Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

The Parent Teacher Organization at St. Philip the Apostle School is very active in the affairs of the school.  The PTO provides fundraising support, social and educational programs for parents, Christian community service and classroom assistance, and appreciation events for our faculty and staff.  The PTO is integrated into all areas of our school and provides a bedrock of support upon which our school depends.  Given the challenge the PTO takes on every year in support of our school, the work of volunteers is absolutely essential.  All school families are required to donate volunteer hours to the school and the PTO annually to help staff, manage and organize events. 

Fundraising Programs

Every year the PTO leads the way in raising funds for the direct operation of the school.  Some programs sponsored by the PTO include: 

• Gift Wrap Sale
• Book Fair
• Fall Family Festival
• Golf Tournament and Awards Dinner
• Dinner Dance and Auction 

Social Programs

Meeting other school families and developing friendships build our school’s unique community.  The PTO is active in welcoming new school families and providing opportunities for socializing throughout the school year.  Key social events hosted by the PTO include:

• New Family Welcome
• Back to School BBQ
• New Parent Coffee
• ”Beautify St. Philip” Work Days

Educational Programs

Parenting in our society is not an easy job.  The PTO has sponsored many forums and guest speakers on topics of childhood development, preparing for academic success, and dealing with societal peer pressure.  Some recent educational programs and speakers the PTO has organized include:

• Coffee with the School Counselor
• Personal Safety Awareness Month
• Family Reading Night
• ”Parent.Sense” Newsletter
• Emergency Disaster Safety Month  

 Christian Community Service

To reach out to our neighbors in need and teach our children the value of helping others, we facilitate community service projects in the classes:  

• Visiting Assisted Living and Retirement Homes
• ”O Holy Night”
• Parish Food Drives
• Senior Citizen’s Thanksgiving Luncheon
• Christmas Toy Drive
• Create ”Joy Jars” and Holiday Cards for our Seniors
• Shoe Box Drive with Respect Life Ministry

Classroom and School Assistance

Our room parents provide our teachers with assistance in the classroom while other parents fill in around the campus:   

• Reading Groups
• Class Parties
• Open House
• Field Trips
• Traffic Helpers
• Hot Lunch 

Faculty Appreciation & Affirmation

Creating a positive and appreciative environment for our faculty and staff is a key role for the PTO.  Events and actions the PTO organizes to thank our faculty and staff include:   

• Celebrating each Staff and Faculty birthday and Scrip gift
• Christmas Luncheon and Scrip gift
• Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
• Principal Appreciation Day 

Sports Boosters

Maintaining an active sports program requires lots of extra hands.  To support our teams and build team spirit we sponsor and coordinate:   

• Annual Track Meet
• Sports Banquet
• Equipment management & administration
• Publicity & communication