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PTO
abbreviation
Parent Teacher Organization
Partnership between parents, teachers & administrators dedicated to improving the Hawthorne Elementary experience
Not affiliated with an official association, thus keeping costs down with no fees
Mission Statement
Strengthen + Support + Enhance + Encourage
Our mission at Hawthorne PTO is to foster a vibrant and supportive community by building strong relationships between home and school.
We are dedicated to supporting our teachers, enhancing educational experiences, and creating opportunities that benefit students, staff, and families alike.
Through collaboration and engagement, we strive to enrich the learning environment and empower everyone involved in our school community.
PTO Board '26-'27
Heather Richards
President
President
Presides over PTO Board meetings
Serves as liaison between PTO and Administration/Staff
Collaborates and helps with organization with other Board members and Committees
Helps maintain communication with members and the community
Helps create and follow the yearly budget
Spencer Cowan
Vice President
Vice President
Serves on the PTO Board and presides over meetings when the President cannot attend
Acts as the primary representative for Leads and Committees
Assists with organizing and coordination between CommitteesFills in positions as needed
Beth Kleweno
Treasurer
Treasurer
Serves on the PTO Board
Maintains a current record of income, expenditures, and assets
Collects, deposits, and disburses all funds according to the budget
Presents a financial report of income and expenses at each PTO meeting
Prepares a year-end financial report, and files all required tax forms
Kailee Leggett
Secretary
Secretary
Serves on the PTO Board
Records the minutes of all PTO meetings & assigns action items to individuals
Translates minutes and distributes them to PTO Board members, as well as maintains an archive of the current year’s minutes and other important documents
Amy Lewis & Natalie Rigsby
Teacher/Staff Liaison
Teacher/Staff Liaison
Serves on the PTO Board
Acts as staff representative for requests and suggestions
Helps maintain communication between PTO and classroom teachers
Committees and Chairs
Clubs & Activities - Organizes various at-school clubs and activities
Hawks Who Walk - Stephanie Owens & Laura Deegear
Craft Corner - Sam Vermeylan
Garden Club - Lauren Studley & Misha Smith
Communications - Helps maintain good communication via email, social media, and newsletters
Kailee Leggett & Lauren Studley
Fundraising - Create and organize engaging and profitable fundraisers
Heather Richards
Social Engagement and Enrichment Programs - Organize fun social activities within and outside of the school
Erica Crockett
Bylaws, Rules, and Elections - Advise on amendments and bylaws and organize the Election Subcomittee
Lauren Studley & Dustin Williams
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