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PTO 2010 - 2011 Information 
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You're the Key
Please accept our open invitation to participate in your child’s educational experience by being a part of the PTO. Any time or talents you have will be a value to your child and to Anderson Elementary.
The Parent Teacher Organization of Anderson Elementary works to support the staff, acts as a resource to the parents, and provides educational enrichment to the students through program funding and volunteerism.
Every parent of a child at Anderson is considered a member of the PTO. There are a wide variety of opportunities throughout the school year for parents to become involved in PTO activities.
Board meetings are held the first Monday of each month during the school year. (Except Sept. due to Labor Day, meeting Tuesday Sept. 6th.) The meetings are 5:00-6:00pm in the teacher's lounge. Parents are encouraged to attend.
HOW IS PTO FUNDED?
This year the PTO income will come from the following sources:
• Fun Run in the Fall
• Market Day Sales
• Box Tops/Tyson Labels
• McCare Night
• Fun Fair Raffle
• Family Donations (Free school directory with donation of $10 or more dollars!)
• Magnet Art Sales
WHERE DO PTO FUNDS GO?
This year’s budget funds a wide variety of programs and events, some of which include:
• Assemblies
• Field Trips
• Weekly Readers for each Classroom
• Teacher Appreciation
• LRC Technology
• Ground’s Beautification
• Student Council
• Art in the Classroom
WHAT CAN I DO?
Anderson is a school that embraces parent volunteerism. The PTO helps to provide parent volunteers for many programs and events including:
Art in the Classrooms Volunteers
Market Day Volunteers
Copying for Teachers (Copy Cats)
Baking for special events
After School Enrichment helpers
Workers for: Fun Fair, Art Fair/Ice Cream Social, Dances, Holiday Craft Workshop, Teacher Appreciation Days and more
WHAT’S THE FIRST STEP?
There is a place for every parent who would like to volunteer at Anderson. Sign up at the PTO Welcome Back Table, contact a PTO officer listed in this brochure, or talk with a friend/neighbor who is actively involved with the PTO to take the first step. It’s lots of fun!
PTO MEETINGS:
PTO meetings will be held the 1st Tuesday of each month during the school year. Meetings from 5 - 6 pm in the teachers' lounge. Childcare is available for $1 per child. All are welcome to attend.