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—2009-2010

President: Linda Bader
Treasurer: Susan Richeimer
Secretary: Cathy Goldman
Programming Chair: Debra Katz
Lower School Teacher Representative: Rebecca Katz
Middle School Teacher Representative: Helene Weisz

PTO Meetings

All MJDS parents and teachers are invited and encouraged to attend PTO meetings, which are held at MJDS. Meetings alternate between mornings and evenings in an effort to accommodate the schedules of working parents. Please check the weekly edition of Yom Hashishi for any meeting date changes and times.