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Join the Fun – Be Part of the PTO:

We are so glad you’re here! Our Elwell Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is an all-volunteer, parent/guardian run, non-profit organization striving to keep families connected and informed by facilitating communication and relationships between school and home. Our goal is to support and enhance the entire school experience for all involved, as best we can.
 
Picture of the Elwell Elementary School PTO group.

Our Mission Statement:

Support and strengthen the partnerships between teachers, community, administration and families.

  • By providing a welcoming environment where all families feel free to attend and help
  • By promoting and encouraging communication between teachers, families and administration
  • By planning and participating in events to strengthen, encourage, and enhance the educational and social environment of Elwell Elementary
  • By using our resources, and efforts to facilitate the production of supporting materials and functionality of special events to help compliment the curriculum
  • By sponsoring and organizing events to fundraise and monetarily support our school, students and teachers alike.
 

What We Do:

  • Manage fundraisers, provide student, staff, and administrative support
  • Assist in the the planning and execution of special events
  • Run and manage after school clubs like Lego, Craft and Chess Clubs
  • Provide direct classroom support
  • Work one day per week the schools (usually Thursday mornings and SO much more

Why Join:

  1. Children Benefit
    • Research shows that children perform better when parents are engaged in education both at home and at school! Parental involvement  boosts student achievement.
  2. The School Benefits
    • ​​​​​​​The PTO provides support for teachers  and administrators and strive to create a positive and caring atmosphere in the school.
  3. Make Connections
    • ​​​​​​​Get to know the teachers and staff better and make life-long friends with other parents at the school!
  4. Its Good for You
    • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Socializing with other parents and volunteering to do good for your child's school is fun, healthy, and rewarding! It also allows you to contribute your skills and knowledge for your child's benefit!

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