PTO DUES & STUDENT DIRECTORY REGISTRATION
The PTO dues are used to support the wide array of programming that Stanley offers throughout
the year, from literary, music & art to dance, health & sports programs. Without the support of
our Stanley families these programs would not be possible.
___ Member - $50.00 per family
___ Sponsor - $______ additional support (amount above $50.00 is tax deductible)
Please make checks payable to Stanley School PTO
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The Stanley School Directory is a listing of all students by class, including their name, address,
telephone number, parent(s) name and e-mail address. This is put together by parent volunteers
and is free to each family. HARDCOPY WILL BE PROVIDED.
Please print clearly the information as how you would like it to appear in the directory:
(Please list each child at Stanley separately)
Student Name: ___________________________________Teacher/Grade:_________________
Student Name: ___________________________________Teacher/Grade:_________________
Student Name: ___________________________________Teacher/Grade:_________________
Parent(s) Name:________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: _________________________Cell Phone:__________________________________
*Email Address: _______________________________________________________________
*Email is the primary means of communication for Stanley PTO. Please list all email addresses that
would like to be part of the listserv.
ADVERTISING IN THE STANLEY SCHOOL DIRECTORY:
The Directory includes an advertising supplement located in the back of the book with the purpose
of allowing local business affiliated with Stanley families to advertise their services. All revenue
will be used to support Stanley School programs. If you are interested in advertising, please attach
your business card to this form with a $50 check made out to Stanley School PTO.
Contact Person:____________________________
ATTACH BUSINESS CARD
OR FACSIMILE HERE
Telephone Number:_________________________
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM AND ALL CHECKS BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th
THANK YOU!!!
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Stanley School PTO
Welcome Packet
2013-2014
Dear Stanley School Families,
Welcome to the new school year! To returning families and those new to Stanley, we invite you to
join us in what promises to be a year filled with learning, growth and new experiences and
opportunities for our children.
We encourage parents to get involved in any and all ways that best suit your schedule and life.
From attending monthly PTO meetings to chairing a committee or event, or simply sharing ideas,
no contribution is too small. We are all parents and understand the demands and limitations that
life puts on us.
The PTO is made up of different committees that plan events & programs that add to our
children’s experience while at Stanley School. Our Cultural Arts committee brings local authors,
poets, musicians, artists as well as dance, yoga and Tae Kwon Do programs into the classroom. Our
after school programming provides opportunity for additional exposure in art, music, science and
nature, language arts, technology and sports. The Book Fair, Holiday Fair, Science Day, Talent
Show, Fitness Walk and Fun Field Day provide fun activities that the children look forward to each
year.
Please take some time to read thru this packet, which contains information and important dates
for the year. As well, you will find the Dues & Directory Registration Form, which should be filled
out and returned to school with your dues check by Friday, September 13th.
Please feel free to contact us any time with questions, thoughts or ideas.
We look forward to a great year with you all!
The 2013-2014 Stanley School PTO Board
Camay Pascucci
Anne Quagrello
Erin Perault
Ashley Burse
Nicole Nichols
Wendy Fasciano
Ann Macey
Sarah Westwood
Rachel Dicker
Emily Walger
Seth Caplan
Kerry Ward
Becky White
Kristen Riddell
Co-President
Co-President
Co-VP Community Relations
Co-VP Social Events
Co-VP Social Events
Co-VP Fundraising
Co-VP Fundraising
Co-VP Fundraising
Co-VP Cultural Arts
Co-VP Cultural Arts
Co-Treasurer
Co-Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Co-Communications Chair
ckpascucci@comcast.net
aquagrello@verizon.net
ejderoche@gmail.com
ashcameron@yahoo.com
n.nichols21@verizon.net
wendyfasciano@yahoo.com
acamacey@verizon.net
sarah.l.westwood@gmail.com
rldicker@gmail.com
ejstevens@yahoo.com
sethacaplan@gmail.com
kerryward44@gmail.com
thewhites98@comcast.net
riddellmk@verizon.net
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Why should I become a member of the PTO and attend the meetings?
With the support of Stanley families, the PTO is able to offer countless programs to enrich your child’s
learning. Those programs include a robust cultural arts program, financial assistance for field trips, fun
(and educational!) after-school programs, and upkeep/on-going improvement of the school’s grounds and
play areas – just to name a few.
