James Madison Primary School

PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION

2011-2012

 JMP PTO Board members

Co-presidents: Jennifer Decker, Cindy Bonito

Vice President: Bhairavi Kanakia

Vice President: Sangeetha Ganesh

Vice President: Celia Walcsak

Treasurer: Manalia Naik

Recording Secretary:     Gina Alcaide

Corresponding Secretary: Elena Hung-Shumum

You may e-mail any of the PTO board members at jmppto@gmail.com

E-mail address and Website

jmppto@gmail.com                    www.jmpschool.com

What is the JMP PTO?

        A non-profit organization comprised of parents and teachers at JMP

        The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) coordinates many of the enrichment programs,
raises funds for supplemental educational materials and experiences and supports school
and social interaction.

What do we do?

Coordinate educational experiences as the Summer Reading Program.

We provide funding for student-centered activities, such as class trips, Field Day,

Pumpkin Patch, and assemblies.

We provide gifts to school such as supplemental classroom books and games, recess

equipment, Welcome Packet planners/folders and other school equipment.

We bring the JMP community together with our school evening family events such as

Family Social, Bingo Night, Movie night, Restaurant nights and Theatre week.

We help to promote cultural awareness through our Diwali, Lunar New Year,

Thanksgiving Feast events and assemblies.

We provide opportunities for the students to learn about purchasing products and

giving to others such as Book Fair, Holiday Boutique, Plant Sale.

We coordinate Teacher Appreciation week to recognize the dedication of our teachers

and staff.

 

Why volunteer?

 

Top reasons for volunteering:

         The smiles and excitement on our children's faces when they see us in school.

         To learn more about what happens in school and in the classroom during the day.

         Because we care about our children's education and want to help improve their
education.

         To meet and socialize with other parents and to meet your children's friends.

         To find out more about our children's teachers and how they teach and interact with our
children.

         Because we believe in volunteering in the community and the PTO is a great way to
volunteer and have fun!

How can you help?

         Volunteer at daytime events- Pumpkin patch, Thanksgiving feast, Cultural events,
Holiday boutique, Book Fair, Plant Sale, Field Day, 2nd grade party

         Volunteer at evening events-Science Fun night, Movie night, Bingo night

         Volunteer in your child's class- Class parties, field trip, read to the class

         Join us at our monthly PTO Meetings

         Organize an event - the PTO is always interested in new ideas for school events

PTO Events and Fundraisers

A complete listing of PTO/school events and fundraisers can be found on the school website under the event tab.

Please join us. We would love to hear your suggestions and comments.