Last update 03/18/2009
 
Schedule of Events

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PTO REGULAR BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY EVENINGS -- 7:00 PM
September 16, 2008
October 2, 2008
October 14, 2008
November 18, 2008
January 13, 2009
February 10, 2009
March 10, 2009
April 14, 2009
May 12, 2009
June 9, 2009

*Childcare provided for PTO meeting attendees for ages toddler and up when requested at least one day in advance. Please contact Macarthur School main number with request.
General Meetings
Oct 2, 2008 Back-to-School Curriculum Night
June 2, 2009
6:00 p.m.
Student Exhibit Night
Cent-sible Savers
1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month
Peace Watch Monthly
(School Newsletter)
Last Tuesday of each month
School Council Meetings
TBA
Other Activities
Sept 16, 2008
7 pm
1st PTO Meeting
All Parents are welcome!
Sept 24, 2008
8 - 8:45 am
New Parent's Coffee (Including Kindergarten)
Sept 25, 2008

Individual School Pictures
Oct 2, 2008
7 pm
PTO Meeting
All Parents are welcome!
Oct 2, 2008
7 pm
Curriculum Night
All Parents are welcome!
October during lunch
Family Literacy School Store
Oct 15, 2008
6:00 - 8:00pm
PTO Literacy Committee
Book Mania
Oct 15, 2008
8 - 8:45 am
Room Parent & Teacher Tea
Oct 25, 2008
6 - 8:30 pm
PTO Halloween Party & Haunted House
Nov 18 , 2008
6 - 8:00 pm

Family Literacy Committee – Dinner & Story
November during lunch
Family Literacy School Store
Dec 4, 2008
4 - 8 p.m.
PTO Holiday Shop
Dec. 11 , 2008
6 - 7:00 pm

Family Literacy Committee – Literacy Tree
December during lunch
Family Literacy School Store
2009 Activities
January during lunch
Family Literacy School Store
March 16, 2009
6:00 - 8:00pm
PTO Literacy Committee
Book Mania
March 20 , 2009
School Dance & Raffle Mania
March 23 -
April 3, 2009
MCAS for grades 3 - 5
April during lunch
Family Literacy School Store
May 4 - 8, 2009
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 11 - 29, 2009
MCAS Math and Social Studies
May 28, 2009
PTO Ice Cream Social
June 2, 2009
6:00 p.m.
Student Exhibit Night
June 12,  2009
(rain date June 19, 2009)
PTO Field Day
June 18, 2009
(tentative)
5th Grade Celebration

* Dates are subject to change. Please consult the latest Peace Watch Monthly or the School Calendar page for the most up-to-date information.

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Donations

Many local businesses and individuals support our school via donations of services and materials.

Support the future
through our children!

The MacArthur PTO is a Non-Profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code!

      This means your donations and contributions to the PTO may be tax-deductible.


Recent Contributions include:

Lizzie's Ice Cream
free ice cream for readers in
"Ice Scream for Reading"
Past Donations
The MacArthur School PTO:
A volunteer organization of teachers and parents working together to promote the education and well being of all children at home, in school, and in the community.
To achieve this we ask that all parents join our team in some capacity. Through fund raising and membership fees, the PTO is able to provide educational programs, equipment, and improvements to the school, as well as supplementing the cost of many field trips. The PTO also coordinates activities that encourage family involvement in the MacArthur community such as our Family Game Night and the PTO Ice Cream Social.

The parents of the MacArthur School are a vital resource. Our programs succeed because of their generous donation of time and energy. The PTO looks forward to welcoming new members, and anticipates working with you throughout the coming year

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Membership

All parents, guardians and faculty of the MacArthur School are eligible to be a part of the MacArthur PTO by sending back the volunteer & voluntary membership dues form given to each child in October. A PTO member may attend (and are encouraged!) any or all PTO general and regular meetings.  Regular meetings are held at 7:00pm at the school, typically the 2nd Tuesday of most school months

 

All parents and faculty of the MacArthur PTO are encouraged to support the MacArthur PTO by sending in a membership form given to each child in October.  All membership dues are deposited in the PTO treasury to be used for class allotments, which allows teachers to purchase additional supplies for his/her classroom.  The dues for the 2008-2009 school year will be $15.00 per family. Payment of dues are encouraged but voluntary.
PTO Volunteer Opportunities
The MacArthur School PTO committees sponsor and run many school-wide fund raising programs and social events for the ultimate benefit of assisting our school in developing enriching educational experiences for our children.
Find out how you can help...


Make Your Child Proud of You!
Volunteer!


PTO Executive Board Officers - 2008->2009
Co-Presidents

Paula Vass
781-684-0907

Peg Paronian
781-209-8569

Treasurer
Lisa Sampson
781-891-3062
Recording Secretary
Kathy Mullane
781-373-1252
Corresponding Secretary
Melissa Breau

PTO Committee & Activities Information


PTO Committee Forms


PTO Meeting Minutes


 

Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
494 Lincoln Street  Waltham, MA 02451  781-314-5720