Welcome to the PTO Web Page
The role of the PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) is to foster better communications and to establish a means for coordinated activities on the part of the total school community. We are responsible for maintaining good communications between the home and school, for providing a vehicle through which parents can provide services to the school. (ie, Volunteers and fund-raising).
The 2008-2009 P.T.O. Board Members
Mrs. Margaret Bowen, Principal
Mrs. Barbara Stuecker, Asst. Principal
Mrs. Margie Robben, School Representative
Mary Beth Wright, PTO President
Eric Johansen, Vice-President
Michelle Osbourn, Secretary
Jamie Woods, Treasurer
Angela Allen, Room Parent Coordinator
Martha Stephenson, Room Parent Coordinator
Karen Cawthon, Ways & Means
Wendy Gerhard, Ways & Means
Patty Hudlin, Ways & Means
Sarah Hatfield, Ways & Means
Melanie Drury, At Large Member
Pat Kehoe, At Large Member
Connie Rohleder, Health Coordinator
Robbie Gibson, Technology Liason
Each Board position of the PTO is a two year commitment. If you are interested in becoming involved in the PTO and want more information about positions that will be open for the next school year, please contact the school office, a board member or send an e-mail to school@ssmartyr.org.
Board Meetings
The PTO board meets the 1st Tuesday of every month at 7:00 in the Staff Lounge of the School. If you have a concern that you would like to address to the Board, please contact a board member in advance to put your concern on the agenda.
Fundraising
Fundraising is one of the main focuses of the PTO. The funds that we raise go directly back into the school to pay for expenses such as the annual subscription of Pflaum Gospel Weekly, supplies and equipment for the classrooms, the purchase of computers, class parties, the Honors Celelebration, Kindergarten graduation, 8th grade graduation breakfast, 8th grade scholarship program, teacher bonuses, staff Christmas gifts, new parent dinner, staff appreciation luncheon, and funding for special projects for the teachers and special needs that arise for the school.
Without the fundraising, these expenses would have to be paid from some source and unfortunately it would probably mean that our tuition would be raised to cover these costs.
Without your dedication and hard work none of this would be possible. With your continued support, we will make St. Stephen Martyr School an even better place for our children to prosper and grow.
Volunteers
Volunteers are essential to the running of our school. There are many opportunies to get involved. Don't wait until someone calls you to ask for help. Contact the school or a PTO board member and get involved.
