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.
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: _____________________________________________________________________
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 7th
THANK YOU!!!
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Stanley School PTO
Welcome Packet
2012-2013
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 21.
Please feel free to contact us any time with questions, thoughts or ideas.
We look forward to a great year with you all!
The 2012-2013 Stanley School PTO Board
Camay Pascucci
Co-President
Anne Quagrello
Co-President
Ashley Burse
Co-VP Social Events
Nicole Nichols
Co-VP Social Events
Amy O’Connor
Co-VP Fundraising
Mellisa Caplan
Co-Treasurer
Kerry Ward
Co-Treasurer
Jaren Landen
Recording Secretary
Erin Perault
Co-Communications Chair
Kristen Riddell
Co-Communications Chair
ckpascucci@comcast.net
aquagrello@verizon.net
ashcameron@yahoo.com
n.nichols21@verizon.net
sista411@hotmail.com
mellisacaplan@gmail.com
kerryward44@gmail.com
jwlanden@yahoo.com
riddellmk@verizon.net
ejderoche@gmail.com
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Why should I become a member of the PTO?
Without the support of Stanley families, the PTO would not be able to offer the array of programs
and support we are currently able to provide to the staff and students. Because of the dues and
fundraising efforts we are able to offer strong programs in many areas of learning, the arts and
health. We are also able to support the staff in ways that directly benefits your children, such as
grants for teacher development. For parents, it’s a wonderful way to connect with other Stanley
families and a hands-on way to show your child that you want to be involved in their school.
Do I have to attend the PTO meetings to be a PTO member?
Meetings are not mandatory, but they are a great way to connect with the school community and
to find out what is happening at Stanley. Each month Mr. Daniels keeps us informed of new and
important issues with his Principals Report as well as teacher presentations given by grade team
on topics that grade is currently covering. Input from parents of all grades is vital to making the
PTO represent all interests of the entire student body.
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 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 2012
September
F 7
M 10
M 10
T 11
Welcome Back Coffee for grades 1-4
Popsicles in the Park for K Families
Curriculum Night
First PTO Meeting
8:00 am on the front lawn
1:00 pm in the K playground
6:00-8:00 pm
8:30am-9:30am
October
W 10
PTO meeting
8:30am-9:30am
November
TH 1
Scholastic Book Fair - during school hours
F 2
Back to School Day - Book Fair
W 7
PTO meeting
December
T 11
PTO Meeting
F 14
Holiday Fair
7:00pm-8:00pm
8:30am-9:30am
January
T
8
PTO meeting
8:30am – 9:30am
February
T 5
PTO meeting
7:00pm-8:00pm
March
W 13
F 22
PTO meeting
Talent Show
8:30am-9:30am
6:00 pm
April
T 9
PTO meeting
8:30am-9:30am
May
T 7
F 24
PTO meeting
Fitness Walk(rain date Tues, May 28)
7:00pm-8:30pm
June
M 3
T 11
F 14
Science Fair
Last PTO meeting of the year
Fun Field Day (rain date Wed, June 19)
5:30pm
8:30-9:30pm
*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: Jen Townsend
Big Blue Bargain is a local thrift shop located at the Swampscott Middle School. The store is staffed by volunteers from the five
public school. 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: Devin Dressman
Creates incentive challenges for the kids to collect as many “box tops” as they can to raise money for the school.
Cultural Arts – Chair: Marianne McDermott
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: Jen Bishop
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, Ann O’Brian, 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
Seek out and apply for grants for specific projects, programs and/or equipment. Will work with Ms. Angelakis on targeting
appropriate grants.
Holiday Fair – Chair: Ashley Burse, Kathleen Lewis
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.
Recycling – Chair: Kristen Riddell, Amy O’Connor
Work with Ms. Angelakis and the 4th grade leaders to turn Stanley green!!
Safety Committee – Chair: Susan Twomey
Work with Mr. Daniels on Stanley School Safety issues and the “Safe Routes” program.
Science Fair – Chair: Camay Pascucci
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 School Directory – Chair: Amy O’Connor
Responsible for compiling contact information and advertisement sales, printing and distributing the Stanley School Directory
T-Shirt Committee – Chair: Anne Quagrello
Organize sales of school apparel during the year. All proceeds support PTA programs and events.
Talent Show Committee – Co-Chairs: Marci Alperin, Hilary Foutes
Organize and manage the school wide talent show in the spring, 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.