J.J. Hill Montessori
Parent Teacher Organization
ABOUT THE PTO
The JJ Hill Parent Teacher Organization is a nonprofit operating as a 501c3. It is a separate nonprofit entity from the school or the St. Paul School District.
The three main priorities of the JJ Hill PTO are:
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To build our school community through volunteering, special events, fundraising, and ongoing projects.
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To provide information and facilitate communication between and among parents and the school and district.
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To raise money to support learning opportunities in and out of the classroom, and to help our students and teachers with special initiatives.
PTO provides funding for:
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Maintenance for and education regarding our community garden
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Artist in Residence Program each year
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Scholarships for the Upper Elementary Camp Experience
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Teacher appreciation
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Teacher team building
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Teacher/Classroom supplies
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Bus transportation for field trips
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School-wide community events such as Movie Nights and Ice Cream Social
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Books and additional costs for the Library
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Additional support as needed
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If you are a parent or caregiver of a child at JJ Hill, congratulations! You are already a member of the PTO. We hope to see you at a meeting, event, or volunteering in the classroom, for a committee or fundraiser, at a field trip, or in your home. Your involvement is invaluable — it shows the children how much you value their education and that you support our school in providing it.
Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have an idea or concern. We look forward to working with you!
Get to Know Us
What does our PTO do?
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Organizes fun community events like Movie Nights, Garden Parties, and the FUN RUN!!
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Promotes communication between families and teachers
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Provides a forum to address school and community concerns
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Fundraises, of course!
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What do our fundraising efforts support?
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School-wide field trips (bussing or tickets)
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E2 Fall Trip
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School-wide social events, Field Day, Graduation
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School supplies and materials for all classes
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Library supplies
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And more!
What are some ways to get involved?
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Come to events!
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Volunteer to help at an event
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Volunteer to organize an event
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Make a donation of money, food, time, supplies
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Share your ideas at a PTO meeting
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Make suggestions via email at info@jjhillpto.org
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Volunteer to work in the garden
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Volunteer to connect other parents with PTO
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Offer to share your talents and skills in some other way!
Officers
Officers can be nominated by others or self-declared, and are voted on by attending members of the second-to-last meeting of the year (historically). For offices with two people/co-chairs, we ideally have them serve two-year terms elected on alternating years, so that there is always someone who knows what to do!
Co-Chairs
Amanda, parent
John Horton, E1 Teacher
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