PTO questions and/or committee information?
How do I become a member of the PTO? You can join online by visiting: http://www.plainvilleschools.ptomanager.com/ Once you have completed the online application, you can forward it to the school to the attention of The Plainville PTO. EVERYONE IS WELCOME & ENCOURAGED TO JOIN!
How can I support the efforts of the PTO? You can support the PTO in a variety of ways. You can volunteer to be a chairperson for a committee, event and/or fundraiser such as our Scholastic Bookfairs, BoxTops for Education Committee & Campbell's Soup Label Committee to name a few. Or you can help out by volunteering at an event or fundraiser. Contact a PTO Executive Board member or committee chairperson if you are interested in volunteering. Contact information can be found in the PTO Directory.
How are the funds used that are raised by the PTO? For a complete listing of how we support the students, teachers and schools please reference the PTO year in review. It can be found on the News and Events page of this web site. A few examples follow: The PTO funds most school fieldtrips, in whole or part, as well as the transportation to those fieldtrips (i.e.;Lowell Historical Center, Nature's Classroom). Additional funds are distributed to various classrooms for subscriptions such as "Time for Kids", "Super Science" & Weekly Reader and more. The PTO also allocates funds for playground equipment, library materials, Family Math Challenge and more.
How can I volunteer during the day? On occasion, we need help copying, stuffing envelopes, making phone calls and other misc. tasks. You can indicate those things you are interested helping with when you fill out your PTO membership application. We will put you on a list and contact you as needed.
When does the PTO meet? The PTO normally meets one time a month on a Monday or a Wednesday night, at BH Wood School each month. Please see the calendar section of the PTO webpage for location, dates and times.
Where are the minutes posted? Minutes are posted on the PTO webpage, click on the "monthly minutes" icon.
Who do I contact with general PTO questions and/or committee information? PTO President, Amy Linehan and all members of the Executive Board welcome your questions and interest in our organization. Amy can be reached at 508-699-6537 or by e-mail at amy.linehan@comcast.net. Executive Board members' contact information as well as all committee chairpersons' contact information is located in the PTO Directory. The PTO Directory is posted on this website as well as in the PTO Bulletin Boards at the entry of both schools. If it is clear which committee you have a question for, please feel free to contact that chairperson directly.
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