Van Ness Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization

The PTO work focuses on the following: CONNECTING: Provide community building opportunities for families to get to know each other through efforts such as new parent outreach, community events like our new Back-to-School BBQ and forums such all-parent PTO meetings, this newsletter, and our listserv. SUPPORTING: Supporting Van Ness through organizing the school's volunteer needs, making sure teachers and staff know they are appreciated, and providing administrative support. FUNDING: Support Van Ness through raising money at fundraising events, building partnerships with local businesses, and family donations. Additionally, Van Ness Elementary partners with Transend to create a powerful elementary school model that has the potential to transform elementary education in the District of Columbia and-when fully realized-the nation (Whole Child Collaborative).

The Van Ness Elementary School PTO Board of Directors was elected to lead the Van Ness PTO, which includes parents, teachers, and school administrators who are working together to support the students and staff of Van Ness. The Organization does this primarily by coordinating community events, purchasing classroom supplies, funding field trips, and supporting teacher development.