Parkdale PTO
About the Parkdale PTO
The PTO wants you to be involved!
The Parkdale Parent Teacher Organization is the parent group for all grade levels at Parkdale Elementary and sponsors many activities and fundraisers: Fall Festival, Book Fairs, Family Literacy Night, STEAM Night, Send Off to Summer, Special Assemblies, and staff appreciation activities. Monetary donations from this group provide a long list of program supplements. A variety of fundraising events are held throughout the school year.
To view or sign up for any of our upcoming events, please visit our Events and Activities page!
The East Aurora School District is known for the support and enthusiasm provided by the parent groups at each level. Not just fundraising entities, the groups provide staff support and contribute to building morale, and their programming helps every child. There are numerous Reasons to Get Involved.
Mission Statement
Parents and Educators working to promote open communication between the home and school, where the chief concern is the complete education of children. Together, we will develop a common interest in securing the following for our children:
Highest advantages in mental, physical and social development
Welfare of children in home, school and community
A trustworthy and close relationship amongst families, faculty and school policies
An open-door policy welcoming all families to contribute to the success of the EAEPTO and its functions
Membership
All Parkdale parents/guardians are members of the Parkdale PTO: there are no membership dues or applications required. Members are invited to all PTO meetings and events; may hold offices and committee positions; may introduce motions, vote on issues raised by the Parkdale PTO, and contribute to general discussion at general meetings. All parents/PTO members are encouraged to get involved however works best for them, whether it's volunteering for events, helping to coordinate activities behind the scenes, attending PTO meetings, or contributing monetary donation--we are grateful for your support!
If you are interested in becoming more involved in PTO sponsored activities, please join us at our next meeting or email EAParkdalePTO@gmail.com.
Officers and their Duties
Executive board officers consist of: Co-Presidents, Co-Vice Presidents, Co-Secretaries and Treasurer. All offices are elected at the last general meeting of the academic year to serve a two-year term from September 1st to August 31st. In the event that a position is vacant, it may be filled at any point during the given academic year. All officers are expected to meet quarterly for both executive and general meetings. See the Onboarding Welcome Kit for an in-depth description of each position.
Fundraising and Donations
All of the money raised by the Parkdale PTO directly benefits our children at Parkdale, including these core initiatives:
FREE Family Events: The whole family can enjoy events like the Fall Fest, Literacy Night, STEAM Night, Movie Night, and Sendoff to Summer for FREE!
Author Visits: The PTO covers the cost of annual author visits, which spark students' creativity and interest in reading and writing.
Technology Enhancements: Previously, the PTO purchased SMART boards with projectors for Parkdale teachers to use in their classrooms, and 50 Chromebooks and charging kits which are now available to all grades.
Monthly Character Assemblies: Enrichment opportunities for all students
Outdoor Classroom: The PTO supported the development of the Outdoor Classroom, including sandbox and games, which all of our children can enjoy!