HERITAGE ELEMENTARY PARENT TEACHERORGANIZATION

General Parent MeetingSeptember 27, 2013

FROM PTC TO PTO

Became a more recognizable, relatable and

reliable organization

Create Mission and

Purpose Statements

Update Bylaws

YOUR 2013-2014 PTO EXECUTIVE BOARD

Vanessa Flood – President

Victoria White – President Elect

Kristine Borland – Executive Vice President & Treasure

Tonya Sorrels – Treasurer Elect

Carrie Mullies – Vice President of Communications

Jennifer Stickney – Vice President of Volunteers

Angela Ward – Vice President of Ongoing

EventsKingsada Kingsakounthong –

Vice President of Special Events

Mrs. Williams – Teacher Liason

Mrs. Willett – Teacher Liason

Mrs. Sundermyer – Teacher Liason

Mr. McFarland - Principal

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

We are a dedicated and transparent Parent Teacher Organization with a shared

vision of enhancing the education of all students

through staff support, monetary funds and

community building activities and events.

OUR PURPOSETo provide for and

enhance the quality of

education for all students.

To provide staff with support and funds to allow for

effective teaching.

To promote the safety and

welfare of all students and

staff.

To improve communications

to provide consistent, reliable and

timely information.

To engage students, parents

and staff in community

building activities and events.

To be good stewards of

funds, keep a balanced budget and maintain tax

exempt status

TO PROVIDE FOR AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION FOR ALL STUDENTS

Field TripsTime

Magazine Subscription

s

Reading Texts

Classroom Supplies

VIP Volunteers

TO PROVIDE STAFF WITH SUPPORT AND FUNDS TO ALLOW FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING

Teacher Wish Lists

Classroo

m Supplies

VIP Volunteer

s

Fieldtrips Expository Texts

TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF.

Watch Dogs

Bond Issues

Nurse’s Fund

Happy Bear

Physical Educatio

n

TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATIONS TO PROVIDE CONSISTENT, RELIABLE AND TIMELY INFORMATION.

PTO Website

PTO Facebook

PageFlyers

City Watch Newsletters

Bulletin Board

TO ENGAGE STUDENTS, PARENTS AND STAFF IN COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS.

Sneak-A-Peek

Watermelon Feed

After School

Movie Plex

Fun Fair Spirit Wear

Breakfast with Santa

Donuts with Dad

Mom & Me Breakfast

Heritage Has Heart

Committee

Poker NightMom’s Night

Out

TO BE GOOD STEWARDS OF FUNDS, KEEP A BALANCED BUDGET AND MAINTAIN TAX EXEMPT STATUS

KS Tax Exempt 501(3)(c)

Monthly Budget Review

Yearly AuditChecks & Balances Observed

We observe all guidelines of the Olathe USD #233 PTO Reference Guide.

2012 INCOME SOURCES

2012 EXPENDITURES

NEW THIS YEAR! Welcoming a new family Welcoming a new baby Support during an illness Support during a loss Support during a struggle♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

♥♥♥♥♥ Yard Sign Meal Train Welcome Packet Baked Goods Card of Support

Heritage Has Heart

DO I HAVE A VOICE?

Attend a PTO Meeting

Contact a Board MemberSubmit via website or email.

“Any parent and/or guardian shall be

granted membership with voting rights.”

HOW DO I STAY UP TO DATE?

Attend a PTO MeetingLike us on Facebook Visit our WebsiteEmail Us Call UsRead your Hound Dog HeadlinesWatch for FlyersRead your Teacher NewslettersAsk a Friend, Board Member, Teacher or Staff Member

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!