Van Ness Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization

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.

We are a 501c3 non-profit open to any current Van Ness teacher parent or guardian. All current families are automatically part of the PTO. The PTO is guided by a board of elected parents guardians and appointed teachers who work together to support our school foster connections between families and raise money for teacher support field trips and community-building events. Our work focuses on the following: CONNECTING: Providing community building opportunities for families to get to know each other through efforts such as new parent outreach community events like Fall Festival and forums such all-parent PTO meetings newsletters and maintaining a community listserv. SUPPORTING: Supporting Van Ness through organizing to meet the schools volunteer needs making sure teachers and staff know they are appreciated and providing administrative support. FUNDING: Supporting Van Ness through raising money at fundraising events building partnerships with local businesses,