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What is the PTO?
The PTO is a nonprofit parent teacher organization whose membership
includes all parents and legal guardians of students, and staff at NCS. We desire to establish a close relationship between home and school by advancing opportunity for all parents to become involved in the school community. We sponsor assistance to teachers in classroom settings, raise funds for educational materials, support school and family social interaction, and provides a non-biased forum for sharing information on issues that impact our children. It is our belief that the team effort of a parent teacher organization offers the best possible learning environment for our children.
What is required of a PTO member?
Participation in PTO activities is not required for membership, but is warmly welcomed! Contribute as much or as little time as you like.
How is the PTO funded?
• Annual memberships and contributions
• Evening of Stars fundraiser (shared project with school and elementary PTO)
• Other fundraisers such as Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Dough sale
How do I join the PTO?
Join online or download and fill out the Membership/Volunteer Interest Form (click here) and mail with payment to NCS PTO.
Anne Henderson and Nancy Berla summed it up in their book A New Generation of Evidence: The Family Is Critical to Student Achievement, which reviewed the existing research: "When parents are involved in their children's education at home, they do better in school. And when parents are involved in school, children go farther in school and the schools they go to are better."
Membership Dues
$30 per family - Membership Dues
$10 per family - NCS Secondary Staff AND families who have already jjoined the
NCS Elementary PTO
$_____ An optional fee is requested to help fund the purchase of
bottled water and snacks for the teacher workroom. Suggested
amount per student is $10.00, but any amount is appreciated. The
teachers really appreciate this treat!
Membership dues are kept at a nominal amount to encourage
all families to join the PTO.
Benefits to NCS
Over the last six years, the PTO has contributed more than $145,000 benefitting Northland. Items funded include :
• Library - books, shelving, furniture, computer reading tests,
computers with internet capability ($25,000)
• Handbells for Fine Arts Program ($10,000)
• Professional development/teacher training ($16,000)
• Partial funding of Technology Training room ($15,000)
• Campus beautification ($13,000)
• Campus Security ($15,000)
• Projectors for use with Smartboards in classrooms ($23,000)
• Wireless microphones for chapel ($9,000)
• Spiritual renewal day for staff, students and parents ($8,000)
• Curriculum mapper ($5,000)
• Laptop computer for presentations ($2,000)
• Video cameras and electronic equipment for classroom use ($2,400)
The PTO supports the NCS staff by:
• Organizing parent donations to staff Christmas fund
• Providing staff appreciation lunches, bottled water and healthy snacks,
gifts for monthly teacher meetings, and monthly birthday recognition
• Providing resources for classrooms and funding professional development
• Providing campus enhancements
The PTO supports the families of NCS by:
• Providing spiritual life development at mother/daughter and father/son banquets
• Communicating with parents through Grade Representatives
• Hosting Graduation and Honor Society receptions
• Assisting with activities including Fall/Winter Festival, Homecoming Dinner/Dance,
and Middle School Social
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