PTO

2009-2010 Parent Teacher Organization

President Janet Youtt
Vice President Martha Gusentine
Secretary Jill Baird
Treasurer Kelly Krisman

Member at Large Kim Stickney
Staff Advisor Monique Raduziner

NHKS PTO Email: pto@nhks.org

PTO Description

The Navy Hale Keiki School PTO supports and enhances the school’s existing curriculum and programs through the involvement of its membership, which is voluntary. It was established to help provide community participation in the school and to enable the school to consider the views and expectations of the parents and others.

The President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Members-at-Large comprise the PTO Board. Descriptions and responsibilities of the PTO Board positions are available in the NHKS PTO Bylaws which were amended during the 2007-2008 school year. The PTO Board coordinates various opportunities for parents and staff to work cooperatively and to interact socially. Notices regarding activities for the year are sent home via the children and may be published on the website.

All parents or guardians of students attending NHKS, teachers, and staff are eligible for membership in the NHKS PTO.

General membership meetings are held approximately four times a year, with dates published in newsletters. Parents and staff members are encouraged to attend these meetings and to be involved in the different NHKS PTO events.

If you are interested in being a member of the NHKS PTO, have questions/concerns regarding the PTO, or would like to volunteer for one of the listed events please contact the NHKS PTO at pto@nhks.org.

2009-2010 General Public Meetings:

- August 25, 2009
- November 17, 2009
- January 26, 2010
- March 2, 2010

*For more information on meeting times and location please call NHKS at 423-1727.

2009-2010 Fundraisers & Events Schedule

Box Tops for Education/Tyson's A+/Campbell's: Ongoing

Parents and students clip "Box Top" labels from participating products and return them to the school. NHKS earns 10¢ for every Box Top collected and 50¢ for every registered Box Top Booster Member. Parents, family, and friends can register to become a Booster Member at http://www.boxtops4education.com/. Parents clip Tyson’s A+ label off of Tyson’s products and receive $0.24 for each label. Parents and students clip and save qualified Campbell's soups labels etc. to help school raise points for school materials. For more information or to volunteer, contact Janet Youtt at pto@nhks.org.

Recycling Program: Ongoing (Recycling Program Proposal)

Each month a classroom sponsors collecting the Hawaii recyclables items for $0.05. Parents and students help with curb-side collection at drop-off and sorting of recyclables.  For more information or to volunteer, contact the PTO at pto@nhks.org.

Pizza Fridays: Ongoing

Every Friday starting in September, children who are in school for lunch have the opportunity to order a personal pizza lunch. The lunches are ordered in advance using the forms sent home with the children. The Pizza Friday lunch includes a personal size cheese pizza, carrot sticks, a pudding, and juice box. This is provided as a service by the PTO and not as a fundraising event. For more information or to volunteer, contact Kelly Krissman at pto@nhks.org.

Sally Foster Gift Wrap: August 17-28, 2009 (Class Sponsors: Raduziner, Brown)

Students receive Sally Foster catalogs to sell wrapping paper and holiday gift items to friends, family and neighbors.

Original Artwork Sale: September 14 - October 2, 2009 (Class Sponsors: Smith, Komoda)

Students will create original works of art that are professionally reproduced on various gift items, such as coffee mugs, tote bags, aprons, note cards, coasters, white boards, etc. Students will create Hawaiian themed artwork in art class to be sent home in packets. Orders due by Oct 2nd. Items will be delivered prior to Thanksgiving in time for holiday mailing to mainland US. For more information or to volunteer, contact Martha Gusentine at pto@nhks.org.

Craft Night: September 30, 2009

A fun craft night for the students and their family. Holiday-themed event where child will make a small gift, wrapping paper and picture. Families with a deployed sponsor from surrounding military facilities will also be invited to attend. This event will be held in conjunction with our Original Artworks fundraiser. For more information or to volunteer, contact Janet Youtt at pto@nhks.org.

Operation Candy Drop: October 29 - November 6, 2009

Students bring in extra candy to mail to deployed troops. NHKS families are asked if they have any loved ones they would like to be a recipient of a care package including cards made by students thanking them for their service and candy.

Holiday Social: Friday, December 18, 2009 (Class Sponsors: Dalbom, Beauchemin)

In the morning, prior to the annual Holiday Program, the PTO sponsors light refreshments for family and staff to enjoy.

100th Day: January 28, 2010

Each class will be challenged to collect 100  items (e.g. paper towels, toilet paper, soap, canned fruit, canned vegetables, canned soup, etc.) These items will be donated to assist families staying at the Fisher House. The Fisher House is a “home away from home” for military families of patients receiving medical care at Tripler.

Scholastic Bookfair: March 10-12, 2010 (Class Sponsors: Hohnstein, Joyce)

The PTO and School Library sponsor a Scholastic Book Fair. A wide variety of Scholastic Books are available for purchase.

Lei Day Social: Friday, May 14, 2009
(Class Sponsors: Hebbard, McKean)

In the morning, prior to the Lei Day Program, the PTO sponsors light refreshments for family and staff to enjoy.

Staff & Teacher Appreciation: /Luncheon April 28, 2010

Special staff luncheon on Wednesday April 28, 2010.

Fun Day: Thursday, May 27, 2010 (Class Sponsors: Worley, All Classes)

To celebrate the end of the school year, classes enjoy a variety of games and activities as they rotate through stations for a fun-filled morning.  For more information or to volunteer, contact any PTO Board Member.