PTO

Parents

“At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of the parents.” – Jane D. Hull


The Channahon PTO consists of parents, teachers, and staff who all have one common interest - students. We work hard to enhance the social and educational environment of each of our schools. We purchase needed items for each school, as well as provide funds for different assemblies and events throughout the year. There are many ways to become involved with the PTO, so please consider joining us for a meeting to check out the many programs that benefit our children. Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month, September through May. Also, please don’t hesitate to contact us with questions or suggestions and “like” our Facebook page.

Thank you,

The Channahon PTO

Meetings @ CJHS 6:30pm-7:15pm

9/12/19

  • 10/10/19
  • 11/14/19
  • 12/12/19
  • 1/9/20
  • 2/13/20
  • 3/12/20
  • 4/9/20
  • 5/14/20

We offer free childcare at our meetings, giving your child the chance to play games, color, and have fun.

Why be active in the PTO?

  1. Get Connected. There’s no better way to know what’s happening in your school.
  2. Tap into a Network. Parenting is not easy. It helps to share ideas, concerns and experiences with other parents and educators in the community. PTO functions are opportunities to meet other parents and teachers, building rapport and discussing issues that are on your mind.
  3. Watch Yourself Grow. By volunteering with your PTO, you gain valuable experiences. It’s an opportunity to put your skills and hobbies to good use for a good cause.
  4. Speak Up. Because the PTO is a forum for exchanging ideas, you are encouraged to make suggestions. PTO can be a way for you to effectively suggest change at your child’s school.
  5. Witness Improvement. By getting involved at your child’s school you’ll be part of the solution, helping make positive changes. Our PTO plays an important role in fundraising to provide building improvements, curriculum-based programs, and social events – all vital to a school’s success.
  6. Be a Role Model. By becoming a PTO member, you’ll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.


Officers:

The PTO Board is comprised of volunteers who are elected on an annual or biennial basis, with elections always held in the Spring.

The Channahon PTO Board members are as follows:

  • President: Monica Sweeney
  • Vice-President: Jairan Heitz
  • Treasurer: Katie Worek
  • Secretary: Emily Kath
  • Committee Director: Jeanne Bello

Committee Chairs and Co-Chairs

  • Box Tops/Shoparoo: Emily Kath & Katie Worek
  • Community Events: OPEN
  • Movie Night: Marcie Conner
  • School Supply Kits: Andrea Patla
  • Spirit Wear: Melissa Bavilacqua
  • Santa’s Secret Shop: Kristy Bermingham
  • Bake Sale: Kellie Schumacher & Katie Worek
  • Vendor Fair: Andrea Patla
  • Pancake Breakfast: OPEN
  • Teacher Appreciation: Tracy Konrath

If you have any questions or would like more information about the PTO, please contact us at ChannahonPTO@gmail.com.

Box Top Information:

Channahon School District 17 PTO needs your help. Did you know that there are many no-cost, stress-free ways that you can help our schools that take virtually no time at all? Many companies are willing to give free cash or educational materials to schools that participate in their redemption or recycling programs. Channahon School District 17 PTO participates in the following programs:

Box Tops for Education: Each Box Top coupon is worth 10¢. You can collect them from over 100 General Mills products. Ask your family and friends to collect and save them for you too! All you have to do is:

❶ Clip unexpired Box Tops

❷ Tape or glue Box Tops to collection sheet (PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE) or

place them in a Ziplock bag

❸ Write your child’s name, grade, teacher’s name and school on collection

sheet or bag (see below to download a collection sheet or they are

available at every school.)

❹ Send completed sheet or baggie of 25 or more to your child’ school

Get your child’s named entered into our November & April raffles

(Each sheet or bag of 25=1 raffle entry) Enter as often as you can!

Bonus Box Tops! JEWEL has partnered with www.GrowingLocalLearning.com, so during special sales promotions, you may receive a coupon at checkout to earn 50 or more Bonus Box Tops. Send any Bonus Coupons with your child’s name, grade, teacher’s name, and school written on it to be entered into our raffles.



Box Tops for Education Downloads (Labels)

Please include the collection sheet (both the 25 and 50 sheet).