West Parish PTO
The West Parish PTO supports and enhances the educational experience for all students.
Our mission is to develop children with active and creative minds, a sense of understanding and compassion for others, along with confidence in themselves and their abilities. We emphasize the comprehensive development of each child: encompassing moral, intellectual, social, emotional and physical aspects.
We achieve this by organizing events, fostering community engagement, and raising funds to provide resources that exceed the standard school budget for West Parish Elementary School in Gloucester Massachusetts.
What We Do And Fund
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We offer funding and support for programs that enrich learning beyond the standard curriculum. This includes field trips, workshops, guest speakers, and interactive experiences. We also provide funding for exciting events like Field Day! Be sure to check out our social media pages to see how much fun these activities are.
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We organize and host events annually for West Parish students and their families including; Trunk-or-Treat, holiday fairs and movie nights.
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The teachers and staff at West Parish dedicate themselves to the development of our students. We want them to know how much we appreciate their hard work and that our support for them is unwavering. We express our gratitude by organizing events during Teacher Appreciation Week, hosting luncheons, and monthly pop-up events in addition to providing holiday gifts.
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We provide teachers with monthly stipends to ensure they have the supplies and resources to support our students’ academic growth and success. Additionally, we help fund necessary playground repairs, and collaborate with staff to maintain library materials and fund the purchase of new books and resources.
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Every spring, we organize and host the Scholastic Book Fair, providing a valuable opportunity to support reading initiatives among our students. This even\t is something the kids genuinely look forward to!
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We need to generate that funding somehow! Throughout the school year we organize various fundraisers to support all our initiatives, including bake sales, raffles, book fairs, and other fundraising programs.
JOIN US
JOIN US
We meet monthly in the WP Library from 6:30-7:30PM.
We invite all caregivers and staff to attend meetings, and hope to create an inclusive community where everyone feels welcome. Meetings are an opportunity to hear what’s happening in school, to share ideas, and to participate in whatever way feels meaningful to you. Attending does not mean you are required to volunteer. Together, we create a strong school community. We hope you’ll join us
Meeting dates for 25/26 school year
9/10, 10/8, 11/12, 12/3, 1/14
2/4, 3/11, 4/8, 5/13, 6/10
Not the meeting type? No problem!
We still want to hear from you. Please reach out and we can help you find opportunities to get involved. We can keep you informed about upcoming events or plans, and you can choose how to you want to participate.