The
Lindeneau Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) would like to welcome you
to Lindeneau Elementary School and extend a whole-hearted “welcome back”
to all returning families! We hope you all had a relaxing, fun filled
summer!
The
Lindeneau PTO is a volunteer organization comprised of the parents,
teachers, and administrators of Lindeneau Elementary School who are
committed to the successful education of our children. Together, we work
very hard to provide activities and resources that will create an
enjoyable and exciting school year for the parents, teachers and
students.
Throughout
the school year, the PTO hosts a variety of events, including the
upcoming Ice Cream Social, Boogie Bash, and Breakfast with Santa; and we
sponsor a number of fundraisers, including the KidStuff coupon book and
Kastle Kreations sales. The money raised is put towards providing
materials and resources to enhance the educational experiences of the
students. Busses for field trips, educational assemblies, and the PBSIS
program are just a few of the costs that are absorbed by the PTO.
For
the PTO to be effective and truly representative of the school, it is
essential to have involvement from as many parents as possible. Whether
you have 30 minutes or a couple of hours, your ideas, your time, and
your talents are truly needed. Everything the PTO does is based on
volunteers, so please consider getting involved and making a difference.
We look forward to meeting you soon!
Christy Yascko, President
Kelli Dima, Vice President
Dave Stryker, Treasurer
Jeniffer Montalvo, Co-Corresponding Secretary
Dina O’Brien, Co-Corresponding Secretary
Jennifer Westdyke, Recording Secretary
PTO FAQ:
1. How often are the PTO meetings?
The
PTO holds general meetings once a month to discuss events, plan
fundraisers, and share ideas. This is an excellent opportunity for
parents to find out what is going on in the school. The meetings are
held in the gymnasium and children are always welcome to attend!
2. Do I have to attend every meeting in order to be involved in the PTO?
No.
Although we value your input and would love for you to attend the
meetings, we understand that our schedule might not work for you. We
appreciate your willingness to help out, so we so provide others ways to
get involved. Check out our website for opportunities to get involved.
Or, provide us with your contact information (on the membership form)
and we can email you when help is needed.
3. Do I have to be available during the day?
No.
Most of the executive board and parent volunteers work during the day,
making it impossible to be available in the schools. Again, there are a
number of ways that you can be an asset to our organization that will
fit easily into your schedule.
4. If I volunteer for one event, will I be made to feel that I have to volunteer for everything?
Absolutely not. The PTO is grateful for any help you can provide, we know you have busy schedules too.
5. If I choose to be part of the PTO, do I have to participate in every fundraiser?
No. You can choose to participate in whatever fundraisers appeal to you and your family.
6. How do I go about joining the PTO and what is the cost?
You
can join by simply filling out the PTO membership form and returning it
to your child’s teacher. If you don’t have the form, a PTO table will
be set up during Back to School Night or download it from our website.
Feel free to drop by to complete the form at that point. The cost is $5
per person and $8 per family.
7. What is the benefit of joining and volunteering for the PTO?
Volunteering
provides you the opportunity to interact with your children and their
peers, get to know and become friendly with other parents, and
accomplish things that truly make a difference. You will also have
voting privileges on PTO matters.
8. How will I be informed of PTO events, news and information?
Attend
PTO meetings, look for flyers to be sent home with students, or the
easiest way is to sign up to receive emails. Just enter your email
address in the subscribe section of our website and follow the simple
instructions.
