The Oak School PTO

 

The Oak School PTO welcomes our families, organizes community building events, offers opportunities for families to come together, and supports the efforts of the school to make Oak School the best possible learning environment for our children. We work collaboratively with the Oak School community to enhance the educational experience for our students. Through service and financial support from our parents, we provide supplemental programming and materials, school equipment, and opportunities to foster a more connected community.

Whether you are a new family or have been here for many years, participating in PTO events is a fun and rewarding way to get involved. We have numerous volunteer opportunities for those who have limited availability and those who have more time to give. We value and appreciate all participation. Every Oak School parent is invited to join one or more committees that fulfill their personal interests.

 

 

 

 

The Oak School PTO Mission

 

The Oak School PTO strives to build a stronger school community between student families, parents and staff:

  • Secure for every child the highest advantages of education through the united efforts of Oak School staff and student’s parents.
  • Publicize D181 notices, events and information that will benefit Oak School parents.
  • Enhance and support the curriculum at Oak School through appropriate supplemental programs and materials not normally offered by Illinois public school District 181.
  • Support local educational opportunities for parents pertaining to children’s social, emotional  and academic well being.
  • Facilitate communications between the students' homes and Oak School.

The Oak School PTO promotes connections between school and home, provides timely communication, and presents many opportunities for parents to support and enhance the Oak School experience for the students, school community, and Oak families. 

 

The PTO supports the following: 

  • Hootiegram- weekly email newsletter with important information and dates for Oak School events and activities. 
  • Homeroom Representatives - 28 parent volunteers support homerooms, coordinate school to home communications and help plan homeroom events (i.e. holiday parties, special occasions, teacher gifts, etc.) 
  • School Directory- updated annually and available online.
  • Community Speaker Series- provides programs and resources to help parents better understand the educational experience in our district and support the parenting of students in and out of the classroom
  • PTO Website- information about current Oak School activities 
  • Committees- support and run all 32 Oak School committees including Staff Appreciation, Blah Buster, Weekly Lunch-In, Parent/Child Events, Holiday Market, Welcome for new parents, Oak Parent Night, 5th Grade Events, Culture Festival, Science Fair, and Field Day.
  • Enrichment-  provides afterschool programs for students K-5 at school 
  • Angel Fund- family assistance to defray additional costs of school. 

We have 216 parent volunteers who comprise our Oak School executive board committees and room parents. We work together to make Oak School and our community the best for our students. Your contribution to the PTO directly impacts school events.

 

Executive Board Roles and Descriptions