PTO Information
Temple Shalom Religious School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) 2008-2009
This page is intended for all parents, teachers, and others interested in Temple Shalom's Religious School's PTO. This page will give you updated information on PTO Activities.
The Mission of PTO
1. To foster educational enrichment
2. To be an effective link between and among parents, teachers, school officials, the Temple Board and students
3. To act as an information conduit on any Temple Shalom religious education issues affecting any of the above
PTO Dues
2008-2009 dues formPTO Board Members |
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(click on name to send email) |
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President: |
Kate Raphael | 594-0974 |
Co-Vice President: |
Sue Mullin | 528-5962 |
Treasurer: |
Miriam Jaffee | 527-0343 |
Secretary: |
Beth Rudner | 272-9002 |
Committee Chairs |
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Holidays (Hanukkah, Passover & High Holidays: |
Sue Stern | 687-7510 |
Membership/Welcome/Social: |
Esther Mueller | 636-2621 |
Education Committee: |
Kate Raphael | 594-0974 |
Purim Event: |
Sherry Shayne | 487-0525 |
Canteen: |
Joanne Sherman | 268-6322 |
Barton's Candy: |
Jan Jones | 576-2170 |
Box Tops/Rebates: |
Marlene Rothzeid | 282-8523 |
Sportswear: |
Dan Mirer | 638-1251 |
| If you would like to participate in any of the PTO committees or contact any of the officers, please contact them through the Temple Shalom office at 634-5311 or E-mail:tshalom@templeshalom.com | ||
Room Parents |
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| The following parents have agreed to volunteer their time as room parents for their classroom. The room parent's role is to serve as a liaison between the Director of Congregational Learning and Programs,Teacher and the classroom's parents. They organize the weather phone tree and class oneg/kiddush. | ||
Kindergarten: |
Sue Rubin | 265-8308 |
First Grade: |
Carrie Trookman | 579-7288 |
Second Grade: |
Mindy & Stuart Boyd | 389-0875 |
Third Grade: |
Howard Fishman | 598-7676 |
Fourth Grade: |
Sheila Ervin | 599-8875 |
Fifth Grade: |
Brian Zable | 576-1207 |
Sixth Grade: |
Vivian Gerson | 266-5760 |
If you would like to participate in any of the PTO committees or contact any of the officers, please contact them through the Temple Shalom office at 634-5311 or E-mail:tshalom@templeshalom.com
PTO Meetings
All parents are welcome to attend any of the PTO meetings. Please check the Temple Bulletin or the Calendar on the web for upcoming meeting dates & times. Meetings last about 1 hour.
Class Shabbat
Each class is asked to participate at a special Shabbat Service during the school year. Kindergarten through fourth grade will participate in a Friday night service; fifth and sixth grade will participate in a Shabbat morning service. As part of that involvement, the class will sponsor the Oneg/kiddush on the assigned date
Participation in the Class Shabbat is strongly encouraged. Watch for the sign-in sheet to contribute items for your grade's Oneg/Kiddish from your room parent.
Fundraising
PTO needs funds every year to pay for religious school holiday celebrations, teacher gifts, needs of the school as well as long term funding for school "wish list".
The PTO fundraising efforts include:
Barton's Passover Candy Sales Sportswear Box Tops PTO Dues Barton's Passover Candy Sales The Barton Passover Candy sales kicks off before Passover. This is a great fundraiser -- 40% of the sales proceeds to go to PTO.
Sportswear:
What better way to show Temple Shalom Spirit than to wear Temple Shalom sportswear!
To place an order or for more information contact the Temple Shalom Office.
Adult sizes available in S, M, L, XL and XXL ($1 extra)
Youth sizes available in S6/8, M10/12 and L14/16
Sportswear printed and provided by EON Sportswear Screen-printing, 836 North Institute. Owned and operated by Temple member, Michael Schenk.
Box Tops
General Mills Box Tops for Education (http://boxtops4education.com/) - The Religious School earns 10 cents for every box top submitted. Please save the tops with the box top icon from General Mills products and bring them to the Temple. There is a collection box for box tops labels in the main Temple. Contests are held, throughout the school year, for the classroom collection the most box tops.
PTO Canteen
PTO is responsible for purchasing and stocking up the Canteen for Tuesday Hebrew classes. The canteen is run by student volunteers.
Emails
All families that have children enrolled in Hebrew school and provided us with an email address should be receiving informational emails from the Religious School If you have not received any emails from the Religious School please contact Sheila Ervin to add you to the mailing list or verify your current email address.
