PTO

Parents play an active role at the center providing classroom and enrichment.

MISSION
The purpose of the PTO is to promote the welfare of the children attending the Center and their families; to bring into closer relation the home and the Center; and to support the activities of the Center and its programs. Please talk with the Program Director or the PTO President for more information.

• President: Wendy Cimino
• Vice President: Jenny May
• Secretary: Stephanie Alexander
• Treasurer: Courtney Hogue
• Special Event: Karina Forbes

The PTO President can always be reached via e-mail at uscpto@gmail.com.

CLASSROOM COORDINATOR
The purpose of the Classroom coordinator is to assist the class teachers and parents and enhance communication amongst all parties while keeping in mind the best interest of all children in the classroom. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: maintain regular contact with classroom teachers maintain regular contact with parents of the other students in the classroom assist with welcoming new parents and their child(ren) to the classroom assist with coordinating classroom phone tree assist teachers with wish lists and special events in the classroom share position vacancy and help recruit new coordinator when your child transitions to another class. offer suggestions and make recommendations to teachers and or staff as concerns or ideas arise. attend PTO meetings as schedule permits.

NEWSLETTER
The PTO publishes a newsletter every other month; typically during the months when there is no PTO meeting. PTO meetings will be announced in the minutes and reminder signs will be posted the week before the meeting. PTO information and minutes are available on the bulletin board outside the Director’s office. update every other month will be e-mailed later

EVENTS
Parent involvement is welcome and we recognize that PTO may not be for everyone. Other parent involvement opportunities include serving as a Classroom Coordinator and Volunteering for special events or projects.