Mr. Daniel’s attends every meeting and gives important updates on what is happening. We also have guest
speakers who provide us with valuable information from the interpretation of the MCAs scores, to the
School Lunch program, to the evolution of safety drills.
We also need your participation to advocate, as appropriate, for our children. As an example, the Stanley
PTO (in addition to the other elementary school’s PTAs) had been instrumental in helping to influence the
school district to purchase the Smart Boards that are now in every class. More recently, we advocated for
the purchase of a new “Computer on Wheels” system and integration of a small number of iPads into the
daily curriculum.
Attending a meeting does not mean that we will ask you to do additional volunteer work. We invite you to
attend the meetings, get involved, share your thoughts, and connect with other Stanley families!
Why are Stanley PTO dues higher than other area schools?
Stanley parents voted a few years ago to raise the dues instead asking our membership to sell items such as
wrapping paper or magazine subscriptions. We do have additional fundraising sources (e.g., t-shirts sales,
Holiday Fair, ad sales in the directory, etc…), however, none of them requires a child to be involved in
selling merchandise.
Do I need to join the PTO to receive a school directory?
No. Although the PTO produces the directory, all families will receive a hard copy.
What is the PTO/SCHOOL Listserv and will my email address be shared?
The listserv is an unpublished list of e-mail addresses, used by the PTO and school office for the express
purpose of disseminating information about PTO and school news, events and activities. We strongly
encourage you to provide your email address so that you may stay informed on all school happenings. Your
e-mail will not be given out to anyone else for any other purpose.
What is the difference between PTO opportunities and SPIRIT opportunities at Stanley?
The PTO is comprised of parent volunteers who organize and run programs and events for the students as
well as supporting the administration and staff. The SPIRIT program (Stanley Parents Inspire Reinforce
Instill Teach) is organized and managed by Stanley School Staff. SPIRIT volunteering is more classroom
specific whereas PTO events are school wide.
What is the difference between PTO After School Program and the Stanley School Extended Day?
Extended day provides families with the opportunity for early drop off and late pick up and is offered
throughout the entire school year. PTO After School Programs are enrichment programs that are 8-10
week sessions offered in the Fall and Spring. Examples of ASP programs include Art Classes, IPad classes,
and Lego Club. Students enrolled in extended day may also sign up for PTO After School Programs.
IMPORTANT DATES
2013
August
M 26
TH 29th
PTO Staff Luncheon
Welcome Back Coffee for grades 1-4
12:00 in the Gym
8:00 am on the front lawn
September
T 3
W 4
W 11
W 11
Popsicles in the Park for K Families
Kindergarten Coffee
First PTO Meeting
Curriculum Night
1:00 pm in the K playground
8:30am - 9:30am
8:30am - 9:30am
6:00pm - 7:30pm
October
W 9
PTO meeting
8:30am - 9:30am
November
M 4
Scholastic Book Fair
T 5
Scholastic Book Fair
W 6
PTO meeting
during school hours
during school hours
7:00pm - 8:00pm
December
W 11
PTO Meeting
F 13
Holiday Fair
8:30am - 9:30am
all day
January
W 8
PTO meeting
8:30am - 9:30am
February
TH 6
PTO meeting
7:00pm - 8:00pm
March
W 12
F 21
PTO meeting
Talent Show
8:30am - 9:30am
6:00pm – 7:00pm
April
W 9
PTO meeting
8:30am - 9:30am
May
TH 8
F 23
PTO meeting
Fitness Walk(rain date Tues, May 27)
7:00pm - 8:00pm
all day
June
M 2
W 4
F 6
Science Fair
Last PTO meeting of the year
Fun Field Day (rain date Wed, June 11)
5:00pm - 6:30pm
8:30am - 9:30am
all day
*We have varied days and times of our PTO meetings in an attempt to accommodate everyone’s
busy schedules. All meetings will be held in the library unless otherwise noted.
COMMITTEES AND EVENTS
The following are descriptions of many of the PTO committees and events, however there is always room for more. If
you have thoughts on a program or event you would like to see at Stanley please let us know so we can make it
happen!
After School Programs – Chair: Amy O’Connor
Manage and organize the registration and execution of after school programs at Stanley. Art, music, language arts, sports, yoga,
science and nature, and cooking have been a great success and are taught by both parents and teachers.
