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The Placitas Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (PES-PTO) is a non-profit group of dedicated volunteers with a passion for helping the students, teachers, and families of our K-5 "A-Rated" public school. We provide help through fundraising, communications, event planning, enrichment support, community building, and advocacy for the needs of our school.
Unlike a PTA, a national organization with units at various schools, a PTO is a stand-alone group. Like a PTA, we have annual elections and strong accounting checks & balances; but we have by-laws that make sense for Placitas, as opposed to following “one size fits all” by-laws set by a national organization far removed from the needs of our particular school. Our most recent approved bylaws are accessible on the "Meeting Minutes" page.
By fostering a collaborative environment with all stakeholders, including teachers, staff, and parents, our school can have the greatest positive impact on our children, our community, and each other. Please join us at one our monthly meetings to learn more!
Over the years, the PTO has played an increasingly vital role at PES by filling the gap created by budget cuts and raising money to support programs that are essential to a well-rounded education. 100% of donations go back into the school and are fully tax deductible. This year the PES-PTO will fund:
- Online Reading & Education Programs (Raz Kidz/Starfall/Pebble, K-5)
- Teacher and Student Planners for all classes
- Spelling Bee, Science Fair, & Student Council Expenses
- Teachers' classroom supply wish lists
- School events (Open House, Fall Festival, Turkey Trot, Holiday Luminaria, Moving-on Ceremonies)
- Teacher & Staff Appreciation
- School clubs and enrichment expenses
- Field trips for all classes, including a donation to the 5th grade to offset the costs for their end of year trip to YMCA Camp Shaver
- Classroom PBL technology project
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