Dear Parents and Teachers,

 

 

Welcome to the Rockport PTO! Perhaps you’ve heard about our group through various fundraising activities or the supplies and programs we financially support at school. Providing these extras is important to us, but our work goes beyond raising money.

Our key mission is to promote an environment at school where teachers and administrators can do their best work and our students can do their best learning. We’re always eager to find more great people, like you, to help us meet this goal.

 

We don’t expect a huge time commitment from volunteers. An hour can be a big help to our group and the school, and we have positions and tasks to fit all schedules and interests. Just let us know whether a program, event, or activity interests you and when you might be free to help. (You don’t even have to come to the school or attend a meeting to be involved, although we’d really like to meet you personally!) 

 

To become a member of the Rockport PTO please fill out the form on the back of this letter and return it with the annual dues of $5.00.  Your membership dues will cover production and mailing expenses of our newsletters, help defray the cost of the elementary school directory, and enable your children to be eligible for PTO scholarships in their senior year. Remember, research shows that students whose parents are involved in their education have better grades. 
They:

• Earn better grades & Score higher on tests
• Pass their classes & Attend school regularly
• Are more positive in their attitude toward school & Show improved behavior
• Complete homework assignments & Graduate and continue their education

Involvement at the school also makes it easier to establish friendships with teachers and other parents. We promise that the time you give our group and the school will be worth your while—and fun!

 

So, please join or renew your membership during our September Membership Drive and stay informed with our newsletters and emails.  For more information about the PTO and scheduled events, visit our website frequently as new items are posted throughout the school year.  Also, you’ll find a complete list of PTO officers and grade representatives.

http://teacherweb.com/MA/RockportPublicSchools/SchoolHomePage/htmlpage8.stm.

Wishing you a wonderful 2009 -2010 school year,
Jessica Hase, Nicky Kern - Co-chairs