Have you considered becoming a member of the Merwin PTO?
When you are a member of the PTO, you help to reinforce our commitment to fulfilling our mission of supporting the students, teachers, and staff of Merwin Elementary School.
Why Should I Join the Merwin PTO?
Because YOU care about your child and WE want to provide the best educational experience for ALL the students. The school’s budget can only go so far after salaries, building maintenance, books, technology and staff needs. We encourage EVERYONE to contribute because EVERY dollar benefits our students.
There are perks to having a Merwin PTO a Family Membership!
• Discounts on all Merwin PTO Family Event online tickets purchases.
• Discounts on spirit wear in the online Spirit Shop
• Full voting rights at PTO meetings
• Full voting rights in PTO Board Elections
Where Will My Donation Go?
Your donation will pay for academic and enrichment programs which are not funded by the school’s budget. Click on the “Where Will My Donation Go?” tab above to see how much our PTO does for our Mustangs.
Can I Contribute more than the $10 membership fee?
Absolutely! It is just $10- per family to join the Merwin PTO, but any amount over is greatly appreciated and will help the PTO provide for our Mustangs. If you wish to donate more, there is a space provided on the membership form for an added donation. We are grateful to all who choose to contribute!
Employer matching gifts are greatly appreciated as well! Any local business that contributes $250 or more will have their business name, logo and website link on our PTO website for the calendar school year.
Click Here to Become a Member Today!
WHERE WILL MY DONATION GO?
The Merwin Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization is commited to making your child’s Mustang experience something they will never forget!
We are a group made up of dedicated school parents, teacher s, and administrators whose main objective is to oversee all needs of the school and its students. Merwin PTO promotes volunteerism and helps raise funds to provide a wide range of enrichment programs like science visits, school assemblies, supplemental educational programs, technology, and classroom supplies. We also provide fun actvities for students and their families throughout the year. The chart shows a breakdown of how we spend our funds each year.
Take a look at some of what the Merwin PTO provides for students and staff
at Merwin Elementary:
• Purchase office equipment and supplies
• Provide copy room help
• Provide volunteers to staff the school library
• Provide dinner for staff on conference nights
• Newport Aquarium’s WAVE Foundation
• $500 College Scholarship to a Merwin Alumni graduating from WCHS
• Field Day
• Wish List for 2018-2019 – Assemblies by Mobile Ed Productions
• Mother/Daughter Event
• Mother/Son Event
• Father/Daughter Dance
• Father/Son Event
• Santa Shop
• Grandparents’ Breakfast
• Skating Parties
• Family Sporting Event Outings
Info to come!