about the PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO)
www.187PTO.org
As parents and guardians of students enrolled at PS/IS 187, we are automatically members of the Parent-Teacher Organization. Welcome!
Purpose & Role of the Parent-Teacher Organization
We partner with the school’s administration and other members of the school community to enrich the education and life of all children at PS/IS187, and to provide a forum through which parents can become more involved in the education of their children. We also
Meetings
PTO General Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of every month, preceded by an Executive Board meeting and a meeting with the school’s administration. Committees & the Executive Board of the Parent-Teacher Organization meet on the 1st Monday of every month. ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO ALL PARENTS – everyone is invited and encouraged to attend.
Communication
Below are the many ways the PTO reaches out to ensure regular contact and dissemination of information. The PTA President and Officers are also available to offer assistance (see the Contact page).
As parents and guardians of students enrolled at PS/IS 187, we are automatically members of the Parent-Teacher Organization. Welcome!
Purpose & Role of the Parent-Teacher Organization
We partner with the school’s administration and other members of the school community to enrich the education and life of all children at PS/IS187, and to provide a forum through which parents can become more involved in the education of their children. We also
- hold and support fund-raising activities
- plan activities to sustain parent involvement and participation
- help provide access to information and resources
- hold monthly meetings
- run the Class Parent Representative program for direct access to each classroom
- have fun
Meetings
PTO General Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of every month, preceded by an Executive Board meeting and a meeting with the school’s administration. Committees & the Executive Board of the Parent-Teacher Organization meet on the 1st Monday of every month. ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO ALL PARENTS – everyone is invited and encouraged to attend.
Communication
Below are the many ways the PTO reaches out to ensure regular contact and dissemination of information. The PTA President and Officers are also available to offer assistance (see the Contact page).
- PTO website
- PTO e-Newsletters via Mailchimp (subscribe via blue button on homepage)
- Class Parent Representatives Program (CPR)
- Sign-Up Genius (to coordinate volunteers for events)
- backpack flyers
- monthly meetings
WEBSITE
PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO) EXECUTIVE BOARD 2020-2021
Jennifer Benion President 
Dena Wolk & Yessika Murga cO-VICE PRESIDENTS, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
Jacqueline Cruz Recording Secretary 
Gwendolyn Kingsberry vp intermediate school |
Traci Schwinn Treasurer 
Stephanie Reed & Ksenia Selemon co-communications secretary |