Plainville PTO

 Frequently Asked Questions

How are the funds used that are raised by the PTO?
How do I become a member of the PTO?
How can I support the efforts of the PTO?
How can I volunteer during the day?
When does the PTO meet?
Where are the minutes posted?

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 How are the funds used that are raised by the PTO?
1.  The PTO funds most school fieldtrips, in whole or part, as well as the
transportation to those fieldtrips (i.e.;Lowell Historical Center [Grade 4],
Nature's Classroom [Grade 6]....).  Additional funds are distributed to
various classrooms for subscriptions such as "Time for Kids"(Grade 6), "Super
Science"(Grade 5) & Weekly Reader (pre-school) and more.  The PTO also
allocates funds for playground equipment, library materials, Family  Math
Challenge and more.
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 How do I become a member of the PTO?
PTO membership is $5.00 per family.  Paid annually.  Our membership 
currently consists of 39 staff members and 169 family members.

You can join online by visiting: 

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 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 Commitee to
name a few. Or you can help out by volunteering at an event or fundraiser.
Contact any member of the PTO if you are interested in volunteering.
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 How can I volunteer during the day?
On occasion, we need help copying, stuffing envelopes, making phonecalls 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.
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 When does the PTO meet?
The PTO normally meets one time a month on a Monday or a Wednesday night, 
alternating between the Jackson and Wood School each month.  Please see the
calendar section of the PTO webpage for location, dates and times.
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 Where are the minutes posted?
Minutes are posted on the PTO webpage, click on the "monthly minutes" icon.
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