Every St. Joseph Catholic School parent or guardian is a member of the Parent Teacher Organization.

Mission
The Parent Teacher Organization will maintain a close relationship between the home and the school, encouraging all parents to participate actively in their children’s faith formation, education and school activities.

Objectives
Parents Club shall:

• Nurture and encourage a warm, friendly environment and enhance communications among parents, students, teachers, staff and administration of St. Joseph Catholic School.

• In cooperation with the Pastor, Principal and the Family Life Director, plan regularly scheduled religious celebrations to encourage the participation and enhance the religious practices of the school parents.

• Encourage a Christian attitude of charity and humility, and the generous sharing of our Time, Talent & Treasure at all Parent Club activities.

• Regularly schedule “Educational Enrichment” assemblies for our students, helping to further enrich our children’s education environment (i.e.: Opera, OMSI, Mad Science, Theatrical and Dance assemblies, etc.)

• Regularly schedule “Community Building” social events for our school community, helping to foster a strong sense of community for students, parents, administration and teachers (i.e.: Sock Hop, Field Day, Advent Program, etc.)

• Regularly show our teachers and staff appreciation for their dedication (i.e.: Welcome Back Luncheon, Teacher/Staff Appreciation Luncheon, etc.)

• Coordinate extra-curricular classes outside regular school hours (i.e.: Spanish, French, Chess Club, Art, Mad Science, Red Cross, etc.)

• Assist the Development Office with school functions as requested (i.e.: New Family Welcome, Back to School Night, Catholic Schools Week, etc.)

• Every St. Joseph Catholic School parent or guardian is a member of the Parent Teacher Organization.  All are welcome to attend monthly meetings (alternating between days and evenings) to gather, socialize and discuss topics of interest.

• PTO raises funds with a holiday wreath sale, book fair and box tops/Cambell’s Soup collection.  With funds raised, donations are made to the classrooms and the library; educational assemblies are scheduled and staff is assured of how much they are appreciated.

PTO Executive Officers
PTO Co-Chairs - Karlyn Stankye & Patti Vick
PTO Treasurer - Melinda Lee
PTO Secretary - Deb McGravey
PTO Room Parent Coordinator - Cathy Kuffner
PTO Volunteer Coordinator - Julie Nebels
Teacher Representative - Kathy Lundy
Parish Representative - Terri Gilbride