Parent Teacher Organization  (PTO)

Thatcher Brook Primary School
is fortunate and proud to have an active PTO.
Parents participate in many different ways.
While for some parents, volunteering in their child's classroom
each week is a good fit, for many others, simply coming and enjoying
an event is the best way to participate in the PTO! 

Of course, there are many ways in between to be involved
with the PTO, and your activities can change over time.

WE WELCOME ANY AND ALL PARTICIPATION!

• Enrich the lives of children;

• Enhance the educational process;

• Build community; and

• Support and open network of communication between the school and community.

1. Organizing social events for community building;

2. Fundraising for field trips and discretionary grants;

3. Supporting special projects according to the interests and energy of the PTO and the TBPS community.

WHY GET INVOLVED IN THE PTO?  

• It’s easy and doesn’t have to take up a lot of time
  The PTO makes it easy to get involved by offering something for everyone – whether you simply want to read up on what’s happening, attend a social event, volunteer in a small or big way, or attend parent forums or PTO meetings to better understand the educational process and discuss topics of interest. And there’s no membership fee.

• Make a difference
  The efforts of PTO volunteers have paid for field trips, sponsored cultural events, supported the ELF parent-run, environmental learning program, helped to purchase cross country skis that all classes use, purchased drums for the music department, offered forums and workshops for parents, and helped to beautify the school.  We can do even more with your help.

• Meet other parents and have fun 
  Make friends, share ideas, and enrich your own life by being a part of the school community.

• Give input 
  Help plan events and activities.

• Help your child 
  Research shows that when parents are involved in education, student grades go up, test scores improve, discipline problems decrease, self-esteem rises. An effective parent group is good for the school and it’s good for children.