PTO

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P.T.O. News You Can Use!

Please click on the link(s) below to get caught up on the latest P.T.O. news and events scheduled for Millennium Elementary School.

PTO Officers for the 2020-21 School Year

President

Shari Teigeler
Vice President Nicole Shaefer
Treasurer

Kim Troesch
Assistant Treasurer

Tracy Blake
Secretary

Anne Lasecki
Public Relations

Carrie Hoekstra

Parent Organization Committees for the 2020-21 School Year

Please note, during the 2020-21 school year, PTO sponsored actvities and events will be modified, postponed, or canceled due to social distancing requirements.

After School Activity Gina Minetti
Bake Sale Sandy Murray
Book Fair Shari Teigler
Boo Hoo Tea  
Box Tops

Laura Garrity
Card Fundraiser Jessica Ipema
Craft Committee Anne Lasecki and Lauren Pasek
Dippin' Dots  
Facebook Page Carrie Hoekstra
Family Walk to School Lauren Pasek
Field Day Activities PTO Executive Board
Fifth Grade Picture Tracy Blake
Food Sales Kim Troesch
Fun Services Gina Minetti
Grandparents' Night  
High School Volunteers Kelly Wieglos
Hot Lunch

Bridget Martino and Carrie Fazekas
Kickback Nights  
Lunch Kim Troesch
Movie Nights Yvette McGrath
Parent Volunteers Gina Minetti
Popcorn Days

Yvette McGrath
Raffles Anne Lasecki and Jen O'Sea
School Toolbox Jen Poortinga
Santa's Workshop  
Saunoris Jen O'Shea
Sign Up Carrie Hoekstra
Spirit Wear Lisa McCarty and Jen Poortinga
Taffy Apples Jen O'Shea
Teacher Appreciation Lunch Kim Troesch
Vendor Fair Carrie Hoekstra
Yearbook

Mrs. Sinderson

2020-21 PTO Zoom Meeting Dates

2020-21 PTO Zoom Meeting Minutes

Volunteer Sign Up

signup buttonVolunteering Is Easy! The Millennium PTO has put all of the volunteer opportunities online.  We are hoping to simplify things for both the volunteers and for the PTO. You can easily sign-up with friends this way, leave comments  like “I can help, but need to leave early”, and better plan your future schedules.

At Open House you may have provided your email address for various upcoming events. If so, you will  be receiving an email invitation to volunteer for those events online. You can also just check out this website now and follow the simple steps:

  1. Go to our invitation page on SignUp.com: http://signup.com/go/RnExMn
  2. Enter your email address: You will NOT need to register an account on SignUp.com
  3. Sign Up! Choose your spots - SignUp.com will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. You can also download your sign-ups to several different calendars like Outlook and Google!

Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, or have any other questions, please contact Gina Minetti.

PTO Goals

1. To provide teachers with supplemental instructional activities, assemblies, and educational equipment.

  • The PTO will support and promote the District Goals and Objectives established by the Kirby School District Board of Education.
  • The PTO will provide educational games, books, student assemblies, and educational equipment and supplies for teachers to enhance the curriculum.
  • The PTO will provide incentives to help motivate students in striving for greater success in school. The accelerated reading program and running club are examples of PTO support.
  • The PTO will sponsor fund-raisers to help fund goals that support students and staff.

2. To improve parent, school, and community communication.

  • The PTO will communicate through newsletters, meetings, and social events.
  • The PTO will assist with Open House and any other activity that promotes communication between school and home.
  • The PTO will sponsor service projects that provide assistance to parents and school staff. School Supply Orders are an example of service projects.

3. Continue to support charitable organizations in the Tinley Park Community.

  • Institutions Millennium will continue to support include, but are not limited to, The Andrew Scholarship Fund, Breast Cancer Research, the Crisis Center, and Red Ribbon Week