In an effort to be inclusive of as many families as possible, we will not use a Parent Teacher Organization at ALA Johnston. Oftentimes a formed parent organization can present challenges to parent involvement (limits the number of parents who can attend meetings due to possible work schedule conflicts, involves the requirement to pay fees, restricts the allocation of raised or donated funds, etc). There may be parents that can buy a treat or give 20 minutes of their time but may not be able to be part of an organization.
We will still need as many parents as possible to participate and volunteer, however, the coordination of events, fundraisers, and volunteer opportunities will be coordinated by the school admin team. One of the reasons we sent out the link to the parent volunteer survey in Newsletter#4 was to determine the list of parents to contact when we need support. As events and needs arise, we will be sending out sign-up links for different ways you can volunteer.
If you have not had the opportunity to fill out the Parent Volunteer Survey please click here. Prior to school starting, we will be looking at the Parent Volunteer Survey and getting information out to you on how you can volunteer based on your various interest levels.
Thank you to everyone who has filled out the survey. It is both humbling and exciting to see the number of parents who have indicated their desire to help wherever and however possible. I can tell we have an amazing group of students, with amazing parents!
