PTO Committees

2008-2009

PTO (Parent-Teacher Organization) is a group of concerned parents, teachers, and staff who work together to support John H. Castle Elementary school for the benefit of our children. During the year, PTO sponsors various activities such as Christmas programs, two classroom parties, sixth grade field day, sixth grade awards night, DARE program, a student directory, this website, plus many more. Your membership dues of $5.00 help pay for these activities. We are also responsible for all volunteer help at school such as the Spirit Store, Room Parents, Library, Popcorn, and much more.

PTO Objectives:

  • To promote the welfare of John H. Castle Elementary School and the students enrolled therein.
  • To encourage communication between the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the training of the child.
  • To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts that will secure for every child the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education in the home, the school, the church, and the community.

Our PTO is a busy organization and we always need and welcome new ideas, suggestions, help, and support.Dear Parents, Teachers, and Friends of Castle,

The John H. Castle Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Board would like to welcome you to the 2008-2009 school year. This year promises to be exciting and full of adventure. The PTO is a group of concerned parents, teachers, and staff, who work in support of our school to benefit our children.

We hope you will find our section of the website informative. Along with a list of our board members, we have included a description of the various activate that can always use your help.

Also, please check out PTO Membership. We realize not everyone is able to volunteer their time to support school activities. You are welcome to help fanatically support your child's school by becoming a member of the PTO. Our goal is 100% participation.

To become an active member, call the office or check your monthly calendar for a listing of upcoming events. PLEASE take the time to get involved and join the PTO. We look forward to working with you.

 
Quick Reference:

 

Quick Reference


Birthday Book Club

Volunteer Description:

Volunteers help copy and distribute Birthday Book Club packets, help with book selection, etc.

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Book Fair

Volunteer Description:

Volunteers help with annual Scholastic Book Fair set-up and sale and pre-sale publicity.

Additional Information

Family Carnival

Volunteer Description:

Volunteers help plan and work at the annual Family Carnival held during the second semester.

Additional Information

Helping Hands

Volunteer Description:

Volunteers help teachers during the year with copying, bulleting boards, etc. Volunteers sign up in the Spring, and assignments made over the summer per teacher requests.

Hospitality

Volunteer Description Volunteers purchase/arrange for refreshment donations for various activities during the year. (D.A.R.E. Gradation, Sixth Grade Awards Night, PTO meetings, etc.)and coordinates Teacher Appreciation Week in May.

Landscaping

Volunteers help with landscaping needs such as weeding, mulching, pruning, etc., throughout the school year, as directed by the chairman.

Chairman Description

The chairman's job is to gather, coordinate, and inform volunteers as to landscape needs on the school grounds. The chairman tries to troubleshoot weed or pest problems and with the help of garden center experts, try and solve the problems. She or he also coordinates the "adopt-a-spot" program. This program allows teachers and their students, as well as cub and girl scout groups, to take a specific part of the school grounds and be responsible for its upkeep, planting etc. The coordinator seeks out those who are interested and assigns them a spot according to their need and wants. She will offer support through herself or committee members if the need arises. She works with Mr. Kreke if any new projects or problems arise for advice and/or approval. The chairman purchases or assigns someone to buy products needed for the landscape jobs. Right now we are coordinating a plaque program so every adopted spot can be identified.

Library

Volunteer Description:

Volunteers are needed on a regular weekly/biweekly basis for about one hour to help children check out library books, re shelf returned books and other miscellaneous duties.

Additional information

Market Day

Volunteer Description:

Volunteers help set up the cafeteria on pick-up day, distribute the items at pickup and with post-sale clean up.

Additional information

Publications

Volunteer Description

Produces PTO Notes, student directory and Castle Pages (a publication featuring student works). Also helps as needed with any publicity needs of other committees.

Popcorn

Volunteer Description:

Arranges for popcorn preparation and/or sales of popcorn on Wednesdays (ice pops in warm months).

Additional Information

Room Parent

Volunteer Description:

Volunteers help organize and plan activities for individual classroom parties in the fall and spring and the end of year. Field Day in May, and assist with other events as needed.

Additional information

Spirit Store

Volunteer Description:

Sells school spirit merchandise before school (twice monthly) and spirit wear at games and parent/teacher conferences.

Additional information

Spirit Wear

Volunteer Description:

Arranges for school spirit wear to be sold at games and parent/teacher conferences.

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Special Rewards

Volunteer Description

Keeps track of awards and reports to PTO Treasurer on programs such as Box Tops for Education, Target, Green Ink and Schoolcash.com

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Sunshine/Welcoming Committee

Volunteer Description:

Coordinates special staff recognition days and outreach to new families, etc.

 

Web Site

Maintains school Web site. Works with other committee chairmen to include pertinent information about school activities.