Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

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

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).