The purpose of the PTO is to enhance the educational experience at Howard, to develop a closer connection between school and home by encouraging parent involvement, to foster effective and open communication between the school and parents, and to improve the environment at Howard through volunteer and financial support. Throughout the year, the PTO sponsors many events for our children – some just
for fun and some designed to raise valuable funds to help with school resources, materials and student enrichment. In order to make these activities and programs work, we need lots of support! Our school and our PTO are only as good as the wonderful people who help us volunteer and run it throughout the school year! There are many ways to become involved and volunteer your time and resources. The "Committees" section of the PTO website provides details on all the exciting events for the year and descriptions of volunteer positions. If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity, please sign up. Membership in the Howard Early Childhood Center PTO benefits students, teachers, and parents, as follows:
Students benefit from an enriched/expanded curriculum funded by PTO activities. Teachers benefit from the volunteer participation, classroom materials and teacher appreciation events organized by the PTO. Parents benefit from the many vehicles of communication such as Monday Mail, newsletter, PTO meetings, and the opportunity to participate in and support their child’s education. Through your membership in the PTO, you will also receive a complimentary username and login for Howard’s Online Student Directory. Thank you for your support, and we hope you have a wonderful year at Howard!
