Rita Distefano-French, President Lisa McCall, Vice President Carolyn Soto, Secretary Susan Munyon, Interim Treasurer
Nancy Weber, Mary Rowlandson Representative Debbie Perry & Lisa Sama, Luther Burbank Representatives
September 2010
Dear Parents, Teachers and Staff:
The Lancaster PTO is looking forward to another successful year filled with new ideas, fun events and programs beneficial to our children’s educational enrichment.
The PTO plays an important role in fundraising to provide educational and enrichment programs for our children. Due to the hard work and dedication from parents, staff and teacher volunteers, the PTO was able to fund all or a portion of the Cultural Enrichment performances, class field trips, Books and Beyond Reading Program, Scholastic Book Fair, and many more events.
We welcome everyone’s PTO membership and invite you to participate in enhancing your children’s overall school experience. This year we will be bringing back many of our past successful fundraisers as well as some fresh new events such as After School Programs, ice cream social and family dance.
The PTO will also be publishing the student directory with student information, babysitter list, school calendar, school committee information, classroom rosters and local advertisements. To ensure inclusion in this year’s directory, please return the StudentDirectory form by Friday, September 10th. All individuals wishing to receive a copy of the 2010-2011 Student Directory will need to provide us with an email address and we will send out an electronic copy. If your family does not have access to a computer, please contact Rita Distefano-French at 617-880-9545 and a printed copy will be provided.
We are excited to be working with you and look forward to the opportunities we will have this year to work as a community of parents, teachers and staff. To join this exciting group, please complete the PTO Membership Form below and return with the $10.00 yearly dues and the attached CORI form with a copy of your license to the school.
Our first PTO meeting will be scheduled on Wednesday, September 15th in the MRE library at 6:30 PM, at which time we will schedule all remaining meetings.
Best wishes for a rewarding school year!
Sincerely,
Lancaster PTO Board
Email Address: or
Website:
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Rita Distefano-French, President Susan Munyon, Interim Treasurer Nancy Weber, MRE Representative
Lisa McCall, Vice President Carolyn Soto, Secretary Debbie Perry & Lisa Sama, LBM
Representatives
CORI REQUEST FORM
The Lancaster Parent –Teacher Organization (PTO) has been certified by the Criminal History Systems Board for access to
X______
Parent Signature
Lancaster Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) Member/Volunteer
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LAST NAME FIRST NAMEMIDDLE NAME
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MAIDEN NAME OR ALIAS (If Applicable) PLACE OF BIRTH
______- ______- ______
DATE OF BIRTH SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER ID Theft Index PIN
(Requested, not required) (If applicable)
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MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME
CURRENT ADDRESS: ______
FORMER ADDRESS: ______
SEX: ____ HEIGHT: _____ft. _____in. WEIGHT: ______EYE COLOR: ______
STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE NUMBER & STATE: ______
Please Note: A copy of your license must be returned
with this signed form. Thank you.
For PTO use only, please do not complete
LANCASTER PTO VOLUNTEERING FORM
Please consider volunteering and/or coordinating any of our 2010-2011 PTO events listed below, with your help we can successfully run these rewarding events for our children.
If you are interested in volunteering and/or coordinating please check the event(s) below:
As Needed
After School Programs: Help coordinate and schedule on-going after school programs and half day programs. Coordinator: NeedCoordinator
Auction: Help organize, promote, solicit raffle items, and set-up/work/clean-up the night of the March 25, 2011
auction. Coordinators: Gina MacNeil & Julie Fay
Banking: National Save for America Program sponsored locally by Clinton Savings bank. Collect deposits weekly.
Coordinator: NeedCoordinator
Books & Beyond: Help setting up the program and/or working as a classroom volunteer weekly from December
through April. Volunteers also needed for the ceremony days and special award events.
Coordinator: Rita Distefano-French Co-Coordinator Needed
Catalog Fundraiser: Helping in September with orders and/or with the distribution of items in November.