Beautification/Grounds – Chair: Lynne McCarren
Roll up your sleeves and help indoors and out. Fall spruce up, plantings, playground upkeep, spring spruce up, indoor decorative
painting, etc. Projects determined by need and requests of administration and teachers.
Big Blue Bargain-Chair: Julie Phaneuf
Big Blue Bargain is a local thrift shop located at the Swampscott Middle School. The store is staffed by volunteers from the five
public schools. The chair organizes the schedule for Stanley School designated time slots and acts as the liaison between BBB and
the PTO.
Book Fair – Chair: Rachel Dicker, Nicole Nichols
In November a book “store” will be set up in the library for parents and children to purchase books for personal use and for their
classrooms. The book fair is in conjunction Back to School Day when students have a chance to show their parents their classrooms
and proudly share their work with them.
Box Top Committee – Chair: Anne Quagrello & Nicole Nichols
Creates incentive challenges for the kids to collect as many “box tops” as they can to raise money for the school.
Cultural Arts – Chair: Rachel Dicker, Emily Walger, Sheila Yang
This committee is an integral part of the Stanley School community. Responsible for researching, choosing and implementing
enrichment program which benefit Stanley students in every grade. Programs bring music, art, authors & poets, science, health
and fitness programs into the classrooms. You can volunteer for one specific event or for the committee as a whole.
Fitness Walk – Chair: Wendy Fasciano
Work with Ms. Pacitto, our Physical Education teacher, on organizing the event and gathering volunteers to help the day of the
walk. Takes place on the ball field during school hours.
Fun Field Day – Co-Chairs: KC Butt, Amy Palmer
A day the kids love!! Games, fitness challenges and fun take place on the field during school hours.
Grant Writing – Chair: Johanna Morgen
Work with school principal to seek out and apply for grants for specific projects, programs and/or equipment.
Holiday Fair – Chair: Ashley Burse, Kathleen Lewis, Nicole Nichols
Our biggest fundraiser happens in December. Select, organize and manage craft tables, oversee the purchase of small gift items
from the holiday “store”.
Hospitality Committee - Co-Chairs: Stephanie Kinne, Karen Roberts
Hospitality organizes two teacher luncheons, one in September to welcome the teachers back to school and in May for Teacher
Appreciation Week.
Library –Chair: Terri Morgen
In the absence of a school librarian, this committee manages the, cataloguing, organizing and preserving books, maintaining the
cleanliness and organization of the library as well as managing the staff of parent volunteers. We are looking to solicit involvement
from parents to assist the chairs in various areas of running the library, as it is a LARGE task for just a few. Classroom volunteer
time is additional and will be organized at the start of the year.
Safety Committee – Chair: Susan Twomey
Work with Mr. Daniels on Stanley School Safety issues and the “Safe Routes” program.
Science Fair – Chair: Jaren Landen & Sam Maxted
Organize and demonstrate science experiments in an age appropriate and fun way to introduce elementary science concepts.
Previously done for K and 1st grades.
Stanley Family Non-Fiction Shared Reading: Chairs: Michelle Stout & Rebecca Mexataxos
Coordinate with Becky Groothius, founder of Family Non-Fiction Reading program, with books recommendation and activity
supplements. Package, distribute, collect, and maintain book bags monthly. Act as main contact to all teachers for any matters
concerning book bags.
Stanley School Directory – Chair: Camay Pascucci
Responsible for compiling contact information and advertisement sales, printing and distributing the Stanley School Directory
Staple Kitz – Chair: Sarah Brogna
Act as the liaison between Staples, Stanley School Secretary, and PTO. Coordinate grade supply list with school secretary, distribute
and collect order forms, calculate and submit order, arrange shipping and classroom distribution.
Continued…….
T-Shirt Committee – Chair: Sabrina Clopton
Organize sales of school apparel during the year. All proceeds support PTO programs and events.
Talent Show Committee – Co-Chairs: Hilary Foutes & Cheryl Frary
Organize and manage the school wide talent show, which would include after school rehearsals prior to performance night.
Welcoming Committee – Co-Chairs: Jenne Ford, Sheila Yang
Responsible for providing coffee and refreshments in the beginning of the school year for the welcome back coffee, kindergarten
coffee and kindergarten popsicle party. As well, this committee provides a welcome gift for students new to Stanley.