Lincoln PTO

  • Lincoln PTO Mission Statement


    Developed September 2003 

    • To develop and implement programs that provide academic and cultural experiences complementary to Lincoln School’s curriculum.
    • To facilitate and recognize parent and public involvement in PTO programs.
    • To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children.
    • To support and speak on behalf of our children and our school in the community, governmental agencies and other organizations that make decisions affecting our children.

     

    Why PTO?

    What’s the difference between a PTO and a PTA?
     
    Lincoln Elementary School is supported by a PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) and is not a member of the national PTA. 
     
    The technical difference between a PTA and a PTO are fairly simple. The national PTA is a formal membership organization with a history of more than 100 years of working for children. Local groups that choose to belong to the PTA must pay dues to the state and national organization and abide by state and national group rules. In return, they receive member benefits and are influential in the operations of the larger organization. Only dues-paying members of the group can call themselves a PTA.
     
    PTO is more generic in meaning--it generally represents the thousands of groups that choose to remain independent of the PTA. The acronym "PTO" is the most commonly used title; other acronyms include PCC, PTG and HSA. PTOs are most often single-school groups operating under their own bylaws and generally focused on the happenings at their building or in their town.

     

    PTO Fundraisers

    Funds are raised primarily through the Back-to-School BBQ, Gallery Night, Basket Raffle and Direct Mail Campaign.  With these funds, the Lincoln PTO is able to provide cultural arts programming, high interest day presentations and various activities that enrich the lives of our students.

    In addition to the major fundraisers mentioned above, we also collect the following UPC's and proof of purchase labels:

    BoxTops for Education – Look for these on General Mills cereals and Ziploc, Totino's, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Yoplait and Hefty products, among many others. For more information on BoxTops and an online shopping program, please visit www.Boxtops4Education.com.