10 REASONS
TO GET INVOLVED
TO GET INVOLVED
BENEFITS YOUR CHILD AND BENEFITS OUR SCHOOL:
More than 85 rigorous academic research studies conducted over 30 years of research proves that kids do better when parents are involved. Grades are higher. Test scores improve. Attendance increases.
More than 85 rigorous academic research studies conducted over 30 years of research proves that kids do better when parents are involved. Grades are higher. Test scores improve. Attendance increases.
RESULTS IN SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT:
By getting involved at your child's school you'll be part of the solution, helping make positive changes. PTO plays an important role in fundraising to provide building improvements, curriculum-based programs and social events. All vital to a school's success.
By getting involved at your child's school you'll be part of the solution, helping make positive changes. PTO plays an important role in fundraising to provide building improvements, curriculum-based programs and social events. All vital to a school's success.
GET TO KNOW THE PRINCIPAL AND TEACHERS OF SPRUCE:
It's one more way to meet and talk with the principal and teachers of Spruce Elementary. Hear the monthly principal's update and learn more about the teachers needs and ideas.
It's one more way to meet and talk with the principal and teachers of Spruce Elementary. Hear the monthly principal's update and learn more about the teachers needs and ideas.
IT'S FLEXIBLE:
There are a variety of ways parents can help and be involved in the PTO. Project responsibilities are flexible and can be adjusted to fit with your time constraints.
There are a variety of ways parents can help and be involved in the PTO. Project responsibilities are flexible and can be adjusted to fit with your time constraints.
YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
By volunteering with the PTO you'll be able to use your skills for a great cause. Parent groups work to establish a supportive and encouraging community for the entire school. The goal is to create the most educational environment possible for our children.
By volunteering with the PTO you'll be able to use your skills for a great cause. Parent groups work to establish a supportive and encouraging community for the entire school. The goal is to create the most educational environment possible for our children.
CONNECTS YOU TO A NETWORK:
Parenting is not easy - it helps to share ideas, concerns and experiences with other parents and educators in the community. PTO involvement provides opportunities to meet other parents and teachers.
Parenting is not easy - it helps to share ideas, concerns and experiences with other parents and educators in the community. PTO involvement provides opportunities to meet other parents and teachers.
MAKES YOU A GOOD ROLE MODEL:
By becoming a PTO member, you'll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.
By becoming a PTO member, you'll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.
FREE FOOD:
It's an hour or so off each month from your hectic work and household routine and you get free snacks and drinks!
It's an hour or so off each month from your hectic work and household routine and you get free snacks and drinks!
GETS YOU A PARKING SPACE:
Parking is at a premium at Spruce Elementary so volunteer to help at an event, get there a bit early, and you should have no problem with parking!
Parking is at a premium at Spruce Elementary so volunteer to help at an event, get there a bit early, and you should have no problem with parking!
WE NEED YOU:
We need your input on what events to hold and where the money raised should be allocated. We want your voice to be heard!
We need your input on what events to hold and where the money raised should be allocated. We want your voice to be heard!
