FAQs

Q:  Who are the PTO officers?  

A:  You can find a list of all PTO Board of Directors on the About Us page, including their email addresses.

Q:  How do I join the PTO?  

A:  As a parent or guardian you are an official PTO Member.  There is no cost to be a member our the PTO at Explore Academy ABQ.  You are more than welcome to attend any of the monthly PTO meetings and share your thoughts, ideas and questions.

Q:  When is the next PTO meeting?  

A:   Our general meetings usually occur the 3rd Tuesday of every month.  Our meetings rotate between Elementary (mornings) and Mid/High (evening) campuses.  Please come to our meetings and give your feedback and sign up for help if you can.  If you are unable to attend in person, we try to post a link for a google meet where you can attend.  Please see our calendar for when/where the next meeting will be.  

Q:  How  can I contribute with fundraising and/or providing needed supplies?

A:  Donate directly to the PTO. All donations are tax deductible because we are a non-profit organization. Throughout the school year, we have different fundraisers you can volunteer at or give towards.  Watch our website and the Howl/Wolf Pup for weekly announcements. 

Q:  How can I help out with specific events?  

A:  Watch the volunteer page for opportunities to help.

Q:  Do I need a background check to volunteer and how do I get one?  

A:   Background checks are required for PTO Officers and any parent who will be volunteering in a capacity that involves working directly with students.  Please see the volunteer page for directions on how to get a background check.

Q:  Who do I contact about errors, omissions, additions, or suggestions for the website?  

A:  Email  Andrea Adera at andylarie@gmail.com

Q:  Is there a way to connect with other parents for possible carpools?

A:  There is no specific carpool contact list but a good way to reach out to other parents for this and other queries would be to post it to the PTO Facebook and/or School Facebook accounts. The PTO FB page is a private page so you will need to request to join before accessing it.