Letter from the PTO co-Presidents 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. Volunteering PTO Volunteers are bound by the Confidentiality Code and Volunteer Guidelines (PDF) and must be registered with The Bridge. There are many opportunities available within the school and outside the school, all of which are critical to ensuring the successful running of the school, its events and programs. If you are interested in volunteering, register with The Bridge and contact either the committee chair (see board list at right) for an activity that interests you, Dr. Sidell, or The Bridge for available opportunities at Hoover and elsewhere within the Melrose Public Schools. Fundraising Projects/Events News – Hoover Highlights  Submit a news story to the Editors. 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); Marlene Anderson (Fall Fundraiser) Hospitality:    Michelle Carson Hoover Clothing:  Suzanne Locke, Gloria Tansino Holiday Store Coordinator:  Renee Sousa Lunchroom Volunteer Coordinator:  Penny Jones Playground:    Marlene Anderson Beautification:    Karen Andrews, Deb Adam-Curran Box Top & Shaws Receipt Coordinator:    Lisa Isotti Publicity/Yearbook:    Kathy Feeney Citywide PTO Rep:    Sue Federico Website:    Edith Ackerman, Lori Ashline Communication/Hoover Highlights:    Amy Novit (Chair), Penny Jones (Parent Directory), Anita Rose Lipsett, (Parent Directory), Stacy Goodwin (eNotices)
Thanks to Dave McCarthy for several great years leading a crew of student volunteers to build Hoover School's Memorial Day Parade floats.  Looking for a job that suits you in 2008-2009?  Call or email one of the PTO leaders on this page.