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About the PTO

Families, neighbors, community organizations, and local businesses together strengthen the Ludlow-Taylor community. Family members and neighbors are needed to chaperone field trips, help with FoodPrints, support classroom and specials teachers, share their talents, and celebrate student successes. 

About the PTO

The PTO (Parent-Teacher Organization) offers a way for parents to come together to support our school in a variety of ways. The PTO works closely with Principal Smith, Assistant Principal Addison, teachers, and staff to identify needs and find ways to provide appropriate resources. 

​2019 End of Year Letter
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MEMBERSHIP
There is no fee to join the PTO! If you are a member of the Ludlow-Taylor community, you are a member of the PTO. There are many ways to get involved with the PTO beyond being a member. Whether you have multiple hours or just a few minutes, we need your help! Any time you can provide helps make an impact at the school. To get involved, please fill out our Volunteer Form or contact a committee chair or any member of the Executive Board.

What We Do

The PTO raises funds to provide tools and programs for our teachers and staff and special experiences for all Ludlow-Taylor students.
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Through PTO fundraising efforts like the Annual Giving Campaign and the Taste for the Arts Auction, the PTO is able to:
  • Support FoodPrints, school assemblies, field trips, and Field Day
  • Purchase enrichment materials for classrooms 
  • Fund quality professional development opportunities such as Readers and Writers Workshop, Conscious Discipline training, and the Whole Child Collaborative
  • Host community events, such as the Thanksgiving Potluck, Pancakes and Literacy Night, and International Night—that allow us all to get to know one another outside the mayhem of drop-off and pick-up
 
While fundraising is a big part of what we do, it’s not the only thing. ​Through PTO committees, we also have parents who:
  • Plan and staff open houses during lottery season to let prospective families learn about Ludlow-Taylor
  • Organize and participate in beautification days that help keep our incredible facilities looking first-rate
  • Identify and write grants to supplement our fundraising efforts 
  • Design and maintain our web site and Facebook page​
  • Plan community and family events​

PTO Budget
​SY2019–2020

The PTO raises money each year to support a variety of programs at Ludlow-Taylor. The projected PTO budget for school year 2019-2020 is $62,300. The chart shows how money raised will be allocated throughout the year.

A few examples of the types of programs and initiatives, by category, supported by the PTO:
  • Instructional Materials and Curricular Support: FoodPrints (increasing our investment significantly this year to keep the program while also adding Science), Science, Field Trip support (new this year), Teacher gift cards for classroom supplies
  • Professional Development and Teacher Appreciation: Readers Workshop, Conscious Discipline, K/1 Phonics, and treats for teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week and throughout the year
  • Events: Beautification Day, Pancakes and Literacy, monthly celebrations related to Diversity/Equity/Inclusion efforts, Thanksgiving Potluck, International Night, Movie Night, Spring Fling, Field Day, and 5th Grade Graduation
  • Special Projects: Varies by year. Principal Smith and AP Addison decide what resources to devote to big-ticket items of importance to the school program. For school year 2019-2020 founds will support a major focus on social-emotional well-being, including a grant for our participation in the Whole Child Collaborative
  • Operations: Costs associated with PTO licensure, insurance, and general operations; slush fund for emergency supply needs in the school

​PTO Executive Board
The Executive Board manages the PTO and oversees its activities according to the Ludlow-Taylor PTO Bylaws. Each parent or guardian of a Ludlow-Taylor student can elect Executive Board members to serve two-year terms.
2019–2020 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS:
Lauren McDermott, President
Danielle White, Vice President
Kyle Evans, Vice President
Tom Sellevaag​, Treasurer
Todd Hettenbach​, Assistant Treasurer
Melanie Moore, Secretary
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2019–2020 ADMINISTRATION PARTNERS:
​Lesli Jackson, Teacher Representative
Andrew Smith, Principal
Kristen Addison, Assistant Principal

PTO Meetings

​The Ludlow-Taylor Parent Teacher Organization will provide updates at the monthly parent meetings hosted by Principal Smith and Assistant Principal Addison. See the master calendar for upcoming dates.