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Hello St. Michael School Families! The PTO Planning Board extends a warm welcome to you, as together we embark on a new and exciting new school year! We hope you all enjoyed a healthy and fun-filled summer. We look forward to helping St. Michael School in turning its dreams into realities. Our primary role will continue to be financial and social support to the parents, faculty, administration and children of St. Michael School. Let us thank you in advance for volunteering your very valuable time, energy and talents to the PTO. All efforts, large and small, contribute to the betterment of our school community. Please take a moment to explore the countless volunteer opportunities available to our families. With God’s blessing, we begin another wonderful year of serving the families, especially the children of our beloved St. Michael School. As you embark on this new adventure, please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions, concerns or new ideas. Our goal is to serve your family to the best of our ability.
Many Thanks,
PTO OFFICERS Coordinators: Tricia Hekmatpour and Paula Cargill Secretary: Gina Ribaudo Treasurer: Amy Turk
OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE The objectives of the PTO are:
Membership to the PTO is open to any parent, grandparent or guardian of a St. Michael’s student. The Structure of the PTO in terms of leadership may vary from year to year depending on our volunteers for these positions. The structure for the 06-07 school year is as follows: 2 Coordinators, Secretary, Treasurer and an open member Planning Board. All positions are on a volunteer basis. The Planning Board and the school administration approve the leadership positions. The PTO is governed by a series of guidelines. These guidelines outline our philosophy, goals and policies. A copy of the PTO guidelines is available in your PTO packet or by contacting a board member. PTO Schedule: All meetings are open to all parents - watch bulletin for dates. The General PTO meeting is incorporated in the Open Houses in September.
GOALS (2007-2008)
FUNDRAISERS Book Fair: This Fair allows school and parish families to purchase a variety of children’s books at affordable prices. Box Tops for Education: Sponsored by General Mills. All Box Tops submitted are turned into cash for our school. ETCEP: Educational Technology and Conservation Exchange Program provides an opportunity to save empty laser and inkjet cartridges and old cell phones that can be exchanged for free hardware and software technology products. Check the lobby for drop-off receptacle The Kit: The Genevieve Company is our Kit supplier and has many wonderful products/gifts to choose from. We encourage all families to participate by sharing the catalogs with friends, family, etc. We do not encourage unsupervised door to door sales by our children. Mall Night: Come out and celebrate the warmth of the holiday season during this special evening of private holiday shopping at a Simon Mall. Mobil Gas Days: Ameen’s Mobil, Mass Ave, North Andover, donates a percentage of gas pumped on a designated day each month. Check the Trumpet for details. Newsletter Ads: Advertising space is available in the St. Michael School monthly Newsletter for your business or service. Polar Express: Take a journey on an MBTA train and relive the magical experience of Chris Van Allsburg’s classic Christmas story. This event requires many volunteers in a number of different capacities. Scrip Program: This program allows participants to purchase “gift cards” for local stores, ie: grocery stores, Gap, Old Navy, etc. When a participant uses their card at one of the participating stores, a portion of the sale will be credited to St. Michael School. Click here for more info. Spring Event/Auction: This event will be a great night out! Come and enjoy a lively night of horsdeourves, cocktails, entertainment and fashion. Check out the items to bid on!
SOCIAL EVENTS Harvest Social: This is a social evening held early in the school year designed to provide all our parents the opportunity to meet, mingle and have fun. Family Lip Synch: A fun–filled family evening featuring a DJ, pizza and snacks, as well as family and faculty performances. Ladies Choice and Gentlemen’s Choice: Two annual events in which children invite a person of their choice to a fun night out. Dancing to the sounds of a DJ and light refreshments are provided at the school hall
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Clerical: We strive to have a team of people we can call on (especially during school hours, but not exclusively) for typing, photocopying, collating and distributing information. Teacher Appreciation Lunches: Twice during the year, formal lunches are held to honor our faculty. Parents prepare and/or cater a luncheon. Volunteers are needed for food preparation, equipment (linens, tables, china, flowers), set-up and clean-up. Grounds Committee: This Committee is responsible for maintaining the outdoor play areas. New Family Hospitality: This is an opportunity to act as a host family for those new to St. Michael School. It involves offering support and inviting participation within the school community. PACE (Parents Alliance for Catholic Education): This is a nonprofit organization established by Cardinal Law in 1994 for Catholic Education in Massachusetts. Our parent representative will ask for assistance a few times throughout the year in spreading the word about critical issues. Snack Committee: Volunteers for this committee, on a rotating basis, bake and donate goodies for many of our school events. Uniform Exchange: This is an opportunity to trade up/down your gently used uniforms. Our parent coordinator can use assistance from a few people twice a year for a short period during the exchange. Other Volunteer Opportunities: Watch the monthly newsletter and the weekly Trumpet for specific Help Wanted opportunities pertaining to scheduled fundraisers, events, etc.
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