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Purpose To foster a deeper mutual understanding among members of the St. Ann's community, parents of St. Ann School students, and members of the faculty and staff, particularly with respect to the educational, spiritual, and cultural objectives of the school. Objectives To establish and maintain a network of communication among parents, faculty and staff, and the School Advisory Council. To respect the school policies and practices as set forth by the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas. To foster pride in To provide financial aid for To involve all members of the Membership - An active member of this organization shall be: A parent or legal guardian of a student attending The principal and any acting assistant principals. Faculty and staff of The pastor and any associate pastors of St. Ann Parish. P.T.O. Board The P.T.O. Board shall consist of the officers, committee chairpersons, faculty representative, principal, acting assistant principal, pastor, and associate pastor. P.T.O. Officers President, President-elect, Immediate past president, Secretary, Treasurer P.T.O. Committees Programs and Hospitality - The purpose of this committee is to facilitate and enhance most meeting/social activities involving Fund-raising - The purpose of this committee is to initiate and screen fund-raising ideas, present ideas to the P.T.O. and clear all ideas through whom ever the Finance Committee deems appropriate. Present projects include the fall and spring trash bag sales, cereal box top collection, Student Enrichment Committee - The purpose of this committee is to contract and execute programs, approved by the principal, for the students that enhance the different cultural opportunities from the Staff Activities Committee - The purpose of this committee is to demonstrate the appreciation of the parents and students to the faculty and staff for their outstanding services in the education and nurturing of our children, to promote a positive relationship between parents, faculty, and staff. This committee plans the staff brunch, Christmas luncheon, and teacher appreciation week. Parents Activities Committee - The purpose of this committee is to give tribute to all parents of Volunteers Committee - The purpose of this committee is to assist the faculty, staff, and students of Student Volunteers Committee - The purpose of this committee is to promote volunteerism among students in our Decorating Committee - The purpose of this committee is to develop and implement ideas and decorations for the school commons and special events as required by the P.T.O. Current projects include banner changes, Christmas decorations, Lent decorations, Trash Bag Sale decorations, etc., Playground Committee - Maintain playground equipment. Public Relations - Communicates with media regarding special activities and informs the school community about PTO events. P.T.O. Meetings Executive Board - The P.T.O. Board shall hold four or more meetings a year. These meetings are open to all P.T.O. members. Parents wishing to add an item to the agenda and discuss it at the Executive Board meeting should contact the president and president-elect a week prior to the meeting. Only agenda items are discussed. General Membership - The annual meeting of the P.T.O. shall be held in April. Officers and Committee Chairpersons will be voted on and approved at this annual meeting. The membership of the P.T.O. shall be given at least two weeks notice of the date and place of the meeting. This annual meeting should be listed in the calendar and posted on the P.T.O. bulletin board.
P.T.O. HOMEROOM FEE A $5.00 homeroom fee is included with each child's book fee. This money will be distributed to room parents to cover the cost of parties and field day. No other requests for money by room parents are permitted, including money for teacher gifts. Leftover party money may be used to buy indoor recess games for the classroom or playground equipment. PARTY POLICIES We celebrate with two parties this year. They are Christmas and Valentine's Day. (Serve clear beverages, such as 7-Up or Sprite. Dyes in fruit punch and soft drinks stain the carpet. Students in 7th and 8th grade will have refreshments in the cafeteria or Parish Hall.) Any other parties require approval from the principal. Teachrs have requested treats that are easy for the children to eat (and won't make a mess) and games that a group can play together. Please, no craft projects. ROOM PARENTS Room Parents are encouraged to introduce themselves to their homeroom teacher. Always keep in tough with teachers regarding upcoming events and plans. Teachers have the final say in what is appropriate and how things should be done. K-2 There will be 2 to 3 room parents per room. They will be responsible for: -organizing and running the two parties and field day. -filling party sign-up sheets on Back-to-School Night. -teacher birthday recognition.* -filling empty slots on Fall Festival sign-up sheets. -serving as a contact person between teacher and parents. 3-6 There will be on coordinating room parent per room. This parent will be responsible for: -signing up parents to organize and run the two parties. -filling party sign-up sheets on Back-to-School Night. -teacher birthday recognition.* -filling empty slots on Fall Festival sign-up sheets. -serving as a contact person between teacher and parents. 7-8 There will be one room parent per room. This person will be responsible for: -supplying snacks and drinks for Christmas and Valentines Day. -teacher birthday recognition.* -filling empty slots on Fall Festival sing-up sheets. -serving as contact between teacher and parents. - (7th gr.) planning Confirmation reception with Rel. Ed. Office - (7th gr.) planning graduation reception with 8th gr. teachers *Surprise parties are not allowed. Contact teachers regarding time and plans. HELPING HANDS GRADE COORDINATORS (PTO Parent Activities) Volunteers organize "helping hands" to bring meals or other assistance to families in need within a grade level. Please let these ladies know if you learn of a family who could use a little lift or "a helping hand." P.T.O. SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS Our faculty and staff cannot function without the volunteered services of the entire parish. All areas of education are enhanced by volunteers who give of their time, talents, spiritual and financial support. All parents are invited to the Volunteer Sign-up Party during the first week of school. There are scores of needs to be filled, including room parents, library helpers, cafeteria aides, copy aides, etc. All parents are encouraged to attend. Any questions concerning volunteerism should be directed to the Volunteer Coordinators. All volunteers working in the school building must sign-in and get a visitor's badge located in the main foyer. SECRET PAL A parent picks a member of the staff and honors them throughout the year with a friendly note, a treat, a holiday remembrance, small surprise. Nothing extravagant - a cookie or muffin when you bake (or shop), a poem you wrote yourself, a flower from your garden. NEW PARENT WELCOME Before school starts in August, parents of new students are invited to an evening welcome party. This informal get-together gives new families an opportunity to ask questions and meet other parents. ICE CREAM SOCIAL Our annual Ice Cream Social, sponsored by the P.T.O., is held at the beginning of the new school year. Of all our school events, this one is the most popular with almost every family attending. (Children must be accompanied by an adult.) Students may introduce their family to their teachers if they wish. It is also an opportunity to sign up for a "Secret Pal" for the school year. |
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