Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

Communication and mutual support between parents or guardians and the school community is a major component to a successful education program. For this reason, Blessed Trinity is proud to have one of the finest PTO's in the state! Here is a sample of what our PTO provides:

 

1. Information to families about activities that positively impact family life and encourage the development of Christian values within the family;

2. Organizing parents or guardians to help with school projects;

3. Fundraising to meet the instructional needs of the school; 4. Support in encouraging the educational, moral, physical, mental and religious growth of the school. We encourage parents or guardians to volunteer their time when called and to attend functions whenever possible.

 

Blessed Trinity School's PTO operates with the recognition that parents are the primary educators of their children. This organization facilitates, with the support and guidance of the Pastor and the Principal, parental involvement in the Catholic education of children. The PTO encourages parent involvement in school/parish activities including fundraising, community services, lunch and snack programs and other various school programs. These activities support the growth of the Blessed Trinity School/Parish community and enrich the Catholic education experience for the children. The specific objectives of the PTO are to:

  

Provide quality communication between home and school Offer carefully planned programs to parents and children Cooperate fully with the administration in the development of the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth of the students Raise funds for the operating budget Assist in the continued academic success of school programs Encourage all parents to join and become members of the organization. Attend general meetings which take place through the school year

 

Responsibilities of Parents

 The book of Deuteronomy tells us in chapter 4 that parents have the primary responsibility for the education of their children. The school, the church, and the civic community support, enhance, and complement this role. Any successful educational program depends upon the cooperation and involvement of the parents with the school. Agreement to enroll your child(ren) in Blessed Trinity School carries certain parental responsibilities. It is expected that parents will:

  • Be active in the faith development of their child(ren) and worship at Mass on weekends.
  • Contribute to the support of the parish by participating in the Stewardship Way of Life.
  • Instill in each child positive values and attitudes.
  • Be familiar with and support school and class regulations and policies.
  • Support the educational programs offered at Blessed Trinity School by careful and conscientious supervision of school assignments.
  • Support the standard of conduct recommended by Blessed Trinity School at all times.
  • Attend parent/teacher conferences and carry out teacher recommendations made at conferences.
  • Fulfill all contractual obligations, especially the Extended Care program and any other payments and fees on time.
  • Support school and parish related functions.
  • Provide a willingness to volunteer their service to help build a strong school community by giving of themselves, their time and talent.
  •  Attend parent meetings and other meetings that have to do with the student's educational or religious growth.
  • Take an active part in all school fundraising activities.
  • Be responsible for all damage and loss of school property caused by the student.
  • Follow the approved chain of command whenever a problem arises in the classroom: discuss the matter with the teacher, next the principal, then the pastor, and finally the superintendent.