What is the Burr PTO?
The Burr Elementary PTO is an organization designed to work as partners with the administrators, faculty and staff to ensure that Burr Elementary continues to be a great place for our children to grow and learn. Our mission is not only to raise money for the school, but also to supplement and enrich the educational experience of all students attending Burr Elementary School. By providing a forum for interaction and understanding between parents, teachers, students and their families, our goal is to provide a framework for coordinating fundraising and volunteer efforts for the purpose of purchasing instructional items and funding events, activities and school enhancements that would not otherwise be provided within the school budget.
Who belongs to the PTO?
All Burr Elementary parents and teachers are encouraged to join the PTO. Relatives, friends and neighborhood businesses are also encouraged to join. It is your opportunity to become involved in the many activities that are sponsored through the organization. PTO membership is a terrific way to meet other parents and neighbors with similar interest and goals. Many great friendships have been the result of working together on a project. Children take pride in their parent's involvement in their school. Everyone is welcome! Excellent public schools benefit the whole community.
Why should I join the PTO?
Your children want you to be actively involved with their lives. Getting involved in your children's education shows them that you value school. In addition, working with the PTO gives you another avenue to become an essential member of your child's educational team. By doing so you will be working alongside teachers and faculty to shape the future of your child.
Who is in charge of the PTO?
The PTO Board consists of four Executive Officers, the School Principal, and Teacher Representatives. Program Chairs lead the various committees. Any parent who is a dues paying member of the PTO may and is encouraged to serve on the Board.
How is the PTO funded?
There is an annual per family, per school year tax-deductible fee of $10 for PTO membership. In addition, the PTO sponsors various fundraisers throughout the year. We realize that due to busy schedules, many people are not able to donate as much of their time to the PTO as they would like, but we still encourage all families to support the school and volunteer to be a part of the organization.
Why does the PTO sponsor other fundraisers?
The PTO will spend a lot of its time and resources carrying out fundraising to provide funds for the purchasing of instructional items and funding events, activities and school enhancements as well as financial aid solely for the benefit of Burr Elementary School and it’s students. The PTO relies on parent volunteers to accomplish these efforts. We need your help!
How can I help?
The PTO needs your help in many ways. The first way you can help is by joining the PTO annually. Another way to help is to volunteer within the organization. Our various programs and projects require hours of manpower and a wide variety of skills. There are many opportunities for working parents to become involved as well.
What do our funds provide?
The PTO membership dues and our fundraisers provide the opportunity to contribute to or solely fund many activities within our Elementary Schools, a few of which are listed below:
• Field Trips • Classroom Books • Family Day • Playground Equipment • Supplies • Open Houses • Wellness Days • Cultural Arts Activities • Welcome Coffees • Scholarships to In-need Students • Author Visits • Meet the Teacher Story time & Snacks • Faculty and Staff Appreciation & Recognition Events • Speakers • Promotional Items • Student Recognition • Community Outreach
For more information, please contact the PTO by email or call Leslie McCants in the school office, 773-534-4090.
Click here to download a PTO membership application in PDF format
