Saint Patrick School
R
Rodeo, California
PTG FACT SHEET
PTG
Parent Teacher Group
The PTG was re-established back in March of 2000 with the initial goal of raising funds to help offset the school’s deficit at that time of $32,000 and to help build a cash reserve fund needed to cover unexpected expenses. A few months later that goal was achieved.
MAIN FUNCTIONS
1. Fundraising Efforts
‘FUN’-raising Events
(Fun for kids and family)
Major Fundraising Events
Welcome Back Picnic
Gift Wrap/Catalog Sale
Bingo Night
Annual Live/Silent Auction
Breakfast with Santa
Jog-a-thon
Proceeds of the events listed above go towards keeping the annual increase to tuition at a minimum, as well as helping towards projects and other identified needs of the school. Monies raised in the past 3 years went to purchase fans in the classrooms, a trophy case in the lobby, up-dating the entryway, tables and benches in the Junior Middle School field as well as the Grade School lunch area, a drinking fountain, stage lights, additional microphones for the sound system, storage cupboards, and re-painting of the hall to name a few. Programs/projects funded by PTG include CYO, the Spring Musical, the Endowment Fund, Operating Expenses, Scholarships, Project Sail, and class money for teachers.
2. Community Building
One goal of the PTG is to establish a good relationship with the parish and the broader Rodeo community by participating and supporting parish and community activities. Parish activities include the annual Blood Drive, the Saint Patrick Day Dinner Dance, Simbang Gabi, and Flores de Mayo. Community Activities include Coastal Clean-up, July 4th parade, Cinco de Mayo celebration, and Senior Visits.
3. Parent Education
Resources speakers are invited to speak on topics that are of interest and of importance to the parents. In the past topics have included internet safety, child disciplining, and Talking to your Teen about dating and teen pressures.
WHAT PTG IS NOT
Please remember that the PTG does not serve as a ground for griping nor do they resolve problems with teachers or with other parents. The PTG does not make decisions on school policies nor school curriculum. The PTG’s role in the school is limited to the 3 main functions named above.
MEMBERS
All school parents are members of the PTG. The PTG is not limited to the PTG Board Members and the Officers.
TERM OF OFFICE
The PTG Board (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Room Rep Coordinator, Hospitality Coordinator) serve a 2 year term.
The officers (Class Room Reps) serve a one year term and are welcome to take on this role every year.
PTG MEETINGS
PTG meetings are held once a month on the second Monday of the month at 6:00pm in the Parish Hall. Meetings generally last no more than an hour.
MEETING AGENDAS/MINUTES
A preliminary meeting agenda is sent out a few days earlier to the PTG Board and officers for review and to allow members to prepare for the meeting. Suggestions of topics/issues are added to the agenda provided they are within the PTG scope.
The meeting minutes are prepared by the Secretary. Meeting minutes are distributed to all school families the week after the meeting the via email that goes with the principal’s weekly letter.
WEBSITE
The School website, www.stpatschoolrodeo.org has a complete section for PTG. It contains a lot of important information. It can be accessed thru the website on the Parent Resources Section:
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10/06/2008
