The PMFS Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is comprised of the entire school community: parents, faculty and staff. The PTO promotes, in a cooperative way, intra-school community activities. The purpose of the PTO is to help create a positive atmosphere for learning by organizing community-building functions and providing financial assistance.
The PTO provides a daily food program that offers milk and lunch options including soup, pizza, sandwiches, and pasta.
The PTO organizes a number of community-building gatherings each year, including: a Back-to-School picnic, Family Craft Night, a Used Clothing Sale, Halloween Parade breakfast, MLK Day activity, refreshments after the winter holiday concert, a family event during TV Turn-Off Week, and the annual Strawberry Festival.
While PTO’s primary function is community-building, several PTO activities generate financial support for the school. The food program and the end-of-year Strawberry Festival are the primary PTO fundraisers. Through these efforts the PTO helps fund enrichment programs, such as guest speakers and performers, as well as other school needs (such as playground equipment).
The PMFS PTO is coordinated by its officers, appointed chairpersons, representatives of the school staff, and the Assistant Head of School. The officers, appointed by a Nominating Committee, are two Co-Clerks, Recording Clerk, and two Co-Treasurers. All parents, faculty, and staff are automatically members of the PTO.
Periodic meetings are held throughout the school year. Check the calendar for dates.
Each fall the PTO conducts a “time and talent” survey of school parents. The survey provides an overview of the many PTO-coordinated activities and opportunities for volunteering.