Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
Get Involved and Stay Connected

PTO HOTLINE #472-1958

or e-mail us at MendozaPTO@yahoo.com

Parent Involvement Helps Students Succeed in School and in Life- Research shows that the most accurate predictor of a student’s achievement in school is not income or social status, but the extent to which that student’s family is able to become involved in their children’s education at school and in the community.

Who belongs to the PTO?

* Any parent or guardian of a Mendoza student

*Any teacher or staff member of Mendoza

When and where does PTO meet?

*Usually the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

*Meets in the Mendoza Media Center

*Announcements are printed in the Mendoza PTO Paw Print Newsletter

Who is the PTO?

The PTO Board consists of executive officers, the school principal, and two teacher representatives. Committee Chairs lead the various committees. Any parent is encouraged to serve on the Board. Mendoza PTO is a nonprofit organization with 501 (c) 3 status.

The 2009/2010 officers are:

 President-Tracy Ryan

Vice President-Andrea Spain 

Secretary - Kelli Martinez

Treasurer - Matthew Gilmore

Member at Large - Kirsten Brooks

Volunteer Coordinators - Erica Felsman and Melissa Veres

Historian - Nacole Bradley

What are the benefits?

*Being involved with your child’s education

*Being an integral part in how PTO spends its money to better the education and school environment for your child.

*Keep informed on local school issues and the needs of the school. 

*Sense of a job well done

*Meet and often befriend other parents