Coordinator: Carolyn Soto
Cultural Enrichment: This committee brings programs and events throughout the year to the schools to enrich
education and current classroom curriculum. Help needed to be at the school on the day of
planned event. Coordinator: Lisa McCall
Dances: Helping with organizing, set-up the day and/or working the night of the daddy/daughter, mother/son and
familydances. Co-Coordinators: Kas Quinn & Karen Gould
Event Publicity: Help promote PTO events and fundraisers to the community. Contact newspapers and cable stations
to get the upcoming and events published. Coordinator: Ann Fleury
Family Portraits: Helping organize, collect paperwork, schedule family sitting times and collect fees.
Coordinator: NeedCoordinator
“Green Cash”: Help promote, collect and mail in cell phones, ink cartridges, juice bags, Campbell Soup labels,Box
Top for Education, etc. As well as research other avenues to earn funds from recycling.
Coordinator: NeedCoordinator
Ice Cream Social: New this year, kick off the school year and get to know classmates, families, and the PTO.
Coordinator: Paula Castner
Lip Sync: Helping with organizing, help with practices and/or volunteering the night of the show.
Coordinator: Cathleen Thier
Phone Directory: Entering the student information into a computer and saving onto a disc and/or helping to distribute
electronic copies in October.
Coordinator: Kim Follansbee
Restaurant Programs: Help promote and schedule restaurant fundraisers with local establishments. Currently working
with UNO Chicago Grill and Papa Gino’s.
Coordinator: Sheila Milioto
Scholastic Book Fairs: Helping the students select books and working the register.
Coordinator: Melanie Spallone
Teacher/Staff Appreciation: Helping with event the first week in May.
Coordinator: Anne Gradeski
If you would like to coordinate one of the above events or if you have interests or suggestions please let us know: ______
Please complete with the PTO Membership and directory form on the reverse side
Return no later than September 10th.
Lancaster PTO Membership Form
Name: ______Address:______
Phone Numbers: Home #: ______Cell #: ______Email Address: ______
Annual membership fee: $10.00 checks payable to the Lancaster PTO
Please send in completed CORI form (if you plan on volunteering with the PTO) along with a copy of your driver’s license. Please note we are unable to accept the districts CORI checks. All organizations MUST complete their own checks.
Donations Accepted
100% of all donations made to the PTO will stay in the school and would helpus to support many more programs.
Due to the PTO’s non-profit status your donation may be tax-deductible. (Tax ID # 04-3031122)
If making a donation please note amount here $______. Thank you for helping us to support the children!
2010 - 2011 STUDENT DIRECTORY FORM
Please print clearly and list all information you would like included in the Student Directory.
Only one form should be completed per family.
Parent/Guardian Signature: ______
Email Address to Send Directory: ______
PLEASENOTE: The PTO will be going “green” this year with the Students Directory. Individuals that provide us with their email address will receive this year’s copy VIA EMAIL. If your family does not have access to a computer, please contact us at 617-880-9545 and a printed copy will be provided. Thank you.
Last Name / First Name / GradeStudent
Student
Student
Student
Home Phone / (978)
Parent/Guardian Name(s)
Street Address
Mailing Address / Mailing Zip Code
Email Address
Directory Sponsor
Please include a minimum $10.00 donation to the “Lancaster PTO” with this form
(This is not to be a member of the PTO; simply to be a sponsor for the phone directory)
Sponsor name to be listed as: ______
To Advertise Your Business in the Directory
Complete this section if you are interested in purchasing advertising space in the directory
Business Name: ______Business Phone: ______
Please put a check mark next to the size ad you would like to place:
_____ Full Page ($85) --- include ad copy [no larger than 6 ½”W x 9”H]
_____ Half Page ($55) --- include ad copy [no larger than 6” ½ W x 4”H]
_____ Business Card ($35) --- include business card
Please make check payable to “Lancaster PTO”, enclose ad copy, and return to school.
Babysitter List
Complete this section if you would like your child to be included on the list of available babysitters
Student’s Name Grade: ______Phone: ______
Member fee:$_____ Directory Sponsor:$_____ Business Ad:$_____ Donation: $_____ Date Rec. ______CK #:_____ Cash:$______Total:$______Initials:______