The MJDS Parent Teacher Organization is an active volunteer group that provides educational and enrichment programming for students and their families. The goal of PTO is to develop and maintain active participation by parents, support student and staff needs, and encourage positive communication among parents, teachers and staff.

Funds from PTO-sponsored activities help provide enrichment programming, special classroom supplies, uniforms for our athletic teams, appreciation gifts for staff and other needs that arise during the school year. Parents’ $18 annual dues establish the PTO’s initial operating budget.

PTO volunteer opportunities abound, and projects can be on-going or occasional. A sampling of PTO activities includes: room parents (2 per class), bi-weekly lunches, Special Interest Day, Teacher Welcome Back Luncheon, challah deliveries, gift baskets for new families, Purim mitzvah project, Spirit Wear, school pictures and the support of Earth Day activities.

Information about PTO activities during the year can be found in Yom Hashishi, the MJDS Friday newsletter. 
 

PTO Officers—2011-2012

Co-Presidents: Laura Graupe and Susan Gray
Co-Vice Presidents: Flo Carneol and Peggy Yee
Treasurer: Sarah Packman
Secretary: Shannon Bernstein
Ways and Means: Andrea Florsheim
Programming Chair: Julie Rosenfeld
Baking Committee: Linda Bader, Cathy Goldman, Sharon Grinker and Susan Richheimer

PTO Meetings

All MJDS parents and teachers are invited and encouraged to attend PTO meetings, which are held at MJDS.  Please check the MJDS Families Home Page Calendar and the weekly edition of Yom Hashishi for any meeting dates and times.