PARENT/TEACHER ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP
Purpose: The Parent/Teacher Organization is established at St. Timothy School to: “provide school support” and “provide parents with opportunities for social, spiritual and educational enrichment.” All parents are automatically members of the St. Timothy Parent/Teacher Organization. In addition to membership all parents must be actively involved in the education of their children and actively participate in St. Timothy PTO. Parents are required to attend Back-to School Night and additional mandatory parent meetings as scheduled throughout the school year (refer to Calendar for Required Meetings).
Nature and Function: Like other parish organizations; the Parent/Teacher Organization is governed by Archdiocesan policy (Administrative Handbook, Archdiocese of Los Angeles). Its purpose is solely to provide volunteer and financial support to the school in order to help defray costs of operation and provide enrichment. This additional support provided by the PTO is vital in providing the extras we want for our children. This support is accomplished through two types of activities, fundraising and socials, which are scheduled throughout the school year and listed on the school calendar. Activities have a COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON, who manages the event, reports to the PTO board and recruits other parent volunteers to assist. The St. Timothy School PTO Board meets once per month.
2023 - 2024 ST. TIMOTHY SCHOOL PARENT/TEACHER ORGANIZATION OFFICERS
President - Lisa DelMonte
Secretary -
Treasurer - Alison Foley
Room Parent Coordinator - Karri Washington
PTO Officers - Penny Hinojosa, Lourdes Monzon-White
Room Parents for 2023 - 2024
Grade 8 - Angela Noggle and Melissa SanchezGrade 7 - Greg Key and Cindy Engle
Grade 6 - Staci Malone and Dave Denicke
Grade 5 - Christian Bryant
Grade 4 - Marisa Chang and Karri Washington
Grade 3 - Jill Dymtrow and Senait Afeworki
Grade 2 -
Grade 1 - Rich Meraz and Anna Cruz
Kindergarten - Jillian Kassel and Jennifer Venegas
Pre-K - Kristin Ayuste and Inna Gorin
PARENT BEHAVIOR POLICY
As stated in the School Philosophy, we are a Catholic Private School endeavoring to educate each student as a whole person. We build strong character and instill values. Parents/guardians are expected to work courteously and cooperatively with the school to assist the student in meeting the academic, moral, and behavioral expectations of the school. Students and parents/guardians may respectfully express their concerns about the school operation and its personnel. However, they may not do so in a manner that is discourteous, scandalous, rumor driven, disruptive, threatening, hostile, or divisive. We hold the students and their parents to a standard of civility. Therefore, we request and expect that all parents show respect to the faculty, administration, staff, parents and students of St. Timothy school at all times. This includes:
- During drop off and pick up each day in the alley
- At the classroom doors In the classrooms
- During meetings or any school sponsored event
- On the school yard In the school offices
- During extended aftercare pick up
- In the parish rectory or hall In the school halls
- Via email
- On any social media platforms
Parents model behavior for their children and other children everywhere they go. We expect every parent to follow all of the rules established by the school without exception. Each rule was set forth to address the needs of the students and school for safety and management reasons. Parental cooperation is essential for the welfare of the students. If, in the opinion of the administration, parent behavior seriously interferes with the teaching/learning process, the school may require parents to withdraw their children and sever the relationship with the school.
