PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION



The Chilmark PTO works to provide the extras to our school that make us the unique community we have come to be. The Outing Program, although a separate entity, works closely with the PTO and our activities are often intertwined.


The Chilmark PTO performs a host of vital functions including:


      -Raising money to support school activities and materials not covered in the budget.

      -Planning and implementing programs to support the curriculum

      -Sponsoring informational programs

      -Providing Class Parents to help share pertinent information



SOME OF THE WAYS IN WHICH PTO SUPPORTS OUR SCHOOL


     Teacher Appreciation Week Volunteer Appreciation

     May Day Activities

     Community Lunch

     School Garden

     5th Grade Graduation

     Outing Program Support

     High School Scholarship

     Classroom & Field Trip Volunteers

     Whale Watch & Field Trip Funds

     Providing Playground Equipment

     Kids Yoga & Self Awareness Education

     Pizza & Puberty Night

     PARCC Snacks

     

     Your involvement is the key to our school success. Please join us at a meeting, a parent coffee or reach out to a class parent or PTO officer with your ideas on how to make our school even better.


     PTO FUNDRAISERS & EASY WAYS YOU CAN HELP!


     Winter Fundraiser: Our BIGGEST EVENT


     Each winter we host a big fundraiser/dance with live music and one of the best silent/live auctions on the island. Parents are asked to sell tickets, collect auction items, and help with decorations, food and working the event. Collect your auction items early before island businesses close for the season.


     Box Tops for Education

     Bring your box tops to school and drop them in the container provided. It’s super easy and a great way to help us raise funds.

Stop & Shop / Island Plan Community Giveback Programs

By designating the Chilmark School as your preferred 501c3 on your Stop & Shop card and/or Island Card we receive donations. Please do this!


     School Days Propane Receipt Program

     If you are a Vineyard Propane customer, (or know someone who is) bring in the page from the propane bill which includes the Community/School Days Receipt and we earn money! You can collect receipts from friends and work as well!

Co-Chair Presidents:

Jessica Seeman

jess.seeman@gmail.com

Katharine Hornenstein

kcrawfordbarnes@gmail.com

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