11/25/2019
Hi everyone! Welcome to the DLI PTO new page! Here's a little bit of info on what we're all about.
The purpose of our PTO is to encourage parents to assist with various school activities/functions/services, provide financial assistance where needs are identified within the school, foster a community atmosphere, and support the mission and vision of the school. A lot of exciting changes are happening to make the Parent Teacher group at DLI the very best it can be. We have lots of new families who have joined the DLI Family.We welcome all of you and encourage you to become an active part of our school community. Parents, grandparents, neighbors, and siblings,we need your help! Being an active participant,being involved,is not synonymous with being "sucked in". The level of involvement is up to you! HOWEVER, a small amount of time translates into a huge amount of involvement.
Why should you participate? Participation through volunteering allows you to be "hands on" with your childs education. Studies show that our children will be more successful if parents are involved in their child's education. When families are involved, a child is more apt to get higher grades, be more likely to graduate, and go on to college. Our children love to see us on campus.You get to know your childs teachers and friends. Participation through attendance at PTO meetings gives you a voice. You help decide what we do as a group. An added bonus is that you have the opportunity to meet wonderful people who can become great friends. We provide FREE childcare for students at every meeting.
Fundraising is really just a necessary evil as school budgets are requiring more and more cuts. It is our privilege that we are able to provide some of the supplies, equipment and activities that our school budgets can no longer cover. We are only able to do that through our DLI families willingness to participate in our fundraisers. Jog-a-thon, Carnival, Bakesales, and Move-a-thon are some of the ways we raise money for items such as classroom supplies, and class trips. It also helps in funding the students class shirts. We are about men and women working together toward a common goal. That goal, simply stated is creating a better school and a better educational experience for our children. We strive to create an atmosphere where teachers, administrators, and support staff can do their best work - and so can our children.
