Laurel School Parent Teacher Organization

The purpose of the PTO is to promote the welfare of the children of Laurel School. The PTO organizes and sponsors enrichment activities and programs for our children. The funds that support all PTO-sponsored programs and purchases are generated through membership dues and parent-coordinated fund-raisers.

The PTO Executive Board comprises the PTO President, Vice President, Treasurer, Financial Secretary, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Auditor, Historian, Head Room Parent Coordinator, and Parliamentarian. The Board is joined by the school principal and a teacher representative for monthly meetings to review PTO sponsored activities, events, budgets and special projects.

The site council meets monthly and reviews programs and facility plans for Laurel School. It is attended by the principal, a teacher from each grade, a parent from each grade and the PTO President and Vice-President. Notes from these meetings are made available on this site.

The District Council meets monthly and reviews information and schedules regarding all schools in our district including Laurel, Encinal, Oak Knoll and Hillview. It is attended by the District Superintendent, representatives of the school board, the school principals, the PTO presidents and vice presidents of each school, and representatives from the Menlo Park Atherton Education Foundation (MPAEF).

Use the green and white striped Suggestion Box in the office to submit ideas and issues for discussion by the Executive Board. Forms are available in the office. Suggestions are reviewed at each PTO Executive Board meeting. The suggestion box is a much more effective way to get results than taking your concerns to individual board members, and you can remain anonymous if you choose. You can also click here. to send an email with your idea.