Who is the MMPTO?
All Memorial School parents and guardians are MMPTO members.
We welcome you to join us in helping make Memorial the best educational start for our children.
MMPTO Co-Presidents
Christina Cunningham
Tonya Colpitts
MMPTO Treasurer
MMPTO Enrichment Officers
Deena Bolen
Lisa Manganiello
OFFICERS
PTO MEETINGS
Our PTO Meetings are a great way to get involved with Memorial and make a difference.
PTO meeting schedule to be announced.
Thank you to all the families who volunteer their time to the PTO !
Manchester is an amazing community of natural beauty with great school system. Part of what makes our school so amazing is an active PTO that works with the principal and teachers to give the students more programs and broader array of education that shapes their minds as they grow.
Researchers have been studying the effects parent attitudes and actions have on their children's academic success for more than 30 years. The results have been consistent. Anne Henderson and Nancy Berla summed it up in their book A New Generation of Evidence: The Family Is Critical to Student Achievement, which reviewed the existing research:
"When parents are involved in their children's education at home, they do better in school. And when parents are involved in school, children go farther in school and the schools they go to are better."
Come join us!
WHY JOIN THE PTO?
2021-2022 COMMITTEES
SCHOOL SPIRIT COMMITTEES
Aquarium
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oversee management of front lobby aquarium• manage budget and contract with Imagine An Ocean and fundraising efforts for aquarium
Beautification
Christina Cunningham & Caroline Fedorowich
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fundraise for beautification supplies through plant sale in spring
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oversee and manage the following: fall and spring front entrance seasonal decorations
Communications
Open
Garden Liaisons
Open
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work with Garden Teacher Leads on planting, care, and harvests of raised beds throughout school
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help organize volunteers to help planting, growing, and harvesting
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solicit donations from local farms, nurseries, etc. for supplies
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Maintain announcements on MMPTO Facebook Page
School Directory
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along with a team of volunteers and in collaboration with the Principal, collect contact information for all families participating in the directory
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compile all accurate info into a published directory for sale to Memorial parents
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manage production, sale and distribution of directory
Food & Community Drives (November-December)
Open
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oversee the promotion of Memorial Open Door food drive in November
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coordinate donation collections with 5th Grade teachers and Ambassadors
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coordinate donations delivery to Open Door
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oversee the promotion of Memorial Giving Tree coat drive
MMES Staff & PTO Bulletin Boards
OPEN
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update Staff board with current photos
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stay on top of MMPTO events , reach out to committee chairs and post new info on lobby bulletin board
Room Parent Coordinator
Tonya Colpitts
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coordinate room parent placements and responsibilities; facilitate interactions with Staff and Administration
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distribute information about PTO events and volunteer opportunities
Parent Education & Round Table Events
OPEN
Specialist Liaison
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Works with the specialists - art, music, PE, technology, library etc. to help with any needs they have
Staff Appreciation Lunches
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manage calendar, donations and volunteers for staff appreciation luncheons on a monthly basis
Helping Hands
Shelley Delaney
Newcomer Coffee
Open
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oversee new family activities, including Kindergarten Popsicle Party, Newcomers Breakfast, and new student playdates. Distribute helpful information about the school and community.
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assist with helping hands program at beginning of school year (older students greet new students before school and walk them in
WEBSITE
Open
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update MMPTO website once per week (20 mins) and sometimes more frequently for special events
FUNDRAISING COMMITTEES
Halloween / Fall Party and Auction
OPEN
Annual Appeal Campaign (Sept-Dec)
Sally Berkowitz
- work with Co-Presidents and Treasurer to obtain Budget info
and create Appeal flyer
- coordinate printing and distribute flyer to all students via
backpacks
- coordinate phone-a-thon for donations
- work with Co-Presidents to create PR for Appeal including
videos, slide shows, local news pieces, etc.
Book Fair
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oversee the promotion, planning and execution of two book fairs each year, fall and spring
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recruit volunteers to assist with planning and execution of both events
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manage expenses and profits for both fairs
Box Tops
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coordinate with boxtopsforecuation.com and MMPTO the promotion, planning and general management of this drive through the school year
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submit school collections to Boxtops and verify receipt of checks from Boxtops twice each year
PTO Sponsorships
Open
FUN RUN/Hit the Street for Little Feet Festival
Christina Cunningham
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one of our biggest fundraisers and community events
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oversee the promotion, planning, finances and execution of our blockbuster new community event including 1 mile fun run and 5k races - both held back to back in one event in May
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recruit and manage event subcommittees and volunteers for this event
Merchandise Program - Hornets Spiritwear
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coordinate a merchandise program for school spirit fundraisers
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work with vendors and create artwork
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marketing and sales of merchandise
Original Works (September - December)
Anne Opal
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Manage the promotion, planning and execution of Original Works art/craft fundraiser - working with originalworks.com rep.
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recruit and manage volunteers for assembly, distribution of packets
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collections of money and packets and delivery of finished products
Holiday and Spring Plant Sales
OPEN
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coordinate plant sales with local greenhouse at school to cooincide with the holidays and Mothers Day
1st Day School Supplies
Sarah Chamberlain
Yearbook
Open
Crosby's & Henry's Market Receipts [Tapes for Education]
No Longer Needed. Hope to bring back!
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manage the promotion, planning and collection of Crosby's receipts from Memorial families
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responsible for submitting receipts to Register Tapes For Education and overseeing spending of points for supplies from their company website