Friends of Kate Sessions PTO
Friends of Kate Sessions (FOKS) is the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) for
We have a very active PTO. This organization differs from a PTA in that no dues are collected each year. PTO groups are not under the California Parent-Teacher Association however, they do make an effort to follow the guidelines set out for support organizations. At Sessions Elementary every family and staff member is automatically a member of the organization. Through fundraising, the Sessions PTO offers art, vocal music and a library aide to enhance our academic program. In addition, they allocate funds to all classroom teachers for materials, field trips and other activities they feel are needed to augment the educational setting for our students. The PTO sponsors fundraising activities so that the students and their families have access to a well-rounded educational program. Each spring the PTO sponsors an auction to raise money for schoolwide activities. This year the PTO supported our need for an After School Tutoring Program. We were able to offer tutoring to students in grades Kindergarten through Fifth grade. The purpose was to provide specific small group instruction in reading, writing and mathematics in an effort to ensure that students have every opportunity to meet the grade level standards by the end of the school year.
Dear Families,
On behalf of the Friends of Kate Sessions (FOKS) Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), welcome to the 2010-11 school year. FOKS is an organization whose purpose is to strengthen, enhance and encourage the educational and social environment of Kate Sessions Elementary. Its goals are to complement the school curriculum with additional opportunities for parents, teachers and students to learn, socialize, communicate and grow. FOKS is an organization where all school interests (parents, administration, teachers, community and students) can communicate openly and work together with one common goal in mind:: TO PROVIDE OUR CHILDREN WITH THE BEST EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE. Due to our generous and hard-working families, we are able to offer our students many additional educational opportunities that would otherwise not be provided. Through your support of our fundraising efforts, FOKS is able to fund many programs to enrich our student’s educational experience. Some of them include the ability to fund an art teacher, a librarian, and a music teacher. Your children will enjoy an hour each of art and library, and half an hour of music each week. These two and a half hours a week also provide the Kate Sessions faculty the time to meet as grade level teams to ensure the best possible implementation of the standard curriculum. Parent, Teacher, Administration and student involvement in FOKS is what makes the organization strong, and a strong FOKS organization is one key factor to continuing tradition of making Kate Sessions Elementary one of the best elementary educational and developmental experiences in San Diego. Please return the attached form to sign up for our email distribution if you are not already receiving FOKS emails, or to update any changes in email addresses. Over 500 independent studies on parent involvement show that when parents get involved in their children’s education, grades go up, test scores improve, children are more likely to attend better schools after high school, they have fewer discipline problems and they’re less likely to use drugs and alcohol. Get involved TODAY! We hope to see you at our first meeting of the year, Tuesday September 14th, 6:30 pm in the Sessions auditorium! Free childcare is provided. Get involved today! Sincerely, The 2010-11 FOKS Board Kimberlie Loomis, President
Cori Meara, VP Fundraising Kristen Jepsen, VP Communication Miles Durfee, VP Public Relations Natalie Saluk, Secretary Carol Forsyth, Co-treasurer Darla Schell, Co-treasurer Rebecca Storch, Parent Rep Kindergarten Colleen Monaco, Parent Rep 5th grade Cinzia Fisher, Parent-at-Large
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