NOE Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

Meeting Dates 
PTO generally meets the first Monday of the month at 6:30 pm in the New Oxford Elementary School Library unless there is no school on the first Monday of the month.  The meeting is then held on the second Monday of the month.

THE PTO IS A GREAT ORGANIZATION 
AND COMPLETELY VOLUNTEER BASED
ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!

Below are examples of the types of activities and volunteer opportunities.
  • Fundraising:  The PTO organizes several fundraisers with all proceeds going to support school activities.  This is an excellent opportunity for you to get involved.  
  • Teacher Appreciation Activities:  Because our teachers are so wonderful and take great pride in their work with our children, we like to show our appreciation for their efforts.  In the fall, during American Education week, we ask volunteers to send in luncheon items for the teachers. During Parent/Teacher conferences in November we sponsor a dinner for the teachers.  The teachers are at school all day and into the evening meeting with us.  The dinner helps them get through the evening while they are away from their own families. Additionally, during Teacher Appreciation in the Spring, we sponsor a breakfast for the teachers.  We ask for volunteers to send in food items to share with the teachers on one of the days.
  • Book Fairs:  The New Oxford Elementary Library hosts book fairs to allow students the opportunity to purchase books and support the school through Scholastic.  The students can participate during school hours or you may bring your student during evening hours.  PTO volunteers help staff the book fair.
  • Door Decorating:  During the holiday season, the doors in the building are decorated to create a festive atmosphere for the school.  If you are interested in volunteering to decorate a door, watch for information to come home with your child.  A planning meeting is held each October where parents who volunteer can meet the other volunteers and share ideas.  As a volunteer you create and supply the decorations.  This activity is very special to all the students and teachers.
  • Santa Shop:  This activity gives the students an opportunity to purchase items for immediate family members for Christmas.  Santa Shop takes place the 2nd week of December.  Envelopes are sent home with children a few days prior to their designated day.  There are many items to choose from and everything is $1.  After the students make their purchases, they get to pick one small prize for themselves.  They are also supplied wrapping paper for their items.  PTO volunteers help to set up the Santa Shop, assist students with purchases when the Shop is open and help tear down the Santa Shop after it closes.
  • Magic Elm Skating Parties:  PTO partners with Magic Elm and hosts 3 skating parties throughout the year.  Typically held on Thursday evenings from 6 pm – 8 pm, New Oxford Elementary students have fun skating with friends.
  • School Store:  The students LOVE going to the school store!  A schedule is established each year and students in grades 1-3 generally visit the store monthly.  There are many items for your child to choose from.  This is a great opportunity for your child to gain independence and for you to volunteer to work the school store.
  • Box Tops for Education:  This is an easy way to support our school!  Everyone shops for groceries.  Turn those shopping trips into easy cash for your school and encourage friends to do the same!  Just look for the Box Tops logo on hundreds of products throughout the store.  Clip them and send them in to your child’s teacher.  This is a great and simple way to donate to our school.  (See http://www.boxtops4education.com for a complete listing of participating products and vendors.)
  • Campbell’s Labels for Education:  This is another easy way to support our school!  You can help our school earn free merchandise such as computers, audio/visual equipment, physical education equipment, reference books, musical instruments, etc. simply by collecting Campbell UPC’s and sending them in to your child’s teacher.  This is a wonderful way to obtain enriching products for our school and our students.  (See http://www.labelsforeducation.org for a listing of participating products.)
  • Volunteering:  The PTO periodically sends notices home with students requesting volunteers for these and other events.  We encourage you to watch for these notices and volunteer when you can. 

Officers

President
Alexis Hause
ahause@embarqmail.com
717-624-8854
717-371-8504

Vice President
Kelly Senft            
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Treasurer
Jennifer Bowman       

Secretary
Amanda Myers