activities · 3
what they do
direct service · 2
- Fundraising for school programs and resources School Fundraising Campaigns & EventsOversees annual fundraising efforts to support school programs and events, bridging an annual funding gap of hundreds of thousands of dollars for resources such as technology, books, landscaping, and equipment.
- Volunteer recruitment and management Volunteer Recruitment and OrientationOffers volunteer opportunities, including those that can be fulfilled with minimal or no on-campus presence, to support school activities.
capacity building · 1
- Facilitating community input and involvement Parent-Teacher Organization MeetingsCollects and addresses community suggestions for school improvement at PTO meetings and provides opportunities for parents and teachers to connect and build relationships within the school community, promoting parental involvement in education.
strategies · 4
how they think
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- Community-collaborative enrichment model community-collaborative enrichmentEngages parents, community members, and staff in co-creating and delivering enrichment opportunities beyond the standard curriculum, fostering shared ownership in student learning.
- Fundraising-supported school enrichment fundraising-supported school enrichmentUses fundraising and direct donations to fill resource gaps and fund programs in technology, arts, campus improvements, and teacher needs that would otherwise be unaffordable due to limited school budgets.
- Inclusive parental engagement and volunteer design inclusive_volunteer_designDesigns volunteer opportunities to be accessible to all parents, including those unable to participate on campus, while modeling the value of education through visible parental involvement in the PTO.
- Structured community input system community_input_systemUses a formal suggestion box system to collect family feedback on school improvement, with transparent review and response during PTO meetings to ensure community voices inform decision-making.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Fun Shine Events
Organizes school-wide social and enrichment events to build community and support student engagement
Snack Shack
Student-run snack program operated by parent volunteers that provides snacks to students and raises funds for the PTO
Teacher Wish List Support
Funds classroom materials and resources requested by teachers to enhance student learning
relationships · 3
who they work with
- STMScommunications@gmail.com Partner — Point of contact for parents seeking involvement in the PTO.
- Sonoran Trails Middle School Partner — Collaborates with the school to support students, teachers, and programs through funding and enrichment initiatives.
- Sonoran Trails Middle School Partner — The PTO is associated with Sonoran Trails Middle School.