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Hoover Elementary School

Parent Teacher Organization

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Overview

The Hoover School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is open to all parents/guardians, teachers and staff.  In collaboration with the Principal, the PTO works to provide resources and parent input to the school in order to support the overall educational mission.  

The PTO provides countless hours of valuable volunteer time devoted to the Hoover Community. 

Did you know that PTO funds are used to provide the following?:

  • Field trips and enrichment programs
  • Playground maintenance and new equipment
  • Beautification of our school and grounds
  • Professional development and academic support for our teachers
  •  “Hoover Directory” for all families
  • Support to Hoover families and the community
  • basic classroom supplies
  • Guided reading program
  • Books and technological upgrades to our volunteer-run library
  • Capital expenditures like copiers, laminators, sound systems, an AED machine, several white boards for classrooms, DVD players and more ▪

Meetings

Meetings are open to everyone and occur monthly on the second Tuesday of the month, with some exceptions. Link to the calendar for upcoming meeting dates.

Fundraising Projects/Events

PTO Bylaws 

The purpose of the Herbert Clark Hoover Parent-Teacher Organization is to promote the cooperation of parents, teachers and school officials so as to secure for every child the best in physical, social and academic education.  Link to full By-Laws. (PDF)

PTO Officers and Committees

Co-Presidents:  Cindy Casey, Renee Sousa

Vice President:  Chandra Witkowski

Secretary:  Kelly Willwerth

Treasurer:  Martha Grover

Enrichment:  Alison Bryer, Joan Davis (Co-chairs);  Annie Shippee (Regarding Art)

Library: Sandy Nagle (Co-coordinator), Karen Fogarty (Co-coordinator), Kathleen Gapp (Book Fair)

Ways and Means:   Susan Maher and Kristen Nemeth (Co-chairs)

Hospitality:    Michelle Carson

Hoover Clothing:  Nikki Main, Julie D'Andrea

Holiday Store Coordinator:  Renee Sousa

Lunchroom Volunteer Coordinator:  Tracie Shine

Playground:    

Beautification:   Suanne Garnier

Box Top & Shaws Receipt Coordinator:    Lisa Isotti

Publicity/Yearbook:    Kathy Feeney

Citywide PTO Rep:    Sue Federico

Communications:  Amy Novit, Stacy Goodwin; (Parent Directory)  Penny Jones, Anita Rose Lipsett

 
 

 
   
   
 


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