WELCOME to the Nolachuckey PTO!

 

The 2011/2012 school year has begun and the Nolachuckey PTO is looking forward to an exciting year! We hope you all had a great summer! We have many NEW & FUN things planned this year. Please visit our website: http://www.orgsites.com/tn/nolachuckey-pto/  We are also on Facebook.  Keep up to date with activities and information by clicking “Like” on our page.  These are quick and easy ways for all family members and staff to be involved and stay informed of the activities in the PTO. We want to make our PTO a happy experience and a fun way to help the school’s staff to help our students. We would also like to welcome you in joining our monthly meetings, so that you can share your opinions and ideas.

 

What does it mean to be a member?

That depends on you. You can be a member in name only or you can become an active member. We invite you to become an active participant in your student’s education by being an active participant in the Nolachuckey Elementary PTO. Parents, grandparents, neighbors, and siblings, we need your help! Being an active participant, being involved, is not synonymous with being “sucked in”. The level of involvement is up to you!

 

Why should I be a participating member?

Participation through volunteering allows you to be “hands on” with your child’s education. All research indicates that when families are involved, a child is more apt to get higher grades, be more likely to graduate, and go on to college. Our children love to see us in this environment where they spend seven hours a day. You get to know your children’s teachers and your children’s  friends.

 

Participation through attendance at PTO meetings gives you a voice. You help decide what we do as a group. You help decide where the money should go. If you are new to Nolachuckey Elementary School, the established families are available to answer questions and ease your transition into becoming a school family. If you are new to our community, we’re always happy to help wherever possible. An added bonus is that you have the opportunity to meet wonderful people who can become great friends.

 

Discussion, ideas and suggestions are always welcome from all members, but our bylaws allow that only members who have made a $5 Family or $3 Single Contribution, are allowed to vote during meetings or hold office on the board. This contribution could supplement a teacher’s classroom supply order. It could also equate to the purchase of 50 glue sticks or 120 pencils. This Contribution is kept local and in our schools. Voting takes place on the budget, changes in fundraising or programs, bylaws, and for board members

 

What are the benefits of membership?

The benefits of membership are very rewarding. You have the knowledge that, with your participation and involvement, the educational and social experiences of all students at Nolachuckey Elementary School have been greatly enhanced.  That is in addition to the benefits listed above.

 

Isn’t the PTO only about fundraising?

The Nolachuckey Elementary PTO is more than just fundraising. Fundraising is really just a necessary evil as school budgets are requiring more and more cuts. It is our privilege that we are able to provide the supplies, equipment and activities that our school budgets can no longer cover. We are only able to do that through our Nolachuckey families willingness to participate in our fundraisers. The Fall Fundraiser, Our First Annual Fire vs Police Basketball game etc. are some of the ways we raise money for items such as classroom supplies and equipment for the staff workrooms.  It also helps in funding some of our FREE Family Fun Events.

 

We are about men and women working together toward a common goal. That goal, simply stated is creating a better school and a better educational experience for our children. We strive to create an atmosphere where teachers, administrators, and support staff can do their best work - and so can our children. There's so much more that can be done and we need your help. The motto of the Nolachuckey Elementary PTO is “Together, we can accomplish more.”  We look forward to seeing all that can be and will be accomplished this school year when we come together, as a group and as a community to enhance and maximize the education of  every child.