PTO/PTA Information
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What is a PTO?
A Parent Teacher Organization is a formal group comprised of parents, teachers and school staff to facilitate participation in school activities to benefit students. A PTO supports the educational goals of the school, extending those goals to the students.
What Does a PTO Do?
• Encourages volunteerism and getting involved in community events
• Hosts school functions for both parents and children to take part in
• Enhances school spirit among students and staff
• Provides teacher appreciation events
• Assists financially through fundraising efforts
Why is a PTO Important?
A PTO promotes parental involvement by supporting their students, teachers and staff. A PTO can address issues that are important to parents and school administrators alike. A PTO can also assist in the overall success and well-being of each student.
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Current PTO Officers
President: Jackie Harty
Vice President: Sara Anderson
Secretary: Melissa Viola
Treasurer: Rochelle Beasley
For any questions, email: chukkercreekpto@gmail.com
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PTO Accomplishments
Playground Project
- Basketball backboards and poles were repainted. School logo added.
- 4 new Four Square Courts painted.
- Thank you to Sherwin-Williams for donating all the paint
- Thank you to Jim and Carla Beasley of Affordable Pressure Washing
Provided Meals
- Leader in Me Training
- New Teacher Orientation
- Teacher's First Day Back Luncheon
Installed Flower Pots/Front Entrance
Provided Registration Assistance
Provided Assistance at the Meet the Teacher Event
- Yearbook, Tshirt, and Magnet Sales
- Parent Membership Signup Steady
Encouraged Teacher Membership
- Provided CFA breakfast for Related Arts Team (first team with 100% PTO memberships)
Provided Additional Membership Incentives
- Jeans pass for the entire staff if every teacher signs up by Sept. 15th
Cookie Dough Fundraiser
Teacher Appreciation Week
- Food
- Gifts
- Lunch Duty
Change for Change Program
Classroom Supplies
- Provided extra supplies for teachers
AR Program
- Prizes
- Party for high points winners
Purchased instruments for Music Program
Purchased clothing supplies for the nurse
Renewed the movie license
Purchased 4th and 5th grade furniture
60 New Teacher Chairs
Playground Toys and Boxes
Snack Cart for Morale
New Trashcans for the building
STARS Award Ceremony
New shelving for the Literacy Library